Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 adds Mr. Krabs next week, 1.5 update out today
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Mr. Krabs will be joining Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 as a DLC character next week and anew 1.5 update will launch next week, it’s been announced. Mr. Krabs releases on February 15 while the new patch goes live today.
Mr. Krabs is one of a few previously-revealed DLC characters. Zuko, Iroh, and Rocksteady are also coming to the game.
Haak getting physical release on Switch
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Thanks to Super Rare Games, Haak is receiving a physical release 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.
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Dead Cells to end development of new content
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Support for Dead Cells is now coming to an end. Today, Motion Twin and Evil Empire announced that update 35 will be the last major update for the game.
Regarding the decision, it was explained that “it’s crucial not to overextend and risk diminishing the unique charm that makes Dead Cells special to us all.”
Motion Twin and Evil Empire did say that quality of life issues and bugs will be taken care of.
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Astlibra Revision Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist DLC revealed
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Astlibra Revision Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist DLC has been revealed as new DLC for the game.
The DLC is a standalone journey that’s integrated with the original game. Players will be able to experience an overhaul of combat and magic systems and quality-of-life improvements.
Here’s some additional information:
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Zelda Orchestra Concert from Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo released
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The Zelda Orchestra Concert from is now available in its entirety. Remember that this was originally planned for Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo, but that event was scrapped.
Tears of the Kingdom, Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, Skyward Sword, and Link’s Awakening are among the titles featured. Other songs like Zelda’s Theme were also played.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown update announced (version 1.0.4), patch notes
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Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown update, version 1.0.4.
A number of different issues have been addressed as part of the patch. Gameplay and quests have both been touched up.
Here’s the full rundown:
Nintendo on conducting business with urgency, says hardware transitions “are not an easy task”
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During a Nintendo financial briefing this week, one investor brought up how “external factors such as the introduction of new hardware by competitors and the rise of mobile gaming have impacted” its business. With new types of entertainment coming through, president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked to comment about the “kind of risks need to be considered going forward”.
Nintendo is doing better than it ever has before, but that doesn’t mean the company is resting on its laurels and conducting business with urgency is a priority. Furukawa said that hardware transitions “are not an easy task,” and he acknowledged how “we never automatically assume that our current position is solidified.” The overall goal seems to be “the importance of continuing to implement initiatives that encourage people to feel familiar with Nintendo in areas other than dedicated video game platforms, increasing the number of consumers who are fans of Nintendo IP over the long- term, and maintaining our relationship with these consumers.”
Nintendo on difference between Switch and past platforms, what the focus is for next-gen
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One of the questions that popped up during Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week is what the difference has been between Switch and the company’s past platforms, and what is being emphasized in its research and development of a next-generation platform. President Shuntaro Furukawa weighed in.
Furukawa brought up how Nintendo now has an integrated a handheld system and a home console system. By implementing that, Switch has been able to receive a steady stream of content.
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Nintendo says Mario Wonder was a major sales driver during the holidays, sales growing at a faster pace than other Super Mario games
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During a financial results briefing Q&A this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa shared more insight into the sales of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Furukawa stated at the event that the game “served as a major driver of sales”. Additionally, the title’s sales “have grown at a faster pace than previous Super Mario titles.” As another tidbit, Furukawa revealed that around half of players play in multiplayer mode.
Furukawa said the following:
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Nintendo president on the positive impact of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on its revenue and business
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out last year to much success. For Nintendo, this ended up impacting its bottom line in a positive way. President Shuntaro Furukawa touched on this during the Q&A portion of a financial briefing this week.
According to Furukawa, The Super Mario Bros. Movie contributed to the mobile and IP related business seeing a big increase year-on-year. He explained:
