{"rewrite":{"id":"r_4b3ee7afc27de82f0d045c6a","clusterId":"c_1aabdd7ad1769fdf97d9b757","slug":"hypnosis-mic-rhythm-game-gets-second-switch-release","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hypnosis Mic Rhythm Game Gets Second Switch Release","summary":"The rhythm game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period launched on Switch on July 16, 2026. Developed by Altplus and published by Idea Factory, it includes the rhythm game KILLER SCRATCH!!, an original story, and three full-voice special stories. The theme song Diggin' by Division All Stars has a music video and is available on streaming services. A smartphone campaign runs until August 5.","whyItMatters":"The second Switch adaptation of the Hypnosis Mic rhythm game builds on the first with new narrative content and a simultaneous music release, expanding the franchise's console presence.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Switch version of Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period launched on July 16 at 8,580 yen for the standard edition. A special edition costs 10,780 yen, and a twin pack costs 14,960 yen. The game contains the rhythm game KILLER SCRATCH!!, an original story, and three full-voice special stories written for this release. The theme song Diggin\u0026#39; by Division All Stars, produced by Machi-Def and DJ dip, now has a music video and is available on streaming services. It can also be played in the game. A smartphone campaign runs until August 5, offering temporary access to a song from the first Switch version and a bingo mission with rewards.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period is out now on Switch. The rhythm game adds new stories and the theme song Diggin' with a music video. A smartphone campaign runs until August 5.","twitterPost":"Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period is out on Switch. Includes new stories, rhythm game KILLER SCRATCH!!, and theme song Diggin' with MV. Smartphone campaign until Aug 5.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The second Switch adaptation of the Hypnosis Mic rhythm game has launched, featuring new stories and the theme song Diggin' with a music video. A smartphone campaign runs until August 5.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/775/G077568/20260717029/\",\"title\":\"Switch version \\\"Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period\\\" released; MV for theme song \\\"Diggin'\\\" also released\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3825,"outputTokens":1876,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784279748,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T09:10:22.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T09:12:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T09:10:22.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_1aabdd7ad1769fdf97d9b757","canonicalTitle":"Switch版「ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period」発売。主題歌「Diggin'」のMVも公開","representativeArticleId":"a_4e37cc1e2c3e70cc0620beef","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period\"],\"studios\":[\"Altplus\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-17T08:18:21.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-17T08:18:21.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T09:12:33.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/775/G077568/20260717029/","title":"Switch版「ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period」発売。主題歌「Diggin'」のMVも公開"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period"],"studios":["Altplus"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}