{"id":1842629,"date":"2023-08-24T18:02:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T22:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/blasphemous-2-shotgun-king-plus-todays-other-new-releases-news-and-sales-toucharcade\/"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T22:02:32","slug":"blasphemous-2-shotgun-king-plus-todays-other-new-releases-news-and-sales-toucharcade","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/blasphemous-2-shotgun-king-plus-todays-other-new-releases-news-and-sales-toucharcade\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Blasphemous 2\u2019, \u2018Shotgun King\u2019, Plus Today\u2019s Other New Releases, News, and Sales \u2013 TouchArcade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 24th, 2023. In today\u2019s article, we\u2019ve got a bit of news to go through courtesy of our pal Mikhail. After that, it\u2019s the usual Thursday business of checking out a lot of new releases. Not so many as we typically see on a Thursday this time, but there are some great games in here like Blasphemous 2<\/em> and Shotgun King<\/em> to consider. After that, we\u2019ve got the lists of new sales and expiring discounts for you to thumb through. Let\u2019s get to the fun!<\/p>\n

News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Gets New Trailer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Riot Forge\u2019s newest release has been developed by Tequila Works. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story<\/em> is an adventure game taking players of on a roadtrip with Nunu and Willump. This Riot Forge release follows Convergence<\/a><\/em> and The Mageseeker<\/a><\/em> takes players on the ultimate road trip with Nunu and Willump, two best friends in search of answers in a gripping narrative game. Fans will discover their unbreakable bond and meet legendary champions along the way as they unlock the secrets of the Freljord, a beautiful but treacherous region in League of Legends. I enjoyed both recent Riot Forge releases so will try and play this as soon as I can. Check out the official website here<\/a>. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story<\/em> is in development for Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms. \u2013Mikhail Madnani<\/em><\/p>\n

New Releases<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blasphemous 2 ($29.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The blend of Metroidvania-style action-adventure and Souls<\/em>-like mechanics has proven to be a popular one, and one of the more successful ones now has a sequel. It promises more of what people loved in the original Blasphemous<\/em>, picking up its story where the first game left off and giving players even more options for customizing their character. There are also some new weapons to play with, and you\u2019ll need to make the most of them because this sequel is just as merciless as the original game in terms of difficulty.<\/p>\n

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate ($12.49)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re going to do a chess game at this stage on the Switch, you might as well mix it up. In this game, you play as the Black King. That\u2019s your only piece. You\u2019ll have to defeat the numerous white pieces on each board, and that might seem like a serious disadvantage until you remember the other word in the main title: shotgun. Yes, your piece is packing a piece of its own, and it\u2019s not afraid to use it. Each turn you can move or fire your gun, but if you choose to open fire you\u2019ll need to move again to reload it. The other pieces follow the usual rules of chess, and there are some roguelite aspects here as you can choose perks and such as you go. It got great reviews over on Steam and I\u2019m sure it will do just as well here.<\/p>\n

Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils ($15.00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Wow, this is a zippy one. This is a platformer that seems built for speed runners, and I don\u2019t mean in the sense that there\u2019s a little timer up in the top corner of the screen or something. Rather, your character\u2019s movement and the stage layouts seem designed for you to just keep moving at all times if you do things right. This is another one that has received a solid reception on other platforms, though I\u2019ll admit that I have to consult my brain on eShop purchases of fifteen bucks or more. It\u2019s very tempting though, it looks fantastic in motion.<\/p>\n

GINSHA ($17.80)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Another Metroidvania-style game, hunh? I remember when these were extremely rare. The description for this game leans heavily into every buzzword you can think of, and that makes me worry a bit about what it has to offer beyond pastiche. Still, if you\u2019re interested enough in the genre at this point to take a twenty-dollar punt on a game without any obvious distinguishing features, here\u2019s one more.<\/p>\n

King of the Hat ($19.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is a party platformer for up to four players either via local multiplayer or online. The idea here is that you attack by throwing your hat, and score points by stomping on your opponent\u2019s hat. There are a variety of arenas to do battle in, so that\u2019s nice. It doesn\u2019t look like there\u2019s much to chew on for a single player, so this is more aimed at the fans of playing with others. Really, best played with people in the same room.<\/p>\n

