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Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

Today, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust announced Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg for Switch. Although it was first unveiled in a Japanese Nintendo Direct and wasn’t present elsewhere, we have confirmation that it’s arriving worldwide this summer.

Koei Tecmo will provide additional details during the Atelier Series 25th Anniversary Program #4. This will be happening on February 20.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe preview

Nintendo recently held a short media preview demo for Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe ahead of its upcoming release on Switch. The original Wii game is an all-time Kirby classic, so having it on the hybrid platform at all is compelling. Set to release on February 24, 2023, the title is soon to hit store shelves without us knowing a ton about what’s new.

In this video preview, Sam and I have an in-depth discussion about some of the game’s new features, visuals, and gameplay. We’ve included further bulleted highlights below.

Splatoon 3 update 2.1.1

Nintendo has announced that a new version 2.1.1 update is set to go live for Splatoon 3 today.

Following the Expansion Pass announcement, support is being added with an initial bonus. A number of fixes are also included.

The full patch notes for the Splatoon 3 version 2.1.1 update are as follows:

Nintendo Direct February 2023 recap announcement

The February 2023 Nintendo Direct just concluded a short while ago, and Nintendo has put out its always-helpful recap announcement. With the press release, you can get a quick recap of the various announcements and games that were highlighted.

Here’s the complete February 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement:

WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros

Konami has announced WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros, and even better, it’s launching worldwide on Switch today. This is notable as the series has typically stayed in Japan.

Here’s an overview with more details:

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was expected to be a big part of today’s Nintendo Direct, and Nintendo did not disappoint on that front with the reveal of a new trailer, collector’s edition, and amiibo.

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition will have a few extras alongside the main game. Buyers will receive an art book with concept art, steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges. Pricing is set at $129.99 (the standard version will be $69.99).

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Birdo

First details about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 were shared during today’s Nintendo Direct.

Yoshi’s Island is being added as a new course. Additionally, Birdo is on the way as a new character.

There’s even more news from Level-5, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has just been announced for Switch. A release window has not been shared.

The new game will have Professor Layton encountering new puzzles in a fresh setting. Players will take on epic riddles as they progress through the story of this puzzle-fantasy adventure.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time

Level-5 has revealed a second Switch game for Switch today, with Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time in the works. The game launches in 2023.

First details are available in the following overview:

Baten Kaitos I II HD Remaster

Bandai Namco has just announced Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster, updated versions of the classic card RPGs now making their way to Switch. A release is planned for this summer.

Both Baten Kaitos titles were developed by Monolith Soft of Xenoblade fame. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean came out at the end of 2003 in Japan, 2004 in North America, and 2005 in Europe. It was followed by Baten Kaitos Origins – which is actually a prequel – in 2006.


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