Super Mario World localization prototype shared
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Forest of Illusion has secured a little piece of Nintendo history having shared a prototype build from the localized version of Super Mario World. It has a date of October 25, 1990, which was nearly a year before the game launched in North America.
A number of debugging features are included, which made localization easier for developers. For instance, Mario can access any point of the map without completing the previous stage. Also, when the timer hits zero, he doesn’t die. Other features include being able to instantly complete a level, toggling between different colored Yoshis, cycling through power-ups inside a stage, and moving Mario anywhere on the screen.
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Severe vulnerability, ENLBufferPwn, found in multiple Switch, 3DS, and Wii U games
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
A severe vulnerability known as ENLBufferPwn has been found in various Switch, 3DS, and Wii U games. PabloMK7, Rambo6Glaz, Fishguy6564 were credited for the discovery. The vulnerability, first uncovered in 2021, was already reported to Nintendo.
The exploit is especially significant since a victim’s device can be easily taken over. This can be done merely by having an online game session with an attacker. Given the 9.8/10 (Critical) score it received in the CVSS 3.1 calculator, that goes to show how serious it is.
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes soundtrack to be released in Japan
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Original (11/30): After the main game previously launched on Switch, it’s now been announced that a soundtrack for Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be released in Japan.
The soundtrack will be comprised of four discs and 118 tracks. It’s set for release on March 22, 2023 with a price point of 4,950 yen.
Here’s the full Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes soundtrack song list:
Mr. Saitou, next game in the Rakuen universe, confirmed for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Original (12/6): Mr. Saitou will be released on Switch, it’s been announced. This follows the recent news that Rakuen is heading to the console in March 2023.
Mr. Saitou is the next game in the Rakuen universe. The premise is that following an accident, he’s “spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.”
More information can be found in the following overview:
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Akka Arrh release date set for February
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Akka Arrh appears to have a final release date on Switch. According to an eShop listing, it’s due out on February 22, 2023.
Atari announced the arcade wave shooter earlier this month. We knew it was planned for early next year, but a specific date wasn’t shared at the time.
WRC Generations Switch gameplay
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Fresh gameplay has emerged following the release of WRC Generations on Switch. Close to a half hour of footage shows off the racer.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
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Picross X: Picbits vs Uzboross gameplay
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Picross X: Picbits vs Uzboross has received a new batch of gameplay. After it initially appeared in Japan, the title saw a worldwide release in other regions a few days ago.
Here’s the official eShop description with more details:
Switch eShop charts – December 24, 2022
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Marvel’s Super Hero Squad DS was first planned as Smash Bros.-style game
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The DS version of Marvel’s Super Hero Squad was at one point planned as a Smash Bros.-style game before contractual obligations got in the way. That information comes from Luke Muscat, who worked on the project.
Developer Halfbrick was working with THQ, the game’s publisher, at the time. The title was initially intended to be a brawler, but THQ asked the team to pivot and make it more like Smash Bros. instead. Halfbrick seemed pretty excited about the idea, though had to throw out some previous work. Blocking, rolling, and dodging were all a part of the core gameplay.
Japanese developers and celebrities vote on top games of 2022
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In its latest issue, Famitsu revealed the results of the top 20 games of 2022 as voted on by Japanese developers, celebrities, and more. This is a yearly tradition for the magazine.
A few Nintendo-published games made the list, including Splatoon 3 – which just missed the top spot. Pokemon held two spots with Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Scarlet / Violet.
The full list is as follows:
