Dr. Kawashima, Nintendo on how Brain Training for Nintendo Switch came to be
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After a number of years out of the spotlight, the Brain Age series finally returned on Switch recently. Dr. Kawashima as well as Nintendo explained how the game came to be in a recent interview.
Producer Kouichi Kawamoto, director Kenta Kubo, and Kawashima shared the following, as translated by Siliconera:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Fighters Pass Vol. 2 now available for purchase
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is now available for purchase via the eShop. Pricing is set at $29.99.
By purchasing the Fighters Pass Vol. 2, you’ll gain exclusive access to the Ancient Soldier Mii Fighter costume. It’s comprised of the Ancient Helm and Ancient Soldier Gear.
Of course, Fighters Pass Vol. 2 will feature a total of six Challenger Packs. Each one contains a new fighter, stage, and music.
More: DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 7.0.0)
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Update: Find the full patch notes here, which includes balance changes / fighter adjustments.
Original: The latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has just gone live. Nintendo is now distributing version 7.0.0.
Today’s update is highlighted by new character Byleth and the Garreg Mach Monastery stage as part of Challenger Pack 5. Additionally, new Mii Fighter costumes are available as DLC.
More: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, top
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – February 6, 2020
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 6, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
More: Japan
Short story game Wide Ocean Big Jacket heading to Switch next week
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The short story game Wide Ocean Big Jacket is making its way to Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. It’ll be available digitally on February 4.
Here’s an overview of Wide Ocean Big Jacket, along with a trailer:
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Switch footage
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Earlier today, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales saw a surprise release on the Switch eShop. Take a look at some footage below.
Arc of Alchemist gameplay
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Arc of Alchemist launches for Switch in the west on Thursday. For a look at some direct-feed footage, check out the video below.
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition physical version announced, launch trailer
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A listing from iam8bit reveals that Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition will be getting a physical version on Switch. Pre-orders are open here, with copies expected to ship early Q3 2020.
Meanwhile, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is out on the eShop as of today. View a launch trailer for the game below.
Nintendo’s mobile games have earned $1 billion in lifetime player spending
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According to a Sensor Tower report, Nintendo games on mobile have generated over $1 billion in lifetime revenue from global player spending on the App Store and Google Play. Total downloads are also at 452 million worldwide.
Fire Emblem Heroes accounts for $656 million of the total, or 61 percent. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp comes in second with 12 percent followed by Dragalia Lost in third at 11 percent. Mario games round things out with Mario Kart Tour at 8 percent, Super Mario Run at 7 percent, and Dr. Mario World at 1 percent.
Pokemon GO – GO Battle League starting to roll out, lots of details
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Towards the end of last year, we started to hear about a new GO Battle League feature for Pokemon GO. The feature involves player vs. player battling in which users walk in order to earn entry and then battle opponents from around the world in an online matching system.
Today, developer Niantic announced that GO Battle League will begin rolling out this week. A bunch of details were also provided in a new blog post.
Here’s the full rundown:
