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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Recent trailers for the new Switch version of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water have suggested that the game will be digital-only in the west. We’ve followed up with Koei Tecmo, and can confirm that will indeed be the case. A physical version is not planned for North America or Europe.

While that may come as a disappointment, there is some good news. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will have a physical release in Japan and Asia. It also looks like English will be supported – similar to Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, which was digital-only in the west, but had physical versions in other regions.

Play-Asia is taking pre-orders for the physical release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water on Switch here. The title launches on October 28.

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires

Fresh footage of Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires has emerged from ChinaJoy 2021, which is being shown off at the expo this week. Get a look at the gameplay below.

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires arrives for Switch later in 2021.

Samurai Warriors 5 came out in Japan last month, and we just got the game in the west. A new comparison has now surfaced for the Switch and PS4 versions.

Here’s the full video:

Blue Reflection: Second Light

Blue Reflection: Second Light has secured its western release date. In both North America and Europe, the game will be out on November 9.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle

A new update is available now for Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Expansion Pack Bundle. Here’s what’s new:

Minor issues and typographical errors were corrected.

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Koei Tecmo today announced a final release date for the Switch version of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water. The horror-adventure title will be available on October 28, the company confirmed.

Here’s some additional information and a new trailer:

Samurai Warriors 5

Koei Tecmo has shared a new launch trailer for Samurai Warriors 5 in celebration of today’s launch. We’ve included it below.

Samurai Warriors 5 arrives today on Switch in North America and Europe. You can read up on our review here.

Samurai Warriors 5

Ahead of its western release, we have a look at Samurai Warriors 5 running on Switch. View an hour of footage in the video below.

Samurai Warriors 5 releases for Switch on July 27 in North America and Europe.

Samurai Warriors 5

System: Switch
Release date: July 27, 2021
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei Tecmo


The Warriors-labeled series (also known as Musou) has gone in various directions both visually and mechanically. Being the sister title to the more famous Dynasty Warriors, it has been one such property that has also seen numbered entries, spinoffs, and crossovers. In the case of Samurai Warriors 5, this marks the first numbered game in seven years as well as a soft reboot of sorts with a new art direction and a wonderful streamlined system that makes it the most intuitive and accessible title in the series to date. And thanks to a slew of new features, it’s also one of the most enjoyable Musou experiences in quite some time on Switch.

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection

Koei Tecmo published its latest financial results today, and it includes a status update on Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. Across all platforms and regions, the game has shipped 240,000 copies. That includes digital sales and physical copies in Japan and Asia shipped to stores.

Other figures from the Q1 report include:


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