A bunch of gameplay is here for Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist. The follow-up to Ender Lilies just debuted this week.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Mario Kart 9 has been officially teased for Nintendo Switch 2, and we presumably won’t hear much about it until the full Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2. In the initial footage, a whopping 24 racer slots were shown on the track. That’s double the amount of racers per match in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And with more drivers than ever present on the field all at once, Mario Kart 9 (which isn’t the game’s official name yet – it could wind up being Mario Kart 10 if we count Mario Kart Tour) needs more characters than ever to match. A while back, we talked about all sorts of crucial features Mario Kart 9 needs to succeed – but this time, we’re honing in on all the characters we want to see, no matter how obscure.
Donkey Kong games are notoriously difficult to 100 percent complete. In terms of fellow Nintendo Switch games, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is tough as nails if you’re going for full completion. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD follows this trend – there are tons of collectibles to find, over 80 levels to complete, a time attack mode that takes way too long to load, and an unlockable Mirror Mode that makes everything even more challenging. Take it from us – full 100 percent completion really isn’t worth it here – but if you’re up for the task anyway, here’s the checklist you’ll want to go by.
With Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles making its return this week, we’re taking the time to put together dedicated post for the game’s cheat codes as well as all of the new characters.
Lexar China made an announcement this week that it’s about to release a new microSD Express Card, but the important bit here is that it will apparently be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo hasn’t made any announcements about its storage plans for the console. While there have been rumors pointing to possible microSD Express Card, as of now that’s yet to be confirmed. It’s interesting then that Lexar China has made this announcement and has reason to believe that its product will work on Nintendo’s new system. The company went as far as to say that it’s a “NS must-have”.
indie.io and Unwound Games will release Echoes of the Plum Grove on Nintendo Switch next month, they’ve announced. The title is slated for February 13, 2025.
Echoes of the Plum Grove is a cozy farm simulator in which decisions made in the game have consequences. Expect to farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island.
System: Switch
Release date: January 30, 2025
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America
Few games have left a lasting impression quite like Phantom Brave, the tactical JRPG developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Released over twenty years ago, the original title earned a devoted following for its unique blend of free-range combat, touching storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Now, after years of anticipation, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is set to deliver the next chapter in this beloved series. With a modern twist on the classic formula, this sequel aims to honor its predecessor while introducing a new generation of fans to the enchanting world of Ivoire.
Limited Run Games has unveiled its new Cyber Citizen Shockman Collection physical release for Nintendo Switch.
Various games in the series were previously made available on the eShop – specifically 1-3 and Zero. Now all of these classics are being put into one physical bundle for the first time.
While there have been no official announcement as of yet, it’s looking like Astral Chain director Takahisa Taura could be gone from PlatinumGames.
Speculation first began after Taura, along with others who had worked at the studio, removed the “PG” from their handles on social media. That was certainly a sign, but not enough to say anything definitive. On top of that though, fans have now spotted that Taura’s Facebook page lists “Eel Game Studio”.
