...and of course, stability. But no folders.

A new version of the Switch's system software has added a couple of highly demanded features.

Version 10.0 can now be downloaded to the Switch and Switch Lite. Among the new features:

If you don't know the name, you definitely know the voice.

The Covid-19 epidemic has claimed the life of the voice of one of the most famous quotes in Nintendo history.

Rick May, whose extensive voice work included the twin roles of Peppy Hare and Andross in Star Fox 64, passed away last week from complications of the virus. He was 79, and recently was recovering from a heart attack and fighting cancer as well.

And then we take a walk down the Billion Road.

The schedule is starting to slow down a bit given the current circumstances: there doesn't seem to be anything coming out at retail this week. The big release in terms of price is The Fox Awaits Me, though perhaps the most exciting game is Japanese-focused board game Billion Road. We get another nonogram-plus-other-genre game as well with Piczle Cross Adventure, or a western (themed) 2D RPG with Boot Hill Bounties.

An April launch is still the plan, but due to complications of COVID-19, it might slip a week or two into May.

The brand-new Franchise mode in Super Mega Baseball 3 offers a unique spin on the tried-and-true sports game mode. A new video from the developer Metalhead Software shows off the details of the new mode.

The game, set to launch simultaneously on Switch and a variety of other platforms, was slated... Read more...

How about a little doggo in your tower defense?

A PC tower defense game with a cute hidden character is making its console debut on Switch next month.

Dungeon of the Endless will launch on May 15 on the eShop, with a 20% discounted preload available now. Developer Amplitude Studios and Sega have commissioned Playdigious to port the PC game to Switch, and a limited physical version will be available from Merge Games.

Most people are taking the week off for Final Fantasy: You Can (Not) Remake reasons.

It's a quiet week in the digital space, with top honors probably going to NIS America showing a great deal of testicular fortitude by charging full price for Disaster Report 5?/4 coming west. For more information on that, we would refer you to last week's Radio Free Nintendo. Aside from an Overcooked update, the other big drop is Saturday's (???) release of famous PC strategy title Tharsis.

Destroy Bowser's castle brick by brick.

The LEGO Group and Nintendo revealed more details about the LEGO Super Mario sets today. In a short video presentation Jonathan Bannink of the LEGO Group showed off the LEGO Super Mario starter set, as well as two separate sets coming later this year. The LEGO Super Mario Starter Course includes... Read more...

We had to summon Feh to kill the anime.

The big game of the week for me is something that I already ended up playing: Operencia The Stolen Sun dropped on Tuesday and you can see my review for it right here. I'm also keeping an eye on Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, especially since they're promising more villains, but a local-MP only game seems... Read more...

NIS America will pick up the sequel next year.

NIS America has announced the localization of the fourth Trails of Cold Steel game.

Originally released for PlayStation 4 in 2018 by Nihon Falcom, NIS America is handling localization of the game for the Switch. No date beyond "2021" is given for the game, but a limited edition of the game with a soundtrack, art book, and cloth poster is now available on the NIS America store for US$99.99.

A fine (spacer's) choice for a release date.

After a COVID-19 induced delay, The Outer Worlds has a new ETA.

The Obsidian-created space RPG will now release on Switch on June 5, with a physical cartridge version and on the eShop. It was originally slated for a March release, but was delayed when the porting studio Virtuos (located in China) was forced to suspend business due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Want to know more about the sequel to one of the best arcade sports games?

Metalhead Software released an overview video for Super Mega Baseball 3, the studio's third entry in the arcade sports franchise.

More detailed videos are promised in the future in the lead-up to the game's April launch on Switch. Check out the video below for an overview of Super Mega Baseball's... Read more...

Also a Paper Mario game, but that feels more like a threat.

Nintendo is planning to release remasters of several 3D Mario games for Switch, according to Video Games Chronicle.

VGC's Andy Robinson reported this morning that Nintendo is planning to announce Switch remasters of several 3D Mario games, as well as a new Paper Mario game. The remasters are planned to be announced alongside news regarding Universal's Super Nintendo World theme park and Illumination's animated Super Mario film.

(Current conditions permitting)

Shantae's latest adventure is targeting a release in a very busy Switch weekend.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is currently slated for Switch release on May 28, though the company acknowledges that the current conditions may cause slipping. It will be priced at US$29.99.

The Seven Sirens launched on Apple Arcade last year, and the Switch version will include an ending newly added to the mobile version today.

Free to play, Trails all day, what else do I have to say?

Other news revealed in today's Nintendo Direct "Mini":

Some updates for Nintendo's second half of 2019.

Updates are available now for two of Nintendo's 2019 games.

Ring Fit Adventure has an update available now that adds a rhythm mode to the game. In addition to original songs from Ring Fit, the rhythm mode will also have Splatoon 2, Super Mario Odyssey, and Breath of the Wild music. Also added is a female voice option and new language options.

Then next comes Zwei, and then, Naga willing, Saga.

Panzer Dragoon has returned for its 25th anniversary and is out right now for Switch.

The remake of the 1995 Sega rail shooter is available for US$24.99/C$29.99. It will be a timed exclusive for the Switch, though the length of the exclusivity has not been revealed. Limited Run Games will also begin preorders for a physical version of the game tomorrow.

And one of them is using force powers today.

It's not Shadows of the Empire, but another two Star Wars games will be available on the Switch eShop soon. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, the final entry in the Jedi Knight series, is available for purchase today (as we reported yesterday). It features 16-person online multiplayer, character... Read more...

Where else would you go to play checkers, solitaire, and... shogi?

A hot DS seller is getting expanded and brought to Switch this year.

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics will launch digitally and physically on June 5 for US$39.99/C$49.99. It will feature play for up to four players locally and online.

In addition to classic western board and card games, the Switch edition will have two forms of shogi, Mancala, and even slot car races.

You can dive into this underwater adventure right now.

Capcom has launched a new-to-Switch exploration game as part of the Direct Mini.

Originally an Apple Arcade exclusive, Shinsekai: Into The Depths is now available on Switch for US$19.99/C$29.99. Shinsekai features an unnamed diver who is investigating an abyss and has to craft items and upgrade their equipment for deeper exploration.

Which way will you go - single or multi strike? (Or will you just choose to Smash?)

The closer of today's Nintendo Direct Mini was additional details on the Isle of Armor coming in June to Pokémon Sword and Shield.

The Isle of Armor will feature two separate towers, and the Pokémon Kubfu's form after evolving to Urshifu will be determined by which of the towers is explored fully... Read more...