The Lite doesn't mean the OG is gone yet.

The Switch is getting a stealth upgrade in Japan next month.

Nintendo have announced a revision of the existing Switch hardware for release in Japan on August 29. Retailing for ¥29,800, the revised Switch will feature a minimum battery life of 4.5 hours in handheld mode with a potential maximum of 9 hours.

Next time you get a monkey's paw, stick to turkey sandwiches.

Sega is rolling out an early Wii game for the Switch this fall.

Following ratings in Taiwan and other territories, Sega officially confirmed Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD for release on October 29. The remake will carry a US$39.99 price tag and, for reasons unclear, Sega have advised of a ESRB E10+ rating.

Plus news on how to get the inevitable: a physical Resident Evil 4.

Capcom will finish the year with five Resident Evils on Switch.

Resident Evil 5 and 6, announced for Switch release at E3, will release on the eShop October 29 for US$29.99 or equivalent. These prices are consummate with May's RE releases.

On the same day, a Resident Evil Triple Pack containing 4, 5, and 6 will release for Switch. This collection will offer 4 on a Switch card and codes for 5 and 6, with a MSRP of $59.99.

As your humble News Editor got his Maximus this past weekend, he's good.

There was a gap in the September release schedule for Nintendo, but they've dropped in the I block to fill it.

A physical version of Tetris 99 will release in North America on September 6. Included in the package will be the game, the "Big Bang" DLC, and 1 year of Nintendo Switch Online. The package will retail for US$29.99/C$39.99, or roughly the cost of the year + DLC.

"WHEN'S MAHVEL?" "It's Friday, now shut up."

EXCELSIOR!

If there's one thing I've learned from Roger, the Stan Lee Experience (RIP) it's that you called DC fans douchebags. But yes, Marvel Ultimate Alliance is the week's big game... and from what I've played of it, the fanservice is off the charts.

Anything smaller to watch for?

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Four Horses announces port to the 3DS on the latest episode of the Talk Nintendo Podcast.

It was revealed during episode 147 of the Talk Nintendo Podcast that Miles & Kilo will be headed to the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Mick Waites of Four Horses, who is handling the port, informed us that the game will have stereoscopic 3D while running at 60fps. The retro platformer was released on the Nintendo Switch last year, but will make it's debut on the 3DS sometime later this year.

This one is a long time coming.

A game announced for the NX will finally hit Switch a week from Monday.

Rise: Race The Future, which was originally announced in 2016 as a title for NX in addition to 3DS and Wii U, will finally reach the Switch on July 22. The 3DS and Wii U versions have been cancelled.

The developers of Rise are perhaps best known for creating the realistic 3DS multiplayer shooter Ironfall.

A little less costly to go to SPAAAAAAAAACE

When Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity releases next week, it won't just be debris to dodge.

A new trailer for the game shows a group of space pirates, who will harass the astronaut as they attempt to get home.

Lost Orbit releases on July 16, and it will be 10% off from now until the 24th of July.

Let fly the dogs of war.

The price of entry has plummeted for a Switch strategy titan.

Valkyria Chronicles 4, which was 50% off as part of a sale on the eShop for the last week, has had the sale price made permanent. The game's eShop MSRP is now US$29.99/C$39.99, and a Complete Edition with all of the game's DLC is now US$49.99/C$64.99. Existing owners can get all of the DLC in one bundle for US$24.99 or equivalent.

Wizards unite, and this time they can ALL be named.

In honor of its 10th anniversary, there will be a single package for all your Trine needs.

Modus Games and Frozenbyte have confirmed that the Trine Ultimate Collection will receive a Switch retail release this fall. In addition to having the whole series to date, the Ultimate Collection will include... Read more...

Farming takes to the high seas.

This October will offer a chance to try aquatic farming on Switch.

Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands, a popular PC overhead farming sim set on an archipelago, will be available in October. A physical version, including a special "signature edition" will also be available from Merge Games.

Aside from the cloud saves.

There are some hoops to jump through to have games on multiple Switch consoles, but Nintendo is aiming for a more elegant solution.

In an interview with CNET, Doug Bowser was asked about the portability of games for the system, specifically about taking a game on the road.

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Including the return of an old friend.

The Switch is going on a diet in September.

Nintendo have announced the Switch Lite for release on September 20. The smaller form factor is a single unit, with no detachable controls, and trades the directional button for a d-pad. The system will not be dockable or connectable to a TV, and the IR camera and HD rumble were removed from the controls.

That should give you an idea of where they're headed with this.

After running and spies, 13AM Games is turning their attention to giant monsters.

The Canadian developers of Runbow and Double Cross have announced their next game, Dawn of the Monsters, for a 2020 release. Dawn of the Monsters is a four player brawler that focuses on defeating an evil race of monsters called the Nephilim.

It's on like... Stanley the Bugman, I guess.

The July update for NES Online has a cople of games and a much-requested new feature.

Launching July 17, the July additions to the service will be Wrecking Crew and Donkey Kong 3. The same lineup will be in place for Japan and the rest of the world.

Additionally, a rewind function will be included with the update. Holding down ZL+ZR will allow for the ability to move back on a timeline of the gameplay.

But before that, we go even FURTHER beyond.

New details have been released for Pokémon Sword and Shield in a trailer released today, which include a returning feature and an increase to a newly announced one.

New Pokémon:

A cute looking survival crafting game inspired by Zelda and Stardew Valley.

Nighthawk Interactive will soon be publishing a physical version of 2D openworld adventure game "Forager" for the Nintendo Switch. This release will have a few extra goodies, touting some stickers and an exclusive poster.

You will be able to pickup this release in North America on September 10th for $29.99, and will also be available in Europe a few days later on September 13th (with equivalent pricing).

The Super Mario 3D World theme has a problem.

Last night while playing Super Mario Maker 2 I discovered a software bug that I was able to replicate myself with the Maker. The bug will get Mario, or whomever you play as, stuck in a Warp Pipe and not able to do anything at the software level. System level features such as the Home and Capture button will still work. If time runs out during this glitch the game will still be stuck as Mario seems to have vanished and is unable to die.

I would call one of these releases a "Zach-ass game", but that's not why they appeal to him.

Now that we no longer have the powers of God and anime on our side, what can we play this week?

There's three downloadable card games this week for the West: Dragon Quest Builders 2 for those who can dig it sucka, God Eater 3 for the hunters in the room, and Zach Pinball. The other big release is actually more up David Lloyd's alley, as Dr. Mario World hits mobile. Please be excited.

Last year was a heat wave, this year had a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. What's next, frogs swarm the LACC?

Anime Expo 2019 is about to wrap up in Los Angeles, and multiple game companies took the opportunity to announce Switch projects over the four day event. In addition to Spike Chunsoft's announcements, other news that eminated from AX panels includes:

Aksys Games

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