Video: European eShop highlights – June 2020
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from June 2020. You can watch it below.
Ageless launches for Switch in July, new trailer
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Team17 and One More Dream Studios have nailed down a release date for Ageless. The puzzle-platformer will launch on July 28, the two companies announced today.
Here’s some information about Ageless plus a new trailer:
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A Dark Room update adding Game Boy-inspired aesthetic
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The text adventure game A Dark Room will be updated today to add a Game Boy-inspired aesthetic, matching the recent Japanese release, Circle Entertainment and Amir Rajan have announced. The patch is going out in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
For those that need a refresher, here’s some information about A Dark Room:
Nintendo president apologizes for Switch Joy-Con issues
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Switch has suffered from a major issue since launch, which has unfortunately still not been addressed. The system’s Joy-Con controllers tend to drift after extended use. What that means is that the joystick will think it’s being tilted even though the player isn’t actually moving it. Needless to say, it can cause some headaches when you’re actually playing.
During Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, president Shuntaro Furukawa did issue a brief apology. Furukawa passed along the following message in response to an investor question:
Nintendo on Switch’s success, focusing on fun experiences over console power
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During Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the system’s success. He explained that the Switch Lite’s release played a big role. Additionally, Nintendo is able to focus all development efforts on a single platform rather than two at once. Right now, Nintendo is looking at extending the Switch’s life cycle.
Director and senior executive officer Ko Shioda also noted that Nintendo focuses on fun experiences instead of the technical power of the console. He said that the number of families playing together on Switch reaffirms the value of having a dedicated gaming console.
Nintendo says Nintendo Directs are effective for conveying news, but could be replaced with something more effective
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the status of Nintendo Directs during the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Furukawa stated that these presentations are an especially effective means of conveying new game content and announcements to fans. But if more effective means are made available in the future, Nintendo may consider what is the best way to bring new information to fans.
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Jump Rope Challenge records close to 600 million jumps
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Nintendo provided another update on the success of Jump Rope Challenge at its 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders late last week. Since launch, the downloadable title has recorded over 590 million jumps.
On June 18, the game was at 200 million jumps. That was achieved after Jump Rope Challenge released on June 15.
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Nintendo president apologizes for lack of recent Switch stock
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During Nintendo’s 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the lack of Switch stock in recent months. Furukawa said that the company has had trouble maintaining global supply since the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Because of the high demand and interest in the system, it was noted that increasing production may take some time to resolve.
Furukawa also said that Nintendo is taking the stock situation very seriously. Although production has already ramped up, the company have an immediate response beyond further studies of the market and demand forecasts.
Hollow Knight: Silksong details its flea creatures
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Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have solved another one of Team Cherry’s puzzles for the game. Aside from the piece of art above, we also have uncovered information about the flea creatures that will be appearing.
Here’s the full overview:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch launch trailer
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Starting today, Switch owners can get their hands on The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III. View the game’s launch trailer below.