Alice Escaped! ($19.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Yes, we have one more Metroidvania today. I\u2019ve actually played this one and what I will say is that while it\u2019s an enjoyable enough playthrough, it tries to make up for its relative brevity (it\u2019s about four or so hours long) by forcing you to replay it several times to reach the true ending. I\u2019ll have a proper review of this one soon, but while I liked it a little I wasn\u2019t anywhere close to loving it.<\/p>\n

Arcade Archives Bosconian ($7.99)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Namco\u2019s influential and infrequently re-released 1981 arcade game Bosconian<\/em> is this week\u2019s pick, and it\u2019s a good one. It\u2019s a multidirectional shooter where you\u2019re tasked with finding and destroying all of the enemy space stations on each stage. It\u2019s pretty enjoyable, and I believe it served as a source of inspiration for the likes of Sinistar<\/em>. Of course, given its age and how early on it came in video game history, you have to forgive some rough edges in its design if you really want to get the most out of it. But I see this as a foundational work for the shooter genre and it\u2019s nice to have it available on modern platforms.<\/p>\n

The Bin Bunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Word Search Puzzle: Find the Words! ($9.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(North American eShop, US Prices)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main thing I want to call out in today\u2019s list of new sales is No Man\u2019s Sky<\/em> hitting a new low price. It\u2019s a great port and for thirty bucks you\u2019ll get a lot out of it. There\u2019s an assortment of other indies in there as well, so do your thing. Over in the outbox, it\u2019s your last chance to get the excellent works of Onion Games at a discount. I recommend buying them all.<\/p>\n

Select New Games on Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Suhoshin<\/strong> <\/em>($11.39 from $18.99 until 9\/1)
\nProtodroid DeLTA<\/strong> <\/em>($15.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nCarto<\/strong> <\/em>($7.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nInfinite Guitars<\/strong><\/em> ($15.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nIkenfell<\/strong> <\/em>($7.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nSlay the Spire<\/strong> <\/em>($9.99 from $24.99 until 9\/4)
\nCrying Suns<\/strong><\/em> ($12.49 from $24.99 until 9\/4)
\nSupraland<\/strong> <\/em>($11.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nThe Wild at Heart<\/strong> <\/em>($12.49 from $24.99 until 9\/4)
\nFlynn: Son of Crimson<\/strong><\/em> ($9.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nRing of Pain<\/strong><\/em> ($7.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nForager<\/strong> <\/em>($6.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nWandersong<\/strong> <\/em>($4.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nThe Last Campfire<\/strong> <\/em>($2.99 from $14.99 until 9\/4)
\nGhost Song<\/strong><\/em> ($13.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)<\/p>\n

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\nMoonscars<\/strong> <\/em>($13.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nSIGNALIS<\/strong> <\/em>($15.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nUnpacking<\/strong> <\/em>($11.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nMidnight Fight Express<\/strong><\/em> ($13.99 from $19.99 until 9\/4)
\nVoid Bastards<\/strong><\/em> ($8.99 from $29.99 until 9\/4)
\nVoid Bastards: DeLUXe Bundle<\/strong><\/em> ($9.89 from $32.99 until 9\/4)
\nChinatown Detective Agency<\/strong><\/em> ($12.49 from $24.99 until 9\/4)
\nNo Man\u2019s Sky<\/strong><\/em> ($29.99 from $59.99 until 9\/7)
\nDredge<\/strong> <\/em>($19.99 from $24.99 until 9\/7)
\nVirgo Versus The Zodiac<\/strong><\/em> ($15.99 from $19.99 until 9\/7)
\nRobolt<\/strong> <\/em>($3.49 from $4.99 until 9\/8)
\nRule No. 1<\/strong><\/em> ($2.39 from $5.99 until 9\/8)
\nRayland<\/strong> <\/em>($2.49 from $4.99 until 9\/8)
\nPretty Girls 2048 Strike<\/strong><\/em> ($4.19 from $6.99 until 9\/8)
\nHatup<\/strong> <\/em>($2.49 from $4.99 until 9\/8)<\/p>\n


\nMoe Waifu H<\/strong><\/em> ($3.49 from $4.99 until 9\/8)
\nStellatum<\/strong> <\/em>($4.99 from $9.99 until 9\/13)
\nThe Mooseman<\/strong><\/em> ($3.49 from $6.99 until 9\/13)
\nDrowning<\/strong> <\/em>($1.99 from $2.99 until 9\/13)
\nNorth<\/strong> <\/em>($1.99 from $2.99 until 9\/13)
\nBreeder Homegrown Director\u2019s Cut<\/strong><\/em> ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9\/13)
\nRift Keeper<\/strong> <\/em>($4.99 from $9.99 until 9\/13)
\nBlood Waves<\/strong> <\/em>($4.99 from $9.99 until 9\/13)
\nFigment 2 Creed Valley<\/strong><\/em> ($16.24 from $24.99 until 9\/14)
\nIf My Heart Had Wings<\/strong><\/em> ($8.99 from $19.99 until 9\/14)
\nThe Sinking City Deluxe<\/strong><\/em> ($9.74 from $64.99 until 9\/14)<\/p>\n

Sales Ending Tomorrow, Friday, August 25th<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1971 Project Helios<\/strong> <\/em>($6.99 from $19.99 until 8\/25)
\n2021 Moon Escape<\/strong> <\/em>($3.99 from $4.99 until 8\/25)
\n4\u00d74 Offroad Driver 2<\/strong><\/em> ($6.49 from $12.99 until 8\/25)
\nArsonist Heaven<\/strong><\/em> ($1.99 from $4.99 until 8\/25)
\nBall laB<\/strong><\/em> ($1.99 from $4.99 until 8\/25)
\nBlack Bird<\/strong> <\/em>($13.29 from $18.99 until 8\/25)
\nCat Quest<\/strong><\/em> ($3.89 from $12.99 until 8\/25)
\nClassic Games Collection Vol.1+2<\/strong><\/em> ($2.29 from $7.99 until 8\/25)
\nClunky Hero<\/strong> <\/em>($8.24 from $14.99 until 8\/25)
\nDandy Dungeon: Brave Yamada<\/strong><\/em> ($13.29 from $18.99 until 8\/25)
\nEl Gancho<\/strong><\/em> ($2.79 from $6.99 until 8\/25)
\nJewel Wars<\/strong><\/em> ($3.99 from $9.99 until 8\/25)
\nLayers of Fear 2<\/strong><\/em> ($4.49 from $29.99 until 8\/25)
\nLayers of Fear Legacy<\/strong><\/em> ($3.99 from $19.99 until 8\/25)
\nManifold Garden<\/strong> <\/em>($9.99 from $19.99 until 8\/25)<\/p>\n


\nMon Amour<\/strong> <\/em>($6.29 from $8.99 until 8\/25)
\nmoon<\/strong><\/em> ($13.29 from $18.99 until 8\/25)
\nNew York City Driver<\/strong> <\/em>($6.49 from $12.99 until 8\/25)
\nObakeidoro<\/strong> <\/em>($9.99 from $19.99 until 8\/25)
\nObserver<\/strong> <\/em>($5.99 from $29.99 until 8\/25)
\nPocoyo Party<\/strong><\/em> ($10.49 from $29.99 until 8\/25)
\nPretty Girls Four Kings Solitaire<\/strong><\/em> ($2.99 from $5.99 until 8\/25)
\nPretty Girls Panic<\/strong><\/em> ($2.99 from $5.99 until 8\/25)
\nQueeny Army<\/strong><\/em> ($1.99 from $4.99 until 8\/25)
\nRip Them Off<\/strong> <\/em>($3.00 from $8.99 until 8\/25)
\nRoof Jump Stunt Driver<\/strong> <\/em>($6.49 from $12.99 until 8\/25)
\nRoyal Roads<\/strong><\/em> ($2.09 from $2.99 until 8\/25)
\nThe Medium: Cloud Vers.<\/strong><\/em> ($29.99 from $49.99 until 8\/25)
\nTorinto<\/strong> <\/em>($3.49 from $4.99 until 8\/25)<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all for today, friends. We\u2019ll be back tomorrow with the remaining releases of the week, plus whatever sales and news hit in the next day. Yesterday when I looked at today\u2019s schedule I half-expected a snap Direct would be called or something. But no, it\u2019s just a genuinely slow week. I guess even the Switch has those sometimes. I hope you all have a thrilling Thursday, and as always, thanks for reading!<\/p>\n

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