Japanese retailer pamphlet says Super Smash Bros. Ultimate supports up to 32 players online
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate isn’t terribly far off, but there’s still a good amount that we don’t know about the game. There are still characters to be announced, an entire mode to be discussed, and details about online play to be shared. When it comes to online functionality, there’s one small but possibly noteworthy tidbit starting to make the rounds.
Japanese retailer GEO has started distributing a pamphlet for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. On one page, it’s stated that up to 32 players will be supported online. That probably doesn’t mean we’ll see 32-player battles in regular matches, but that could extend to a certain online mode or feature.
Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Forging Bonds: Dueling Desires
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Fire Emblem Heroes is hosting a new event as of today. Players can participate in Forging Bonds: Dueling Desires, which will last until November 10.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s in store:
Croixleur Sigma Switch trailer
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Croixleur Sigma is due out on the Switch eShop – at least in Japan – starting next week. Watch a new trailer for the game below.
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Brawlhalla offering early access sign-ups on Switch
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Ubisoft and Blue Mammoth Games are putting Brawlhalla on Switch on November 6. But if you’d like to give it a try early, that might be possible. That’s because fans now have the chance to register for early access.
Those who are selected will receive a follow-up email sometime after registering. Everything earned will carry over to the final release.
More: Blue Mammoth Games, Brawlhalla, Ubisoft
Mario Kart 64 devs on how mini-turbos were originally a hidden feature, cut “no item” racing mode and courses
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
When Mario Kart 64 debuted many years ago, it was accompanied by a strategy guide in Japan. Several developers participated in an interview, which has finally been translated by shumpalations. For us, some of the most interesting comments came about when discussing original plans for the game.
We first get to hear from director Hideki Konno about how mini-turbos were originally intended to be a hidden feature. Furthermore, the color of the smoke initially remained the same.
More: Hideki Konno, interview, Mario Kart 64, Tadashi Sugiyama, top
Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Heavy Burger footage
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After it was originally scheduled for release earlier this month, Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Heavy Burger arrived on the Switch eShop on Thursday. Check out some footage below.
Video: Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana talk Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee
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Nintendo Australia shared a new interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana a few hours ago. There aren’t really any hard-hitting questions here, but fans can get a small bit of additional insight into the two games and other random topics. We’ve included the full interview below.
Developers of the #PokemonLetsGo games – Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana from GAME FREAK – answered some of your questions in this exclusive AU/NZ interview! #NintendoSwitch
Learn more at the official gamesite: https://t.co/J31SZgCE3M pic.twitter.com/uWe0jShdRh
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) October 27, 2018
Listen to the Creeping Ivy track from Wargroove
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Chucklefish has shared a new piece of music from Wargroove’s soundtrack. The latest song is “Creeping Ivy”, the main theme for commander Sedge. We have the track below.
More: Chucklefish, Wargroove
Switch eShop charts (10/27/18)
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Undertale creator on the games that served as inspiration, changes during development, and more
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Nintendo has shared a new interview with Undertale creator Toby Fox. Topics include the games that influenced him (and plenty of talk about EarthBound), what changed during development, and more.
Here’s the full transcript: