UnderMine update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
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Undermine is now at version 1.1.0 on Switch, which is known as the “Royals” update. It includes the Contested Bog, Plunder King challenge, new enemies, new items and secrets, and more.
You can find the full patch notes for the new UnderMine update below.
Switch file sizes – Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack, New Pokemon Snap, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack, New Pokemon Snap, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Ubisoft discusses developing Immortals Fenyx Rising for Switch
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Immortals Fenyx Rising launched on Switch a few months ago, but it sounds like development wasn’t an easy task. Associate director Julien Galloudec described the process as “a challenge”.
As for the team’s approach, they looked at what can be optimized and changed while ultimately preserving the experience. Galloudec mentioned that Ubisoft is ultimately “very happy with the results on all platforms”.
Galloudec shared the following with us when asked about the Switch version of Immortals Fenyx Rising:
Furukawa talks Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ impact on Nintendo, Switch production amid semiconductor shortage
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2020 was a strong year for Nintendo thanks to high Switch demand and the phenomenal performance of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s been widely reported that the title has shipped over 30 million copies worldwide.
Nikkei recently spoke with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, and the Japanese publication brought up how games like Animal Crossing help encourage people to stay home more in the current climate. That led Furukawa to note: “As games with long lifespans like Animal Crossing become more accepted, we believe this will have a significant impact on future development.” Additionally mentioned is that Nintendo would like to “provide games that can allow communication between friends and families.”
Furukawa stated:
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[Let’s Talk] Pac-Man 99 impressions
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Another classic game has received the battle royale treatment. Pac-Man 99 was only just announced this week, but a day after it’s reveal, the title was released for Switch. Nintendo Switch Online members can try out the title at no extra cost.
Like Tetris 99 and Super Mario Bros. 35, Pac-Man 99 puts a twist on the classic arcade formula that we’ve come to love. Players are tasked with being the last one standing as they gather Power Pellets, eat ghosts, and send Jammer Pac-Mans to make things more difficult for their opponents. We have all of the relevant details here.
With Pac-Man 99 having been out there for a few days, what are your impressions thus far? How do you feel it stacks up to the other Switch Online offerings? Let us know in the comments below.
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Conduct Together! sequel Fly Together! heading to Switch this month
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Northplay has announced Fly Together!, a sequel to Conduct Together that “takes players to the skies in a race against time to bring passengers safely to their destination by drawing flight paths and avoiding collisions in increasingly challenging action-puzzles.” It’ll be released on April 29.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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Destroy All Humans! Switch boxart, pre-orders open
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After first releasing last year, the Destroy All Humans! remake is heading to Switch this summer. THQ Nordic announced plans to bring the game over earlier this week.
Thanks to retailer listings, we have the boxart above. Pre-orders are currently live on Amazon and GameStop.
Destroy All Humans! launches for Switch on June 29. We have the full announcement and trailer here.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising dev on IP’s future, hopes it can become a franchise
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Ubisoft has a bunch of different franchises it tends to revisit, but it recently introduced a brand new IP in Immortals Feynx Rising. The game launched only a few months ago, but the team does have some high aspirations for its future.
Speaking with Nintendo Everything, Immortals Fenyx Rising associate director Julien Galloudec addressed the possibility of a sequel. Galloudec stated the following:
Shantae 1 coming to Switch this month
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WayForward will publish the original Shantae on Switch this month, the studio just announced. The title will launch digitally on April 22.
Shantae originally came to Game Boy Color back in 2002. It has become one of the more titles around since then.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield hosting Dream Ball distribution for a limited time
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Dream Balls are tough to come by in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, but there’s currently an easy way to add one to your inventory. During the Pokemon Players Cup 3 event, a distribution code was shared to obtain the item.
Follow these steps to claim the Dream Ball:
