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A launch trailer has come in for the new Nintendo Switch game Blade Chimera. The release, Team Ladybug’s latest original title, just landed on Nintendo Switch.

A slew of details about it can be found in the following overview:

A new wave of Blade Chimera gameplay is in following this week’s debut. Footage shows off the occult-inspired cyberpunk Metroidvania title, the latest experience from Team Ladybug.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Touhou Luna Nights collector's edition

June 25: Touhou Luna Nights did see a physical release in Asia previously, but SelectaPlay today announced a new version for fans in the west which includes a collector’s edition.

The title will receive a five-year anniversary standard and limited collector’s edition. Both versions include the game, printed color manual, and special sleeve. The collector’s edition of Touhou Luna Nights adds the original soundtrack double CD, three alternative inlays, a serialized certificate of authenticity, and a steelbook case all housed in an oversized box.

Blade Chimera release date

Blade Chimera is one step closer to its release date, as it’s been announced that the game launches this August.

You may remember the title when it was announced for Switch during an Indie World Showcase last November. Since it was originally planned for this spring, it looks like the game was hit with a delay.

Three years after its Switch launch, Touhou Luna Nights is now receiving a physical release on the platform. Playism will be shipping a boxed version in Japan.

Blade Chimera

Blade Chimera, an upcoming 2D action game, has been announced for Switch. It will be available in Spring 2024.

Also considered a Metroidvania game, Blade Chimera has a primary mechanic surrounding the Lumina Sword, which cuts down enemies and can also interfere with time itself. For additional details, read the following overview:

Drainus gameplay

Drainus made its way to Switch this week, and fresh gameplay has emerged. 23 minutes of footage gives a look at the side-scrolling shooter.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the following overview:

Drainus release date

A final release date has been shared for Drainus on Switch. The shoot ’em up game will arrive on February 2, 2023, publisher Playism and developer WSS Playground announced today.

Drainus was previously confirmed for Switch in September. There was no word on launch timing at that point.

Get caught up on everything you need to know about the game in the following overview:

Drainus physical

We still don’t know when exactly Drainus will be launching on Switch, but confirmation has been provided that a physical release is in the cards. Strictly Limited Games is handling production.

Drainus will be sold with both a standard version and collector’s edition. The latter, which costs $69.99 and is limited to 1,500 copies worldwide, includes a copy of the game, special box with magnetic latch, game manual, material collection book with an exclusive manga in both English and Japanese plus an exclusive interview with the developer and behind-the-scenes material about the development, hanging decoration, original soundtrack on CD, textile patch with the emblem of the Kharlarl Empire, enamel logo pin, and a double-sided poster.

Drainus

Today, Playism announced that it’s teaming up with Team Ladybug and WSS playground on a Switch version of Drainus. A release window was not provided.

Originally released for PC, Drainus is a side-scrolling shooting game that puts players in control of the “Drainus”, the Kharlal Empire’s most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets. They’ll be taking down the enemy ships zipping through space.


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