Aeternum Game Studios has set a release date for Summum Aeterna. The game, which is a prequel to Aeterna Noctis, launches for Switch on September 14, 2023.
Summum Aeterna was previously announced for Switch last September. The title was initially given a 2023 release window.
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the biggest release of the month, and it’s no surprise that the game managed to top the chart at #1. Nintendo previously announced that over four million copies were sold alone in the Americas in its first three days. This title was also the fastest-selling Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.
Also worth noting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo led May accessories in unit sales. Breath of the Wild returned to the top 20 monthly chart in May, placing at #13 after finishing April at #28.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023:
Original (6/26): Air Twister was previously released on Apple Arcade, but it’s now making the jump to various platforms including Switch. It’s due out on November 10, 2023.
Air Twister, a fantasy endless shooter, was originally made by Ys Net and Yu Suzuki. The studio is perhaps best known for having developed Shenmue III.
Learn more about Air Twister in the following overview:
If you’re interested in seeing all of the games in Everybody 1-2 Switch, you’ll be happy to hear that Nintendo has just shown off a new trailer showcasing everything. All in all there are over two dozen different experiences.
First up are the experiences for 2 – 8 players with games exclusive to Joy-Con Mode. The lineup includes Balloons, Hip Bump, Relay Race, Samurai Sword Fight, and Joy-Con Hide & Seek. As for the experiences featuring 2 – 100 players in Smart Device Mode, the lineup is Bingo, Ice Cream Parlor, Color Shoot, and Auction. Lastly are games playable in both modes supporting 2 – 8 players with Joy-Con or 2 – 100 players with smart devices: Statues, Quiz Show, Ninjas, UFOs, Jump Rope, Squats, Kitchen Timer, and Musical Chairs. There’s also Bingo Party and Quiz Party as free for all festivities.
Archetype Arcadia previously made it to Switch in Japan, but it’s now receiving an English release in the west. PQube announced plans to localize the title today.
As a reminder, Archetype Arcadia is a dark sci-fi visual novel that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Read more about it in the following overview:
Kemco and Hit-Point’s latest title Raging Bytes released on Switch eShop today, and gameplay footage is now available. We have a total of 35 minutes available.
Forever Entertainment have shared a new trailer for Front Mission 2: Remake, highlighting some of the improvements and new features in the remake. The game was previously delayed to Q3 2023, with no new release date currently announced.
Announced earlier this year, PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe has now secured a release date on Switch. The title will launch on July 27, 2023, publisher Q-Games have announced.
Catch up on the game with the overview below:
To coincide with its release on Switch today, gameplay footage for Little Friends: Puppy Island has appeared. We have a total of 32 minutes of the title available.
In case you missed our previous coverage of the game, check out the overview below:
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the successor to the Switch will utilise the same “Nintendo Account” system when it releases.
Furukawa shared that information during Nintendo’s recent shareholder Q&A. He stated that the desire was to ensure as smooth a transition for customers as possible. Over 290 million Nintendo Accounts have been made worldwide, so it is unsurprising that Nintendo would want to continue to support this system.
