Famitsu’s most wanted games – February 2, 2020
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Animal Crossing remains at #2.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 16 and January 22.
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Dr. Mario World – new doctors and assistants trailer (February 3, 2020)
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Nintendo released a new trailer for Dr. Mario World showcasing the game’s latest characters. As previously announced, Roy and Larry are in as new doctors while Ant Trooper is appearing as an assistant.
Here’s the video:
Blue: "I've gathered information on the two new doctors and one new assistant who will appear tomorrow at 2 AM PT and put it in a video. Roy will have a blast in World 6, and Larry has an enchanting plan for World 8." #DrMarioWorld pic.twitter.com/XnRUWVoKAe
— Dr. Mario World (@Drmarioworld_EN) February 3, 2020
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My Hero One’s Justice 2 – Japanese commercial #3
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Bandai Namco has put out a third Japanese commercial for My Hero One’s Justice 2. Find the new advert attached below.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – February 2020
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A new month rolled right on in yesterday. Now that we’re in February, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore? Playing a different game or even a system other than Switch? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Switch eShop deals – Blasphemous, Overcooked, SteamWorld games, Yooka-Laylee, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Celeste, Death Squared, Killer Queen Black, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Toki Tori, TowerFall, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – February 2, 2020
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Nintendo has updated its latest maintenance schedule for the coming week. Switch has a few sessions lined up, including one for tonight.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Sakurai talks about Satoru Iwata’s passing, Smash Bros. Ultimate being Iwata’s final mission for him
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Shigesato Itoi’s company Hobonichi has been publishing new interviews with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. As part of this, Sakurai spoke about the passing of late president Satoru Iwata. He also discusses how Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was the final mission Iwata gave to him.
Here’s a translation of that excerpt, courtesy of Siliconera:
Pre-order updates – February 2, 2020
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Former DICE art director joins Retro Studios
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Jhony Ljungstedt, a former art director at EA’s DICE studio, is now with Retro Studios.
Ljungstedt previously was the art director for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst and Battlefield V. He also worked on Battlefield 3: Close Quarters and Back to Karland, and Medal of Honor (2010). Ljungstedt will likely now be contributing to Metroid Prime 4.
Retro Studios had another notable hire back in August. Halo creative Kyle Hefley joined the developer as its new lead character artist.
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Little Busters! Converted Edition pre-orders open
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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for Little Busters! Converted Edition. You can reserve a copy here.
Little Busters! Converted Edition supports full English and Japanese text support. Additionally, it can be played on any Switch system regardless of region.
Little Busters! Converted Edition launches in Japan on April 23. We have more information about the title here.