DARQ: Complete Edition launching on Switch in early 2021
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Feardemic, in partnership with Unfold Games, today announced that it will publish DARQ: Complete Edition on Switch. The 2.5D side-scroller had already been confirmed for Nintendo’s console, but now we have an early 2021 release window. It’s also confirmed that DARQ: Complete Edition will come packaged with two pieces of DLC: “The Tower” and “The Crypt”.
Here’s an overview of DARQ, along with a trailer:
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My Nintendo adds Paper Mario: The Origami King memo pads in Europe
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Starting today, My Nintendo members in Europe can spend their points on memo pads based on Paper Mario: The Origami King. There are two designs – one with Mario, and another featuring Peach/Shy Guy.
For 400 Platinum Points, you’ll be given a code to place an order on the My Nintendo Store. There’s additional information on the official page here.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Nintendo is “masterful”, has “strongest first party pedigree”
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Usually when Xbox boss Phil Spencer is asked about Nintendo, the executive only has positive things to say. Spencer again had high praise while speaking about the company during the Animal Talking show, which is hosted by Hollywood screenwriter and former games journalist Gary Whitta.
Spencer said:
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GameStop to host Dynamax Crystal event for Pokemon Sword/Shield
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GameStop has announced a Dynamax Crystal event for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. While live, players can scan a code into the Pokemon Pass app and receive the SGR 6879 Dynamax Crystal. This provides a Max Raid battle for a Gigantamax Copperajah with competitive IVs.
The GameStop event begins tomorrow, August 14. It’ll be live through August 31.
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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – “Tutorial” video
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Bandai Namco has shared a new “Tutorial” video for Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions that introduces the game’s controls and mechanics. View it below.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions launches for Switch on August 28.
Strategy RPG Dark Deity targeting release on Switch
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Dark Deity, a strategy RPG inspired by games such as Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, seems on track for Switch. The project just reached its $12,000 funding goal on Kickstarter after the campaign launched earlier today. As noted on the official page, Switch is one of the target platforms.
Here’s some information about Dark Deity as well as a trailer:
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Through the Darkest of Times lands on Switch
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Publisher HandyGames and Paintbucket Games have announced that they’re releasing Through the Darkest of Times on Switch. The historical resistance strategy game should launch within the next day on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Through the Darkest of Times, along with a trailer:
Stardew Valley will let players move their beds with the 1.5 update
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Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe is continuing to tease fans about the next major update. Earlier today, it was revealed that version 1.5 will allow players to move their beds. While it may seem like a small detail, fans have been showing their enthusiasm since hearing about the news.
Stardew Valley version 1.5 was first announced in February. We haven’t heard too much about what’s in store aside from today’s tidbit, but we did get a new tease last month.
The previous content update for Stardew Valley, version 1.4, launched last December. You can learn more about it here.
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Star Fox dev recalls working on the game while Miyamoto smoked in the office
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Netflix has a new video game documentary coming out next week. In the final episode, there’s talk about the relationship between Nintendo and Argonaut Software and the making of Star Fox on the SNES. Dylan Cuthbert and Giles Goddard, two developers who worked on the game, spoke about the development experience.
According to Goddard, the Big N “never had anybody outside Nintendo working in the building. They actually made a separate office for us in one room on our own, basically segregated out.”
We also have some interesting words from Cuthbert, who said that famous developer Shigeru Miyamoto was only allowed to smoke in the area that Star Fox was being developed. Cuthbert noted during the episode:









