#Blud “Claws for Alarm” update out now, patch notes and trailer
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#Blue is back with a major “Claws for Alarm” update. Halloween might be over, but the game got new content that ties in with the celebration.
The story continues with Chapter 12 that unlocks after completing the base game. In it, Becky’s friend and teammate Sabrina has gone missing.
Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
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Arcade action game Slam and Roll hitting Nintendo Switch next week
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Slam and Roll was previously confirmed for Switch, but we now have a release date. The game will be ready to go on November 14, 2024.
Slam and Roll, an arcade action game, was announced back in February. It was confirmed at the time that we’d be getting it sometime this year.
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My Nintendo adds Mario & Luigi: Brothership magnets
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership is about to launch on Switch, and a new physical reward was just added to My Nintendo to celebrate. Starting today, members can obtain special magnets based on the game.
There are five here in total. The designs are for Mario & Luigi, Connie, and Snoutlet plus the Bros. Moves UFO Spin and Red Shell. The magnet sheet size is 8″x8″ and they can be used to add some decoration to things like a locker or refrigerator.
Cassette Beasts getting 1.7 “Gauntlet” update
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Cassette Beasts has announced a new update known as “Gauntlet”, which is version 1.7. Switch players can access it starting on November 20, 2024.
After completing the main game, players will be able to take on previous bosses and rivals. A new Sticker fusion feature is also included.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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Nintendo doesn’t think Switch sales will be impacted by upcoming successor this holiday
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has briefly spoken about Switch sales for the holidays in light of a new console looming on the horizon.
Furukawa was taking questions following the company’s financial results release yesterday. Nintendo was asked if the presence of the new system could impact current Switch sales with the big shopping season now getting underway. However, Furukawa doesn’t feel that there will be a negative effect, especially given how Switch well over seven years ago.
Here’s what Furukawa had to say, as relayed by Mainichi:
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Comic book-style Metroidvania game Comix Zero coming to Nintendo Switch
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Bear Games will release its new game Comix Zero on Nintendo Switch, the studio confirmed this week. The project’s launch window has yet to be announced.
Bear Games officially describes the game as a “comixvania”. The world is presented like a graphic novel in which screens feature a multi-page spread and players “jump between panels, smash through borders, and search for secrets hidden in the margins.”
Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing: New Horizons composer leaves Nintendo
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Yasuaki Iwata, who was a composer on notable games during the Switch era, has left Nintendo.
His departure actually took place in July 2023. However, he went on social media this week and only just shared the news now.
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Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for October 2024
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In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for October 2024.
In its first appearance, Super Mario Party Jamboree comes in at #1. Other new games here include Neva, Just Dance 2025 Deluxe Edition, Sonic x Shadow Generations, and Yakuza Kiwami.
The full lineup for Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for October 2024 is as follows:
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Nintendo highlights how its series have grown on Switch
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Given how Switch is one of Nintendo’s best-selling platforms of all time, it’s been no surprise to see that many game series have taken off on the system. This has now been highlighted in an official graphic.
Nintendo has given us a look at how Pikmin, Kirby, Metroid, and Xenoblade Chronicles have performed on Switch. When put up against Wii U and 3DS, the comparison isn’t really close. It’s true that Switch hardware sold significantly more than those two older platforms (especially Wii U), but it’s noteworthy nonetheless.
Nintendo Switch Online has 34 million members
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During Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa provided an update on how many members Switch Online has at present. Currently, the total stands at 34 million members. That’s as of September 30, 2024.
Furukawa stated that membership has increased overall since 2018, and it was “driven by titles that support online play.” It was also confirmed that there was a year-over-year decrease in membership, which he attributed to “fewer new releases in the past year focusing on online play”.
