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This weekend’s Splatfest has players deciding which instrument they like the best - drums, keyboard, or guitar. To celebrate the event, Nintendo has shared some new artwork inspired by that theme.

In this art, you can see Frye, Shiver, and Big Man, all totally rocking out on stage with their respective instruments. Which one will you side with in the big competition? The Splatfest is currently ongoing, and will continue until March 24th, 2024 at 8PM ET.

Check out the full artwork below:

We still know very little about the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, but some vague details are starting to emerge. A new interview with director Wes Ball is being released in next week’s issue of Total Film in which he discusses his hopes for the finished product. Previously, he’s compared his vision to something like the works of Hayao Miyazaki.

In one portion of the interview, Ball talks about the kind of tone he’s hoping to strike, as well as the pressure of delivering for longtime fans:

It sounds like Ball is working on striking a balance between the intense action and silliness that tends to be a staple of most Zelda games. That would be an encouraging direction, to be sure. We’ll have to wait and see if he’s able to pull it off successfully.

The full interview with Wes Ball will be available in the new issue of Total Film, which comes out on March 28, 2024.

Last year, Overwatch 2 fans were disappointed to learn that Overwatch 2’s promised PVE ‘Hero Missions’ were no longer being developed. The game did receive a series of PVE content in the form of ‘Story Missions’, however it sounds like there won’t be any more of those in the future either.

According to a report from Bloomberg, the development team’s plans have shifted away from PVE content completely. Any PVE content that may have been in the works up until this point will no longer be finished or released. A Blizzard representative responded to the article, and gave the following statement, which seems to confirm any speculation:

A recent article from Kotaku sheds some more light on the behind the scenes issues that may have led to this decision. It sounds like plans were originally in place to have new story missions released every 18 months, but things were repeatedly tied up due to delays and lack of finished content. Some sources indicate that development on the PVE content was too difficult, and Blizzard didn’t feel that the effort to finish the work was justified.

PVE content or no, Overwatch 2 continues to receive updates, and recently announced some big changes for the upcoming Season 10. Stay tuned.

A brand new teaser trailer for the upcoming expansion Warframe: 1999 has been revealed. 1999 was first announced in 2023 for an expected release sometime this year. This teaser trailer is pretty brief, but more info is promised to be coming at the TennoLive event this August.

Few Warframe fans could ever forget the surprise reveal of Warframe: 1999 during TennoLive 2023 — and in particular the shocking emergence of our very first Protoframe, Arthur.

We’re now pleased to share with you a special look at the SECOND Protoframe, Aoi! Unveiled during Devstream 178 from the Main Theatre at PAX East, our hosts treated their audience to a quick video clip that also included the ultra-sleek Atomicycle. Check it out for yourself now.

We’ll have much more to share with you regarding Warframe: 1999 at TennoLive 2024. Stay tuned.

Sky: Children of the Light has been updated to Ver. 0.24.8. This is just a small update which fixes a potential crash. You can see the patch notes for this update below.

Two Strikes from developer Retro Reactor has been confirmed for a release on the Nintendo Switch. This is a 2D fighting game based in ancient Japan with a striking visual style. While the game has been available in early access on Steam since 2021, this is the first time we’ve learned of a Switch version being in the works.

This report comes from Nintendo Everything, who will says they’ll have a preview for the game available soon. Unfortunately, there’s no word on a release date just yet, so stay tuned. See below for the game’s trailer and more details.

With the launch of Princess Peach: Showtime!, Nintendo is taking a minute to highlight the leading ladies of the Mario universe. In this new promo video, they show off footage from female characters in various Switch games. Check out footage from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Strikers Battle League, Super Mario Odyssey, and more. This is from Nintendo’s kid friendly Play Nintendo channel, so feel free to share it with a younger relative!

It’s time for the ladies to take center stage. Let’s get to know the leading ladies of the Mario universe. From Princess Peach to Rosalina, Princess Daisy to Wendy O koopa, there is so much to discover and learn about these fearless heroines. Think you know all there is about these girls? Think again!

Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and Pokémon Masters EX have all received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.

Fire Emblem Heroes

• [Special Maps] The latest Grand Hero Battle Revival, featuring Vigarde (Silent Emperor) is now live (available until March 28th)
• [Quests] A new set of Quests is now available: Grand Hero Battles (available until March 28th)

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

• [Cookies] A returning Fortune Cookie and related set of Stamp Trade rewards are now available: Petri’s botany cookie (available until March 26th)

Pokémon Masters EX

• [Events] The latest returning Sync Pair-Up Event is now live. It features the following Sync Pair: Bugsy & Scyther (available until April 6th)

Last week, Nintendo successfully sued the creators of Yuzu, a high profile Switch emulator. As a result, the emulator was shut down completely. In Yuzu’s wake, a new emulator called Suyu is now looking to take its place.

How does Suyu plan on succeeding where Yuzu failed? In a new interview with Ars Technica, the creators share what’s different about their software. First of all, there will no monetization involved whatsoever (unlike Yuzu which had a Patreon page). Suyu will also refrain from giving any specific instructions in regards to emulation, or how and where to acquire the encryption keys needed to run games on their software. Essentially, Suyu looked at the grievances Nintendo had with Yuzu, and is taking the opposite approach in an attempt to avoid any hassle.

According to the Suyu team, they have consulted with a legal professional in order to ensure that they’ll be able to stay afloat. As stated by team contributor and Discord moderator Sharpie, “Suyu currently exists in a legal gray area we are trying to work our way out of. There are multiple plans and possibilities for what to do next. Things are still being organized and planned.”

Suyu will have a slow rollout over the coming months, so don’t expect to be able to find it any time soon. We’ll see if it’s successful, or if Nintendo’s lawyers persist in finding a way to take this one down as well.

UPDATE: GitLab has removed access to Suyu and disabled dev accounts following a DMCA takedown request. GitLab didn’t say who was responsible for the DMCA takedown specifically, but they did note it came from a “representative of the rightsholder.”

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. This is an action RPG and sequel to the original Tails of Iron from 2021. It’s apparently “coming soon” although no specific release date has been given just yet. Check out the premiere trailer above, with more details below.

Just as the Rats of the South start to piece their lives together, following the great war between Rodent and Frog, an old and unspeakable evil stirs in the North; wings black as death; fangs sharp as steel; and a thirst for blood rivalled only by their insatiable hunger… for vengeance.

As Arlo, young heir to the Warden of the Wastes, journey through the vast, snow-ravaged lands of the North in an epic quest to overcome the Dark Wings once and for all. Hunt down giant beasts. Unite disparate clans. Upgrade your settlement. And discover a terrible secret of blood and crown…

The time for heroes is over. For the Kingdom needs a warrior; forged of the North and as cold as the snow that shrouds these lands. A rat… carved from iron.

Features

• Explore a vast and treacherous, snow-ravaged kingdom
• Master brutal soulslike combat, with dodge-rolls, parry bashes, and gruesome executions!
• Discover a compelling story, narrated by the legendary Doug Cockle
• Overcome savage boss fights against the ferocious leaders of the Dark Wings
• Hunt down giant beasts for rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment
• Customise your attack style with an extensive range of upgradeable weapons
• Personalise your appearance from a significant collection of diverse armour sets with exclusive properties
• Encounter a range of curious companions among the many Northern factions
• Construct and upgrade your own settlement, to unlock new recipes, traps and more
• Complete side hunts to earn additional gold-on-the-side

The Heirloom from Babubi Games has been given a new release window of October 2024 on Switch. Along with this announcement, a new gameplay trailer was shared today during the Spring 2024 Future Games Show. You can check the trailer out above, which also includes a glimpse of some of the physical goodies available via the developers’ Ko-fi site.

The Heirloom is a single-player mysterious thriller adventure with puzzle elements, where players are given the opportunity to make fateful decisions while navigating through a story full of secrets and mysteries.

After tragic events, orphaned 16-year-old Marla and her younger brother Jack find themselves in the care of their only living relative — a grumpy old man desperately trying to hide the secret of a dilapidated and frightening place in which he has been a recluse for many decades.

Forced to leave their home, Marla and Jack venture to faraway lands, across the ocean, to a small, nearly deserted town located in the western part of Scotland, somewhere on the Inner Hebrides.

Upon arrival, the children begin to notice unexplainable and frightening things happening in and around their new home. Things the other inhabitants of the island struggle so hard to ignore.

You have to uncover the secrets of your family and your grandfather’s old lighthouse as you work to discover the truth behind the unusual happenings.

Key Features

• A mysterious story inspired by the atmosphere of the Hebrides and Scottish folklore
• Interesting, touching, sometimes eccentric and funny dialogues
• Each decision you make affects the plot and can lead to unpredictable results
• Stunning hand-drawn graphics and fascinating interactive cutscenes
• Unique and exciting combinations of game mechanics

Puzzle game Linkito has received a brand new gameplay trailer as part of the Spring 2024 Future Games Show. It was also given a release window of Summer 2024 for Steam. Unfortunately, no mention was made of a release date for Switch, although it was announced for Switch previously. Check out the new trailer up above.

Unlock your puzzle-solving skills in Linkito, where every move relies on your ability to connect blocks and uncover intricate mechanisms. With open-ended puzzles and a built-in level editor, unleash your creativity and share mind-bending challenges with players worldwide. Prepare for an immersive journey where every connection brings you closer to triumph!

Think outside the box and use your creativity to link, solve, and create endless puzzles. With a sandbox-style game design, the possibilities are endless. You’ll start as a repairman fixing electronic machines, but as you progress through the levels, you’ll take on new roles such as decoding secret codes, robotics, and more. Features

• Build your own solution : open puzzles
• Complete Modular & Generic System
• Create & Publish your own puzzles easily with built-in level editor
• Play puzzles from community with ingame browser

Farewell North has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a release date of August 15, 2024. This is an atmospheric exploration game from developer Kyle Banks. You’ll play as a Border Collie and its owner exploring the wilderness. Check out a brand new trailer up above, with more game info below.

Restore Color to the World

Explore the islands and uncover memories in order to restore color to the archipelago, unlocking new paths, extinguishing hazards and revealing hidden objects. Explore the hand crafted, atmospheric islands while evading the creatures that would hold you back.

Free Wildlife

Discover and activate frozen wildlife to temporarily bring color back to the world, revealing hidden objects and paths, and distracting the monsters who would harm you.

Discover Hidden Paths

Solve puzzles based on perspective and coloring to reveal hidden objects and paths in the environment. Find the perfect vantage point to reveal the secrets of the islands.

Explore Land and Sea

Journey at your own pace, running through lush grassy fields, hiking steep cliffs, and canoeing the ocean between an open world chain of islands inspired by the Scottish archipelagos of St. Kilda and Orkney. Discover new islands and challenges throughout the world as you work to restore color.

Uncover a Unique Story About Saying Farewell

Unravel a unique story about saying farewell as memories reveal a glimpse into the life of the characters. Discover the events in the past which have led the characters to the archipelago, and caused all color to leave the world.

Key Features

• Restore color to a vibrant, hand crafted world, inspired by the Scottish highlands and the famous isles of St. Kilda and Orkney
• Play as an energetic border collie helping a young woman recover the memories of her life, and uncover the mystery of a colorless world
• Experience two distinct visual modes, with unique challenges and mechanics in each
• Unravel an original story of overcoming depression, and saying farewell
• Discover monsters, creatures and wildlife inspired by the rich history of Scottish folklore
• Travel by foot and by canoe as you make your way through the atmospheric isles
• For fans of games like Journey, GRIS and Lost Ember

A brand new trailer has been shared for Simon The Sorcerer Origins as part of today’s Future Games Show. This is a throwback to classic point and click games of the 90s from Smallthing Studios. It also features musical contributions from none other than Rick Astley. The game is currently set for a Switch release sometime in 2024. Check out the new trailer above.

Simon’s rebellious life will be shattered by the unexpected arrival in the wizarding world where he will unleash an absurd and ancient prophecy that will trigger a lot of trouble! During his adventure, the rebellious Simon will do something great, obtaining moral redemption and proving that he is not just a disappointment to his parents.

He will meet his guide and mentor: Calypso. Thanks to this encounter, Simon will be able to gain a new friend who will represent a symbolic grandfather for him.

The narrative and gameplay paths unfold in countless ways without forgetting about the core elements of the saga: comedy and sarcasm. A strong bond with these features has been maintained in the dialogues, situations, and animations. Simon will often break the fourth wall by speaking directly to the players. “Hey, I am talking to you, the future player I can magically sense who is reading the Steam Page about my game!”

Legacy - A tale that travels through time from a legendary past towards a great future. This is not a remake, guys! - Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a brand new game with its roots deeply bonded with the contemporary gaming world.

Stunning 2D Art -Simon the Sorcerer Origins’ visuals and animations, refined in every detail, let the player live his adventure in a continuous flow that goes from gameplay to cutscenes and vice-versa.

Puzzle and Comedy - The player will encounter a wide range of different kinds of puzzles. You could either challenge your wits with the classical “take and use” ones, seasoned with unexpected comedy interludes, or you can be called to solve magical arquebuses that will require the help of a little bit of sorcery. Hunt for clues, objects to combine, and all the weird stuff in the middle to reach the skill of a decent mage.

During today’s Future Games Show, the musical adventure game Tchia was announced for release on Nintendo Switch. Tchia is available right now on Steam, but Switch owners will have to wait until this summer to play. Stay tuned for more specific details, and watch the trailer above.

Join Tchia on her tropical open-world adventure as she sets off to rescue her father from the cruel tyrant, Meavora, ruler of the archipelago. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around beautiful islands as you explore a physics-driven sandbox. Face the fabric soldiers created by Meavora in open encounters where your creativity gives you the edge. Take control of any animal or object you can find, make new friends and jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

SOUL JUMPING

Tchia’s special gift lets you take control of any animal or object you can find. With over 30 animals and hundreds of objects to choose from, fly around as a bird, explore the ocean as a fish or dig for treasures as a dog! Use your unique soul-jumping abilities to explore solve puzzles, and uncover secrets.

EXPLORATION & TRAVERSAL

Jump and glide your way across a vast archipelago and use the Tricks system to perform cool stunts and dives. The free climbing mechanic lets you ascend anything in the world without restriction including any physics-driven tree. Take to the ocean waves, and sail your customizable boat across turquoise lagoons and dive around coral reefs and shipwrecks.

COMBAT & ENCOUNTERS

Face the Maano: mysterious enemies spawned from pieces of wood and fabric. Keep moving, improvise, and use all of Tchia’s abilities to come out on top of those intense encounters. You can also put your skills to the test by tackling mystical challenges in the Totem Shrines.

UKULELE

Just jamming by yourself or playing alongside other inhabitants of the archipelago, your fully playable ukulele will be a trusty companion throughout the game. Use it at key story moments during rhythm sections, or play unlockable melodies at any point in the open world to trigger special events such as attracting animals, triggering rainfall…

STORY & MUSIC

Take Tchia on a heartfelt adventure and meet a diverse cast of characters inspired by New Caledonian cultures. Fully animated cutscenes voiced in traditional language will punctuate your journey while an original orchestral score infused with local sounds creates a unique and immersive world.