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SteamWorld Build release date

Today, Thunderful and internal development studio The Station announced a final release date for SteamWorld Build. On Switch, it’ll be out on December 1, 2023.

SteamWorld Build originally announced in January. Thunderful confirmed a general 2023 launch window at the time.

LEGO Bricktales gains Summer 2023 update

Original (7/12): A new Summer 2023 update has just come to LEGO Bricktales which adds new content to the game.

A new summer-themed diorama is now available for players, along with five new construction puzzles, including speaker scaffolding, animated stage LEDs and a fireworks display, one traversal puzzle, three new wardrobe items and two new music tracks.

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine gameplay

Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine dropped on Switch this week, and we have gameplay from the final Switch version. Fans can get a closer look at the new puzzler.

Here’s a lengthy overview with lots of details:

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine trailer

Thunderful and Headup have issued a launch trailer for Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine. The explosive match-4 puzzler, which is set right after Super Meat Boy Forever, lands on Switch today.

Additional information is included in the following overview:

Laika Aged Through Blood

Today, publisher Thunderful and developer Brainwash Gang revealed Laika: Aged Through Blood. We’ll be seeing it on Switch in the future.

The official description has it pinned down as a “motorvania” with a western-inspired, post-apocalyptic setting. Learn more about it in the following overview:

Cursed to Golf physical

If you’ve been holding out on a physical version of Cursed to Golf, you’ll be happy to hear that this is now happening. Limited Run Games confirmed today that it will produce a boxed release.

Note that only a standard version will be available. There are no plans for any special editions.

Cursed to Golf originally arrived on Switch last August. Up until now, it’s only been sold as an eShop download.

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine release date

Thunderful, Headup, and Team Meat today shared the release date for Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine. The game launches on June 22, 2023, the three sides announced.

The match-4 puzzler was first announced back in March. We most recently had a general 2023 launch window for the game.

Swordship update 1.1 Arranged Mode

The dodge ’em up game Swordship just went live with a new version 1.1 update featuring an Arranged Mode and more.

Arranged Mode has situations that stay the same for a full week around the world. All enemies, upgrades, levels, weather, obstacles, boss patterns keep their position and timing to be fully optimized.

The update also reworks the progression system and a tracker will now display everything that has yet to be unlocked. The classic score based unlocks are now supported by brand new persistent objectives. 

This is only scratching the surface – you can find the patch notes for the Swordship version 1.1 update featuring the Arranged Mode and more below.

Wavetale physical

Wavetale, which initially came to Switch as an eShop download, is now set to receive the physical treatment. Super Rare Games is in charge of production.

4,000 copies will be printed, split between 2,000 standard editions and 2,000 steelbook editions. The standard release comes with all current content on its cart, a full-color manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards while. The steelbook edition includes everything we just mentioned plus the steelbook case, a slipcover and a postcard.

LEGO Bricktales Easter update

Original (2/28): LEGO Bricktales is getting a brand new Easter update, Thunderful has announced.

The update includes a new story set in a small Easter world. After players clear the first world, it can be accessed for free. An entrance will appear in the park leading them to the new diorama where they’ll meet the friendly Easter bunny who has a problem with making eggs for this year’s Easter celebration. Quick thinking and puzzle-solving will be needed as disgruntled chickens and snow damage keep them from reaching their goals.

Here’s a rundown as to what’s included in the LEGO Bricktales Easter update:


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