Sakurai reflects on Smash Bros. Ultimate’s 3.0.0 update, shelving ideas, sharing features
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Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai returned to Famitsu this week with one of his regular columns. Some of his recent pieces shied away from Ultimate, but Sakurai wrote about the Switch game again for his latest entry.
Sakurai reflected on the making of Smash Bros. Ultimate’s 3.0.0 update in his latest column. Additionally, he spoke about having to shelve ideas relating to cooperation gameplay as well as the new sharing features in the game.
More Pokemon from the Sinnoh region arrive in Pokemon GO, new Lure Models
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Niantic has announced that new Pokemon have arrived in Pokemon GO from the Sinnoh region. Players can capture the likes of Cherubi, Gible, Hippopotas, and many more. Pokemon will appear in the wild and can be hatched in Eggs.
That’s not all for Pokemon GO, as new Lure Models are being introduced. Glacial Lure Modules, Mossy Lure Modules, and Magnetic Lure Modules attract Pokemon in the surrounding area while creating a temporary special habitat, and have the potential to enable evolution of certain Pokemon.
Here’s the full announcement from Niantic:
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[Review] Thief Simulator
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System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: May 19, 2019
Developer: Noble Muffins
Publisher: Forever Entertainment
Its 2 AM, it’s dark, and I’m trespassing on my neighbor’s property (again). Quiet as a mouse, I delicately paw my waist until I’m met with the familiar shape of my flashlight. In the interest of decibels I apply as little pressure as I can and like magic (or torches), the room is illuminated in a divine glow. “Remarkable”, I mutter to myself. “Everything I stole three hours ago has already been replaced.” As I slowly survey the room I’m immediately drawn to the prize catch – a flat screen TV. “That’s a flat screen TV,” my internal monologue confirms. As I stand there slack jawed and aghast, I fail to take heed of my surroundings for a single crucial moment – I’ve been spotted. How could I have been this stupid? I had surveyed the house, taken note of the tenant’s routines and I was absolutely certain they wouldn’t be home until 4. None of that matters now. I gather myself momentarily before making a run for it.
Blizzard “super-happy” with Diablo III on Switch, more Nintendo collaborations possible
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Blizzard finally returned to Nintendo platforms last year with Diablo III: Eternal Collection. Not only that, but the game even has a unique collaboration with Zelda-inspired content.
Speaking with GamesBeat, Blizzard head J. Allen Brack was asked about what it was like working with Nintendo, and how Diablo III turned out on Switch. Brack shared the following:
Dead Cells’ Rise of the Giant DLC launches for Switch on May 23
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Dead Cells’ big Rise of the Giant DLC will launch for Switch on May 23, developer Motion Twin has revealed. The update will feature a new biome and boss, new monsters, new weapons, and new challenges. It also includes an extra level of difficulty, hidden content, and balancing fixes, making certain weapons “a lot more fun to play”.
Here’s the full rundown as to what’s included:
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Nintendo Download (5/16/19, Europe) – Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Guilty Gear, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered – €34.99
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Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories announced for Switch
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Granzella is bringing Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories to Switch, the company announced today. Japan will be getting the game in September.
Disaster Report is an action-adventure series that first started in 2002. Interestingly enough, this will be the first entry to grace a Nintendo console.
Here’s a trailer for Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories:
Nintendo Download (5/16/19, North America) – Assassin’s Creed, Resident Evil, Team Sonic Racing, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland – $59.99 (available May 21)
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered – $49.99 (available May 21)
Team Sonic Racing – $29.99 (available May 21)
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Super Mario Maker 2 Direct recap announcement
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Nintendo has shared an announcement recapping all of today’s news from the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct. For the full press release, continue on below.
REDMOND, Wash., May 15, 2019 – During the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct video presentation, Nintendo shared new details about the Super Mario Maker 2 game, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 28. The deep dive into the game revealed some of what’s new in Super Mario Maker 2, including new course parts and tools; a new single-player story mode with more than 100 Nintendo-created courses; new course themes; details about online course sharing*; options to create and play together with others**; and information about a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members. The presentation also covered the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament, streaming live online the weekend before E3 from Los Angeles. The Nintendo Direct was stuffed with more fun goodies than a ? block!
“Super Mario Maker 2 puts the power of creating unique Super Mario courses into the hands of the player,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Video game fans of all ages have more tools than ever to help them stretch their imaginations as they make, play and share the Super Mario courses of their dreams.”
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:
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Super Mario Maker 2 Direct – full presentation
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Nintendo has uploaded the full presentation for today’s Super Mario Maker 2 Direct. If you missed any part of the presentation, catch up on it below.
