Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
Taking the Pragmata approach
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News Call Of Duty Movie Sets Its Sights On A 2028 Release
Ready up
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Rumour Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Reportedly Locks In Release Date
"Keep your spyglass on the horizon"
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News Resident Evil Requiem Datamine Has Fans Of Mercenaries Mode Excited
Capcom previously teased a minigame update
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News Lana Del Rey Releases 007 First Light Official Theme Song
Update: Official title sequence released
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News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Assembles A Free Switch 1 & 2 Demo Today
I could play this all day
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
Taking the Pragmata approach
Hello. Okay, enough waffling, for goodness' sake. This week saw the release of Pragmata from Capcom for the Switch 2, and though it should really come as no surprise, the action title is really darn good. We awarded it a score of 9/10. We also received news that the Legend of Zelda movie has now officially wrapped...
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News Call Of Duty Movie Sets Its Sights On A 2028 Release
Ready up
Video game movies are all the rage nowadays, and it's quickly led to Hollywood adapting every series it can get its hands on. Now, to add to this, Paramount has officially confirmed during a presentation at CinemaCon that the "Call of Duty" movie will arrive in theatres on 30th June 2028. Pete Berg will direct, with the script written by...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox
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Rumour Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Reportedly Locks In Release Date
"Keep your spyglass on the horizon"
Ubisoft teased Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in an official update last month, and the release date has now seemingly surfaced ahead of schedule. According to a story by Insider Gaming Editor Tom Henderson, Resynced will be released on 9th July 2026. Henderson further notes how the original reveal was...
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- Assassins Creed
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News Resident Evil Requiem Datamine Has Fans Of Mercenaries Mode Excited
Capcom previously teased a minigame update
When Resident Evil Requiem arrived on Switch 2 in February, one thing we noticed missing was Mercenaries Mode. The game director Koshi Nakanishi recently teased a minigame update for May, and ahead of this, a dataminer has made an interesting discovery. 'MasyaSYRKOV' on social media has been digging...
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- Resident Evil
- Capcom
- Datamine
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News Lana Del Rey Releases 007 First Light Official Theme Song
Update: Official title sequence released
The talented American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey has today released her theme song for 007 First Light. As highlighted by Rolling Stone, First Light is a "grand and orchestral affair, embellished with motifs from the James Bond theme song". The track has been composed and co-written by David Arnold,...
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- Music
YesterdayFri, 17th Apr 2026
News Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
"We will be supervising the Pickmos team"
Pickmos (which, until recently, was called Pickmon) has been unceremoniously removed from Steam following an intervention from its publisher, Networkgo (thanks, PC Gamer). Developed by PocketGame, Pickmos is a blata
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Guide 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Another month, another eShop sale... Yes, Nintendo is back with another wave of discounts on its North American storefront in the all-new 'Spotlight Sale'. This one is live right now, and it will be running through until 29th April at 11:59pm PT, so you only have a little while to get in and...
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News Ditch The Dock With Brook's New Switch 2-Compatible HDMI Converter
Perfect for travel
If you're someone who happens to travel a lot for work but you're not keen on packing your Switch 2 dock wherever you go, accessory manufacturer Brook may have the answer. The company has just launched a USB-C to HDMI adapter for $24 over on Amazon that's compatible with a wide range of devices. Now, the crucial part here is that...
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Time Extension 'Wild Gunman' was originally released in Japan back in 1974
We have some remarkable news for fans of Nintendo's early arcade history. A retro collector has recently come into possession of rare 16mm film reels of Nintendo's early arcade coin-op Wild Gunman (not to be confused with the NES black box title of the same name), and has since gone to the...
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News Overwatch Is Out Now For Switch 2, But It's Got Some Performance Issues
Update: This issue has now been resolved
[Wed 15th Apr, 2026 04:55 BST]: Blizzard today launched Overwatch (formerly known as Overwatch 2) for the Switch 2 and it's got off to a bit of a rough start. Players of the free-to-play title have reported frame rate issues, limiting the game's performance. Blizzard has shared a notice, confirming it's...
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News Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Goes Free-To-Play, Now Available For Switch 2
Save the world today
[Thu 12th Mar, 2026 03:05 GMT]: Although Fortnite made a name for itself as a battle royale, it began life with the PvE action-building co-op campaign experience, Save The World. On 16th April 2026 (aka next month) Epic will be welcoming more players to join this fight as Save the World officially goes "free-to-play". It's...
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News "It Really Represents What A Super Rare Game Should Be" - Here's SRG's Debut Switch 2 Physical
Pre-orders go live next week
Boutique physical publisher Super Rare Games was revealed its first Switch 2 release: SoulGame Studio's Minishoot' Adventures. This will be Super Rare's first game for the platform since Switch 2 launched back in June 2025, and they'll be offering two versions of the game: a Standard Edition for £38.50 (which includes...
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News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Assembles A Free Switch 1 & 2 Demo Today
I could play this all day
Following on from its launch late last year, Marvel Cosmic Invasion has today landed a sweet free demo on Switch 1 and 2. You'll find the demo on the eShop right now, letting you get a taste for the throwback fighter and all of its nostalgic charms. As a reminder, this is the latest beat 'em up from Tribute and Dotemu (the...
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ICYMI OPUS: Prism Peak Is Out Now On Switch 1 & 2, And The Critical Reception Is Glowing
Peak gaming
Sigono's latest narrative adventure, OPUS: Prism Peak, arrived on Switch 1 and Switch 2 yesterday. And a quick look at the reviews show that this might just be one of the best games of 2026. That should be no surprise to anyone who's played any of the OPUS games, as these are beautifully written tales with an emotive core at the centre...
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- Switch eShop
News Telltale Brings Five-Chapter Sci-Fi Adventure 'The Expanse' To Switch
A story-driven prequel to the popular TV show
The famous narrative game studio Telltale, known for series such as Sam & Max, has this week surprised fans with the release of The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Switch eShop. This story-driven sci-fi adventure, developed in partnership with Deck Nine (Life is Strange), is set before...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Adorable Action RPG 'Kitaria Fables' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel
Hopping mad
Twin Hearts is bringing back its adorable, anthropomorphic action RPG with a sequel, and the developer is teaming up with Secret Level Studio to bring it to PC and consoles, including Switch 2. Kitaria Fables 2 was announced at yesterday's Galaxies Spring Showcase, and it looks to expand on the already-lovely original, which we were...
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News Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Resolves The Cliffhanger On Switch 1 & 2 This September
No trail left behind
Those of you who've played (and beaten) Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter are likely scrambling to know what happens next in Estelle and Joshua's journey. Luckily, we won't have too long, as GungHo has announced that the sequel will be coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 17th September 2026. Yep, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is...
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Review Hautepad C-AT Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 – Unparalleled Versatility
Higher or lower, make your choice
Following the release of the more budget-friendly Hautepad C16 / C16-S, Cosmox Gaming is back with another iteration, one that’s perhaps its most interesting design yet. The Hautepad C-AT keeps things on the more affordable end of the scale with its lightweight design and reliance on plastic materials, priced at...
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Thursday16th Apr 2026
Time Extension "Powered by newly manufactured chips based on the originals"
Well, it turns out the rumours of Plaion Replai creating a new Neo Geo system were bang on the money, as the company has just announced the Neo Geo+ Advanced Entertainment System / AES. Launching on 12th November 2026, the Neo Geo+ AES (£179.99 / €199.99 / $249.99 / ¥32,800) is a...
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News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Pragmata On Switch 2
It was only a Pragmata of time
We're still at the point where a same-day release across platforms, including Switch 2, is a rather exciting prospect, so we were eager to see how Capcom's latest sci-fi shooter, Pragmata, would hold up on the system when it arrived earlier this week. We had a wonderful time with it in our 9/10 review, calling it...
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Rumour Red Dead Redemption May Be Getting A Rubbish 'Code-In-A-Box' Release
Out to pasture
Red Dead Redemption got a sweet Nintendo Switch 2 Edition back in December 2025, but according to a new rumour from Dealabs Magazine, it might soon be getting a 'physical' release. Don't get too excited though, because it sounds like the Switch 2 version will be a 'code-in-a-box' monstrosity, meaning no cartridge will be included,...
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News Sunsoft's Upcoming Switch Game Has One Of The Most Ridiculous Titles Ever
Though this won't be new to light novel fans
Publisher Sunsoft is about to release a light novel game adaptation on 23rd April 2026, and it's honestly got one of the best, most ridiculous titles we've ever seen. Given that it is an adaptation, those familiar with the original work likely won't be surprised, but we're just tickled by the fact that...
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PSA Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition Has Received Another Small Update
Improving your gameplay experience
Nintendo has today released another small update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition, following the launch of the upgrade and Meetup in Bellabel Park last month. Based on the patch notes, there doesn't appear to be much going on, but if we hear anything else, we'll let you know. At the very least, this...
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Guide Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream: Beginner's Guide - Tips & Tricks
How to get started on Tomodachi Life
Welcome to our Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Beginner's Guide. This is where you'll find all the tips, tricks, and guides you need to get started on your island, and your Miis. The series has a reputation for being extremely open-ended, so that can feel overwhelming. And with a huge install base across Switch...
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"people forget we’re a relatively small indie team"
Yooka-Replaylee is a great reimagining of the enjoyable yet flawed 2017 original, yet for many the lack of a 60fps performance mode on Switch 2 was disappointing. Well, the good news is that it's finally here! After m
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Japanese Charts Combined PS5 Sales Can't Even Beat Switch Lite
Price hikes are starting to bite
The latest Japanese charts are here thanks to Famitsu, and yet again, we can see that Pokémon Pokopia has beaten the competition to take the top spot with 23,738 sales. It's inching toward that 1 million milestone! Starfield also makes its debut on PS5 at number 3, selling 4,094 copies, but this isn't enough to...
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News The Street Fighter Movie Somehow Looks Both Terrible And Amazing
What's going on?
Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for its upcoming Street Fighter movie, and uhh... well gosh, we're not sure what to think. On the one hand, it looks absolutely terrible, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't have massive grins on our faces the whole time. Kinda like the Mario Galaxy Movie, y'know? Too soon..? Okay,...
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News Switch 2 Rating For Bethesda's Newest IP Appears Online
Is a port of Starfield on the way?
Bethesda has already shown strong support for the Switch 2 with multiple game releases, but one title that hasn't landed on the hybrid platform is its new space-themed RPG, Starfield. Following its recent launch on the PlayStation 5 (which admittedly shipped with some issues), a new rating for a Switch 2 version...
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Talking Point What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
WHAAAAT?
Whispers of a new Star Fox game this year just waiting to be announced by Nintendo for the summer have many a fan on edge. On the one hand, it's been nearly 10 years since Lylat's finest had their own game — the admirable but divisive Star Fox Zero — so it's certainly high time for a new series entry. Fox's appearance in The Super...
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News Boom! Yooka-Replaylee's 60fps Switch 2 Performance Mode Is Finally Here
Yooka-So-Smoothy
After its release in October 2025, Yooka-Replaylee is finally playable at 60fps on Switch 2 thanks to a new update from Playtonic Games. Many were understandably disappointed when the Switch 2 version launched with its performance capped at 30fps (heck, it was one of just two 'cons' in our 8/10 review), so this will no doubt prove...
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News Star Trek: Resurgence Will Likely Be Delisted Very Soon
Existing owners can still download it though
Publisher Brunerhouse has announced that Star Trek: Resurgence, which only launched on the Switch in August 2025, will soon be delisted due to a license expiration. A short statement was posted on Steam to confirm the news, though no specific date for the delisting was provided. Indeed, the way it's...
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PSA Xenoblade Chronicles X Now Available Physically For Switch 2
Get it on cartridge
Nintendo shadow-dropped Xenobade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (that name will always be just a little bit silly) back in February 2026, but if you've been holding off for a physical edition, then your day has come. With the game and upgrade pack available on the cartridge (no Game-Key Card...
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News Vampire Crawlers Switch 2 Listing Pops Up On eShop
Fang-tastic
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors — yes, that really is the full title — is coming to Switch next week. And, before today, we only knew about a Switch 1 version. However, browsing the eShop today, we spotted a listing for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game, priced at £9.99 / $9.99, the same price as...
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News Nintendo Music Celebrates Tomodachi Life Switch Launch With Special Update
Just don't expect any tracks next week
To celebrate the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for the Switch this week, Nintendo has updated its music app with a special release. This update for the Switch Online Nintendo Music service on mobile devices adds ten tracks from the new title. Nintendo has also issued a notice mentioning how no...
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Nintendo Download 16th April (North America)
Drop Duchy! Lucky Tower Ultimate! The Day I Became A Bird!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop Highlights: Note. All games...
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News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 10 Start Date And Rewards Revealed
Hop in next week
If you can believe it, we're almost in the tenth season of Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. What is time? The Pokémon Company has today revealed that Season 10 will get underway next week on 23rd April at 6am UTC, and will be hanging around until 14th May. As was the case with the last season, there's no big Mega Stone...
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Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Angry Birds Racer 'Red' As Free DLC
More DLC racers are on the way
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been releasing regular free and paid DLC updates since it launched, and with this in mind, today's update adds Red from Angry Birds to the game Red will come with his own vehicle, the "Super Roaster", special emotes and sounds, including three new songs for the Jukebox (Go! Theme, Go,...
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Wednesday15th Apr 2026
Do you feel like talking about Life?
We interrupt to bring you some breaking news: Alana’s verdict for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is in. Fans of the 3DS game are champing at the bit to lose their lives to this long-dreamt-for sequel. Many have waited since 2014 to create more freakishly terrifying Miis and test the limits of humanity and...
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"Even Wii U was interesting and cool"
Xbox's co-creator, Seamus Blackley, has been known to be pretty blunt with his opinions in the past, especially in relation to the direction that Microsoft has taken its gaming division in recent years. In a new interview with The Expansion Pass (thanks, Go Nintendo), Blackley touched on the idea that Microsoft...
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News Nintendo's GameCube App Has Received A Small Update Today (Version 1.6.1)
One for Pokémon XD players
Following last month's release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the Switch Online GameCube library, Nintendo has now updated this app again. This bumps it up to Version 1.6.1 and apparently comes with a helpful bug fix for the same title after reports of game crashes, resulting in players losing save data (thanks...
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News Xbox Is Reportedly Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity
It could impact Xbox releases on other platforms
Since Asha Sharma took over Phil Spencer's role as Microsoft Gaming CEO, there have been multiple reports about Xbox returning to "exclusives" and how it could potentially impact future releases on other platforms (including Switch 2). As highlighted by our colleagues at Pure Xbox,
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News 'Hytale' Dev Seeks Legal Action Against Knock-Off Switch eShop Game
Hytale it outta here, you cheeky git
Hytale dev Hypixel Studios has confirmed it is seeking legal action against a new Switch eShop game that's blatantly misleading potential customers into thinking they're purchasing the real deal (thanks, Automaton). Hytale: Sandbox RPG is available now at a discounted price of £4.99 on the Switch eShop, but...
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News Jock Blaney, The Voice Of Star Fox 64's Wolf & Bill Grey, Has Died
"You're good, but I'm better!"
Wolf O'Donnell, as seen in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Veteran radio broadcaster and voice actor Jock Blaney passed away last month at the age of 76. Nintendo fans will likely know him best as the original voice of Star Fox 64 antagonist Wolf O'Donnell, and he also portrayed Fox's ally Bill Grey and Granga, the mech...
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News Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic Seems To Be Teasing Something
What could it be?
Playtonic Games, the developer behind Yooka-Laylee and its Switch 2 reimagining Yooka-Replaylee, appears to be teasing something over on Bluesky. Starting from last Saturday, the company has begun posting cryptic messages on social media relating to the number '60'. Then, earlier today, it posted an amusing riddle that references...
- Nintendo Switch 2
Random Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Nintendo Rating Surfaces Online
Hell yeah?
There have been rumours circulating since last year about Blizzard bringing its action-RPG Diablo 4 to the Switch 2. Now, alongside today's launch of Overwatch 2 (now known simply as Overwatch) on Nintendo's new hybrid hardware, a rating for the upcoming expansion
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
A dream or a nightmare?
Nintendo's next big release, and perhaps-penultimate Switch 1 title, is almost here. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lands on Nintendo's older hybrid tomorrow, 16th April, and critic reviews have dropped ahead of the game's launch. That includes our own, written by the very person putting together this article. The Nintendo...
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News These Custom Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Pay Tribute To A Truly Iconic Game Boy
Clear as day
For some inexplicable reason, Nintendo isn't giving us different coloured Joy-Con for the Switch 2 – at least not yet, anyway. Sure, we have the slightly different Light Purple and Light Green set, but the plastic on the bodywork is the same colour as the standard Joy-Con that ship with the console – and a far cry from the weird...
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Time Extension The recent release violated mGBA's MPL 2.0 license
The credits for WayForward Games' digital release of Sigma Star Saga DX have been updated after it came to light that the game had violated the license of the GBA emulator, mGBA. mGBA is available under an MPL 2.0 license, meaning anyone who wants to use an unmodified version of the emulator can do...
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Video Capcom Shares A Big Surprise In Its Latest Pragmata Trailer
What other mysteries await on the moon?
Capcom launches its new and "original IP" Pragmata this week, and while it's kept most of the experience a mystery so far, its latest trailer sheds some light on Hugh and Diana's mission. If you don't want any spoilers before you dive into this new sci-fi puzzle-shooter game with a hacking twist, we advise...
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News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Is Getting Another Switch 2 Patch
Update Ver.1.03.04 is coming soon
Koei Tecmo has announced Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly for the Switch 2 will be getting another update soon. Alongside the release of Version 1.03.04 for other platforms today, it's revealed what Nintendo players can expect when this patch arrives. According to Koei Tecmo's official patch notes, it will resolve...
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