Nintendo explains why it made an alarm clock
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Today’s announcement of Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo came a bit out of left field, but in a new interview today, we get to hear about how the whole thing came together.
A discussion was posted on Nintendo’s website featuring producer Yosuke Tamori and director Tetsuya Akama. Tamori revealed that the project began with research into motion sensor technology. However, making an alarm clock wasn’t the first thing decided – rather, Tamori said Nintendo was looking to “support people during their sleep, and we were looking for a way to achieve this.”
Tamori and Akama shared the following:
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Mindcop release date set for November, new trailer
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We only just found out about Mindcop a few weeks ago, but the release date has already been finalized. Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Andre Gareis are preparing the game for November 14, 2024.
Mindcop was revealed for Switch in September. Last we heard, it was planned for Q4 2024.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Legends of the Zone Trilogy release date moved forward, new trailer
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Legends of the Zone Trilogy gained a release date, and the packaging is launching earlier than expected. GSC confirmed the launch for October 31, 2024.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Legends of the Zone Trilogy was announced for Switch at the end of August in a Nintendo Direct. Originally, it was planned for November. Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009) will all be included.
Here’s some additional information:
Japan’s best-selling games of September 2024
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of September 2024.
Unlike last month, the top five was mostly comprised of new titles. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom topped the chart with just a few days of data with 200,000 copies sold.
Outright Games talks future Switch support
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Even though Nintendo fans are itching to get their hands on the company’s next piece of hardware, many publishers and developers will continue supporting Switch – including Outright Games.
Chris Rose, who served as the production director on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, spoke with VideoGamer about plans for Switch going forward. While many will move on and welcome the additional power that Nintendo’s new console brings, Rose feels that abandoning the current system would be a mistake. The big reason is the install base – nearly 150 million Switch systems have been sold around the world.
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Famitsu review scores – October 9, 2024
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 13.0.3), patch notes
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Nintendo has unexpectedly released a new update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bringing the game to version 13.0.3.
Today’s update is about addressing an issue regarding Global Smash Power. Nintendo points out that the patch may cause compatibility issues with previous versions, so players are advised to convert them to video before installing the update.
The official patch notes for today’s update are as follows:
Horror game Backrooms: Partygoers announced for Switch
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August 15: Mascot Bro Studios passed along the news that its new game Backrooms: Partygoers will be released on Switch. The title arrives this Halloween.
Backrooms: Partygoers is a horror game that “plunges you into the darkest corners of an endless, decaying maze filled with the echoes of forgotten screams and the malevolent presence of Partygoers – distorted creatures that thrive on terror.” You’ll take on the role of as a researcher tasked with finding anomalies.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Super Mario Party Jamboree demo released at retailers
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Super Mario Party Jamboree doesn’t appear to be getting a demo on the Switch eShop, but multiple retailers have the game to try out right now. This technically was first made available on October 4, but Nintendo shared the news on social media today.
Select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart locations all have the game on display. During the ten-minute timed demo for Super Mario Party Jamboree, players can try out Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Minigame Bay limits the modes to Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.
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The Jackbox Survey Scramble announced for Switch
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September 26: The Jackbox Survey Scramble was just announced for Switch, making it the second release of the year from Jackbox Games. Expect it on Switch at the end of October.
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a new party experience featuring four game modes – Hilo, Speed, Squares, and Bounce with more planned for the future. The experience changes based on answers submitted by real players.
A bunch of details can be found in the following overview:
