Super Mario Maker 2 announced for Switch
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Super Mario Maker 2 is coming to Switch, Nintendo announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. The game launches this June.
New features were shown in the debut trailer, including slopes. You’ll also be able to use a brand new style based on Super Mario 3D World.
Here’s the first trailer:
Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (2/13/19)
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Nintendo Directs have been on a bit of a hiatus, but are finally back in a big way. A new presentation will be kicking off in an hour from now – 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe. It’ll last about 35 minutes.
Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Three Houses will have a presence here. Beyond that, things are a bit of a mystery. We’ll all find out what Nintendo has in store for us very soon, and you can watch the event as it happens below. Devin will also be taking care of our live blog right in this post, though posts about important announcements will be added to the site as well (and after the show is over).
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Pokemon GO kicks off 2019 Valentine’s Day Celebration
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A new event has started in Pokemon GO in celebration of Valentine’s Day. While active, Pokemon such as Clefairy, Hoppip, and Luvdisc will appear more frequently in the wild. Certain pink Pokemon will also hatch more frequently from 7 km Eggs, and Pink Pokemon such as Chansey and Porygon will appear more frequently in Raid Battles.
A few bonuses are planned as well. Lure Modules will last six hours for the duration of the event and there will be twice the amount of Catch Candy.
The 2019 Valentine’s Day Celebration in Pokemon GO will be live until February 21.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Scans roundup – To All Mankind, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include To All Mankind, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kill la Kill the Game: IF, and Super Robot Wars T. Scans of all games can be found below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes has grossed $500 million since its release
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Sensor Tower is reporting that Fire Emblem Heroes has surpassed $500 million in worldwide player spending. It has grossed more than twice the combined earnings of Nintendo’s other mobile titles, including Dragalia Lost.
Japan is the country that has spent the most on Fire Emblem Heroes at 56% ($280 million). The next closest country is the United States at 31% ($155 million). The remaining 57 regions comprise just 13% of revenue.
Touhou Sky Arena: Matsuri Climax Switch footage
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Touhou Sky Arena: Matsuri Climax launches on Switch tomorrow via the eShop. Take a look at some early footage below.
Paladins’ cross-play and cross-progression update is now live
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Paladins has been updated today with major functionality. Cross-play and cross-progression is now supported between Switch, Xbox One, and PC. If you’re playing on Switch, you can battle against any user from those other two platforms. Progress between all of these platforms can also be carried over.
That’s not all for today’s update, as Shattered Desert has also been added as a new map. Full details on what’s new and changed can be found here.
More: Hi-Rez Studios, Paladins, title update
Space War Arena bumped back to February 28
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Space War Arena is seeing a two-week delay. Originally scheduled for February 14, it has been pushed back to February 28. Pre-orders will open on February 21.
Space War Arena is a strategy action game with real-time tactical space combat. Ed Annuziata, the creator of Ecco the Dolphin, led the way on its development.
Here’s a trailer:
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Q.U.B.E. 2 physical pre-orders open
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Super Rare Games has opened pre-orders for the physical version of Q.U.B.E. 2. You can reserve it here.
Only 4,000 copies will be produced worldwide. Each copy comes with a cartridge, interior art, full-color 12-page manual, exclusive sticker, and 3-card trading card pack.
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Ubisoft announces open beta dates for Trials Rising
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Ubisoft today announced that the Trials Rising Open Beta will take place February 21 to February 24 on Switch, with a pre-download starting February 19. All players will be able to get a taste of the over-the-top action ahead prior to the February 26 launch.
While the beta takes place, riders will have access to a special set of features and progression flow, along with Global Multiplayer. This includes:
