Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s release date has changed
Warner Bros. Games has announced that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, originally scheduled for release on May 29, will launch one week earlier.
Here is a description of the game, via Warner Bros. Games:
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a brand-new open world action adventure video game that invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by decades of Batman films, television, comic books, and games, and jam-packed with Batman nostalgia, DC lore, and TT Games’ signature brand of fun-filled LEGO humour.
Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on May 22. A Switch 2 version launches later in the year.
Sanrio Characters Smash Festa! launches in Japan this week
Approximately two dozen Sanrio characters are participating in fast-action sports game Sanrio Characters Smash Festa!, a Japanese-exclusive title launching for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game mixes tennis-style rallies with hockey-like speed. It’s described as easy to play, but it gets more strategic when players use stage gimmicks and character abilities.
Each character has unique stats, such as movement speed, shot power, and log shot range. The game features a solo mode alongside multiple multiplayer options. In solo mode, aim for the championship with your favourite character, participating in 50 stages. For those interested in multiplayer, the game supports four-player local play and online matches (against random others or in a private room).
Developed by Tatsumaki Games and Mankind Games, Sanrio Characters Smash Festa! will be released in Japan for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on March 26.
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition launches for PC and Nintendo Switch in April
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition is a fast-paced cooking and management game set in a bustling food truck kitchen. Step into the role of Emily, a passionate chef travelling the world in her food truck. Grow her reputation to unlock new locations, upgrade kitchen appliances, and customize the food truck to keep up with increasing demand. The game is scheduled to launch this April for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Here are the game’s key features, via SOEDESCO:
- 700+ levels packed with time-management challenges
- 800+ international recipes
- 19+ exciting locations from around the world to discover
- Engaging gameplay with fast-paced cooking game mechanics
- Large variety of truck decorations and kitchen appliance upgrades
Developed by Nukebox Studios and published by SOEDESCO, Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition will be released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on April 23.
Indie game Duck Side of the Moon launches this May
Duck Side of the Moon is a cozy, open-world exploration and crafting adventure game. It follows a duck astronaut looking for a new home in a whimsical galaxy. Doug, the duck, will gather resources, build gadgets, upgrade his spaceship, and discover that life among the stars might not be as exciting as he once thought.
Here are the key features of the game, via Starbrew Games:
- Explore a cozy galaxy filled with secrets and rare resources to mine
- Make friends with talking rocks and solve wholesome quests
- Upgrade and customize your spaceship, turning it into a cozy home.
- Discover a heartfelt story about finding a home and the value of rest
- Customize your duck with silly outfits and hats
- Yes, there is a quack button!
Developed and published by Starbrew Games, Duck Side of the Moon will be released for PC via Steam/Epic and Nintendo Switch on May 7.
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