Nintendo shares Japanese 2021-2022 Winter Switch commercials
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Nintendo has come out with a series of new Japanese Switch commercials for the upcoming winter season. Adverts highlight a number of first-party releases for the system, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Party Superstars, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo of America initially had concerns about releasing the GameCube in purple
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If Nintendo of America initially had its way, the GameCube may not have been originally released with the now well-known purple color.
As part of an interview with VGC in celebration of console’s 20th anniversary, former VP of marketing and corporate affairs Perrin Kaplan mentioned that the team on its side went to Japan’s headquarters and “suggested that the purple was not the best to start with”. She added that it “just didn’t feel masculine”. Ultimately, as we know, Nintendo ended up sticking with purple for the GameCube.
Kaplan said:
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Famitsu software sales (11/8/21 – 11/14/21) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Shin Megami Tensei V – 143,247 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 45,045 / 289,700
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Heroes of the Heavenly Stars Online – 22,702 / NEW
4. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 12,921 / 2,909,153
5. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Heroes of the Heavenly Stars Online – 11,791 / NEW
6. [PS4] Call of Duty: Vanguard – 11,719 / 40,040
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 9,286 / 6,934,540
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,886 / 4,132,260
9. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,798 / 2,269,592
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 8,608 / 4,498,118
Animal Crossing: New Horizons update out now (version 2.0.2), patch notes
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Nintendo has just started distribution of a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, version 2.0.2. It comes with a bunch of different fixes for the main game as well as the Happy Home Paradise DLC.
Below are the full patch notes for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 2.0.2 update:
Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle event with Eevee and evolutions
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players can now partake in a new Max Raid Battle event based around Eevee.
Along with that creature itself, its evolutions are showing up more often. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon are all here. You may also encounter a Gigantamax Eevee or a Shiny Eevee if you’re lucky enough.
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Mayhem Brawler announces “2.0 Air Supremacy” update
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A new update will soon be made available for Mayhem Brawler, known as “2.0 Air Supremacy”. It’ll be highlighted by new attacks to execute with overhauled combat mechanics, increasing combo potential significantly.
Below is some additional information as to what’s in store for the update:
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BloodRayne 1 and 2 ReVamped Switch gameplay
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First gameplay has emerged for BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped on Switch. Both titles were released on the system today.
If you’re interested in learning more about these games, check out the following overviews:
Pokemon GO details December 2021 Community Day
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Niantic has offered up first details on the Pokemon GO Community Day for December 2021 – which is actually more than just one day. It will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021, and Sunday, December 19, 2021.
The Pokemon GO Community Day for December 2021 will feature Pokemon that previously got the focus during events throughout the year. On Saturday, expect to see Machop, Roselia, Swablu, Gible, Snivy, and Fletching. Sunday is highlighted by Eevee (who can learn Last Resort), Duskull, Shinx, Tepig, and Oshawott. Raids and Eggs will also have Pokemon from the 2020 Community Days.
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Nintendo partners with Panda Global for a series of Super Smash Bros. tournaments in 2022
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Nintendo is teaming up with Panda Global for the first officially licensed Smash Bros. circuit in North America, the two sides confirmed today. It will kick off in 2022, featuring both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee.
According to Nintendo, players in the U.S. will compete online in qualifying rounds for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Additionally, in-person qualifiers are planned for both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee once large-scale events return. Winners of the virtual and in-person qualifying rounds will go on to compete in the grand finals for the championship.
Minecraft Dungeons to host Cloudy Climb, first Seasonal Adventure, in December
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Seasons are coming to Minecraft Dungeons, and the first one is set to take place next month. Cloudy Climb will go live on December 14, Mojang Studios announced today.
Cloudy Climb will be made available in Minecraft Dungeons as part of a free update. It will come with “new, free content that includes an all-new progression system, weekly challenges, and a looming tower that – whether you like it or not – loves to rearrange itself whenever it gets an opportunity.” This tower is also where players can test their skills and obtain Adventure Points.
