Hello, gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 6th, 2018. Is there ever a longer 24 hours than those before the release of a new Super Smash Bros. game" Maybe, but it sure doesn’t feel like it right now! Between that and other releases, you’ve probably got your weekend settled, but what about today" Friends, I am powerless to control time, so all I can do is put a bunch of words to virtual paper and hope it helps you get through a few minutes of the day. Let’s have at it!
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The Next Splatfest Asks You to Choose Between ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Heroes and Villains

With Splatoon characters joining the Smash Bros. fight for the first time, it’s little wonder that Splatoon 2 is getting in on the hype. To commemorate the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a special worldwide Splatfest will be held on December 14th and 15th. It pits the Heroes of Smash against the Villains. Which side will you choose" Think carefully, as only one side has Kirby. The Splatfest will begin on Friday evening and run for a full 24 hours, so you’d best get in while you can. I appreciate that they scheduled it for next weekend, as they know full well no one will be prying themselves away from Smash this weekend. Open Pre-Orders for the Physical Edition of ‘Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse’ Begin Tomorrow

Hey, what do you know" The best Shantae game is getting a physical version on Switch court...