Rumor: Nintendo Direct set for week of September 12, Zelda news incoming
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Original (8/31): According to Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, a Nintendo Direct could air during the week of September 12. September 14 could be the most logical date based on when prior presentations have taken place and the fact the Tokyo Game Show will begin on September 15 in Japan. Grubb believes that the Nintendo Direct is planned for September 13 or 14 – depending on the time zone you’re in.
As for what the new Nintendo Direct will contain, Grubb thinks that “there’s going to be a lot of Zelda stuff” and “it will be a Zelda blowout”. Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD for Switch, which have been previously rumored, are thought to be making an appearance plus potentially Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. Another possibility (but keep in mind Grubb doesn’t confirm its presence) is the Metroid Prime remaster – something else that there’s been speculation about.
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UK sales for August 2022
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for August 2022.
Two Point Campus, a new release, makes its debut at #8. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga continues to sell and while it lands at #4, it sold the most physical copies.
XIII remake Switch trailer
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Microids has shared a Switch-specific trailer for the remake of XIII.
The remake was first announced in September 2019. It had an initial launch – and a very rough one at that – the following year, but not on Switch. Due to negative feedback, Microids went back to the drawing board and implemented fixes plus adjustments while adding online multiplayer. Tower Five, a studio brought in for the updated version, also redid the art direction, AI, and more. Switch will now be getting this updated version.
Here’s everything you need to know about XIII:
Sakurai talks about the creation of Kirby’s Adventure
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Masahiro Sakurai published a video today talking about the development of Kirby’s Adventure. This follows his previous one going over Kirby’s Dream Land.
Sakurai was actually told to make Kirby’s Dream Land for the NES, but he wanted to create something for both veterans and newcomers. That led to the copy abilities and the decision to work on a new game entirely.
Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle with Shiny Snom and more
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have kicked off yet another Max Raid Battle event, this time featuring Shiny Snom and more.
Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom will be appearing more regularly while this is active. Those that are lucky enough will be able to encounter Shiny Snom as well.
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Action adventure game Dros planned for Switch
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emergeWorlds intends to put its upcoming game Dros on Switch, the studio has confirmed. The title will launch sometime in 2023.
Dros is an action adventure game in which two unlikely heroes, Captain and Little Dros, “must overcome their differences to rise to the top of the Tower and defeat The Alchemist.” Throughout the experience, you’ll be switching between the two.
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Puzzle crafting RPG KAMiBAKO: Mythology of Cube heading to Switch
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Publisher and developer Gravity Arise Games has confirmed that it’s bringing KAMiBAKO: Mythology of Cube to Switch. The company has not settled on a release window at this time.
The game is an RPG at its core, but features crafting, puzzles, and battling. Continue on below for an official overview with more details.
Old-school JRPG Alterium Shift planned for Switch
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The old-school RPG Alterium Shift is confirmed for Switch, with publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Drattzy Games making the news official today. It will be launching sometime in 2023.
The game has players selecting one of three main characters and going on an adventure to discover the mysteries of the world. We have more information in the following overview:
Tactical strategy RPG Live by the Sword: Tactics coming soon to Switch
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Thanks to publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Labrador Studios, Live by the Sword: Tactics will soon be appearing on Switch. The game’s release will begin this month, though it’s unclear if it will be out on Nintendo’s console as part of the initial launch.
Live by the Sword: Tactics is a tactical strategy RPG, but there isn’t any leveling and you can only field one of each class type. Further information can be found in the overview below.
Famitsu software sales (8/29/22 – 9/4/22) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R – 19,807 / NEW
2. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 6 – 15,036 / NEW
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 12,568 / 4,815,149
4. [NSW] Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness – 12,542 / NEW
5. [PS5] The Last of Us Part 1 – 10,954 / NEW
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 9,004 / 715,641
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,565 / 2,776,718
8. [NSW] SD Gundam Battle Alliance – 7,758 / 46,392
9. [PS4] Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness – 7,720 / NEW
10. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land – 7,246 / 876,792
