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Not too long ago, Nintendo announced that Nintendo Labo would be back in April with a brand new VR Kit. However, we didn’t really hear about the kinds of things that would actually be included. That has now changed.

Nintendo has put out an announcement plus a new video detailing what’s inside Nintendo Labo VR Kit. The lineup includes Ocean Camera (Toy-Con Camera), House Camera (Toy-Con Camera), Marble Run (Toy-Con Elephant), Doodle (Toy-Con Elephant), Bird Dash (Toy-Con Bird, Toy-Con Wind Pedal), Blaster (Toy-Con Blaster), Kablasta (Toy-Con Blaster), Hop Dodge (Toy-Con Wind Pedal), and VR Plaza (all Toy-Con creations).

Here’s the full explanation and video:

REDMOND, Wash., March 21, 2019 – Ever wish you could paint like an elephant or feel like a superhero by stopping an alien invasion? Nintendo Labo: VR Kit launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on April 12 with dozens of simple and fun virtual reality* experiences for kids and families to enjoy together. Get a sneak peek at what’s included in the Nintendo Labo: VR Kit in this new video released by Nintendo: https://labo.nintendo.com/#video.

 

Combining the innovative physical and digital gameplay of Nintendo Labo with basic VR technology, Nintendo Labo: VR Kit introduces virtual reality in a unique and approachable way. The Toy-Con Wind Pedal produces a blast of air to create the feeling of flying, while the Toy-Con Blaster slides and clicks before it launches a volley of lasers (or fruit). Players can make different DIY cardboard creations like a Toy-Con Elephant or a Toy-Con Camera; play a variety of VR games and experiences with these creations; and discover how it all works – or even design their own bite-sized VR experiences with the included programming tools.

 

“Nintendo Labo is inherently designed to encourage imagination and creativity in people of all ages by blending real-world and virtual experiences,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This new kit takes that concept a step further by layering in virtual reality to bring the Toy-Con creations to life and encourage family-friendly, pass-and-play experiences.”

 

All the games and experiences in Nintendo Labo: VR Kit are designed to be shareable, fun and social. By alternating turns, everyone in the room can watch and enjoy players’ reactions and join in the fun. Some games even allow players who aren’t looking into the Toy-Con VR Goggles to interact with the on-screen experience. For example, if one player is exploring the in-game ocean and taking photos with the Toy-Con Camera, another person in the room can wear the Toy-Con Snorkel and step in front of the Camera to make a bug-eyed fish swim quickly toward the player’s face – the reaction is priceless!

 

The Nintendo Labo: VR Kit offers a variety of games and experiences that work with the different Toy-Con creations, including:

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Retailers have started taking pre-orders for the newly-unveiled AI: The Somnium Files Special Agent Edition. Amazon currently has it here. The package includes an A-set acrylic stand, outer box with original artwork by character designer Yusuke Kozaki, THOUGHTS REMaiN BELOW artbook, REVERIES IN THE RaiN Soundtrack, and A-set’s #1 Fan stickers.

AI: The Somnium Files Special Agent Edition launches July 25.

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Without Microsoft’s blessing, Cuphead probably wouldn’t be coming to Switch. And believe it or not, we have the company to thank for it happening in the first place. Easy Allies’ Daniel Bloodworth spoke with one of the developers of Cuphead at GDC yesterday, and was told that Microsoft actually approached them first and asked if they’d like to make a Switch version.

Microsoft seems to just be getting started with what it’s doing on Switch. First off, Cuphead will be updated on Switch later down the road to support Xbox Live features. It’s also been made known that more games like Cuphead are coming to Nintendo’s console with the service enabled.

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Ahead of its release next month, new footage is in showing off My Time at Portia on Switch. Watch nearly a half hour of gameplay below.

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AI: The Sominum Files, the newest game from Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi, will launch July 25 worldwide, Spike Chunsoft has announced.

Fans will be able to purchase the AI: The Somnium Files Special Agent Edition for $89.99. It’ll include the following:

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SteamWorld Quest will follow in the same footsteps as SteamWorld Dig 2 with a physical version on Switch. On Twitter, developer Image & Form confirmed that the game will head to retail after the digital launch.

When exactly will SteamWorld Quest be available? At least for now, Image & Form is only committing to a 2019 window. When it’s ready, the title will cost $24.99 / €24.99 / £22.49.

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Players will soon be able to take on Giratina once again in Pokemon GO. There are two separate parts to the event.

Starting on Mach 28 and lasting until April 2, Giratina will be appearing in its Altered Forme. Once the end date arrives, Giratina will switch over to its Origin Forme. It all concludes on April 29.

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At GDC last year, Nintendo revealed the top ten best-selling indie games on Switch. The same list has now been refreshed for this year’s event.

We do still see titles like Overcooked appearing. However, there are a number of new entrants including Hollow Knight, Undertale, and Dead Cells.

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The puzzle-platformer Peasant Knight will be appearing on the Switch eShop starting tomorrow. For a look at the puzzle-platformer, check out the footage below.

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The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame today announced the twelve finalists for induction. Nintendo has solid representation once again this year with Super Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

The full lineup is as follows:

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