Rumor: Nintendo axed QOL department, near-complete prototype of sleep monitoring device scrapped
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For several years, Nintendo was pursuing a new Quality of Life initiative. The goal here was to enhance the way people sleep, and as you can probably tell, it was quite a bit different from the company’s gaming plans.
Though not confirmed, Nikkei reports that the QOL department is no more. Nintendo did end up creating a prototype of a sleep monitoring device that was nearly complete. However, the project was canceled due to the product not being very “Nintendo-esque”.
Japanese BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! trailer
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Nintendo has put out a new Japanese trailer for BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! ahead of its release next week. You can see it below.
More: BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!, HAL Laboratory
Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut coming to Switch
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Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut is coming to Switch – and it might be out very soon. A listing for the game has popped up on the eShop, along with a possible May 2 release date.
Here’s an introduction to the space combat game:
Director says you have to try Nintendo Labo to get it, thought VR “would be a great match”
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Nintendo Labo launched a year ago, but it had trouble catching on with the market. And of course, there have been plenty of naysayers who believe that it quickly loses what makes the experience special. However, director Tsubasa Sakaguchi believes “you have to experience it to get it.”
He told The Verge in a new interview:
More: interview, Nintendo Labo, top, Tsubasa Sakaguchi
Mortal Kombat 11 Switch gameplay reveal
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In a new video posted today, Warner Bros. Interactive has finally given a look at how Mortal Kombat 11 looks on Switch. Check it out below.
Mortal Kombat 11 launches for Switch on April 23.
10″ Funko Pop Bulbasaur to be sold starting in May
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Not too long ago, the Funko Pop brand added Bulbasaur to its lineup. The same product is now getting a bit of a re-release.
Funko announced today that a 10-inch version of the figure is on the way. It’ll be available starting in May, though if you want to purchase it, you’ll need to visit Target. This will be exclusive to the retailer.
MotoGP 19 launches June 27 for Switch, Historical Challenges mode announced
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Milestone today provided the latest information on MotoGP 19, including a Switch release date. The game will be available on Nintendo’s platform starting June 27.
Milestone has also outlined a new Historical Challenges mode, in which players “can revive some of the most thrilling challenges of the MotoGP history.” Here’s some additional information:
Mortal Kombat 11 Shao Kahn reveal trailer
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Warner Bros. Interactive and NetherRealm Studios have issued a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11, giving us a proper look at Shao Kahn. View the video below.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin PAX East 2019 gameplay video
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Following its appearance at PAX East 2019, publishers 1C Entertainment and 3D Realms, along with developer KillPixel, have published a new gameplay video based on the demo build. Check it out below.
A few more tidbits about Joker’s DLC in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Update: We’ve added an official translation from Nintendo below.
Original: After Nintendo put out yesterday’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video and announced everything pertaining to today’s DLC and update, director Masahiro Sakurai shared a few extra tidbits on Twitter regarding Joker.
Here’s the roundup of information, courtesy of Siliconera: