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Floatopia

During today’s Gamescom: Opening Night Live presentation, Floatopia was revealed for multiple platforms, including Switch. It’s set to arrive in 2025.

Floatopia, coming from NetEase Games, is a life sim. Players can travel among super-powered worlds to craft their island and engage with friends.

Lots of details can be found in the following overview:

King of Meat

At Gamescom 2024 today, publisher Amazon Games and developer Glowmade announced King of Meat. The title does not currently have a release window, but will be made available on Switch.

King of Meat is an online co-op spectacle that supports up to four players. The game features hacking, slashing, and combat elements with a Dungeon Create Mode.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Sonic Generations Doom Powers

SEGA just issued a new Sonic x Shadow Generations trailer which highlights the game’s Doom Powers.

Doom Powers “offer dynamic, action-packed ways of navigating iconic stages and defeating challenging bosses.” Players will be able to use Doom Spear, Doom Blast, Doom Morph, Doom Wing, and Doom Surf throughout the campaign.

July 19: On social media, Nintendo just announced two new Splatoon 3 amiibo sets, due for release in Japan on September 5. No Western release has currently been announced by Nintendo’s Western accounts but will no doubt be forthcoming. The Side Order Set will contain figures of Pearl and Marina, and the Alterna Set is for Callie and Marie.

We actually received some information about the existence of these amiibo in a datamine some time ago, although this didn’t completely confirm their existence.

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

June 18: Another Ace Attorney collection is happening, as today Capcom unveiled that Switch is getting Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. This one is due out on September 6, 2024.

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth originally released on DS in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in the west. It was soon followed by a sequel, but unfortunately, that one never saw an English release.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

nintendo museum opening date

The Nintendo Museum Direct was held today, and it gave some information about what to expect for the venue – including the official opening date. Fans can look forward to the area opening its doors on October 2, 2024 in Kyoto, Japan.

Nintendo Museum will be an absolute treat for fans of the company’s games and more. Note that when you first enter, you’ll be given a card that comes with digital coins that can be used on activities. We’ve got more details about Nintendo Museum aside from just the opening date.

Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector's Edition

A special Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition will be released in the west. What’s especially interesting is that SEGA has teamed up with Limited Run Games for the release.

A bunch of goodies are included here alongside the game. You’ll get the Art of Sonic x Shadow Generations art book, official soundtrack, Sonic & Shadow Dreamcast statue, commemorative Dreamcast jewel case, steelbook, Chao figurines, Sonic, Shadow and Classic Sonic shoes keychain, and an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

August 1: Jackbox Games made it official today that it’s putting The Jackbox Naughty Pack on Switch. We don’t have a specific date yet, but it’s on track for September.

The Jackbox Naughty Pack is taking the popular Jackbox Party Pack series in a different direction. Three games are included (Fakin’ It All Night Long, Dirty Drawful, and Let Me Finish) and they’re all intended for an adult audience. Each one supports 3-8 players.

All of the proper details can be found in the following overview:

Nintendo Museum Direct

A Nintendo Direct dedicated to the new Nintendo Museum will air tomorrow, August 19, Nintendo just announced. It will air at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM in the UK / 12 AM in Europe.

The event will focus entirely on the new Nintendo Museum that’s set to open this fall in Kyoto, Japan. Expect it to be around ten minutes long.

Here’s where you can watch the Nintendo Museum Direct:

Koei Tecmo collaborations

For over a decade now, a big part of Koei Tecmo’s business has come through collaboration games – particularly through the Musou genre. On the Nintendo front, the company worked on Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Fire Emblem Warriors, and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. But we’ve seen plenty of other collaborations as well including One Piece, Persona, and more.

During Koei Tecmo’s latest financial results briefing, one investor brought up how the company’s collaborative games has lowered over the past couple of years. The attendee asked if there’s been a policy change or if it’s more challenging to land deals. However, it seems everything is business as usual. 

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