Daily news (November 17, Round 2): LEGO Super Mario / Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Today’s Daily news: latest LEGO Super Mario sets scheduled for January 1st, but also…

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
• Absolute Drift
• Micetopia
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack
• Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition

LEGO Super Mario

LEGO have announced that more LEGO Super Mario sets are coming soon. On January 1st, the following will be released worldwide:

• Master Your Adventure Maker Set
• new expansion sets
• new Power-Up packs
• new Character packs

Here’s a promo video and some pictures:

Source: Nintendo

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

As announced yesterday, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is getting a 18-page article (+ front cover) in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine.

Here’s some preview pictures:

The latest issue of Famitsu magazine comes out on Thursday in Japan (effectively Wednesday morning/afternoon in North America and Europe respectively).

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Switch) comes out on November 20th worldwide.

Source: Famitsu

Absolute Drift

Funselektor have announced their first game for the Nintendo Switch: Absolute Drift, a top-down minimalist racing game. It will be released on December 3rd worldwide, and it’s now available for digital pre-order for 10.99€ (with 20% off discount).

Here’s a trailer, some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots:

In this minimalistic world of tight corners and brutalist architecture, players are tasked with perfecting their drifting skills. It’s all about the ‘Art of Sliding Sideways’. Drivers can whip their vehicle round obstacles in Free-Roam and compete in drift events including Driftkhana (time-limited missions), The Midnight Events, Drift Tracks and Mountain Drifting.

The arcade drifting mechanics have been fully optimized for Nintendo Switch, ensuring that sliding sideways on a handheld console for the first time feels perfect!

• Customize one of 6 distinct drift cars for the perfect ride – each car drives, looks and sounds different
• 34 levels across 3 Game Modes: Driftkhana, Drifting, & Mountain Drifting
• 5 Free-Roaming hubs to explore: from airports and docks to a floating metropolis
• The Fast and The Zen: compete with Ghost cars, replays, and leaderboards
• 3+ hours of pure Drum & Bass and Electronic music by C41 and NYTE

Absolute Drift (Switch – eShop) comes out on December 3rd worldwide.

Source: Funselektor PR

Micetopia

Ratalaika Games have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch: Micetopia, developed by Ninja Rabbit Studio. It will be released on November 20th worldwide, and will cost 4.99€ / £4.99 / $4.99 / 500 Yen.

Here’s a trailer, some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots:

Welcome to the medieval, magical kingdom of Micetopia, where mice live in freely an idyllic country village. Unfortunately as the story begins forces of evil have taken away all the mice except for the one elder remaining. Can you become the hero of Micetopia and save your villagers from the dark minions? In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump and explore your way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors. Do you have what it takes for the elder to bestow upon you the title “Hero of Micetopia?”

• Metroidvania style exploration
• Platform jumping and combat
• Classic pixel art graphics and chiptunes sound

Micetopia (Switch – eShop) comes out on November 20th worldwide.

Source: Ratalaika Games PR

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack

Here’s the Nintendo Switch trailer for Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack:

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack (Switch) comes out on December 10th in Japan, and February 11th in Europe and North America.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition

Heads up for players interested in Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition: it’s now available for digital pre-order in Europe and North America, with a 20% off discount.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition (Switch – eShop) comes out on November 26th in Europe and North America.

Source: Sekai Games PR

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