Modified game cartridge makes ray tracing possible on the SNES
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Ray tracing, which allows for more realistic lighting, only really started to find prominence over the past few years. When you hear the technical term, you tend to think of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PCs. But one fan has now made ray tracing possible on the SNES with a modified cartridge.
Ben Carter of Shironeko Labs says he “wanted to try and do was something akin to the Super FX chip used in titles such as Star Fox”. The SuperRT demo works “where the SNES runs the game logic and hands off a scene description to a chip in the cartridge to generate the visuals.”
Here’s a look at it in action:
Sky: Children of the Light for Switch out in Spring 2021
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The Switch version of Sky: Children of the Light was previously delayed to 2021. thatgamecompany has narrowed the launch window down a bit further, today confirming its release for the spring.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Super Mario Bros. 35 – new Special Battle event announced for December 18
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Super Mario Bros. 35 will be kicking off its next Special Battle event later this week. The following courses will be featured: 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6-3, 7-1, 8-2, and 8-3. Players will notice that the Bullet Bill enemy appears here.
The new Special Battle goes live on December 18. It’ll last until December 21.
More: Super Mario Bros. 35
Dicey Dungeons out now on Switch, launch trailer
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The wait for the Switch version of Dicey Dungeons is over. Distractionware Limited just released the game, and it’s out now on the eShop.
Here’s the launch trailer:
Smash Bros. Ultimate to host Spirit Board event with trios
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is gearing up for its latest Spirit Board event. This time around, spirits that come in trios will be featured. You can earn triple the amount of experience points and SP as well as additional snacks by defeating them.
The new Spirit Board event goes live on December 18. It’ll last for a total of three days.
When the Past Was Around footage
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Switch had a few shadowdrops today, including the point-and-click adventure game When the Past Was Around. Take a look at some footage below.
When the Past Was Around is available digitally for Switch via the eShop.
Panzer Paladin getting a physical release
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Panzer Paladin initially launched on Switch as a digital download, but it’s now getting a physical release. Limited Run Games will be offering standard copies as well as a collector’s edition.
The latter version includes:
Grindstone Switch footage
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The puzzler-battler Grindstone is among the new titles released on Switch today. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Grindstone is out now on the Switch eShop.
More: Capybara Games, Grindstone
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – December 24, 2020
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of December 24, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Doom and Doom II for Switch gain Doom Zero add-on
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Doom and Doom II players on Switch can now begin playing another add-on. Doom Zero, created by Christopher Golden, can be accessed via a download from the main menu.
Here’s an overview of Doom Zero:
