Famitsu review scores – January 10, 2024
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The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of January 10, 2024 are as follows:
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Cosmic Fantasy Collection confirmed for the west, physical release planned
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There was previously no official word on Cosmic Fantasy Collection for the west, but that’s now changed with Limited Run Games revealing localization plans which includes a physical release.
For the physical versions, there’ll be a standard copy and deluxe edition. The latter contains a number of extras – a pin, poster, soundtrack CD, and retro slipcover.
Smash Bros. Ultimate adding spirits from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Xenoblade 3, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4
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Nintendo has announced that spirits from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Splatoon 3, and Pikmin 4 are all set to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They will all go live on January 11, 2024 lasting for five days in total. Expect to see the likes of Rauru, Noah and Mio, Deep Cut, and more. Defeat these spirits to earn more gold than usual.
Nintendo announced last month that a new spirit event was on the way, which came as a bit of a surprise. No new content had been added to the same in quite some time. Sora was the last major additional as the final DLC fighter in October 2021.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of January 18, 2023
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 18, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Rumor: Nintendo “deep in conversation” with multiple studios about making games based on its franchises
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
According to a report from GamesIndustry, Nintendo has been exploring partnerships with new studios that will make games based on its IPs.
This in itself is nothing new. Nintendo’s partnerships with third-parties have been ongoing for many years such as MercurySteam taking on 2D Metroid, WayForward handling the Advance Wars remakes for Switch, and even lending the Zelda IP to Brace Yourself Games for Cadence of Hyrule. However, GamesIndustry reports that three studios are now “deep in conversation around making games based on Nintendo brands.”
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Pokemon Unite update out now (version 1.13.1.4), patch notes
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pokemon Unite issued its latest update today with the game moving up to version 1.13.1.4.
Balance adjustments are the main highlight this time around. Lapras, Zacian, Dodrio, Cinderace, Zeraora, Sylveon, Gardevoir, Wigglytuff, Metagross, and Blaziken have been impacted.
Here’s the full rundown:
Dead by Daylight getting Alan Wake collaboration
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Dead by Daylight is teaming up with Alan Wake as part of a new collaboration, Behaviour Interactive has announced. The game will be going live with the new content on January 30, 2024.
Alan Wake will be appearing as a playable survivor. It features Ilkka Villi’s likeness and voice from Matthew Porretta. Alan Wake has a few character Perks, including Champion of Light.
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
Another Code: Recollection “Traces of Memories Past” trailer
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Nintendo is back with a new trailer for Another Code: Recollection dubbed “Traces of Memories Past”. This time around, we’re given further insight into the story.
Here’s some information about the game for those that missed our previous coverage:
Alisa: Director’s Cut, 90s-style horror action adventure game, heading to Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Top Hat Studios and Casper Croes are bringing Alisa to Switch with a new Director’s Cut version, the two sides announced today. It’ll be out for Switch on February 6, 2024.
Alisa is a cult-classic 90s homage survival horror game with pre-rendered backgrounds, fixed camera angles, and the ability to choose between classic tank controls or modern controls. We’ve got some additional details in the following overview:
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Lil’ Guardsman out on Switch this month, new trailer
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Lil’ Guardsman just received a release date on Switch, and it’s only a couple of weeks away. The game will be hitting the eShop on January 23, 2024.
Lil’ Guardsman was first confirmed for Switch last April. It was originally planned for 2023, and while that target was missed, we’re less than a month into 2024.
