UK software sales – May 11, 2020
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Northgard – Clan of the Snake DLC out now on Switch
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The strategy game Northgard recently made new DLC available on Switch. Players can now access Svafnir, Clan of the Snake.
Here’s an overview of the DLC plus a trailer:
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Switch eShop deals – Atari Flashback Classics, Momodora, Saints Row IV, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Atari Flashback Classics, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC launches May 14 in Japan
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The next SEGA Ages game has been dated for Japan. Thunder Force AC is slated for digital release on May 14, SEGA announced today. Pricing is set at 999 yen.
There’s no word yet on when SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC will be out in the west, but it should launch within the next couple of months. We’ll share an update when we have the overseas release date.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – May 10, 2020
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Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the coming week, though there’s not too much action going on. There’s still just one session officially planned involving the eShops, and that won’t be happening until later in the month.
Here’s a look at the current schedule:
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Japan: Celeste is the next game Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play for free for a limited time
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Nintendo introduced a program awhile back for Switch Online subscribers in which certain games were made available entirely free for a period of time. In Japan, the next one to be included is Celeste.
Nintendo Switch Online members can access the entire game between May 18 and May 24. Those who are using the 7-day trial can also participate. Also, all progress can be transferred to the full version.
Stranded Sails – “Exploration Update” live on Switch, patch notes
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The open-world farming adventure Stranded Sails has received a major “Exploration Update”. The patch, which includes new features, changes, and bug fixes, is live on Switch.
As far as what’s new, fast travel ‘portal stones’ have been added which allow you to travel around the world with ease, Quality of life improvements include the ability to craft and cook multiple items at once, improved introduction and tutorial quests, and a new ability to row faster across the world.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons localization staffer on the game’s comfort and positivity, sea bass joke
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When Nintendo announced the delay for Animal Crossing: New Horizons last year, it probably couldn’t have anticipated the massive impact that move would end up having. The game couldn’t have launched at a better time as it’s taken off in light of the global pandemic we’ve all been facing over the past few months, leading to massive sales and causing a buzz on social media. Many players have also been connecting with friends and family online in ways that normally wouldn’t be possible right now.
Over on Twitter today, Nintendo staffer Rob Heiret – who worked on the localization – spoke about the comfort and positivity that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has provided. He also commented on that sea bass joke you’ve probably seen if you’ve given the game a shot.
Below are Heiret’s full words:
Pre-order updates – May 10, 2020
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The Bullet: Time of Revenge released on Switch as an asset flip from the Unity Asset Store
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Back in 2015, Hammer 2 was added to the Unity Asset Store. It was intended to be used by developers as a base to make their own games. It has now popped up on the Switch eShop without much in the way of changes – aside from a different title, The Bullet: Time of Revenge.
Jim Sterling reported on the news in a video published today. It seems that the approach used by Art Games Studio has been done previously as these releases merely use the Hammer 2 asset pack, are renamed, and then sold under the guise of an original game. It’s apparently legal, though admittedly unethical.
We have a trailer for The Bullet: Time of Revenge below. You can also get a feel for the game under the Hammer 2 name by playing it in your browser for free.
