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Tiago Sonobe worked at Bandai Namco between April 2014 and August 2016 as a software engineer and graphics programmer. That same month, he moved over to Nintendo – also as a software engineer.

Sonobe’s work history is notable due to an apparent tweet which has now been deleted (and his account as well). In his message, Sonobe mentions that he left Bandai Namco before the production on Smash Bros. Switch started. However, he further says he created the rendering engine it’s built on.

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In North America and Europe, a tournament-style Splatfest has been taking place featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Something similar has now been announced for Japan featuring Sanrio characters.

Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll will be up first, with My Melody vs. Pompompurin following next. The winners from both matches will go on to the final round. Splatfests will start on May 19 leading up through June 10.

T-shirts based on the Splatfests will be available on the My Nintendo store in Japan. Pre-orders are already up here (folks in the west are out of luck unfortunately).

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Nintendo has put out the seventh new Hint Art for Super Mario Odyssey, which we have above. By figuring out where the clue leads to, players can earn a little reward.

Just like previous Hint Arts that have been shared online, you won’t receive any new Power Moons for solving the Hint Art. On the bright side, it’s a little extra activity to bring players back to the game.

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A new adjustable charging stand will release for Switch in July, Nintendo has announced. The accessory will become available on July 13 for $19.99.

The stand features a port for the AC adapter on the side, which allows a Switch unit to be charged while playing in Tabletop mode. Users can adjust it “to create the best viewing angle for different environments.”

We have today’s official announcement below.

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A limited edition was announced for Owlboy last week. Retailers are starting to take pre-orders, with Play-Asia accepting reservations here. Only 6,000 units will be made worldwide.

Aside from the game itself, you’ll also receive the following:

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The FTC recently issued a warning to Nintendo and a few other companies regarding their handling of warranties. In response, the Big N complied and has changed the language in its terms.

Speaking about the update, Nintendo passed along the following statement to USgamer:

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Hulu’s live TV service has been available on various platforms for over a year. Following feedback, the interface has been adjusted so that users can more easily find what’s on now. Best of all, CNET reports that the new guide is available on Switch.

To access the guide, go to the “Live TV” lightning bolt tab at the top of the home screen. According to CNET, “Rather than a full-on grid, it shows what’s playing now on five channels at a time in a vertical stack, but only the currently selected channel extends to the right to display future shows.”

Users can choose to display either all of the channels available or just the ten most recent ones. However, you can’t manually designate favorite channels.

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Nicalis has revealed a third new character from Blade Strangers in as many days. From The Binding of Isaac, you’ll be able to play as Isaac himself.

Here’s a quick look:

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Saber Interactive has set a release date for NBA Playgrounds 2. You’ll be able to purchase the game starting May 22 via the eShop. As was the case with the original, it’ll be eShop only. Pricing is set at $19.99.

Here’s a brief overview:

Putting the sport’s biggest players front and center, NBA Playgrounds 2 will launch with over 200 current and retired NBA players – including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Dr. J., Allen Iverson and Larry Bird. There are also new moves and power-ups to bust out, improved AI, and new player models and animations.

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The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for Mario Tennis Aces. By reserving the game, you’ll receive a special bonus. Nintendo is providing a Mario or Luigi visor with pre-orders.

You can reserve Mario Tennis Aces on the Nintendo UK store here. The game launches June 22.

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