Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment
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Nintendo has acquired Shiver Entertainment, the company just announced.
While Shiver worked on Scribblenauts Showdown, it’s largely known for its porting work. The studio previously helped to bring Scribblenauts Mega Pack, Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 11, and Hogwarts Legacy to Switch.
Nintendo is making the acquisition from Embracer. Embracer previously picked up Shiver at the end of 2021.
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Puzzle platformer TP Bullet reaching Switch this week
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TP Bullet is making its way to Switch this week, publisher Ratalaika Games and developer 9Ratones announced today. It will be available on May 24, 2024.
TP Bullet is a pistol-shooting portal puzzle platformer in which players use their enchanted bullet to clear each level and save the city. More information can be found in the following overview:
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Minecraft releases free museum map for 15th anniversary
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Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new museum map. Best of all, it’s entirely free.
The map was made in partnership with Oreville Studios. By exploring the museum, players can check out key moments in Minecraft history. Players can partake in mini games, collect lost memories, and explore historical exhibits to unlock the rich history of Minecraft. Multiplayer is fully supported as well.
Here’s some additional information:
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Kingdom Two Crowns reveals Call of Olympus DLC expansion
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Raw Fury and Fury Studios aren’t done with Kingdom Two Crowns, and today announced a new DLC expansion dubbed Call of Olympus. It’ll be hitting Switch in 2024.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown gets “Boss Attack” update
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The second major update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, known as Boss Attack, just went live on Switch.
The update features two new Boss challenges from Artaban in The Haven plus two new outfits for Sargon. One new outfit is inspired by 2008 Prince of Persia.
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy delayed indefinitely on Switch in the west
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Idea Factory just announced that it’s delaying the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy indefinitely on Switch in the west. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation are all affected.
The company did not provide a reason for the delay. NIS America simple stated that the games are “postponed until further notice.” More information will be shared later.
Monster Hunter Stories 1 overview trailer
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom is giving another look at the remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories 1 with a new overview trailer. The video shows off the story with new voice acting, updated graphics, and more.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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NeoSprint release date set for June, new trailer
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Today, Atari and Headless Chicken Games revealed the release date for NeoSprint. Switch will be getting the title on June 27, 2024.
NeoSprint is the first new Sprint Series game in three decades. It features multiple game modes, up to 8-player local multiplayer, upgradable cars, a custom race track builder, online leaderboards, and single-screen racing.
Here’s some additional information for those that need a refresher:
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Sakurai cut Dolby Surround audio from Kirby Air Ride to avoid making players wait on the logo screen
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Kirby Air Ride almost supported Dolby Surround audio. That’s according to Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s director.
Sakurai was speaking about the game during a live stream with Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya. The two participated in a live discussion event hosted by Hamster Corporation. Sakurai’s comments came about while discussing how he’d like publishers to improve the waiting time before each game begins.
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Worldwide Beta Test Demo update out now, adds Story Mode and much more
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A new update for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Worldwide Beta Test Demo just arrived, and it adds a new Story Mode to the game.
While that’s the highlight, we should mention that there’s much more to the update. There are several other additions, changes, and fixes.
Here’s the full rundown:
