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:
Nintendo Switch Online adds The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Landstalker, Crusader of Centy
Four more SEGA Genesis games have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online, with The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy being made available. All of these can be accessed as part of the subscription’s Expansion Pack tier.
You can find information about the latest titles in the following overview:
Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!
The Medium: Cloud Version has been announced, and it’s releasing in just a couple of days. Fans can pick it up on June 29, 2023.
The Medium is a third-person psychological horror game from Bloober Team. It originally came out in 2021.
Among Us – which is currently available on Switch – has seen a great deal of popularity in the video game space over the past few years, and that’s now extending to another piece of entertainment with an animated series. Conversations are underway as to which network / streamer will be attached.
CBS Eye Animation Productions will be in charge of the show. Titmouse (“Big Mouth,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks”) will handle the animation.
Red Art Games is preparing a physical release for Arise: A Simple Story on Switch, the company announced today. It will be available on October 20, 2023.
Arise: A Simple Story will have a standard edition and Deluxe Edition. The latter includes a copy of the game, an art book, and the official soundtrack on CD. Only 300 copies will be made available worldwide.
A few days ago, Nintendo’s 83rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders happened, and shareholders once again voted on the election of its directors once again. As you’d expect, president Shuntaro Furukawa was included here. Shigeru Miyamoto, Shinya Takahashi, Ko Shiota, Satoru Shibata, and Chris Melandri made up the rest of the lineup.
Here’s the full lineup of 2023 approval ratings from Nintendo’s 83rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders:
2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed was a huge surprise for fans of arcade racers and the die-cast toys alike; I had a great time with it when I reviewed it, even if I felt the game could have benefitted from tweaked vehicle handling and more variety overall. Now, two years later, developer Milestone is gearing up for the release of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on October 19, and I had an opportunity to check out an early build of the game at Summer Game Fest. While some of my critiques of the first game – like environmental variety – look like they may not be resolved at launch, I enjoyed some of the new mechanics and modes the team is adding this time around.
