Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story announced for Switch
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Digital Eclipse today revealed Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and we not only have full details and a trailer, but a full list of games as well. Note that news about launch timing is not yet available.
The Switch release – which is the second entry in the Gold Master Series following The Making of Karateka – is an interactive documentary pays tribute to “one of the weirdest, wildest game developers to ever exist”. It’ll come with a library featuring 42 games from eight platforms including the unreleased Konix Multi-System hardware, four “interactive timelines”, over an hour of all-new video featurettes, the ability to save, load, and rewind gameplay at any point, and more.
Here’s the full Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story game list:
Tanuki Sunset arrives on Switch this month
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A year after it was announced for the platform, Tanuki Sunset now has a release date on Switch. Rewind Games says that its title is slated for December 24, 2023.
Tanuki Sunset, a skateboarding game, was confirmed for Switch in October 2022. According to Rewind Games, the title has been optimized for the platform and the studio is promising “a fluid and responsive experience at 60 FPS during core gameplay, providing both new and returning players with a smooth and immersive gaming experience.”
More: Rewind Games, Tanuki Sunset
Skater XL Switch launch trailer
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A new launch trailer dropped for the Switch version of Skater XL. The game, a street skateboarding experience, has now come to Nintendo’s console.
Additional details can be found in the following overview:
More: Easy Day Studios, Skater XL
Pokemon Unite update out now (version 1.13.1.2), patch notes
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pokemon Unite is back with its latest update in the form of version 1.13.1.2.
This is a more significant update than usual with some new content and features. Players can access Snowball Battle in Shivre City for a limited time, a new mode, and more. Some balance adjustments are here per usual.
Here’s the full rundown:
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of December 14, 2023
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of December 14, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files getting English release on Switch in the west
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November 18: Nicalis is localizing Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files for English release in the west, the company just announced. It will be available in Q1 2024.
This is the first time the game will be leaving Japan. It first came to the 3DS in 2024, followed by a Switch version in October 2022.
Here’s an overview of the game courtesy of Nicalis:
The Land Beneath Us, turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler, coming to Switch
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Today, publisher PID Games and developer FairPlay Studios announced that they’ll be releasing The Land Beneath Us on Switch. The game is on track to launch in 2024.
The Land Beneath Us is a turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler based in Welsh mythology as players look to conquer the Seven Lords, save The Creator, and retrieve vital Soul-Tech. More information is available in the following overview:
Zelda movie director’s vision for the film is a “live-action Miyazaki”
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Wes Ball, the director of the upcoming movie based on The Legend of Zelda, has commented on what he’s going for with the film, saying that he’s aiming for “a live-action Miyazaki.” Hayao Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and led the way on acclaimed animated films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro.
Ball spoke to EW about the project while he oversees postproduction on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He said his vision is “this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing. I’ve always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that.”
More: movie, The Legend of Zelda, top
Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star gains Expansion Pack DLC in December
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November 22: Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star will be receiving Expansion Pack DLC next month, Imagineer announced today. It’s scheduled for December 5, 2023.
The Expansion Pack DLC includes new modes and content. With the Heart Mode, players can partake in the Hundred Blows challenge in which players throw a set number of punches within the time limit plus the Hundred Blows Test that involves delivering as many hits as possible within ten seconds in an ultimate test of speed and efficiency. Also available is the Raoh Mode with two new trials, the Single Hit Challenge in which you pummel outlaws with quick and well-timed punches, and the Punch Speed Test to measure just how fast you can swing your fist.
Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.50), patch notes
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Minecraft has come out with its latest update, version 1.20.50.
Leading the way for the update is a new look for bats, smashable pots, and some new experimental features like the crafter block. The ‘How to Play’ screen has also been revamped into the ‘Encyclopedia’ screen, plus there are fixes, improvements, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
