Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack is launching on Switch later this month. It was always planned as a physical title in Japan, but we now have confirmation that North America is receiving the same treatment.

Amazon is taking pre-orders for the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack here. The listing shows that Nighthawk Interactive will be publishing. Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack is coming to Switch digitally at the end of this month, but we may have to wait a little bit longer for the packaged version. Amazon lists a tentative date of October 31.

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Video: New look at the Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition

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At Gamescom this week, Nintendo is showcasing the European Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition at its booth. Take a closer look at the full contents below.

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New FIFA 18 Switch footage

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During the Twitch Gamescom stream earlier today, EA stopped by to show off the Switch version of FIFA 18. Technically, this is the first direct-feed footage we have of the game as opposed to it being off-screen. Check out the gameplay below.

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One More Dungeon heading to Switch later this year

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Ratalakia Games is teaming up with Stately Snail to port One More Dungeon to new platforms, including Switch. The two sides announced today that the cave exploration action RPG will appear on Switch later this year.

We have more details about One More Dungeon below, along with a trailer.

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New FAST RMX update in the works, adding new tracks and cups

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Update: Shin’en has now stepped forward with the news officially. The update launches in September.

#FastRmx #NintendoSwitch REMIX UPDATE coming in September 2017. Six new tracks, two new cups and first release in japanese eShop! pic.twitter.com/8CaFcqTvYH
— Shin'en Multimedia (@ShinenGames) August 22, 2017

We’ll have more from Shin’en in the near future.

Original: Shin’en isn’t done with its Switch eShop game FAST RMX. In an interview with Nintendo Everything, the studio revealed that a new update is in the works.

Shin’en tells us that the update will add new tracks and new cups. It will be free from what we understand – you won’t need to pay anything extra.

FAST RMX will also debut in Japan for the first time soon.

Shin’en should be sharing more about the FAST RMX update very soon.

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Nintendo at Gamescom 2017 – day 1 recap

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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo of Europe’s participation in the Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany is producing news with relevance to fans here in the Americas.

In Splatoon 2 news, Nintendo detailed new free content coming to the game soon: Manta Maria joins the lineup of Turf War* and Ranked Battle stages this weekend, while the new Lost Outpost stage joins the rotation of Salmon Run stages later today. Both stages will also become available in The Shoal for local multiplayer matches. Also announced was that the Bubble Blower special weapon will be available first in a set with the Forge Splattershot Pro starting Sept. 1.

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New Star Fox 2 footage

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Various sites and outlets recently went hands-on with Star Fox 2, which is finally launching with the Super NES Classic Edition. Watch some footage below.

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ARMS: another Global Testpunch happening this weekend

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Own a Switch but not sure if ARMS is for you? Then you’re in luck – Nintendo is holding another ARMS Global Testpunch this weekend, allowing you to try out the game. Head to the eShop and download the ARMS Global Testpunch demo for free; then, you’ll be able to play online from Friday, 25th August at 5 PM CET until Sunday, 27th August at 10 PM CET.

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Fire Emblem Warriors: New trailer, launches October 20th in Europe, adds Leo, Camilla, Hinoka, Takumi

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Nintendo has released a new trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors. This one is rather story-heavy and focuses on the Fates cast. It also reveals four new characters – Leo, Camilla, Hinoka and Takumi. Unless they’ll be revealed later, it seems like only Elisa and Sakura are the only royal siblings who won’t be playable.

Nintendo of Europe also revealed the game’s release date – the game will launch on October 20th. We don’t know the game’s North American release date yet, though it’ll likely be on that same day.