LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System officially announced
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Following yesterday’s leak and tease, the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System has been officially announced. It will begin to launch on August 1 from LEGO Retail Stores and LEGO.com, followed by other retailers in 2021.
The LEGO NES lets fans create “a mechanically functional version of an all-time favorite console with LEGO bricks.” It features a controller with a connecting cable and plug, an opening slot for the Game Pak with a locking feature, and a buildable retro TV. LEGO Mario can also be scanned so that the character “reacts to on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups just as he would have in the iconic Super Mario Bros. game.”
Here’s the full press release:
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Little Witch in the Woods – July 2020 trailer
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Sunny Side Up debuted a new trailer today for Little Witch in the Woods, its upcoming fantasy RPG for Switch. We have the video below.
Little Witch in the Woods is due out sometime in 2021.
Zengeon boxart
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Amazon has posted the boxart for Zengeon, an anime infused action RPG and roguelite game. Get a look at the packaging image above.
Zengeon launches for Switch later in 2020. You can pre-order the game on Amazon here.
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Switch update out now (version 10.1.0)
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The latest firmware update for Switch is now available. Just a few moments ago, Nintendo started the distribution of version 10.1.0.
Those looking for major additions will be left disappointed. As noted in Nintendo’s patch notes, today’s update simply involves: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.”
The last major update for Switch was with version 10.0.0 in April. For that one, a notable addition was the ability to remap controller buttons. The full overview of the update can be found here.
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Swery apologizes for transgender misrepresentation in Deadly Premonition 2, plans to rewrite scenes
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Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise director Hidetaka Suehiro has commented on transgender misrepresentation in the game.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Swery acknowledged that some fans may have been hurt by the portrayal of a particular character, but said that any harm done wasn’t intentional. He also confirmed plans to rewrite scenes.
We have Swery’s full statement below. Note that it wasn’t written in native English and he received some help from Google Translate.
Cubicity footage
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The puzzle and cube-based adventure game Cubicity lands on Switch later this month. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Cubicity will arrive for Switch on July 25 via the eShop.
Deadly Premonition 2 tech analysis
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Ahead of last week’s launch of Deadly Premonition 2, those who had early hands-on time pointed out that the game suffered from some major performance issues. Digital Foundry has now taken a closer look at the Switch release as part of its latest technical analysis.
Here’s the roundup of noteworthy information:
LEGO Super Mario up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for LEGO Super Mario. You can reserve the main Starter Course as well as the various expansions.
If interested, you can place a pre-order here. LEGO Super Mario launches on August 1.
My Hero One’s Justice 2 to receive Outlaw Suit Costumes set DLC this summer
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Bandai Namco will be releasing Outlaw Suit Costumes set DLC for My Hero One’s Justice 2 this summer, Bandai Namco has announced.
Those who purchase the DLC can dress villains in formal business attire during all game modes, including the upcoming Photo Mode. Kai Chisaki, Tomura Shigaraki, Dabi, Himiko Toga, Muscular, Twice, and Mr. Compress are supported. Nomu will also be made available to all players as a free update alongside the Outlaw Suit Costumes.
The Outlaw Suit Costumes set will be sold as paid DLC, though pricing hasn’t been confirmed.
Source: Bandai Namco
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Civilization VI – Ethiopia Pack launches July 23, details and developer video
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Civilization VI’s new Ethiopia Pack will launch on July 23, 2K Games and Firaxis Games have announced. This is the second content drop as part of the New Frontier Pass.
Here’s an overview of the DLC:
