Time Pilot ’84 is this week’s Arcade Archives games on Switch
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Hamster is continuing its string of Arcade Archives releases with another game on Switch this week. On May 27, Time Pilot ’84 will be available worldwide.
Time Pilot ’84 was originally made by Konami. It’s a scrolling multidirectional shooter in which players fly over alien cityscapes and take down both ground and air enemies.
Pricing for Time Pilot ’84 is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Hamster PR
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Masahiro Sakurai giving some thought to early retirement
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There’s no question that Masahiro Sakurai is a veteran developer of the games industry. He’s been working on various projects for nearly three decades, and has contributed to some major IPs. Of course, he’ll always be recognized for his involvement in Kirby and Super Smash Bros.
There are some early leaks from Sakurai’s column in this week’s Famitsu, and he delves into what lies ahead in the future. As for that column which been ongoing since 2003, he would likely be ending it “this year at the latest.”
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Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online update out now (version 5.3.0)
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A new update for the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app has just gone out. Users can now access version 5.3.0.
As previously mentioned, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun has been added as a new game. Here’s a brief overview:
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online update out now (version 2.3.0)
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The Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app has been updated, bringing it to version 2.3.0. Four new games can now be played: Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop2, Super Baseball Simulator 1.000, and Spanky’s Quest.
Here’s the rundown of each title:
King of Seas launch trailer
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Team17 and 3DClouds have uploaded a launch trailer for King of Seas, their new action RPG set in a deadly procedurally generated pirate world. We have it below.
King of Seas is out now on the Switch eShop. You can find more information about the game here.
More: 3DClouds, King of Seas, Team17
Roguebook – “Deckbuilding” gameplay trailer
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Nacon and Abrakam Entertainment have shared a new “Deckbuilding” gameplay trailer for Roguebook, their upcoming roguelike deckbuilder.
Here’s a brief introduction to the video with additional information about the title:
More: Abrakam Entertainment, Nacon, Roguebook
Miitopia update out now on Switch (version 1.0.3), patch notes
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Nintendo has issued a small update for the Switch version of Miitopia. Version 1.0.3 adds support for the Power-Up Band (amiibo), which provides a character outfit when used.
Below are the official patch notes:
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 1.7.2), patch notes
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was last updated at the start of 2019, but the game just received its latest patch. All users can access version 1.7.2.
Today’s update includes a couple of fixes. Continue on below to read the patch notes in full.
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Smash Bros. Ultimate to host tournament featuring series celebrating their 35th anniversaries
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Nintendo has announced the latest tournament event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, the game will be featuring franchises that are turning 35 this year. The tournament limit the fighters, stages, and items to Zelda, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Castlevania, and Dragon Quest.
The tournament kicks off on May 28. It will last for a total of three days.
Zelda & Loftwing amiibo pre-orders open, price
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Update 3 (5/25): Amazon Germany has pre-orders here, and it does ship to the U.S.
Update 2 (5/21): The amiibo is now up on Amazon UK here.
Update: Pre-orders are sold out at Best Buy, but just went up on GameStop here.
Original (5/19): Pre-orders have started to open for the newly-announced Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, which will be released alongside Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Best Buy currently has it here. As more retailers make the figure available, we’ll let you know.
Keep in mind that this amiibo will be a bit pricier than normal. The cost of these figures have varied over the past few years, though they’ve usually settled in at around $16 from Nintendo. However, this one will set you back $25.
The Zelda & Loftwing amiibo releases on July 16.
