Fire Emblem Engage released today on Switch, and Nintendo have dropped a launch trailer to commemorate the occasion.
Catch up on the game with the overview below:
Original (12/30): CreSpirit and No Stuck Game Studio have announced that Last Command will soon be appearing on Switch. It should be out pretty soon – the project is done and the port is just now being wrapped up.
Last Command is officially described as “a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game” in which players navigate through enemy attacks and collect Data Points to deal damage. Further information can be found in the following overview:
Now that the Space Tour is wrapping up, a Winter Tour has just been announced to be coming to Mario Kart Tour. This Tour will feature new Driver and Kart elements, a new layout to the Singapore Speedway course, and will introduce a new lion-themed Mii Racing Suit.
We have a couple of trailers showcasing both the Winter Tour and new Mii Racing Suit below.
It turns out that Fire Emblem Engage isn’t just stopping with the actual game, as it’s now been revealed that a manga adaptation is coming soon. Kazurou Kyou, who is known for series like Dead-end-Host, Himedoll!!, and Houkago Idol, is the mangaka.
Saikyo Jump will have the prologue chapter on February 3, 2023, which will be followed by the first chapter on March 3, 2023. Readers can then look forward to new parts to the story each month. Weekly Shonen Jump+ will publish the first three chapters for free, but after that, each one will only be available for free for three weeks after their initial release.
Original (12/25): Following up on its reveal of Ys X: Nordics, Falcom has also revealed Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a remaster set to be releasing as a Switch exclusive in Japan in Spring 2023.
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is an HD remaster of Ys: The Oath in Felghana, which is itself a remake of the original Ys III: Wanderers of Ys. This new version is set to offer a host of improvements, including HD visuals, new voiced scenes including voiceovers for the protagonist Adol, and the ability to choose between classic character portraits and music or new “Refine” versions of them.
Check below for more details on Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 64,799 / 4,695,052
2. [PS4] One Piece Odyssey – 35,123 / NEW
3. [PS5] One Piece Odyssey – 26,879 / NEW
4. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 22,094 / 3,817,608
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 18,172 / 5,101,319
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 14,849 / 969,291
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,025 / 3,008,474
8. [NSW] Dragon Quest Treasures – 7,864 / 254,564
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 7,587 / 5,100,328
10. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 7,382 / 1,151,855
According to a Bloomberg report, Nintendo intends to increase Switch production for the coming fiscal year. The publication cites “people familiar with the matter.”
Bloomberg mentions that during the year ending March, Nintendo shipped about 21 million Switch units. Although the company lowered its latest sales forecast to 19 million units in November due to component shortages, it now believes it can produce more consoles. Additionally, demand is apparently still strong.
A new update has been made available for Harmony’s Odyssey on Switch.
The patch adds new dioramas, a Detective Mummy feature, and a new puzzle. That’s along with all-around improvements relating to performance, controllers, visuals, and more.
The full patch notes for the Harmony’s Odyssey update update are as follows:
Cygnus Entertainment has shared a launch trailer for Colossal Cave, a reimagining of the classic game of the 1977 text-based adventure game. It landed on Switch this week.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Limited Run Games has revealed Fabraz Presents Vol.1, a physical release containing two games in one for Switch. The package includes SpiritSphere DX and Skellboy Refractured.
Only a standard version is planned. However, the Skellboy Refractured vinyl OST will also be available.
