Switch eShop charts (6/29/19)
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Nintendo on how long Super Mario Maker 2 has been in the works, Koopa Troopa Car origins, more
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Nintendo has shared a new interview with legendary game developer Takashi Tezuka all about Super Mario Maker 2. Tezuka was asked about a few different topics, including when discussions about the sequel started, how the Koopa Troopa Car came to be, and more.
Below is the full discussion:
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Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma on team diversity, thoughts on a Zelda movie / TV show
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IGN has published its full interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. While much of the discussion has been covered previously, we now have a couple of other interesting excerpts. Aonuma was asked about what he looks for in staffers for the Zelda team and touched on diversity, before later sharing some thoughts on a Zelda movie / TV show.
Below are those new excerpts:
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Dr. Mario World – “Virus Vid” for June 29
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Nintendo is back with another “Virus Vid” for Dr. Mario World. Have a look at the short clip promoting the new mobile game below.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/27/19, North America)
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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled first major update detailed
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Activision and Beenox have announced details of the first major update planned for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. If all goes as planned, the patch will be going live for Switch on July 3.
The upcoming update will add in a great deal of content, including the Nitro Tour Grand Prix, leaderboards in the Grand Prix Menu, new Pit Stop content, podium animations for online matches and more.
Here’s the full rundown of what’s to come:
GameStop lists Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered as an exclusive
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With all of the news coming out of E3 2019, it’d be easy to forget about a title that was announced for Switch only a month ago. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is on the way and will launch in 2019.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will have a physical edition. However, it’s looking like it will be retailer-exclusive. According to an entry in GameStop’s internal database, this will be the only store selling Ghostbusters for Switch at retail.
Game Freak issues statement on not being able to transfer all Pokemon to Pokemon Sword and Shield
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Earlier this month, it was revealed that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will have a limit on the Pokemon that can be brought into the games from past titles. If a creature isn’t included in the Galar Pokedex, it can’t be transferred.
After the news was shared, many fans have made their disappointment known. This has now prompted Game Freak to issue an official statement. The developer’s Junichi Masuda called the move “a very difficult decision”, but says Pokemon that aren’t available in Pokemon Sword/Shield could return in future titles.
Here’s the full statement:
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Nintendo Minute – “Our Super Mario Maker 2 Levels Are Live!”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta feature Super Mario Maker 2 with Nintendo Power podcast host Chris Slate. Check out the full episode below.
Rare talks about Banjo-Kazooie’s appearance in Smash Bros. Ultimate, Paul Cunningham helped with the design
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Yesterday, Rare published a blog post covering all of the news related to the game developer at E3 2019. For Nintendo fans, one of the biggest announcements made was the reveal of Banjo-Kazooie for Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC character.
Rare says it was working with Nintendo “since last year, on everything from movesets to musical choices”. Paul Cunningham was also specifically mentioned as “our point man on getting everything about Banjo and Kazooie’s appearance just right.” Cunningham is Rare’s lead marketing artist and has been with the company since 1995.
Here’s the full excerpt from Rare about Smash Bros.:
