Game Freak announces plans for optional four-day work week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Today, Game Freak announced that it will be providing employees with the option to take a third day off a week for the purposes of child care or family care. According to the press release, this is to be decided upon monthly as needed such as for summer vacations. Employees will be able to take advantage of the work option starting this month.
During the four-day work week, employees will be responsible for 32 hours at Game Freak at eight hours a day. However, there is a slight reduction in salary and bonuses compared to the normal work week. Staffers will receive 80 percent of total pay during the months they work four days.
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Baldo: The Guardian Owls “The Three Fairies” update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nearly a year after its initial launch, a major update has just arrived in Baldo: The Guardian Owls in the form of “The Three Fairies”. Naps Team has added a brand new adventure that’s estimated to take around ten hours to complete.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Pokemon Masters EX – A Sweet Secret solo event, Triple Feature Spotlight Scout and Rally event live now
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in Mobile, News | 0 comments
A handful of new events have recently gone live in Pokemon Masters EX. These include a new solo event, a Triple Feature Spotlight Scout and a returning Rally event. Check out the details on all these events below the break.
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Submarine-based Metroidvania Depths of Sanity announced for Switch
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Bomb Shelter Games has announced that Depths of Sanity, their underwater Metroidvania, will be making its way to Switch. It’s aiming to release on the platform later this year.
Depths of Sanity is a Metroidvania which uniquely puts you in control of a submarine. You’ll venture through the oceanic depths to uncover the mysteries of what happened to your previous crew, all while utilizing interesting submarine-based abilities, like a towing line or a sonar.
Here’s an overview of the game with more details:
Research and Destroy launch trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Implausible Industries have shared a launch trailer for Research and Destroy, their new turn-based action game. The title drops on Switch today.
For more on Research and Destroy, read the following overview:
Super Mario Bros. animated movie delayed to April 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. animated movie has been delayed to April 2023, Nintendo has just announced.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who is a co-producer on the film, shared the news. He and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri were in agreement to push the film back April 7 in North America and April 28 in Japan. It was previously planned for December of this year.
Miyamoto’s full statement about the Super Mario Bros. movie being delayed is as follows:
Pokemon GO reveals Mega Levels and more for Mega Evolution
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Niantic today unveiled details about Pokemon GO‘s new updates for Mega Evolution, which includes the introduction of Mega Levels. Ultimately, the developer is looking to make things easier for players.
Here’s the full rundown from Niantic:
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Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space getting a physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games is working with Skunkape Games on a physical release of Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space on Switch, the company has announced.
Fans will be able to choose between a standard version or collector’s edition. With the latter, buyers will receive a physical copy for Switch, bonus feature DVD, “Friendly Demon Song” mini CD, postcards, “autopsy” mini print, 1 of 8 random time cards, Jurgen Rave flier, drink coaster, case file envelope, Soul Train subway token, and Banang sticker.
Capcom hosting 2022 Golden Week Sale on the Switch / 3DS eShops
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Capcom started a new 2022 Golden Week Sale on the Switch / 3DS eShops. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and much more are represented. Fans can save up to 70 percent on Switch and up to 90 percent on 3DS.
The full lineup of deals is as follows:
Pokemon GO details May 2022 Community Day with Alolan Geodude
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Niantic has announced the May 2022 Community Day for Pokemon GO, which will feature Alolan Geodude. The event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 11 AM to 2 PM local time.
Here are the full details on the May 2022 Community Day for Pokemon GO with Alolan Geodude: