Mario & Luigi: Brothership devs explain change in composers, finding ‘Mario-ness’ following Miyamoto feedback
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The developers of Mario & Luigi: Brothership have opened up about what it was like creating music for the game, including shifting composers from Yoko Shimomura to Hideki Sakamoto and some initial feedback from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. This information comes from a Famitsu interview with director Haruyuki Ohashi and producer Akira Otani.
Shimomura previously handled music for the series previously. However, with the franchise seeing various changes including Acquire taking on development, Otani said they “decided to get a fresh start”.
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[Let’s Talk] 2025 Nintendo predictions
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As Nintendo fans know, 2025 is looking like it could be a big year for the Big N. We don’t get console launches very often, but it seems as though that will finally be happening within the next several months. If nothing else, we’re getting an announcement by March or so – which isn’t too far away.
Nintendo does have some confirmed plans in place already, with some Switch games confirmed for 2025. However, it’s the unknown that we’re focusing on today.
What are your predictions for Nintendo in 2025? When do you think the company’s new system will be announced and released? How about games you think could be revealed? And what about other initiatives like movies? Let us know in the comments.
Sonic movie voice actor wants Smash Bros. movie
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Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies, has spoken about his desire to get involved with a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie.
Schwartz shared his comments in an interview with Variety. He was asked about Sonic crossovers he’d like to see, and the outlet brought up the Mario & Sonic series.
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Rumor: First look at the Nintendo Switch 2 dock [update: Joy-Con]
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December 26: X user NextHandheld has shared a photo that could give us a first look at the dock for Nintendo Switch 2.
NextHandheld first posted a picture the main unit yesterday. That initially set off debate as to whether or not it was real, and if it was AI generated. Even so, it wasn’t entirely new as there have been various unconfirmed photo leaks previously from third-party accessory makers.
Below is that photo – which does not have the Joy-Con attached:
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Roguelike horror game Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist coming to Switch [update: delayed]
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September 19: Kadokawa, ABC Animation, and Wodan announced a new Switch version of Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist today. The project is targeting a 2024 launch.
Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist is a roguelike horror title. Players will step into the role of Yono, a shrine maiden, who has to survive in a haunted houses where Mononoke lurk.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – December 28, 2024
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 28, 2024 are now available.
Unsurprisingly, it’s yet another dominant week for Super Mario Party Jamboree at #1. We also see old favorites like Minecraft and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe rising in line with the holiday season.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 28, 2024:
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Square Enix Nintendo Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Octopath Traveler, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, more
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Square Enix has returned with a new Nintendo Switch eShop sale, and it features the lowest prices ever for Octopath Traveler, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, and more. Over fifty titles are included here.
The full roundup is as follows:
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Freedom Wars Remastered getting physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
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It seems that Freedom Wars Remastered won’t be available physically in the west, but in Asia, Bandai Namco has other plans. The game will be sold at retail in the region – and English support will be included.
Remember that Nintendo Switch is a region free console. That means the system is compatible with all games regardless of region. If you import the physical version in Asia, it can be played just like any other title.
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Monster taming RPG farm sim Chronomon coming to Switch
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Chronomon is planned to launch on Switch, Stone Golem Studios has announced. The project is targeting a Q2 2025 launch.
Chronomon is a game featuring both monster taming and farm sim mechanics. There’ll be various things to do, including catching, training, and evolving creatures, rebuilding the world, befriending villagers, battling, and growing your farm.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
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Top 20 favorite games of 2024 from Japanese developers
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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains a huge feature in which the magazine caught up with a ton of developers to find out about their favorite games they played in 2024. The overall results have been combined to give us a look at the top 20.
A Nintendo Switch game tops the chart – that being Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. From Nintendo, the one title that appears is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at #13. Other notable games on the list include Unicorn Overlord, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, Balatro, and Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.
The full lineup is as follows:
