Category: Nintendo

Not again!

In the lead up to the release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, there’s been much discussion on the developer’s end about going back to the series’ roots and providing an accessible experience for players of all levels.

It seems this accessible design will extend to the controls – with the game seemingly not supporting the Switch Pro Controller. While players will be able to use Joy-Con, the special Poké Ball Plus accessory and even the touchscreen to a certain extent to play the game, a listing on the Japanese and Korean eShop serves as a reminder the traditional control method will not be an option.

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Mr Sakurai, I don’t feel so good…

Unless you’re one of the few that couldn’t give a monkey’s about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you’ll no doubt at least know the gist of what occurred yesterday during the final Nintendo Direct for the game. If not, get yourself in gear and brush up.

Now I personally have been a flipping enormous fan of Smash for what feels like an eternity, and whilst I’m aware some people were a little bit knocked out of shape by what the Direct had to offer, I personally feel is was absolutely ruddy fantastic, even if it did drag a bit in the middle with the informational diarrhoea during the segment about spirits. That final moment with the adventure mode being revealed, that was a moment right there.

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Mustard and ketchup.

Black Friday doesn’t happen until 23rd November this year, but isn’t stopping the big U.S. retailers from getting in on the action early as usual. Target’s Black Friday ad is now live and you’ll be able to get a Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for only $299.

But that isn’t what caught our eye, it was the presence of a mustard and ketchup coloured 2DS bundle which got us hot under the collar. For $79.99 on Black Friday, you’ll be able to get this Super Mario Maker themed 2DS along with a digital copy of Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. Now that’s a great deal.

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Raise the perfect jelly companions.

The lovely folks over at CIRCLE Entertainment are teaming up with developer Vakman to publish the charmingly named Alchemic Cutie on the Switch eShop next year. Vakman is a talented team led by Thomas Cashman and Sebastien Vakerics.

Alchemic Cutie has already been warmly received following indie booth showcases at events such as Gamescom and EGX in 2018. It is a relaxing adventure RPG set on colourful Wimba Island; while taming wild jellies you’ll meet villagers, enter jelly competitions and uncover the secrets of the island.

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Hours of entertainment.

Immediately after the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct before the game’s release, Nintendo’s Treehouse Live event began. During this stream we got a look at multiple Switch titles including Yoshi’s Crafted World, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Diablo III: Eternal Collection and of course, more information about Smash Ultimate. Below you can watch replays of each gameplay session and also rewatch the Direct as well – enjoy!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 11.1.2018

Yoshi’s Crafted World

Release Date: 2019

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Going up.

Epic Games has continued to refine and improve its free-to-play battle royale mode in Fortnite to help give it the edge over any potential competitors. It’s this fun and accessible design that sets it apart from the rest – with the addition of trolleys, llama piñatas and plenty of funny character costumes.

In the latest patch – version 6.21, balloons have been added. There are no surprises for guessing what this item does. With it, you can float high up into the sky and avoid battles altogether. Based on the trailer, the more balloons you have, the higher you go. You can also release balloons to lower yourself. If your character is shot out of the sky, there might even be a chance to break your fall by crafting something on the way down. Take a look at the clip above to see balloons in action on the battlefield.

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Survive together.

It feels like a lifetime ago Crashland was announced for the Switch eShop and it’s basically because the last we heard about the title was way back in March. The developer Butterscotch Shenanigans has now confirmed the game will be released next week on 8th November.

Crashlands is a 2016 sci-fi survival adventure with top-down shooter mechanics, where you take on the role of Flux Dabes – an intergalactic delivery trucker who ‘crash lands’ on an alien planet. Your job is to keep her alive so she can complete her delivery on time. As noted in the tweet below, you’ll be able to team up with a second player in the new couch co-op mode – which is making its debut on the Nintendo Switch.

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The younger generation at Game Freak will take over.

Junichi Masuda has been with Game Freak since the company’s inception in 1989. In the beginning, he worked as a composer and programmer for the original Pokémon games and eventually went on to direct and produce the series.

In an interview recently posted on the official Pokémon website, Masuda said Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! could be the last time he directs a mainline game:

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Top gear.

Aquiris Game Studio’s Horizon Chase Turbo is finally arriving on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 28th November. The developers are dubbing this the ultimate edition of the game, as it includes a timed exclusive mode called ‘Playground’ that will randomly generate bonus goals as you race. You can be assured that you will get quite a lot of bang for your twenty units of local currency (or more accurately €19,99) since this arcade racer comes juiced from the starting grid with 32 different vehicles and 110 unique circuits. The teaser trailer follows:

If you are having feelings of déjà vu and fondly remembering the Super Nintendo Top Gear trilogy or the Lotus Esprit trilogy on Commodore Amiga, know that this Aquiris-developed game is a spiritual sequel to those franchises. Going one step further, the arpeggio and earworm heavy soundtrack has been produced by none other than the legendary Scottish video game music composer Barry Leitch – who was the original Top Gear composer.

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Earn money fast.

Following the rumours from earlier this week, Blizzard Entertainment has now confirmed the existence of the Loot Goblin amiibo – arriving at some point this December. The exclusive amiibo for Diablo III: Eternal Collection will allow Switch players to summon a portal and gain access to “untold riches” according to the official description. The announcement was delivered via the company’s official Twitter account:

Arguably, it’s the most unique-looking third-party amiibo yet – featuring a red base and a design that does not perfectly match the original creature in the game. Noticeably, the packaging for the amiibo is also different. Many Blizzard fans have pointed out the figurine is a recoloured version of an existing Treasure Goblin toy from the Cute But Deadly series. If any other Diablo-themed amiibo are revealed, it’ll likely be at BlizzCon’s main event starting on 2nd November and finishing on 3rd November.

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