“Introducing Humpback Pump Track. This new stage is an indoor BMX track, but Inklings use it as a stage for Turf War. It features many curvy ups and downs, and the bike track surrounds a small hill in the middle. You’d think the openness makes for great visibility, but the hump abundance creates a surprising amount of blind spots. Inklings can employ multiple strategies, including frontal breakthroughs or attacking from the side.
Oh… and we just realized that jellyfish can ride bikes? What!?”

And these screenshots:

Nintendo has announced several new stages for Splatoon 2 since the initial reveal in January. Other levels include The Reef, Musselforge Fitness, and Diadema Amphitheater.

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31 minutes of Graceful Explosion Machine footage

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Graceful Explosion Machine is making its way to the Switch eShop next Thursday. For an early look at the game, view the video below containing 31 minutes of footage.

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Playtonic unveils the Yooka-Laylee Rap

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Yesterday, Playtonic and Yooka-Laylee composer Grant Kirkhope teased a new tune for the game that would be taking inspiration from Donkey Kong 64’s DK Rap. That’s now been published online.

Kirkhope and Playtonic have created a new piece of music in the style of DK Rap, aptly titled the Yooka-Laylee Rap. Watch the video and listen to the song below.

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Nintendo reveals brand new Humpback Pump Track stage for Splatoon 2

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At the ESL Go4Splatoon Europe Grand Final today, Nintendo revealed a brand new stage for Splatoon 2. Producer Hisashi Nogami appeared in a video and briefly introduced Humpback Pump Track.

Humpback Pump Track “is based on an indoor BMX track,” Nogami explained. It also “has a lot of curvy ups and downs.”

Here’s a close look:

A new stage for #Splatoon2 was just announced during the @ESLSplatoon Europe Grand Final!
Introducing Humpback Pump Track. pic.twitter.com/t6IonB4Rpg
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) April 1, 2017

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs work-in-progress video shows train mission

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A new work-in-progress video was recently shown for Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, which as far as we know, is still planned for 3DS. It gives a look at the train mission. Have a look below.

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April 2017 My Nintendo rewards live in North America, Europe, Australia

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We’ve entered a new month, and My Nintendo is celebrating with new rewards. Several items have been added in for North American, European, and Australian users.

As you would expect, most of the rewards are discount-based. However, there are some extra things as well like a Fire Emblem wallpaper and Swapdoodle DLC.

Head past the break for the full lineup.

LEGO City Undercover Switch screenshots

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With just a few days to go before launch, screenshots from the Switch version of LEGO City Undercover have appeared from the game’s eShop listing. We’ve rounded up the images below.

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Japan’s best-selling games of February 2017

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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of February 2017. You can check out the full results below.

Ace Attorney anime now being sold on Steam

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The Ace Attorney anime ran through its full 24-episode season last year. For those with Steam accounts, it’s now available for purchase. The entire season will cost you $8.16, but individual episodes are priced at $0.49.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice For All were adapted for last year’s anime. A-1 Pictures handled production of the show.

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Unity 5.6 released, offers native Switch support

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Unity 5.6 was released yesterday. Among various features, the engine now has native support for Switch.

It’s true that Unity-built games are already out on Switch. Nintendo published Snipperclips for the system’s launch, while Konami sent out Super Bomberman R. With official support though, all developers now have the opportunity to easily release titles they’ve created in Unity on Switch.

Nintendo made it a mission to ensure that Switch provided support for developer tools from the get-go. Unlike Wii U for instance, Switch has official Unreal Engine 4 support from Epic Games.