Ahead of its launch on Switch tomorrow, gameplay footage for simulation RPG hybrid game Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 has appeared. We have a total of just over 30 minutes of the title available, showing off the game’s various features.
Learn more about the game with the overview below:
The Fairy’s Song recently came to Switch as one of the system’s latest visual novels, and new gameplay has emerged. A little over a half hour of footage is available.
Here’s some information about the release:
Publisher Just For Games and developer Breakfirst Games today announced a release date for How 2 Escape on Switch. It’s due out on August 31, 2023.
As a reminder, How 2 Escape is a cooperative asymmetric game with an escape-simulation formation. Players will need to cooperate with asymmetrical gameplay and devices.
Here’s an official overview with more information:
Nintendo announced Everybody 1-2 Switch a little while back without much fanfare, but is gearing up for launch with an actual video. With the “First Look Party” trailer, sixteen content creators from around the world gathered in Tokyo, Japan for some multiplayer action.
Here’s what Nintendo has shared about Everybody 1-2 Switch thus far:
Original (5/23): BlitWorks and Ansdor announced today that Slipstream is expanding with its free content expansion known as “Blue Hour”. Switch will be getting it in Summer 2023.
The expansion contains two game modes, three cars, and five new tracks with their respective music tracks. The tracks are set in real world locations – specifically in exotic or unexpected locations in Europe: Marseille, Pompeii, Transylvania, Granada, and Edinburgh. Ansdor has also implemented a fog system and a dynamic lighting system that allows cars’ headlights to illuminate the track in real time. Whereas the main game is more like an early 32-bit title, the expansion is more like a late 16-bit game.
GameMill Entertainment today announced NASCAR Arcade Rush, a new arcade-style racing game for Switch. It will be available later in 2023.
NASCAR Arcade Rush will feature reimagined spins on NASCAR’s most legendary tracks, car and driver customization, support for online and local multiplayer, and more. Additional details can be found in the following overview:
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has spoken on the performance of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and believes the company should have hold off on releasing the game until Switch’s successor launched.
Speaking with GamesIndustry, Guillemot mentioned how Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was already available on Switch, and the sequel resulted in “two similar experiences on one machine.” He further mentioned “Nintendo [has advised] that it’s better to do one iteration on each machine.”
Guillemot’s full words:
Today, Red Art Games announced that it will produce a physical version for Ruggnar on Switch. It will be available on January 5, 2024.
Two versions are in the works. Alongside a standard edition, there’ll also be a limited Deluxe Edition. Copies of the latter include the game, a wraparound box sleeve, a notebook, and a double-sided poster. Only 3,000 copies will be made.
