The ten most-watched videos on Switch news in 2019
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Nintendo uses Switch’s built-in news feed feature to share all sorts of updates with system owners. These can be the latest game announcements, trailers, and more.
As another way to close out the year, Nintendo has given us a look at the ten most-watched videos on Switch news in 2019. The full list, which is in no particular order, can be found below.
Nintendo recaps the past decade with new infographic
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It’s been a busy decade for Nintendo. The company has come out with plenty of hardware, big games, and more.
As we close out the 2010s, Nintendo has sent out an infographic highlighting some of its important releases. We have it attached above.
Dragon Quest XI S devs talk Hero’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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A few months ago, Nintendo Dream was able to interview some of the developers behind Dragon Quest XI S. Towards the end of discussion, the Japanese magazine asked about Hero’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Producer Hokuto Okamoto, development director Masato Yagi, and director Takeshi Uchikawa all shared a few words about the Square Enix roster edition. Twitter user Sephazon has prepared a translation of the excerpt, which you can find below.
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UK software sales – December 30, 2019
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EDGE #341 review scores
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 29, 2019
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is back up to #2 while Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition move up a few spots.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 12 and December 18.
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Switch eShop deals – Death Mark, Ikaruga, Little Dragons Cafe, Spirit Hunter: NG, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Death Mark, Ikaruga, Little Dragons Cafe, Spirit Hunter: NG, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 29, 2019
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With the continued holiday period this week, Nintendo doesn’t have much in the way of maintenance going on. In fact, there’s nothing scheduled for this coming week currently. The only session planned is actually for next week, involving distribution of update data for Switch.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Zombie survival game Undying confirmed for Switch
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The zombie survival game Undying will be put on Switch, developer Vanimals has confirmed. A release is planned for late 2020.
Here’s an overview of Undying, along with a trailer:
Hideo Kojima wanted Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand to come with a a sensor that measured how your breath smelled
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Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand has an original mechanic that goes beyond the actual gameplay. Through a light sensor included with the cartridge, players are able to charge up solar weapons by going outside.
Hideo Kojima of Metal Gear fame was behind Boktai, and he actually had ever greater ambitions for the GBA title. Had he been able to follow through with his vision, it would have shipped with a sensor measuring how your breath smelled.
Here’s a recent translation from Shmuplations that was published in a 2003 issue of Nintendo Dream: