Mario Kart Tour to host Halloween tour next week
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Update: Luigi has also now been confirmed:
After losing his keys and getting lost on his way to the course, the mustachioed man in green, Luigi, is finally ready to join the race in #MarioKartTour! #LuigiKartTour pic.twitter.com/vsabladfPi
— Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) October 19, 2019
Original: Nintendo is teasing the start of another event in Mario Kart Tour. Starting October 22, players will be able to participate in a Halloween tour. A screenshot, posted above, features the Luigi’s Mansion track.
The Halloween tour will be live until November 5.
More: DeNA, Mario Kart Tour
Monaco: Complete Edition trailer
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Pocketwatch Games has a new Switch-specific trailer up for Monaco: Complete Edition. Get a look at the video below.
Monaco: Complete Edition launches digitally for Switch via the eShop on October 21.
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads – October 17, 2019
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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Inside Nintendo Live 2019 in Kyoto, Japan”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In this week’s episode, Kit and Krysta highlight their trip to Japan for Nintendo Live 2019. Check out the full episode below.
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Overwatch Switch tech analysis
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It took quite some time, but Overwatch finally made it to Switch this week. As is traditional for Digital Foundry, the outlet has examined the port from a technical perspective.
Here are the highlights:
Ring Fit Adventure update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
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Coinciding with today’s release of Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo has issued an important update for the game. Version 1.1.0 includes online features, support for the Switch alarm function, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
More: Ring Fit Adventure, title update
The Big Journey footage
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The jump ‘n’ roll adventure game The Big Journey makes it to the Switch eShop on October 31. Have a look at some early footage below.
First 4 Figures making new Zelda statue based on Breath of the Wild appearance
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First 4 Figures has announced that it is creating a new statue for Zelda based on her appearance in Breath of the Wild. We don’t have all of the details just yet, but a teaser video has been published.
Here’s a look:
More information is expected when pre-orders open soon.
Target to sell the Pokemon Sword/Shield Steelbook Double Pack in the U.S.
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A few months ago, the Pokemon Sword/Shield Steelbook Double Pack was announced for Europe. As the name implies, it comes with both games and a special steelbook.
We didn’t have any news about a North American release – until now. An upcoming Target ad shows that the retailer will be selling the Pokemon Sword/Shield Steelbook Double Pack exclusive in the United States. Pre-orders may open as early as this weekend.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, Target
Hideki Kamiya, Ikumi Nakamura show interest in making an Okami sequel
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After it originally debuted on the PlayStation 2, Capcom has continued to re-release Okami across multiple platforms and generations. Switch was one of the latest systems to have received a port of the game. Despite the many platforms Okami is on, Capcom hasn’t done much with the IP – aside from DS’ Okamiden, which didn’t really involve the original creators.
Director Hideki Kamiya, along with Ikumi Nakamura who worked on background production, seem to be interested in making a sequel. Kamiya said in a Twitter video that “Okami is going to be back.” Of course, that doesn’t confirm anything, especially given that Kamiya is known to troll his fans. That being said, we at least know the interest is there.
Here’s the video in question:
