Reggie says Nintendo has internal expectations about when Metroid Prime 4 will be released, more
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Earlier today, Mashable published an interview with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. One of the hot topics discussed – albeit brief – was Metroid Prime 4. Reggie noted that Nintendo is thinking internally about when the game will be released and is “well in development.”
Outside of Metroid Prime 4, Reggie spoke about Nintendo’s approach to announcements, release dates, partnerships, and more. We’ve rounded up some of these comments below. You can read Mashable’s full piece here.
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Ms. Splosion Man coming to Switch, out next week
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According to listings on the European and Australian eShops, Ms. Splosion Man is coming to Switch. Better yet, it’s due out in just a few days.
Twisted Pixel originally released Ms. Splosion Man in 2011 to much acclaim. The platformer features 50 levels that can be played alone and another 50 built around multiplayer.
Reggie: Pokemon and Smash Bros. pre-sale trends are the best so far for Switch, “brand new surprises” in 2019
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are undoubtedly Nintendo’s biggest games of the year. Sometime after their release, Nintendo could be inclined to share sales figures directly. But early reports indicate that both will be lighting the sales charts on fire.
Speaking with The Verge, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said that the pre-sale trends for Pokemon and Smash Bros. “are tracking to the best we’ve ever seen on Nintendo Switch.” He added, “The consumer engagement through all of our digital activity has been exceptionally strong.”
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee fully work in portable mode without motion controls
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Ever since Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee were announced, there’s been one uncertainty surrounding the game. Will motion controls be required? Now that people are starting to get their hands on copies, we finally have a concrete answer once and for all.
When playing in portable mode, you’ll be happy to hear that motion controls aren’t required. Both titles are fully playable without needing to use motion controls when catching Pokemon. You can simply press the A button at the right time to have a better chance of success at catching.
A look inside the Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee case
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee continue the trend of Nintendo featuring art and other material inside Switch cases. Many publishers opt to include nothing inside, but that isn’t the case with the Big N. As seen above, buyers are treated to a look at a map of the Kanto region.
Youtubers Life: OMG Edition launch trailer
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Raiser Games published a launch trailer for Youtubers Life: OMG Edition, which will be out on Switch next Tuesday. Watch it below.
Wargroove reveals Puzzle Mode
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Chucklefish posted a new blog today that provides us with a look at a brand new Wargroove feature: Puzzle Mode. Unlike the usual objective in which players win by taking down the enemy commander or destroying their stronghold, this mode will have you thinking a bit more outside of the box.
Here’s the full rundown of the mode from Chucklefish:
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Tunche teaser trailer
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HypeTrain Digital has readied a teaser trailer for Tunche that gives us a look at a bit of gameplay. View the video below.
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Splatoon 2 – North American Splatfest #16 art
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The latest North American Splatfest goes live in Splatoon 2 this weekend, featuring Team Salsa and Team Guacamole. As usual, Nintendo has prepared some special art for the event. We have it above.
The new Splatfest goes live on November 16 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM PT. It’ll last for a full day.
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Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate – why Incineroar was chosen and more
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Following some of the excerpts that made it online yesterday, we now have the full column from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai that was published in this week’s issue of Famitsu. We did cover quite a bit of this last night, but there are a few extra statements with Sakurai discussing how Incineroar was chosen for the game and more.
Here’s our full translation:
