Breath of the Wild composers on changing up Zelda’s music formula and much more
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Last year, Zelda: Breath of the Wild received a soundtrack release in Japan. It was packed with a few goodies, including a booklet containing a special interview. Sound designer Hajime Wakai along with composers Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Soshi Abe had plenty to say about the game’s music.
You can find our full translation of the discussion below. The four team members commented on why it was decided to mix up the usual Zelda music formula and how the direction was ultimately settled upon, creating specific character themes, bringing back classic themes in a new way, and much more.
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (1/3/19, 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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Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World out on Switch next week
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Klabater Publishing is bringing Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World to Switch, the company has announced. It’ll be out next week on January 10.
Apocalipsis is a traditional point-and-click adventure game with an art style based on original medieval woodcuts by 15th and 16th century artists. The Switch version packs in the One Night in the Woods DLC.
Clock Simulator footage
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As we heard this week, Clock Simulator is heading to Switch on January 10. View some footage in the video below.
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The Office Quest reaching Switch this month
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11Sheep’s The Office Quest is releasing soon on Switch, the North American eShop confirms. It’s currently scheduled for January 11.
Here’s an introduction to the point-and-click adventure game, along with a trailer:
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Nintendo Minute – “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Co-op Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off co-op in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Check out the full episode below.
Splatoon 2 – Frosty Fest footage
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As part of the latest Splatfest, Splatoon 2 is celebrating with the Frosty Fest – complete with decorations and more. Check out some footage below.
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Diablo III brings back Darkening of Tristram event, first time on Switch
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In the past, Diablo III has hosted a Darkening of Tristram event to celebrate the anniversary of the original Doom. It’s back up and running once again – now for the first time on Switch.
Throughout January, players can receive certain rewards and experience the original Diablo levels. We have full details on the event below.
2019 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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GDC will have one of the first major award shows of the year. Organizers announced the nominees for the 2019 edition today, of which the winners will be announced on March 20 at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET.
The full lineup is as follows:
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New Totaka’s Song Easter egg found in Pikmin 2
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Totaka’s Song has been hiding in Nintendo games for nearly three decades. One example is in Pikmin 2, in which the melody can be heard on the Treasures Salvaged screen once you’ve cleared a cave after close to four minutes.
Speaking of Pikmin 2, Totaka’s Song has again been found in that title, but in a different place. If you sit on the cave sublevel memory card warning screen, after around three minutes, the tune will start playing.
Here it is in action:
