June 2023 Nintendo Direct live stream, live blog
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It’s almost time for the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, and we have the official live stream set up in this post. We have the different versions available for North America, Europe, and Japan.
As a reminder, today’s Nintendo Direct will mainly focus on Switch games launching in 2023, including Pikmin 4. Nothing else has been confirmed, but there’s plenty of speculation as to what might show up here.
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No Umbrellas Allowed, second-hand shop simulator, on the way to Switch
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No Umbrellas Allowed is getting a release on Switch, publisher Digerati and developer Hoochoo Game Studios confirmed today. It will be available later in 2023.
No Umbrellas Allowed is a second-hand shop simulator in which players manage a second-hand shop in an oppressive, rain-obsessed future. Additional information can be found in the following overview:
Famitsu review scores – June 21, 2023
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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The Fairy’s Song gameplay
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The Fairy’s Song recently came to Switch as one of the system’s latest visual novels, and new gameplay has emerged. A little over a half hour of footage is available.
Here’s some information about the release:
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How 2 Escape release date set for August, new trailer
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Publisher Just For Games and developer Breakfirst Games today announced a release date for How 2 Escape on Switch. It’s due out on August 31, 2023.
As a reminder, How 2 Escape is a cooperative asymmetric game with an escape-simulation formation. Players will need to cooperate with asymmetrical gameplay and devices.
Here’s an official overview with more information:
Everybody 1-2 Switch “First Look Party” trailer
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Nintendo announced Everybody 1-2 Switch a little while back without much fanfare, but is gearing up for launch with an actual video. With the “First Look Party” trailer, sixteen content creators from around the world gathered in Tokyo, Japan for some multiplayer action.
Here’s what Nintendo has shared about Everybody 1-2 Switch thus far:
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – June 29, 2023
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of June 29, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Slipstream “Blue Hour” free expansion planned for Switch
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Original (5/23): BlitWorks and Ansdor announced today that Slipstream is expanding with its free content expansion known as “Blue Hour”. Switch will be getting it in Summer 2023.
The expansion contains two game modes, three cars, and five new tracks with their respective music tracks. The tracks are set in real world locations – specifically in exotic or unexpected locations in Europe: Marseille, Pompeii, Transylvania, Granada, and Edinburgh. Ansdor has also implemented a fog system and a dynamic lighting system that allows cars’ headlights to illuminate the track in real time. Whereas the main game is more like an early 32-bit title, the expansion is more like a late 16-bit game.
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NASCAR Arcade Rush heading to Switch
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GameMill Entertainment today announced NASCAR Arcade Rush, a new arcade-style racing game for Switch. It will be available later in 2023.
NASCAR Arcade Rush will feature reimagined spins on NASCAR’s most legendary tracks, car and driver customization, support for online and local multiplayer, and more. Additional details can be found in the following overview:
Ubisoft boss believes it should have waited for next Nintendo console to release Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has spoken on the performance of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and believes the company should have hold off on releasing the game until Switch’s successor launched.
Speaking with GamesIndustry, Guillemot mentioned how Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was already available on Switch, and the sequel resulted in “two similar experiences on one machine.” He further mentioned “Nintendo [has advised] that it’s better to do one iteration on each machine.”
Guillemot’s full words:
