Super Nintendo World reopens at Universal Studios Japan
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Universal Studios Japan, including Super Nintendo World, recently closed due to a State of Emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic. After just over a month, the theme park is open to the public once more.
As noted in the announcement, Universal Studios Japan “will operate at a reduced capacity on weekdays only until further notice.” It further states that the location “will continue to implement enhanced health and safety protocols and capacity control measures while Osaka Prefecture remains under a State of Emergency and thereafter.” Guests will be encouraged to leave at varied times to avoid congestion, restaurants now have indoor dining dividers, and all team members other than essential operational team members will continue to work from home.
Universal Studios Japan closed on April 25. It fully reopened on June 1.
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Switch update out now (version 12.0.3)
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It’s that time once again: Nintendo has put out a new firmware update for Switch. The system is now at version 12.0.3.
Similar to more recent Switch updates, there isn’t a whole lot here. Nintendo again says it pertains to improvements for system stability.
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The Talos Principle getting a physical release on Switch
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A physical version for The Talos Principle is in the works, Special Reserve Games has announced. It was previously digital-only on the eShop.
All copies include a Switch cartridge, sequentially numbered game packaging, reversible jacket artwork, instruction booklet, and digital soundtrack. It also ships in a Special Reserve box.
Pre-orders open tomorrow, June 8. You’ll be able to reserve a copy here.
Sable’s Grimoire footage
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Sable’s Grimoire, a visual novel featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting, is heading to Switch later this week. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
Sable’s Grimoire arrives for Switch on June 10. We have more details and a trailer here.
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Monster Harvest delayed again, now releasing in August
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The farming game Monster Harvest has been delayed for a second time. It will now release on August 19, Merge Games and Maple Powered Games have confirmed. That applies to both the physical and digital versions.
According to Merge Games, the latest delay will allow the team to include support for Latin America and Eastern Europe. Further polish will be implemented as well.
Kerry Vandenberg, joint owner of Maple Powered Games, said in a statement:
Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection has been updated on Switch. As of today, SNK is making version 1.0.2 available.
Below are the full patch notes:
3D horizontal roguelite action game Loopmancer announced for Switch
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Yooreka Studio and eBrain Studio have announced Loopmancer, a 3D horizontal roguelite action game. As of now, there’s no word on a release window.
Here’s the first information on Loopmancer:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack trailer
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Nippon Columbia has shared an official trailer for the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack. Get a look at the video below.
In Japan, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack releases on June 9. Play-Asia has pre-orders for imports here.
Petal Crash update out now on Switch (version 1.1), patch notes
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A new update has gone out for the Switch version of Petal Crash. GalaxyTrail and Friend & Fairy are now offering version 1.1.
The update contains new characters, new modes, and more. For the full patch notes, continue on below.
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Metroidvania game Sun Wukong VS Robot hitting Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games, Bitca, and Indienova announced today that Sun Wukong VS Robot will be appearing on Switch this week. The Metroidvania title is due out on June 11.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
