Hello, readers! Welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 28th, 2024. Yesterday's presentation was packed with exciting announcements, including several surprise game releases! This usually quiet Wednesday is anything but, and that's great news for gamers. We've got news, a look at today's eShop additions, and the daily sales updates. Let's dive in!

News

Partner/Indie World Showcase Delivers a Bounty of Games

Nintendo's decision to combine two smaller showcases proved effective, delivering a wave of announcements. While a complete rundown is impossible here, highlights include several surprise releases (detailed below), Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the Suikoden I & II remasters, Yakuza Kiwami, Tetris Forever, MySims, Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, new Atelier and Rune Factory titles, and much more. Watch the video for the full scoop!

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Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)

A surprise hit from the Direct, this third Castlevania compilation features the three Nintendo DS titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. It also includes the notoriously difficult arcade game, Haunted Castle, along with an M2-developed remake that significantly improves upon the original. This collection offers excellent emulation and a wealth of features, making it an incredible value.

Pizza Tower ($19.99)

This Wario Land-inspired platformer is another surprise release. Conquer five massive floors of the Pizza Tower to save your restaurant. Fans of Wario's handheld adventures will find this a must-have, but even those unfamiliar with Wario will enjoy the fast-paced platforming action. A review is pending.

Goat Simulator 3 ($29.99)

Yet another surprise release! Goat Simulator 3 delivers the chaotic goat antics you've come to expect. While performance on the Switch is unconfirmed, it's worth noting that more powerful systems have experienced some difficulties. Proceed with caution, but remember, the game's inherent absurdity might make any performance issues part of the charm. Silly goats, open world, potential Switch meltdown – the choice is yours!

Peglin ($19.99)

While EA's absence of PopCap games on Switch is a missed opportunity, Peglin provides a worthy alternative for Peggle fans. This mobile hit blends Peggle gameplay with turn-based RPG roguelite elements. A full review is coming soon.

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story ($20.00)

Kairosoft's latest shop sim utilizes the popular Doraemon license. While following the familiar Kairosoft formula, this title features characters from the Doraemon manga and anime, and even includes cameos from the creator's other works.

Pico Park 2 ($8.99)

More Pico Park for existing fans. Up to eight players can participate in local or online multiplayer. Puzzle-solving requires cooperation and strategy. Likely to appeal primarily to fans of the original, but not significantly different enough to attract new players.

Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.99)

An affordable rhythm game featuring Kamitsubaki Studio music. Simple but enjoyable for its price point.

SokoPenguin ($4.99)

A classic Sokoban-style puzzle game featuring a penguin. One hundred levels of crate-pushing challenges.

Q2 Humanity ($6.80)

Over three hundred quirky physics-based puzzles. Players use character abilities and drawing to solve puzzles. Supports up to four players locally or online.

Sales

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This week's sales feature many NIS America titles, along with deals on Balatro, Frogun, and The King of Fighters XIII Global Match. The expiring sales list is extensive, so be sure to check for any titles you might want.

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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 29th

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That's it for today! Thursday promises another big day for new game releases, including the new Famicom Detective Club. We'll have summaries and sales updates then. Have a great Wednesday! Thanks for reading!