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● Dimps are developing Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission for Nintendo Switch wherewill be published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game will include 1,160 cards and 350 characters. No release date yet. Teaser scan added here.
● Koei Tecmo Games announced Shin Sangoku Musou 7 with Moushouden DX (Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition) for 27 December release on Nintendo Switch priced at ¥7,344.
● Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch will get a free Winter update adding a new Raid Mode where players can even become a raid boss!
● The Kuma Tomo sequel Neko Tomo saw a demo made available requiring approx 265 MB, with the full game available to preload for ¥6,156.
● There’s also a demo for Chalk Dash Carnival on the eShop with the game also 40% off (¥480 instead of ¥800)!
● Racjin announced the treasure stealing action game Kaitou Twins for the Japanese Switch eShop next week (25 October) priced at ¥980.
● Office5656 announced the puzzle game Otogi Puzzle 〜Mahou no Object〜 for the Japanese Switch eShop next week (25 October) priced at ¥980.
● This week’s Hamster games are the shoot ‘em up ACA NEOGEO STRIKERS 1945 PLUS and the action game Arcade Archives Ninja-kun Ashura no Shou (Ninja-Kid II) with both priced at ¥823 apiece.
● Ubisoft announced the strategy board game Risk：Sekai Seifuku Game (Risk: The Game of Global Domination) for the Switch eShop on 30 October priced at ¥2,592 with preloads now live.
● FDG Entertainment announced the platform game Monster Boy Norowareta Oukoku (Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom) will release in Japan on 04 December priced at ¥3,980 with preloads also live.
● Mediascape announced the side-scrolling, turn-based tactical RPG Magic Scroll Tactics for the Switch eShop next week (25 October) priced at ¥1,200. Promo video added here.
● Superb announced the piano music game Pianista (Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso) will release on the Japanese Switch eShop next week (25 October) priced at ¥2,480. Trailer added here.
● PLAYISM announced the puzzle adventure game NAIRI: Tower of Shirin for the Japanese Switch eShop on 29 November priced at ¥1,190. Trailer added here.
● PLAYISM announced the hack-and-slash game Croixleur Sigma for the Japanese Switch eShop on 01 November priced at ¥2,000 although it’s currently available to preload for 30% off at ¥1,400. Promo video added here.
● G-mode announced the card game SpiderSolitaire BLACK for the Japanese Switch eShop next week (25 October) priced at ¥500 although it’s currently available to preload for 30% off at ¥350.
● Plug In Digital published the pinball game Momonga Pinball Adventures on the Japanese Switch eShop today priced at ¥600.
● And MythicOwl published the puzzle game Hexologic on the Japanese Switch eShop today priced at ¥590.
● A Neko Tomo demo is also available for 3DS requiring 1,734 blocks (with 30 play limits). The 3DS version has unfortunately been delayed until Winter.
● Bandai Namco Entertainment removed the Pretty Cure game Smile PreCure! Let’s Go! Marchen World from the Japanese 3DS eShop. No reason was given for the removal.
● Dwango released three more themes on the Japanese 3DS Theme Shop with Giga feat. Kagamine Rin & Len「Rettou Joutou」, Eve×Sou「Myoujou Galactica」and Omoi feat. Hatsune Miku「Greenlights Serenade」 all priced at ¥200 each. Omoi theme pictured and trailers for all three added here.
● Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp saw Goldie’s Library Cookie now in stock at the Fortune Cookie Shop, along with an Autumnal Brown Deck. Full details and pictures posted here.
● Dragalia Lost updated to Version 1.0.6 with bug fixes (2.5 GB plus an in-app update of 191.7 MB). The game also saw the facility event Trick or Treasure and the Summon showcase Halloween Fantasia. A new promo video entitled ‘Pactbound Once More’ is posted here.
● Fire Emblem Heroes saw Summoning Focus: New Power featuring Lon’qu: Solitary Blade, Tana: Winged Princess and Innes: Regal Strategician. The second round of Heroic Feats has also been completed with 4★ Berkut: Prideful Prince to be rewarded to all players. Round 3 begins tomorrow.
● Next week’s issue (No.1560) of Weekly Famitsu will have a scoop of a Level-5 title that will be revived along with an with a long interview with President Akihiro Hino.
● Super Mario Party has now sold over 200,000 in Japan (206,319) after just nine days. Full Nintendo charts posted here.
● This week’s Weekly Famitsu review scores included Beyblade Burst Battle Zero with 30/40, Cendrillon palikA with 31/40, LEGO DC Super Villains with 32/40, The Gardens Between with 30/40, Madorica Real Estate with 32/40 and Reigns: Kings & Queens with 32/40.
● Watch NyaNyaNya Neko Mario Time Episode #125 featuring Super Mario Party, Rockman 11, Subara City, Cities: Skylines, Mini Metro and Family Computer Nintendo Switch Online here.
● Another promo video for Yomawari to Shinya Mawari for Nintendo Switch (Yomawari: The Long Night Collection) here.
● And all the character trailers for Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth adding Teddie here.
● Thanks to Felipe for news tips today.
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