Bloodstained scraps “Roguelike” in favor of “Randomizer” mode; more Switch improvements coming
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The team behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has announced that its promised “Roguelike” mode has been scrapped. This had been a part of the original Kickstarter campaign as a stretch goal, but “the code that was created early in the game’s development is not currently compatible with this type of gameplay”.
While that’s unfortunate news for those that were looking forward to it, “Roguelike” will now be replaced with a new “Randomizer” mode. Here are the full details on that:
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD Switch trailer
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Krome Studios has issued a new trailer for Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD, a redone version of the 2002 GameCube platformer. Check it out below.
Switch update out now (version 9.2.0)
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Nintendo has just issued the latest firmware update for Switch. All system owners can get their hands on version 9.2.0.
According to Nintendo, the update includes “general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” No other elements are included.
Before today’s update, version 9.1.0 launched in December. That also included general stability improvements, and it also addressed an issue in which the color animation was not displaying correctly when attaching a Joy-Con controller to the console.
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Mario Kart Tour – multiplayer launches March 8
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Update: New Mario Kart Tour multiplayer details added below.
Multiplayer is finally coming to Mario Kart Tour on March 8, Nintendo has announced. The feature goes live at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.
A beta test for multiplayer was previously held in December. However, it was only open to Gold Pass subscribers.
With the multiplayer feature, you can compete against seven other players, whether they’re in-game friends, nearby, or around the world.
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Rack n’ Ruin footage
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The isometric action-adventure game Rack n’ Ruin is due out for Switch on March 13. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
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Mystic Vale footage
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Mystic Vale, a deck-building experience, will be out on the Switch eShop next Thursday. View some early footage in the video below.
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Ciel Fledge update out now
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Ciel Fledge, a simulation game that recently hit Switch, has been updated. The game’s battle difficulties were adjusted, fixes were implemented, and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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Monster Truck Championship announced for Switch
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The racing and simulation game Monster Truck Championship is on the way to Switch, publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced. It’ll launch this fall as a physical and digital release.
Here’s some information about Monster Truck Championship:
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ESA monitoring coronavirus situation, but “moving ahead full speed” with E3 2020
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
GDC, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, was postponed last week due to concerns stemming from the coronavirus. It will now be held sometime during the summer.
With GDC having been pushed back and PAX East 2020 wrapping up this past weekend, the next notable gaming event to look forward to is E3 2020 in June. The Entertainment Software Association, who organizes E3, told Vice that the show is “moving ahead full speed”. However, they’re “watching the situation very closely” and “will continue to be vigilant”.
The ESA’s full statement reads:
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Portal Dogs footage
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Portal Dogs, a puzzle-platformer, recently found its way to the Switch eShop. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
