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Shadowverse: Champion's Battle

System: Switch
Release date: August 10, 2021
Developer: Cygames
Publisher: XSEED / Marvelous


While Shadowverse may not have the same name recognition of other card titles, since its release in 2016 it’s held a strong presence on both PC and mobile with Hearthstone-esque style of gameplay as an array of beautiful cards are pitted against two players on a field representing themed decks. What set the IP apart from other games of this style is its evolution mechanic, which grant bonuses at any time the player feels they want to initiate the function to turn cards into buffed up versions of themselves. In addition to having a story coincide with the cards in a dark fantasy matter, Shadowverse felt whole, engaging, and consistently fresh with its frequent updates that’s kept the game and community alive and well for so long. Since then, the IP has continued to grow and taken a new visual direction with the anime in 2020, and furthermore a year later leading up to today now releasing a brand-new RPG on Switch that uses the art direction, world, and cast of the show to carry the helm of this great new outing. Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is a brand new adventure that blends fantastically the depth of a RPG with its signature collectible card game gameplay to give what may possibly be the best card-game based game in years.

XSEED Games and Marvelous have dated Knockout Home Fitness for the west. In North America, the fitness title is planned for September 28. The European release is set for October 8.

Here’s everything you need to know about Knockout Home Fitness:

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town will be receiving its new 1.0.7 update in North America and Europe this month, XSEED and Marvelous has announced. It adds features such as the Chat Camera setting and new expressions for townspeople during conversations.

Below are the full patch notes:

While a Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Nendoroid is on the way for Princess Sakuna, the character is also getting a new Pop Up Parade figure.

Here’s the official product description:

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town DLC

Starting today, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town players can get their hands on the game’s fourth piece of DLC. It includes “The Legendary Sprite Dance” sub-scenario and new Yukata Set outfits for protagonists and the ten original marriage candidates.

Below is some additional information, along with a trailer:

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

With Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed in the west today, XSEED has prepared a new launch trailer. Take a look at the video below.

We have further details on Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed here. You can also read our new review here.

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

System: Switch
Release date: July 20, 2021
Developer: Acquire
Publisher: Marvelous (XSEED)


Akiba’s Trip is one of those odd niche titles that has earned success thanks to its unique beat ’em up, strip ’em down gameplay. While it has sold over half a million copies since its debut many years ago, the game’s formula has rarely been replicated. After it received a manga and even an anime alongside it, it’s a wonder why it took so long to get a true sequel (not counting Akiba’s Beat). Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed isn’t the follow-up to what some would consider a cult classic, but it is a remaster of the original PSP title that was never localized outside of Japan, marking the debut of the game in the west ten years later. It’s both a blast from the past and simultaneously dated as its age undoubtedly shows and offers very little in terms of additions and changes.

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

XSEED and Marvelous are now offering the latest update for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Version 1.0.6 should be live in both North America and Europe.

In case you missed it, below are the full patch notes:

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Later this month, Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be appearing on Switch. We have an early look at the game below with nearly an hour of footage.

Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed launches for Switch on July 20 in North America and July 23 in Europe.

Shadowverse: Champion's Battle

During a recent live stream, XSEED showed off the first gameplay from the English version of Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle, which provides a proper look at the dub. View the recording below – which features voice actor Joe Zieja.

Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle will be out for Switch in the west on August 10. We have additional information and a trailer here.


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