Earlier yesterday was a big day for Third-Party Game Publishers, Nintendo streamed a Special Direct for its Partner Showcase. We saw updates from Capcom, SEGA, Square Enix, and much more. Let’s get right down to it!
Atlus
Persona
It certainly was one of the biggest announcements but Atlus is bringing Persona 5 Royal to the Switch, coming this October but also hinted at Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable are expected “soon.”
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Doraemon Story Of Seasons: Friends Of The Great Kingdom
The latest installment in the Doraemon Story of Seasons Game is coming to the Switch, you can plant crops, care for animals, and do Doraemon-themed activities using secret gadgets! It’s coming later this year for the Switch, Playstation 5, and PC.
Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Pac-Man is back again in the newest remake of the Playstation Classic, Pac-Man Pac-World Re-Pac. It’ll be available on August 27th for the Switch, Playstation 4 and 5, XBox One and X/S, and PC.
Capcom
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Launching this week is the latest expansion for the Monster Hunter Rise Series, Sunbreak will bring new monsters, new combat, and locale. Another thing they are introducing for players to try is their hand at the all-new Master Rank Difficulty! It will also be available on PC as well.
Mega Man: Battle Network Collection:
If you’ve been desperately waiting for a new Mega Man game then I have the collection for you! Megaman Battle Network: Legacy Collection is coming to the Switch, Playstation 4, and PC in 2023, but it includes 1,000 illustrations and a music mode that includes over 150 tracks. It will include the following games:
- Mega Man Battle Network
- Mega Man Battle Network 2
- Mega Man Battle Network 3 White
- Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue
- Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun
- Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon
- Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Protoman
- Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Colonel
- Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar
- Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar
Cygames
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
Noah and her cat companion Zipper explore the ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game! Available on Steam, Switch, and Playstation 4.
Deskworks
RPG TIME: The Legend of Wright
While it’s available on Xbox Series X and Windows PC, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is coming to the Switch on August 18th.
Devolver Digital
Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island is coming first to Nintendo Switch this year, adding on to the story from The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge.
Epic Games
Railgrade
If you’re a fan of Trains and Rollercoaster Tycoon, then you’re in luck! Coming this fall to the Switch is Railgrade.
Gameloft
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Gameloft brings the Wonderful World of Disney and Pixar to life in a brand new Life Simulator Videogame, Disney Dreamlight Valley will be entering early access on September 6th while the main game launches in 2023.
Gearbox Publishing
Blanc
Blanc is a buddy adventure game starring a fawn and a wolf cub. It’s a textless adventure game with puzzles and local and online co-op. It’s a console exclusive on Nintendo Switch, expected in 2023.
Konami
Super Bomberman R2
Super Bomberman is finally getting a sequel with a new mode, Castle Mode, where a team of up to 15 players fights for treasure, against a solo player attempting to fight them off.
Mojang Studios
Minecraft Legends
Protect the Overworld from the Evil Piglins! Minecraft Legends launches in 2023.
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