Detective Pikachu devs explains how the franchise came to be, possibility of revisiting the IP
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In a recent Famitsu interview, key developers behind Detective Pikachu spoke about the franchise’s origins.
Executive producer Tsunekazu Ishihara, along with original producer and writer of the sequel Hiroyuki Jinnai, chatted with the magazine. Jinnai mentioned how company wanted to pursue an adventure game as that’s something that hadn’t really been done previously with the Pokemon spin-offs.
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator gameplay
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Those interested in seeing how the Switch version of Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator can check out some new gameplay. The title saw a surprise release on the system this week.
For more information about it, read the following overview:
Fae Farm update out now (version 2.0.0), patch notes
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Fae Farm got its big Coasts of Croakia DLC as part of a new version 2.0.0 update. We now have the full patch notes.
Coasts of Croakia is the main attraction, but there’s plenty of other stuff here. A whole bunch of gameplay improvements, adjustments, and fixes are included.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Series producer doesn’t think Zelda Maker would be a good fit for the series
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker has had two successful games, and some fans have wanted Nintendo to explore something similar for The Legend of Zelda. However, don’t expect anything on that front in the near future.
Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma spoke about the possibility in an interview with Polygon, but seemed to rule it out. While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have allowed for creativity through its different gameplay systems, Aonuma doesn’t feel that the actual concept of Zelda Maker would be a good fit for the franchise.
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Super Mario 64 SpaceWorld 95 footage shows multiplayer with Luigi
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Luigi was never playable in Super Mario 64, but new footage that’s surfaced from SpaceWorld 95 gives us a quick glimpse at the character and multiplayer.
Now In Game Channel recently uploaded the full video from a Japanese program on YouTube. Super Mario 64 is only a small segment of the show, and the multiplayer clip with Luigi is just a few seconds long. Still, it’s significant as this is really the only official look we have at present.
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Palia Switch gameplay
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Palia just launched on Switch, and we now have gameplay giving us a closer look at the MMO sim. Over a half hour of footage is here.
You can check out more details in the following overview:
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Hideki Kamiya explains why he left PlatinumGames
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Hideki Kamiya has finally opened up as to why he left PlatinumGames.
Kamiya announced his departure at the end of September with his official exit happening in October. He spoke about the move a bit in a recent video on his YouTube channel, but provided more insight in an interview with IGN.
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Dave the Diver update out now (version 1.0.0.511), patch notes
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Dave the Diver players can now get their hands on a new version 1.0.0.511 update.
The update is highlighted by support for the new Dredge DLC, which was announced at The Game Awards last week. That’s not all though – Bancho Sushi will now be decorated on special days, loading times have been improved on Switch, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: Dave the Diver, Mintrocket, Nexon, title update
SaGa Emerald Beyond release date set for April, new trailer
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Today, Square Enix revealed the final release date for SaGa Emerald Beyond. Switch players will be able to pick up the RPG on April 25, 2024.
Square Enix originally announced the project during a Nintendo Direct in September. The company said at the time that the game would be released sometime in 2024.
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Famitsu software sales (12/4/23 – 12/10/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 82,470 / 1,232,981
2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 62,488 / 540,444
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – 51,698 / 398,281
4. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 26,879 / 1,005,562
5. [NSW] Super Mario RPG – 17,082 / 396,836
6. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (New Price Version) 14,085 / NEW
7. [NSW] WarioWare: Move It – 13,544 / 87,823
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 12,861 / 3,338,767
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 12,189 / 5,568,741
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 11,398 / 5,347,546
