Microsoft’s Phil Spencer says no plans for Xbox Game Pass on Nintendo
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Just a few days after Xbox’s CFO suggested that Microsoft would be up for putting Game Pass on devices like Switch, head of gaming Phil Spencer has said that there are “no plans” to make that happen.
In an interview with Windows Central, Spencer highlighted the importance of innovating for owners of Xbox hardware and making them “feel great about their investment in what we’ve built.” While Microsoft continues to grow Game Pass, having it on competing platforms won’t be happening.
Arcadian Atlas launch trailer
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Serenity Forge and Twin Otter Studios have come through with a launch trailer for Arcadian Atlas. The game was made available on consoles this week, including Switch.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Rough Justice: ’84, board game-inspired strategy game, hitting Switch this month
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Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Gamma Minus are putting Rough Justice: ’84 on Switch this month, both sides have revealed. It’s slated for December 20, 2023.
Rough Justice: ’84 is a board game-inspired strategy game but the whole thing is single-player. Learn more about it in the following overview:
Batman: Arkham Trilogy gameplay
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Warner Bros. published Batman: Arkham City on Switch today, and we have a closer look with new gameplay. Footage is in for Asylum, City, and Knight.
Here’s an overview of the release, courtesy of the eShop description:
Disney Dreamlight Valley leaving Early Access in December, A Rift in Time Expansion Pass announced
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Original (10/27): Gameloft has made a few announcements for Disney Dreamlight Valley, including the news that the game is leaving Early Access in December and an Expansion Pass dubbed A Rift in Time is on the way.
The Early Access period ends on December 5, 2023. Those who have been playing already will keep their access to the game, their Moonstones, and their save data.
However, Disney Dreamlight Valley will remain a paid game for the foreseeable future.” Speaking about the decision, Gameloft said:
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Concept images revealed for scrapped Mario Tennis character Wapeach
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Fumihide Aoki, who was the designer behind Waluigi, today shared concept art and other images of Wapeach, a character who was originally intended to be in Mario Tennis. The shots were posted on social media.
What might be most interesting of all is that the sketches above were actually made during Mario Power Tennis. Wapeach has ties to the original Mario Tennis, but Aoki said she only had a name when the N64 title was being developed and nothing further. He added that he’s unsure why the design was ultimately scrapped.
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Fights in Tight Spaces getting physical release on Switch
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Today, Super Rare Games announced a partnership with Ground Shatter and Mode 7 for a physical release of Fights in Tight Spaces on Switch.
3,000 copies will be produced in total. Each unit contains the game on a physical cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading card pack.
Shinorubi release date set for January, new trailer
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Today, Red Art Games and Last Boss 88 announced the final release date for Shinorubi. It’ll come to Switch on January 12, 2024.
Note that the date only applies to the digital version. A physical release is still planned, but due to manufacturing delays, it won’t be available on Switch until Q2 2024.
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Video: European eShop highlights – November 2023
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from November 2023. Some of the highlighted titles include Super Mario RPG, WarioWare: Move It, and Hogwarts Legacy.
Here’s the new video:
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Japan’s top 20 downloads on the Switch eShop for November 2023
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Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for November 2023.
Suika Game again managed to come out on top. Elsewhere, Super Mario RPG debuts at #2. Star Ocean: The Second Story R also manages to crack the list.
