Ubisoft ends multiplayer and online services for several Wii U and Wii games
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Over a dozen Ubisoft games for Wii U and Wii are seeing their multiplayer and online services come to an end. The lineup includes a bunch of Just Dance and Rabbids titles, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and more.
The full lineup of games impacted by the shutdown is as follows:
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Kirby is now 30 years old, here’s a new piece of official art
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The 30th anniversary of Kirby is officially here. The first game in the series, Kirby’s Dream Land, launched in Japan on April 27, 1992. North America and Europe would later get the game in August of that year.
In celebration of Kirby’s 30th anniversary, a new piece of art was shared. Get a look at the design above.
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Pikmin Bloom adding Weekly Challenges feature
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Niantic has announced that starting this week, Pikmin Bloom will offer Weekly Challenges. These will allow players to tackle different objectives with friends, even those located far away.
The first challenge has already been confirmed: work with friends to hit 50,000 steps. Players can participate by forming a group with up to five people or join groups formed by friends’ friends until the group limit is met.
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Cozy Grove gains New Neighbears DLC on Switch
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Support for Cozy Grove continues, as New Neighbears DLC has just landed on Switch.
The DLC features four new bears with full storylines, new outfits, critters, and music. That’s along with the decoration dye system as a new permanent feature and more.
MLB The Show 22 update out now on Switch (version 1.04), patch notes
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Another update has been made available for MLB The Show 22, with the Switch version moving up to version 1.04. The team has implemented a bunch of fixes as well as adjustments.
The full patch notes for the MLB The Show 22 version 1.04 update are as follows:
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Metal Tales: Overkill gameplay
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Gameplay has surfaced for Metal Tales: Overkill, a 3D guitar-shooter roguelike. The game ended up on Switch just a few days ago.
We have the following overview for Metal Tales: Overkill:
Zombie Army 4: Dead War Switch launch trailer
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Zombie Army 4: Dead War, a spine-chilling shooter from Rebellion, has received a new trailer. The developer published the video in celebration of today’s launch on Switch.
If you’re interested in learning more about Zombie Army 4: Dead War, check out the following overview:
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Pokemon: Hisuian Snow anime to debut on May 18, first details
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During Pokemon Day 2022, it was announced that the production of an online animated series set in the Hisui region had started. Today, The Pokemon Company confirmed that the Pokemon Legends: Arceus anime, titled Pokemon: Hisuian Snow, will debut on May 18, 2022 and shared first details.
The series offers an original storyline. Protagonist Alec, who is aboard a boat bound for the Hisui region, reminisces about the first time his father took him there. Fans will learn about Alec’s stories from the past with three different episodes.
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Game Freak announces plans for optional four-day work week
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Today, Game Freak announced that it will be providing employees with the option to take a third day off a week for the purposes of child care or family care. According to the press release, this is to be decided upon monthly as needed such as for summer vacations. Employees will be able to take advantage of the work option starting this month.
During the four-day work week, employees will be responsible for 32 hours at Game Freak at eight hours a day. However, there is a slight reduction in salary and bonuses compared to the normal work week. Staffers will receive 80 percent of total pay during the months they work four days.
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Baldo: The Guardian Owls “The Three Fairies” update out now, patch notes
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Nearly a year after its initial launch, a major update has just arrived in Baldo: The Guardian Owls in the form of “The Three Fairies”. Naps Team has added a brand new adventure that’s estimated to take around ten hours to complete.
The full patch notes are as follows: