Zelda director on Tears of the Kingdom and the timeline
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Coming off of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might be curious as to where the game fits into the series’ overall timeline. Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the game’s director, was asked about that very topic in an interview with Famitsu.
The outlet pointed out how Skyward Sword was previously the start of things with Breath of the Wild happening at the end of the timeline. However, as players know, Tears of the Kingdom also touches on Hyrule’s founding. Given that, he was asked if it could also be the beginning.
Here Comes Niko getting physical release on Switch
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Super Rare Games is partnering with Frog Vibes on a physical release of Here Comes Niko for Switch.
The 3D platformer will be receiving 2,500 standard editions and 1,500 collector’s editions. The standard version comes with the game on a physical cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. As for the collector’s edition, it adds a 32-page Friend’s Book, foldable train map, 2-sided steel-plated coin, three postcards, the original soundtrack, two sticker sheets, and the collector’s box.
Mortal Kombat 1 Jean-Claude Van Damme trailer
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Another Mortal Kombat 1 trailer just dropped for Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the game’s Premium Edition, he’ll be appearing as a skin for Johnny Cage.
Damme is a martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and fight choreographer. Some of the movies he’s appeared in include Street Fighter, The Expendables 2, and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
Metroidvania-style action platformer Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster on the way to Switch
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Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Dormidin Studio today announced that Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster will be appearing on Switch. A release window was not provided.
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer, is inspired by classic movies and games of the 80’s and 90’s such as Beastmaster, Conan and Deathstalker, Castlevania, Golden Axe, and Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts. Further information is included in the following overview:
Isekai Rondo coming to Switch eShop next week
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The latest in Kemco’s seemingly exhaustible list of RPGs to be released on Switch will be Isekai Rondo, the company has announced. The title is due to launch via the eShop next week on September 15, with pre-orders live now.
Here’s an overview of the game via its eShop page:
More: Isekai Rondo, Kemco
Famitsu software sales (8/28/23 – 9/3/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 34,240 / 786,833
2. [PS5] Armored Core VI – 18,801 / 134,194
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 11,488 / 5,465,329
4. [PS4] Armored Core VI – 10,903 / 58,852
5. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 7,206 / 1,847,948
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,202 / 3,250,643
7. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 5,563 / 5,111,980
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,471 / 5,276,341
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,393 / 1,293,703
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,387 / 4,102,326
Pokemon Unite update out now (version 1.12.1.2), patch notes
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Pokemon Unite is back with its latest update and version 1.12.1.2 is now available for download.
The update paves the way for Blaziken, who is coming soon. It also includes new ranks for Ranked Matches, lots of balance adjustments, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Sonic Superstars Limited Edition revealed for Asia, English supported, pre-orders open
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Sonic Superstars won’t have a limited edition in the west, but in Asia, things are a bit different.
A limited edition of the game will be available in the region for launch next month and it includes a few extras. Buyers will receive the game, a figure, signed original artwork reproduction, and acrylic stand.
More: SEGA, Sonic Superstars
Detective Pikachu Returns dev explains long wait for the game
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To say that we’ve been waiting a long time for Detective Pikachu Returns would be an understatement. After it was first teased in 2019, it was finally revealed this year.
Director Yasunori Yanagisawa spoke about the wait in an interview with IGN. Yanagisawa explained that the project took roughly five years overall, and moving from Switch to 3DS allowed for many more possibilities.
Yanagisawa explained:
My Nintendo adds Super Mario shopping bag in North America
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My Nintendo members in North America can get their hands on the latest physical reward, with the site adding a Super Mario shopping bag.
One side includes a selection of Super Mario characters and the classic Super Mario series logo on the other. Aside from the bag itself where you can obviously carry things, there’s another little wrinkle to it. Nintendo mentions that it can be folded into a Question Mark Box pocket that makes it compact and easy to carry.
