Super Smash Bros. has brought in characters from all sorts of legendary franchises – including fighting games like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Fatal Fury – but Mortal Kombat has been left out of the mix. However, that’s not due to a lack of interest from its developers.
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, speaking with Axios, recently mentioned that Nintendo hasn’t asked for a Mortal Kombat character to appear in Smash Bros. But if Boon had his way, Scorpion would be his top choice to join the roster. If Nintendo asked for two characters, Sub-Zero would be next. Boon said “it’s cool to see a spear pull somebody,” which is why he’d go with Scorpion above anyone else.
Selva Interactive today announced that Illuminaria, its resource management game, is on the way to Switch. It will be available later this summer.
Illuminaria takes place on a magical planet in an unexplored part of the universe and features a mix of strategy, base building, and resource management gameplay. Learn more about it in the following overview:
Disney Illusion Island just received its latest trailer focusing on the game’s story. The premise involves Mickey Mouse and the rest of the gang exploring Monoth as they look to recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster.
Here’s an official overview:
Publisher Secret Mode, in collaboration with developer Ice Beam, today announced a new project Make Way. The game will be appearing on Switch in 2023.
Make Way is a cross-platform multiplayer “DIY racer” that lets players piece together ever-growing tracks, then scramble to knock each other off. More details are included in the following overview:
Chorus Worldwide, LCB Games, and Funstock today announced the Pixel Pulps physical release on Switch. It will be available in Q4 2023 at retailers worldwide.
Three visual novels are included in the package. Buyers will gain access to Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake, and Bahnsen Knights.
Meridiem Games, in partnership with Don’t Nod, today revealed a physical release for Gerda: A Flame in Winter, on Switch. It will be distributed across Europe this fall.
Each copy of the Gerda: A Flame in Winter physical edition features the game plus a specially designed sleeve and will contain two unique art postcards and an exclusive bookmark. We have a look at it all above.
Developer Seashell Studio have announced that they will be bringing multiplayer racing strategy game Running Fable to Switch. The game released on Steam last year, and will support cross-platform play for up to 10 players when it arrives on the Switch. No release date was announced. The game features a variety of traps that players can use as they aim to build up their score, and will have multiple different customisation options for its characters.
Here’s an overview of the game and a trailer, courtesy of Seashell Studio:
Hamster is putting COP 01 on Switch eShop as the latest Arcade Archives game, the company just announced. A release is planned for June 29, 2023.
An action game released by Japan Bussan in 1985, players will take on the role of James, a rookie detective from the 1st Precinct, to rescue his lover Stacey who has been kidnapped by the secret organization Spectre. The game is notable for its “rocket jump” feature, which is used to reach secret bases.
Bandai Namco has announced new content for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival which brings about the “Shin Japan Heroes Universe Pack” DLC plus the new “Run! Ninja Dojo” mode.
The “Shin Japan Heroes Universe Pack” DLC includes a new song as well as various mini characters like Godzilla and an exclusive background. This is priced at $2.99.
As for the “Run! Ninja Dojo” mode, it’s a party experience that can be enjoyed by up to four players at once.
Here’s some additional information about both:
