Japan’s Nintendo Switch Online lineup for December 2020
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Nintendo announced new SNES / NES games for the Switch Online service a few minutes ago. Just like we’ve seen before, the lineup is a bit different in Japan compared to the west.
All regions are getting Donkey Kong Country 3 and The Ignition Factor. However, Japan will have Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo, Sugoi Hebereke, and Smash Ping Pong. Meanwhile, the west gets Super Valis IV, Tuff E Nuff, and Nightshade.
Here’s a trailer for the Japanese update:
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Nintendo Switch Online reveals new SNES / NES games for December 2020 update – Donkey Kong Country 3 and more
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Nintendo has revealed the next batch of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online. There will be four new SNES titles – including Donkey Kong Country 3 – as well as another NES release.
Here’s the full rundown, along with a trailer:
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Funimation app confirmed for Switch, out tomorrow
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A few days ago, Funimation teased a new app for Switch. The news has now been officially announced with a release happening tomorrow.
The app will be offered in United States and Canada, with the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, and other countries on the way. It will feature new curations, a “My Anime” page, anime launch schedule, and more.
Here’s the full announcement:
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics getting a physical release, including collector’s edition
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Limited Run Games has announced that it will be producing a physical release for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics. Alongside standard copies, fans will be able to purchase a collector’s edition.
The collector’s edition includes:
3D platformer Here Comes Niko! announced for Switch
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Frog Vibes has announced that Here Comes Niko!, its upcoming 3D platformer, is coming to Switch. A Hat in Time developer Gears from Breakfast will be publishing.
We have the following overview and trailer for Here Comes Niko!:
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Pokemon GO announces Holiday 2020 event
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Pokemon GO is celebrating the holidays with a new event for 2020. Players can expect costumed Pokemon, an Ice-type Pokemon, event-exclusive Field Research, winter-themed avatar items, and plenty of bonuses.
Below are the full event details:
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Burger King in Germany and Austria offering Nintendo toys with King Jr. Meals
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Update (12/14): Hungry Jack’s Australia has a similar promotion going (thanks Justin). We’re also hearing that these toys may come to the United States in February 2021, though there has not been an official announcement just yet.
Original (12/13): In Germany and Austria, Burger King has teamed up with Nintendo for a new promotion. The fast food restaurant is now giving out a Nintendo toy with King Jr. Meals. Animal Crossing, Zelda, Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Maker, Mario Kart, and Splatoon are the featured games.
Here’s a look at the different toys:
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Harvest Moon: One World getting a collector’s edition
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Limited Run Games will be producing a collector’s edition for Harvest Moon: One World, Natsume has announced.
Copies will include the following:
UK software sales – December 13, 2020
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Update (12/14): Post updated with the top 40.
Original (12/13): This week’s UK software sales are in, and there are a couple of interesting Nintendo-related tidbits.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has seen its sales increase every week for more than a month. This week, the game went up 8 percent. It is expected to finish 2020 as the second biggest boxed game.
Immortals Fenyx Rising fell from #11 to #17. However, sales only decreased by 45 percent week-on-week. The Switch version also sold the best this past week, and that Switch edition is now the most popular version overall.
Here’s a look at the best-selling games of the week in the UK:
Hong Kong Massacre releasing on Switch this month
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After it was announced back in September, Hong Kong Massacre has been dated for Switch. The fast-faced, top-down shooter is scheduled for December 26.
Here’s an overview of Hong Kong Massacre, along with a trailer:
