Sakurai says he keeps quiet about the games he’s playing to avoid Smash Bros. speculation
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There’s nothing quite like Super Smash Bros. speculation. Given the series’ popularity and mystery surrounding unannounced characters, fans can’t help but wonder about who could end up in the game. However, because of this curiosity, director Masahiro Sakurai has to be careful as to what he shares.
Writing in his latest Famitsu column this week, Sakurai mentioned that he tends to “play a ton of games”. But since fans may begin to speculate and there could be misunderstandings, he generally doesn’t reveal what he’s been playing.
Here’s our translation of the excerpt:
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics introduces free Pocket Edition
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has put out a brief video showcasing the free Pocket Edition for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. We have it below.
By downloading the Pocket Edition from the eShop, you’ll gain access to Dominoes, Connect Four, President, and Slot Cars. Local multiplayer is supported. Also, those with access to the full game can use their copy to play other experiences with users that only have access to Pocket Edition.
3DS eShop charts – June 3, 2020
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The Pokemon Company shares #BlackLivesMatter statement, giving $100,000 donations to NAACP and Black Lives Matter
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After Nintendo issued a statement regarding the situation involving George Floyd’s death and the #BlackLivesMatter movement earlier in the day, The Pokemon Company has stepped in with its own remarks. On top of that, separate $100,000 donations will be given out to the NAACP and Black Lives Matter.
The statement in full reads:
Dataminers find that Pokemon Gen 4 has increased encounter rates on certain holidays, decreased on tragic anniversaries
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments
Late last month, Nintendo was hit with another leak, which included the source code for Pokemon Gen 4. Fans have been parsing through the files since then and have been making discoveries such as a scrapped event with Cyrus. There’s been another interesting find recently relating to Pokemon spawn rates.
Interestingly, encounter rates go up by 5 percent on holidays such as Independence Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The full list is as follows (as shared by shinyhunter_map):
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Kirk Scott departs from Nintendo
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
After Damon Baker left Nintendo at the end of 2018, Kirk Scott took over as the new face of the company’s indie efforts. Scott has now decided to move on as well. He’s moving on following a five-year stint with Nintendo.
On social media, Scott shared the following message:
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Amazon France’s recent third-party placeholder listings for Switch have been taken down
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Over the past week or so, Amazon France added in a bunch of unannounced listings from both Nintendo and third-parties. Just a few days later and the whole set is gone – well, mostly. While Nintendo’s listings are still on the site, everything from the third-parties has been removed.
It’s a bit of a confusing situation for sure. Leaving Nintendo’s listings up but taking down the ones from third-parties doesn’t make much sense. We’ll also be left to speculate as to what these pages are actually are intended for, and how much they hint at upcoming announcements.
Video: Warborn developer gameplay walkthrough
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
PQube has shared a new video from Raredrop Games as the studio takes fans through the introductory level of Warborn, a new turn-based tactics game. Watch it below.
Warborn launches for Switch on June 12.
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Multiplayer sci-fi game Half-Dead out on Switch next week
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Room710Games’ multiplayer sci-fi title Half-Dead is making its way to Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. It’s currently scheduled for June 12.
We have the following overview and trailer for Half-Dead:
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KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Labyrinth of Hope and the Gathering of Adventurers! Plus dated for Japan
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Numerous retailer listings have revealed the release date for KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Labyrinth of Hope and the Gathering of Adventurers! Plus. Entergram’s dungeon-crawling RPG will release in Japan on August 27, with a price point set at 6,600 yen.
Entergram will be offering a limited edition for 9,990 yen. It’ll come with a download code for a limited edition bonus costume (shown in the character portait and skill cut-in scenes), a KonoSuba! Plus all-purpose clear case, and a “Megumin & Yunyyun” summer feel towel.
Here’s a rundown of the game’s features, courtesy of Gematsu:
