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The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny

SNK is expanding its selection of NeoGeo Pocket Color games on Switch with its latest title. The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny launches today, the company has announced.

The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny contains a variety of modes, including “Story”, “Survival” and “Training”. It also has two unlockable mini-games, power-up scrolls and vs. battles that can be played with friends.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity received its rumored demo today after it was confirmed during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Perhaps as expected, it didn’t take long for fans to datamine the game’s files. Icons for several characters have been found, which may reveal the base roster.

The lineup is as follows:

Mad Rat Dead

System: Switch
Release date: October 30, 2020
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America


Mad Rat Dead marches to the beat of its own drum. Blending rhythm mechanics with platforming elements, this music-themed action game from Nippon Ichi Software introduces a new take on its genre with fast-paced gameplay and punk flair. Although it may look like a simple cartoonish romp on the surface, playing through its first few levels reveals Mad Rat Dead to be a surprisingly heartfelt experience bolstered by addictive rhythmic gameplay and a strong narrative direction.

No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle were just revealed for Switch today and have promptly released. XSEED has now passed along an official announcement as well as launch trailers for both games.

Here’s the full rundown:

Buddy Mission Bond

During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo announced Buddy Mission Bond. It’s an adventure game featuring character designs by Yusuke Murata, a manga artist who has worked on Eyeshield 21 and One-Punch Man.

Here’s a look at the game:

Rune Factory 5

Rune Factory 5 was featured in today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. In Japan, the game now has a confirmed release date of May 20, 2021.

Today’s news was also accompanied by a new trailer. Get a look at the video below.

The final Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase had plenty of news, and Nintendo has now recapped everything shown in the presentation in an official press release. We have the recap announcement below.

Hitman 3 - Cloud Version

The Hitman series is making its first appearance on Switch today with Hitman 3 – Cloud Version. Much like Control Ultimate Edition, it can be played with streaming technology.

Here’s an overview of Hitman 3 – Cloud Version, along with a trailer:

Control Ultimate Edition - Cloud Version

As part of today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version has been announced for Switch. The game can be played through streaming technology and is accessible via an eShop download.

Here’s an overview of Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version, along with a trailer:

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is coming to Switch, XSEED and Marvelous have announced. The game will launch on March 23, 2021.

Here’s an overview of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town:


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