Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (11/22/18)
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Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its platforms for the week of November 22. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Reggie would have liked Smash Bros. to have been out earlier in the year since early December launch is “challenging”
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As Nintendo heads into the busy sales season that are the holidays, Kotaku caught up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Reggie spoke about why people should be interested in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the goal of of selling 20 million Switch systems this year, and reflected on Switch in 2018.
One interesting commented popped up when Reggie mentioned that he would liked to have seen Smash Bros. launch earlier in the year. Why? Because an early December launch is “challenging” business-wise and retailer-wise.
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Chicken Wiggle Workshop now scheduled for early 2019
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Chicken Wiggle Workshop never had a firm release date, but Atooi was aiming for December. However, the project is now moving officially to early 2019 as the developer attempts to “ensure the game is the best it can be for Nintendo Switch, and that goal is becoming a truly exciting reality as we move forward with each step in development.”
Atooi provided the following status update on development today:
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New Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics trailer
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Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics, an upcoming game for Switch, has received a new trailer. We’ve attached the latest video below.
Nintendo of Canada makes its own Switch holiday commercials
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Three new Switch holiday commercials are in, though this time straight from Nintendo of Canada. View the brief adverts below.
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Yooka-Laylee dev explains its approach to the 64-bit Tonic
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Playtonic posted a Q&A on its website that attempts to answer some of the questions fans have about the upcoming 64-Bit Tonic in Yooka-Laylee. Technical director Jens Restermeier spoke about what was used as a reference material/inspiration, why there won’t be an option to turn the CRT filter on and off, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Just Shapes & Beats update (version 1.1) arriving this week – new tracks and more
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Berzerk Studio has announced a new update for Just Shapes & Beats. Launching this week, version 1.1 will feature five new tracks, new language support, bug-fixes, and engine tweaks.
Here’s some additional information about the update:
The Game Awards 2018 nominees announced
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The nominees are in for The Game Awards 2018. Nintendo may not have two titles up for the big prize like last year, but there are still a number of related titles included across the various categories.
Here’s the full lineup of nominees:
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99Vidas: Definitive Edition launches on Switch this month, demo now live
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QUByte Interactive announced today that 99Vidas: Definitive Edition is coming to Switch on November 27. A free demo is out now on the eShop.
99Vidas: Definitive Edition is a brawler, and for the Switch release, new content has been added. This includes new enemies, new stages, and new modes.
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Monster Sanctuary coming to Switch
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Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, Monster Sanctuary has been secured for Switch. Moi Rai Games was looking to raise €20,000, which was quickly reached. A Switch stretch goal of €60,000 has been obtained as well.
To put it simply, Monster Sanctuary is “taming meets metroidvania.” Players can add any monster they encounter to their party, participate in turn-based combat, and explore the world.
