Netflix app removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops, service will be discontinued in June
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Netflix is coming to an end on Nintendo systems. The app was removed from the Wii U and eShops on December 31, 2020 and can no longer be downloaded by new users. Existing users can still re-download, but service will be permanently discontinued on June 30, 2021.
The Netflix Channel on Wii was suspended back in January 2019.
As for Switch, there’s no official app on the system at this time. Current video apps on the console include YouTube, Hulu, and Funimation.
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Super Mario Bros. 35 – new Special Battle event announced for January 8
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Nintendo has announced the next Special Battle event for Super Mario Bros. 35. It’s a Coin King theme, featuring courses containing hidden beanstalks and coin areas.
1-1, 5-1, 5-2, 2-1, 6-2, 3-1, and 8-1 are among the included stages. The first course will be random, but the levels after that will be in a fixed order.
The new Special Battle event goes live in Super Mario Bros. 35 on January 8. Expect it to last until January 11.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate getting Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity spirits
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It’s been awhile since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gained new spirits outside of DLC, but a new batch will soon be added to the game. Players can battle against characters from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and add them to their collection. You can see which spirits will be added in the image above.
The new event goes live in Smash Bros. Ultimate on January 8. It’ll last for a total of five days.
Iris.Fall footage
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Iris.Fall, a puzzle-adventure game, arrives on Switch later this week. Take a look at some early footage in the video below.
Iris.Fall will be out for Switch on January 7.
More: Bladed Fury, Iris.Fall, Next Studios, PM Studios
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – January 14, 2021
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 14, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Super Nintendo World’s Power-Up Band gets lots of new details
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Super Nintendo World is just a month out from its official opening at Universal Studios Japan. Ars Technica has now shared a bunch of additional information about the Power-Up Band and how they work inside the theme park.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Hitman 3 shows off persistent shortcuts system
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Game Informer is back with a new video for Hitman 3 that shows off the game’s persistent shortcuts system. IO Interactive says the shortcuts are intended to “encourage exploration, reward curiosity, and incentivize replayability.”
Shortcuts can be unlocked in one direction. They can be accessed in a future playthrough to open up new and convenient ways to access targets.
Here’s the video from Game Informer:
Shoot ’em up Binarystar Infinity heading to Switch
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Forever Entertainment and Ricci Cedric Design today announced Binarystar Infinity, a new shoot ’em up for Switch. A release date hasn’t been shared at this time.
Here’s a brief overview of Binarystar Infinity, along with a trailer:
Gods Will Fall details pre-order bonus and Valiant Edition, gameplay trailer
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Deep Silver and Clever Beans have provided an update on the dark fantasy action game Gods Will Fall. Aside from details regarding the Hunter’s Head Gear pre-order bonus, there’s a bit of news on the Valiant Edition.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Tetris 99 – 19th Maximus Cup announced, features Kirby Fighters 2 theme
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Tetris 99 will be kicking off its 19th Maximus Cup later this week. During the event, players will have an opportunity to obtain a Kirby Fighters 2 theme. Collect 100 points and it’ll be yours.
The 19th Maximus Cup goes live in Tetris 99 on January 7 at 11 PM PT / January 8 at 2 AM ET. It’ll be live until January 11 at 10:59 PM PT / January 12 at 1:59 AM ET.
Source: Nintendo Switch Online
