Square Enix releasing a Dragon Quest slime controller for Switch
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Square Enix has revealed a new Dragon Quest slime controller for Switch. It acts like a Pro controller, complete with triggers, thumbsticks, motion controls, and more. The main difference here is the rubber-coated blue slime and large shape.
The controller will be out in September in Japan. It will come with cardboard stand to let fans dress their Switch up like a Dragon Quest treasure chest.
Sonic Team boss says Sonic doesn’t take off his shoes, which is why we don’t see his feet in the new Mario & Sonic
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The first trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 debuted earlier today. In it, we saw surfing as one of the included events. But whereas Mario removes his shoes and we see his feet, that isn’t the case for Sonic. The Blue Blur leaves his gear on for the event.
Polygon reached out to SEGA about that, and actually received a response. Sonic Team boss Takashi Tezuka said, “Sonic doesn’t take off his shoes (in canon).” So there’s your explanation.
Alien: Isolation Switch announcement trailer
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A short trailer has come in announcing the new Switch version of Alien: Isolation. Get a look at the video below.
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First Disgaea 4 Complete+ gameplay
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During a live stream earlier today, NIS America showed off the first footage from Disgaea 4 Complete+. Check out the recording below.
Nintendo Minute – “E3 Vlog Day 1 – Playing The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta highlight Zelda: Link’s Awakening with series producer Eiji Aonuma. Check out the full episode below.
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Video: Nintendo’s Bill Trinen on Microsoft relationship, future of amiibo / Labo, more
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At E3 2019, GameXplain spoke with Nintendo’s Bill Trinen about a variety of topics. He commented on the company’s relationship with Microsoft, the future of amiibo and Labo, and more. Listen to the full interview below.
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 – “Luigi’s Nightmare” trailer
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Nintendo is back with another video for Luigi’s Mansion 3. Have a look at the “Luigi’s Nightmare” trailer below.
New Trials of Mana details
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Square Enix today announced Trials of Mana – a full 3D remake of the Super Famicom title Seiken Densetsu 3. Some additional information has since emerged via an interview with Famitsu. Find the full details below, courtesy of Gematsu.
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Nintendo’s Doug Bowser on focusing on current-gen over next-gen, cloud-based gaming, Direct content, E3
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At E3 2019, IGN spoke with new Nintendo president Doug Bowser about a variety of topics. Bowser weighed in on focusing on this generation as opposed to the next one, cloud-based gaming tech, choosing content for Nintendo Directs, and E3.
Here’s the full roundup:
Chamber Dungeons served as inspiration for remaking Zelda: Link’s Awakening
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What led to the decision behind remaking Zelda: Link’s Awakening? As it turns out, it was the new Chamber Dungeons feature, which lets players customize a dungeon.
In an interview with IGN, series producer Eiji Aonuma said:
