Resident Evil 4 director Shinji Mikami talks about why he was so adamant on having the game be a GameCube exclusive
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Resident Evil 4 is on a ton of different platforms now, but that wasn’t always the case. Originally, it was created only for the GameCube. A big part of that was due to director Shinji Mikami.
Mikami signed an exclusive deal with Nintendo before Resident Evil 4’s launch. In an interview with Variety, he explained that the partnership came about due to concern for the gaming industry. Mikami had concerns that if the gaming endeavors from Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox didn’t work out, “they might just go back to what they’re good at and what they’re known for.”
Mikami added:
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Pumpkin Jack – “Christmas Update” out now (version 1.4.4)
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The 3D platformer Jumpkin Jack has received a new 1.4.4 patch. It’s known as the “Christmas” update, adding a new outfit which when worn makes it snow, various decorative elements in the levels (like snowmen), and five festive gifts in each level to collect. If you find them all, something special will be unlocked.
Here’s a trailer for the update:
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Nintendo Download – December 17, 2020 (Europe) – Among Us, Festive Offers 2020, more
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Nintendo Download – December 17, 2020 (North America) – Super Meat Boy Forever, Touhou Luna Nights, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Override 2: Super Mech League – $29.99 (available December 22)
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Bravely Default II Final Demo footage
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A few hours ago, the Bravely Default II Final Demo released on the Switch eShop. Take a look at some footage in the video below.
Bravely Default II is due out for Switch on February 26, 2021.
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Space Crew getting new 1.2 update soon
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Curve Digital and Runner Duck have announced a new 1.2 update for Space Crew, the strategic simulation game.
It’ll include the following:
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Dragon Ball FighterZ – Super Baby 2 announced as next DLC character
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Super Baby 2 previously appeared in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The character is now joining Dragon Ball FighterZ as the game’s next DLC character, according to the latest issue of V Jump.
Outside of the Super Baby 2 news, V Jump also confirms that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has surpassed six million units between worldwide shipments and digital sales. To celebrate, players will be able to get their hands on Gogeta SSGSS and Bardock (Super Saiyan) lobby avatars as well as a new Vegeta color variation.
Super Baby 2 will be available in Dragon Ball FighterZ this winter.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 adding Pikkon and more
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 continues to roll on with new content. The latest issue of V Jump has revealed that a new character and more will be added to the game.
First up, Pikkon is on the way as a new playable character, and one of his moves appears to be Thunder Flash. We’re also hearing that Janemba will be represented as a new CC mascot. Finally, Bardock and Gine’s outfits from the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie will be appearing in create-a-character.
V Jump reports that the next free Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be going live in Spring 2021.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill gets Winter Rides update
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Thunderful Publishing and Megagon Industries have announced that the next free Daily Rides season for Lonely Mountains: Downhill is dropping today. Daily Rides Season 3, titled Winter Rides, can be accessed alongside version 1.1.6.
Winter Rides allows players to “unlock some cheerfully chilly winter-themed goodies.” New clothing/cosmetic options are up for grabs, including the Winter Outfit, a blue and red ensemble which comes complete with a woolly bobble hat, puffer jacket, warming scarf, and Christmas Elf outfit.
The Christmas theme continues with a Santa beanie and Santa outfit as well. There’s also a fresh accessory in the Christmas Bag of Presents and a new Rudolph Paint Job for your bike, “complete with antlers for a true reindeer look and feel.” Finally, the Snowman festive garment turns your character into an actual snowman with a stylish top hat.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is currently available for Switch via the eShop.
Swapnote “Remastered” update out now
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Random | 0 comments
If you’re ready to be confused, let’s have a brief chat about Swapnote. Out of nowhere, the app has received a new update… and it doesn’t seem to do much.
Swapnote was originally made for the 3DS at the end of 2012. It allowed users to draw up their own messages and have them sent to friends through SpotPass and StreetPass. The SpotPass feature was phased out about a year later, which really limited how useful Swapnote could actually be.
A few years have gone by without much news. Out of nowhere though, Nintendo released a 1.2 update for Swapnote this week, calling it “Remastered”. The patch notes simply state that some problems have been fixed. A few folks have examined the new update and can’t really find anything noteworthy that’s changed or added. There’s some talk that the patch may address an exploit, though that still doesn’t really explain the “Remastered” name here.
