HAL Laboratory on how Kirby Star Allies allowed Kirby and the Forgotten Land to happen
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There are now two major Kirby games on Switch. Kirby Star Allies came first and was largely 2D, but you might be interested to know that it largely paved the way for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Shinya Kumazaki, who was the general director of both games, spoke about their development connection with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. Kumazaki says that Star Allies was a means of “laying the groundwork for future works and we were sure that the next game would be 3D.” Interestingly, HAL Laboratory felt that Star Allies and Forgotten Land were “a single large connected project.”
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake debut gameplay trailer
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THQ Nordic previously revealed SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake during an online presentation last year. During a new showcase event today, the company provided a proper look with first gameplay.
Here’s an overview of the game:
AEW: Fight Forever gets new trailer
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THQ Nordic has issued a new trailer for AEW: Fight Forever, its upcoming wrestling game planned for Switch. In it, Tony Schiavone and Dr. Britt Baker show off more of the title.
Here’s some information about the game:
More: AEW: Fight Forever, THQ Nordic, Yukes
THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream – August 2022
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The August 2022 THQ Nordic digital showcase is happening in just a bit, and we have a live stream ready to go. The event kicks off at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe. There’ll also be a pre-show with titles from HandyGames.
THQ Nordic says its showcase will have “brand-new announcements along with updates and reveals for previously-announced games.” Presumably we’ll get an update on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, which was announced nearly a year ago and hasn’t been seen since.
More: THQ Nordic, top
Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle with Grimmsnarl
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now hosting a new Max Raid Battle event that puts the focus on Grimmsnarl.
During the event, the creature is more likely to appear. Additionally, those that are lucky enough may encounter a Shiny version. Of course, there’s no guarantee that Shiny Grimmsnarl will appear, so you may have to enter a number of Max Raid Battles before one shows up.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Hogwarts Legacy delayed to 2023
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Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed to 2023, according to Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software. It was originally planned for this holiday.
The initial release of Hogwarts Legacy will take place on February 10, 2023. However, we don’t have an exact date for the Switch version. The team says it will let fans know when the game will be appearing on Nintendo’s console “soon.”
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R gets Jotaro Kujo (Diamond is Unbreakable) character trailer
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For the latest JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailer, we have a look at Jotaro Kujo from Diamond is Unbreakable. He’s said to have a unique move set and extreme power.
Here’s an overview of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R with more details:
TOEM update out now on Switch (version 2.0.5), patch notes
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TOEM has received a new update on Switch, with developer Something We Made having just issued version 2.0.5.
A bunch of new content is included in the patch as well as features and improvements. These include frames and filters, a re-stamp feature, gyro support, and more.
More: Something We Made, title update, TOEM
SEGA executives reiterate that it won’t delay Sonic Frontiers
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SEGA Sammy senior executive vice president Koichi Fukazawa and executive vice president Makoto Takahashi have reiterated that there are no plans to delay Sonic Frontiers.
Their comments came about during a recent Q&A financial results briefing. One person pointed out that fan feedback for Sonic Frontiers has been mixed, and asked if postponing the launch would be considered.
More: SEGA, Sonic Frontiers
Capcom’s TGS 2022 lineup
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Tokyo Game Show 2022 is just a month away, and Capcom has now provided its initial lineup for the show. For Switch owners, the highlights will be Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Exoprimal
and Street Fighter 6 will be playable as well.
Capcom isn’t planning any stage shows, but it will have different online presentations. The one we’ll highlight begins at 11 PM Japan time on September 15, which will cover various news from the company.
