THQ Nordic hosting 10th anniversary sale on the Switch eShop
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With THQ Nordic turning 10 years old, the company is celebrating the milestone with a new sale on the Switch eShop. Almost all of the publishers games have received discounts, including Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Darksiders, de Blob, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated, and more.
The full lineup is as follows:
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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake announced, coming to Switch
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Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios have announced SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, a new 3D platformer that’s in development for Switch. A release window has not yet been announced.
Here’s an overview of the game’s story:
THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream
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In celebration of THQ Nordic’s tenth anniversary, the company will be hosting a special digital showcase, and the live stream will be kicking off in just a bit. The event officially begins at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe. Note that a pre-show is planned in which HandyGames will be showing off some of its upcoming titles.
As previously mentioned, The Game Awards executive producer and host Geoff Keighley will host the THQ Nordic event. It will cover “six new game announcements that will take you on a journey through time and space.” THQ Nordic has teased “the return of legendary franchises, including some for which fans have been waiting decades to get their hands on a new installment, and you can also expect to see sequels to beloved games.”
Here’s where you can watch the THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream:
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Darksiders 3 Switch boxart, pre-orders open
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We’ll be seeing Darksiders 3 on Switch just a few weeks, and retailers have now started to post their listing with pre-orders and more.
First up, we have a look at the official boxart above. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the same key art is used here as was featured for other platforms.
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Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo listed for retail release on Switch
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Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo is planned for a retail release on Switch, according to retailer listings.
The package will include two games that can be owned physically for the first time. In addition to Star Wars Episode I: Racer, buyers will also be provided with Star Wars: Republic Commando. The titles should be included on a single cartridge. THQ Nordic will be handling distribution.
Here’s a look at the boxart:
Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection heading to Switch at retail
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Retailer listings have started to surface that reveal plans for a new Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection at retail on Switch.
According to product descriptions, the package will contain two previously-released titles. Along with Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, it also includes Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. You’ll be getting what we assume is both titles on a single Switch cartridge.
The blurriness makes it look slightly unfinished, but here’s an early version of the boxart:
THQ Nordic digital showcase announced for September 17
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THQ Nordic today announced that it will hold a special digital showcase in celebration of its tenth anniversary. The event is planned for September 17. It will be live streamed on YouTube and Twitch.
You can watch the THQ Nordic digital showcase at the following times:
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Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse getting physical release at retail
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Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse will soon be receiving a wide physical release at retail, THQ Nordic has announced.
The game technically had a physical release already as part of this year’s collector’s edition. However, that version was limited to Aspyr’s store. This is the first time that most major retailers will be carrying copies.
Here’s some information about the game:
Destroy All Humans! update out now on Switch (version 1.0.1), patch notes
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Destroy All Humans! has been updated on Switch. THQ Nordic has distributed version 1.0.1, and all players can access it now.
Although there aren’t any new features, the patch does make a number of improvements. THQ Nordic says the update fixes multiple texture issues as well as jetpack VFX, missing Saucer markers, trees popping up, hovering agents, and Crypto’s talking animation.
Destroy All Humans! first made it to Switch in June. You can read our review here.
Darksiders III announced for Switch
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Darksiders III is coming to Switch, THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games revealed today. The game, which first appeared in 2018, is launching for Nintendo’s console on September 30.
Darksiders III on Switch will include the “Keepers of the Void” and “The Crucible” DLC.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
