Nintendo created a single-driver version of Mario Kart: Double Dash in case two-driver mechanic didn’t work out
Posted on 2 months ago by Cristopher in GameCube, News | 0 comments
Shmupulations recently released a translated 2003 Nintendo Dream interview with the lead developers of Mario Kart: Double Dash. Producers Tadashi Sugiyama and Shinya Takahashi, as well as chief director, Kiyoshi Mizuki, all discuss the development of Double Dash as well as their concern over the two-driver mechanic.
Sugiyama suggested that the staff wasn’t very confident in the feature, as to not harm what made Mario Kart unique. The team was even simultaneously developing a single-driver version in the early stages, in case two drivers didn’t go over well. After they gained confidence, they discuss that most of the games’ development time was placed into tinkering with the two-driver mechanic.
Here’s what they said, as shared by Shmupulations:
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Nintendo rep indicates Zelda: The Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2 despite GameCube Switch Online version
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is still only on Wii U, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never receive a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games was recently able to get some hands on time with the new system during a press event. He also spoke with a representative and asked about the status of The Wind Waker HD. Wind Waker will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2, but that’s through Nintendo Switch Online with the new addition of GameCube classics.
Disney Illusion Island getting “C.A.S.H.” update with Scrooge McDuck
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A third round of DLC is heading to Disney Illusion Island, with the game today revealing a new “C.A.S.H.” update. Nintendo Switch players can access it on May 30, 2025.
We’re waiting for full details, but this will apparently involve some sort of cave adventuring scavenger hunt. It’s also confirmed that the update will feature Scrooge McDuck.
Bearnard, retro puzzle platformer with turn-based combat and cards, coming to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher Untold Tales, along with solo developer Michał Wikliński, today announced that Bearnard is making the jump to Nintendo Switch. The title launches on May 9, 2025.
Bearnard features a mix of turn-based combat, archery, and card-enhanced battles alongside action-adventuring inspired by the 8-bit era. It’s set against the backdrop of an adventure in which a master archer and reluctant hero attempts to reclaim a legendary bow and defend his woodland home.
Learn more in the following overview:
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Gangbusters is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
This week, Gangbusters will be the latest Arcade Archives game from Hamster. The company has plans to release it globally tomorrow, April 10.
Gangbusters, which comes from Konami, first debuted in 1988. The top-view shooter is all about going after a gang that robbed a bank.
Hamster’s official details can be found in the following overview:
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Famitsu review scores – April 9, 2025
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble reveals Angry Birds DLC
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is getting yet another round of collaboration DLC, and today, SEGA announced that Red from Angry Birds is joining the game. The character can be purchased now via the Nintendo eShop.
As part of the collaboration, when playing as red, in-game bananas will turn into feathers and a bunch of bananas will turn into a tuft of feathers. Additionally, the gold banana will turn into a glowing feather.
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Bit Boy Arcade 2 planned for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, Bplus announced plans to bring Bit Boy Arcade 2 to Nintendo Switch 2. A release window was not provided.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the original Bit Boy Arcade previously had an appearance on Nintendo 3DS over a decade ago. Now on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s getting “a full-scale rebirth”.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still holding on
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025 is now available.
As far as exclusives go, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe holds on for Nintendo Switch at #6 – and it’s actually up a spot. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is still slipping, moving down to #34. As we mentioned though, this is the standard trajectory for RPGs.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025:
Nintendo says Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Bill Trinen has labeled Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza as “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games.
Both were just announced as two of the company’s initial titles for Switch 2. With Mario Kart World, Nintendo is introducing various new features and mechanics, including the ability to free roam. As for Donkey Kong Bananza, it’s the first 3D Donkey Kong game since the N64 days and features huge amounts of environmental destruction. Both games “really take advantage of the uniqueness of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.”
