Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge adds Switch version

2D samurai fighting game Sclash will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on May 2, publishers Maximum Entertainment and Abiding Bridge, and developer Bevel Bakery announced.

Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission is coming to Steam and the Nintendo Switch. However, this long-forgotten Persona 3 spin-off will not be treated to an official English localization.

META Publishing and developer NExT Studios have announced cooperative action adventure game sequel Biped 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in Q2 2025 with cross-platform play.

Publisher dramatic create and developer MAGES. will release otome visual novel Meiji Tokyo Renka: Full Moon for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024 worldwide with Japanese audio and English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles, the companies announced.

A Pokemon fan has shared a design for a hypothetical third version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, calling it Pokemon Viridian. The design has an interesting backstory and the concept has led to Pokemon fans missing third versions of Pokemon games.

G-MODE will release ATLUS-developed RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam in Japan, the company announced. A release date was not announced.

Fairytale kingdom city builder Fabledom will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 13, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch at a later date, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Grenaa Games announced.

Publisher indienova, and publisher and developer 7th Beat Games will release one-button rhythm game A Dance of Fire and Ice for Switch, the companies announced.

First-person climbing simulation game Valley Peaks will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Tub Club announced.

Adventure game Europa will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version later in 2024, publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto announced. A demo is available now for Switch via Nintendo eShop.

A free trial for NBA 2K24 is available for Nintendo Switch Online members from April 17 — April 23. Nintendo Switch Online does place an emphasis on its retro gaming collection, but there are additional perks that the service includes, such as game trials. NBA 2K24 features significant gameplay improvements to the overall series, leading some to say the gameplay is the best it has ever been. Despite a rough launch and mixed reviews, time has passed and updates have been made, so there is a chance gamers will feel NBA 2K24 has improved, and a trial is the perfect chance to let players decide.

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for April 17. The Indie World Showcase has historically featured announcements and updates for indie games coming to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo usually gives around 20 minutes to go over the assortment of indie game news.