Monster Hunter Rise Switch bundle and Pro Controller revealed for Japan
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Nintendo and Capcom are going all out for Monster Hunter Rise, particularly when it comes to the game’s Japanese release. Alongside a new hardware bundle, a special Switch Pro Controller is planned as well.
Here’s a closer look at the new products:
Super Mario Bros. 35 – new Special Battle event announced for January 29
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Super Mario Bros. 35 is cooking up another Special Battle event for this week. You’ll only encounter courses from Worlds 2, 3, and 5. Keep in mind that you won’t actually know which stage will be appearing until you’re actively playing.
The new Special Battle event kicks off on January 29. It will last until February 1.
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Smash Bros. Ultimate to host Spirit Board event featuring yellow characters
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Nintendo has announced the latest Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will feature yellow characters. Defeat these spirits to obtain more gold than you normally would.
The new event goes live on January 29. As usual, it will last for a total of three days.
Project Starship X footage
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Project Starship X, a parody-filled shoot ’em up, lands on Switch later this week. Find some footage in the video below.
Expect to see Project Starship X on January 27 on the eShop. Head on over here for more information and a trailer.
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – February 4, 2021
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 4, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Spinch getting a physical release
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iam8bit, Akupara Games, and Queen Bee are teaming up on a physical version of Spinch. The “transportive side-scroller” was previously offered only as an eShop download.
Here are the full details on Spinch’s physical release:
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2021 D.I.C.E. Awards nominees announced
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Most of the big 2020 events for awards have already concluded, but the 24th annual D.I.C.E. Awards won’t be handed out until April 8. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences revealed the full nominees today.
A number of Nintendo-related titles have been nominated in various categories, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Hades. The full list can be found below.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed to 2022
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been pushed back from its originally-planned 2021 release window. It will now launch sometime in 2022, Daedalic Entertainment and newly-announced co-publisher Nacon have announced. Nacon will also handle distribution.
The partnership for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will “ensure that the game will meet the expectations of fans”. Further mentioned is that “the universe will be faithfully represented thanks to the partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises, the company that holds the adaptation rights to the novel series by J.R.R. Tolkien.”
For those that missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview:
Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system pre-orders live on Amazon UK
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Amazon UK has opened pre-orders for the recently-revealed Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system. You can reserve it here. It does ship to North America for those that happen to be interested.
Nintendo will be bringing out the Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system on February 12.
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Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass – Kublai Khan first look
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2K shared a new video today that shows off Kublai Khan, a new alternate leader for China and Mongolia. This will be featured in the game’s New Frontier Pass.
Here’s the video:
