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The Legend of Heroes Trails to Azure release date story

NIS America today shared a final release date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure on Switch in North America and Europe, and we have a story trailer as well.

Those in the states can pick it up on March 14, 2023. The RPG will then follow on March 17, 2023 in Europe and March 24, 2023 in Oceania.

Switch Sports crashes 1.2.1 pulled

Nintendo Switch Sports version 1.2.1 released this week, but it’s no longer available for download.

Soon after distribution of the patch started, some players encountered an error that causes the game to crash while a match was being loaded. This not only impacted online play, but offline modes as well.

Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed Director's Cut

Today, Acquire revealed that it’s bringing Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut to Switch. A release is planned for April 20, 2023 in Japan.

The game is based on its original appearance in 2013, though new elements have been added this time around. Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut also marks the title’s first appearance on Switch.

Here’s some additional information, courtesy of Gematsu:

Rabbids speak

The Rabbids speak in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, but they didn’t in the previous title – Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. As it turns out, the team was explicitly told by Ubisoft that the Rabbids don’t talk. To get around that a bit, the Phantom was included in Kingdom Battle with a music number.

Mario + Rabbids creative director Davide Soliani told IGN:

Bayonetta 3 Hellena Taylor

Original: Hellena Taylor, the original voice of Bayonetta, has weighed in on why she didn’t return to voice the character for Bayonetta 3. Three separate videos were shared on social media outlining the situation, and it’s clear that Taylor is disappointed with what has transpired.

Jennifer Hale was recently revealed as the new voice of Bayonetta. When director Yusuke Miyata commented on the situation, he explained that “overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role.” However, this is something that Hale has denied.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wave 3 hero DLC

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 fans have looked through the game’s files following the release of the new version 1.2.0 update and wave 2 DLC, and via a datamine, have apparently discovered the design for the next new Hero.

We have the image attached after the break. Nothing is revealed in terms of story content, but for those looking to maintain the surprise, keep that in mind before proceeding.

Xenoblade 3 Nopon Archsage Adam Howden

Here’s a bit of trivia that may blow your mind: Adam Howden, who played Shulk in the first Xenoblade Chronicles, is the voice of the Nopon Archsage in the new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC. It goes without saying, but this is specifically for the English version.

The Nopon Archsage was just added as part of the game’s Expansion Pass. He’s included in the new Challenge Battles where players take on consecutive enemies to earn accessories and special outfits.

Switch Split Pad Compact

Original (9/12): HORI will release the Switch Split Pad Compact in the west, retailer listings confirm.

The peripheral was recently announced for Japan (known there as the Split Pad Fit) and various designs will be appearing in the country starting this month. It’s an updated version of the Split Pad Pro and is intended to “provide a full-size controller experience in handheld mode.” Full-size analog sticks and d-pad are included, along with turbo functions and assignable rear buttons. Motion controls, HD Rumble, NFC, and the IR camera are not supported.

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Splatoon 3

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 120,564 / 3,021,047
2. [NSW] NieR: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition – 30,218 / NEW
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Offline – 21,908 / 188,782
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,522 / 4,865,680
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,857 / 2,814,902
6. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival – 6,677 / 46,673
7. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Offline – 5,483 / 67,144
8. [PS4] FIFA 23 – 5,364 / 27,085
9. [NSW] Hakuoki Shinkai: Tenun no Shou – 5,101
10. [NSW] FIFA 23 Legacy Edition – 4,788 / 16,561

Toad Mario Bros Movie music

Keegan-Michael Key has spoken briefly about his role as Toad in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and interestingly enough, it looks like he has a musical number in the film.

Key said in an interview with Variety that Toad will show off his singing chops. He further added that he even improvised a song.


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