Shadowgate making a comeback on Switch this fall
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Abstraction Games has announced that it is revitalizing the classic point-and-click adventure game Shadowgate. As part of a partnership with original developer Zojoi, it’ll be releasing on Switch this fall.
Shadowgate on Switch will contain “a refined user interface and intuitive wheel-based icon command system.” There’s new content as well thanks to “tons of new mind-bending puzzles, lots of new rooms with stunning hand-painted 2D graphical detail, and more objects to interact with and help players along on their quest.”
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Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, Dungeon Village coming to Switch – out next week in Japan
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Kairsoft has announced a trio of titles coming to Switch in Japan next week. Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, Dungeon Village are all slated for October 11.
We have the following overviews and trailers for all three games:
Starlink: Battle for Atlas – Fox McCloud and Mason Rana trailers
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Ubisoft uploaded a pair of character trailers for Starlink: Battle for Atlas. We have videos for Fox McCloud and Mason Rana below.
Timberman VS adding online multiplayer later this week
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Later this week, Timberman VS is getting a notable update. Forever Entertainment has announced that online multiplayer will be added when the patch goes live on Friday.
Specifics about how online play haven’t been shared, but the game is about slicing and dicing trees while challenging friends to be the fastest timberman alive.
Timberman VS is currently available via the Switch eShop.
Nintendo announces partnership with Lunchables for Super Mario Party
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To promote the new launch of Super Mario Party, Nintendo has teamed up with Lunchables. Coinciding with the release of October 5, imagery of the iconic characters from the game will be featured on select Lunchables packaging on store shelves across the U.S. Meanwhile, Lunchables is offering fans a chance to win special Super Mario Party prize packs throughout the delicious promotion, which lasts through December.
All Lunchables boxes with the Super Mario Party branding will come with a code. That can be used on the official website here to win one of 500 Super Mario Party prize packs. The package includes a Switch system, a copy of Super Mario Party, an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers, a branded Switch carrying case, and My Nintendo points.
Here’s today’s full announcement:
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Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition launches October 26 in Europe, November 13 in North America
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Kalypso Media and SomaSim have set a final release date for Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition. Europe will be getting it first on October 26. In North America, the game will follow on November 13.
We have new details and a trailer for Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition below.
Splash Blast Panic footage
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Splash Blast Panic is coming to the Switch eShop this Thursday. For a look at some gameplay footage, watch the video below.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Super Smash Blog update: Sheik
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Nintendo has posted another update to the Smash Bros. Blog for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, we have an introduction to Sheik.
Here’s the overview:
Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, Charizard, and Marth amiibo restocks appear to be in the cards
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More amiibo seem to be getting a restock in the near future. Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, Charizard, and Marth have all seen updated children’s product safety certificates.
Almost every one of these amiibo went through a new wave of manufacturing in August. The only exception if Sheik, though it should still be included in an updated restock based on the updated certificate.
If and when we hear about amiibo restocks, we’ll be sure to pass the news along.
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Microsoft says there isn’t a need for Minecraft 2
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Minecraft launched in 2011, and has been going strong since then. Some fans might be wondering if we’ll ever see a sequel, but IP owner Microsoft has shut down the idea once again.
Speaking with Business Insider, Microsoft’s Helen Chiang said that a Minecraft 2 wouldn’t make sense since it would fracture the community. Chiang stated:
