Pre-order updates (5/27/18)
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10 minutes of Mario Tennis Aces footage
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At MCM London Comic Con this weekend, Nintendo live streamed a bit of Mario Tennis Aces. Check out the full recording below, containing around 10 minutes of footage.
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Bandai Namco considering Sword Art Online games for Switch
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Yesterday, Bandai Namco held a competition for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet in Japan. During the Q&A corner, series producer Yosuke Futami and Fatal Bullet producer Keishi Minami commented on the possibility of Switch support.
The two developers indicated that expanding the series to the Switch is being considered. Minami is a gamer above all, and would like a release on the console, so he is talking with Futami and others among his superiors at the moment. It may take some time, but he’s giving it some positive thought.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Summoning Focus: Heroes with Stance Skills, new Blessed Gardens map now live
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Two more content updates have graced Fire Emblem Heroes.
First, players can take part in the new summoning focus titled Heroes with Stance Skills. 5-star focus units for Zelgius, Female Morgan, and Shiro are featured here. The event lasts until June 10.
Also new today is the Colonnade of Fire Blessed Gardens map. Players are advised to visit it using four Heroes who are either Fire-type Legendary Heroes or Heroes with a Fire blessing.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion – Swass 8-Ball Station footage
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Nintendo has once again shown off a new level from Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. Get a look at the Swass 8-Ball Station mission below.
This is Swass 8-Ball Station, a new level in #Splatoon2: Octo Expansion. You'll need a good aim for this one!
Pre-order is now available from #NintendoSwitch #eShop: https://t.co/O5lleEa9xF pic.twitter.com/vnmcrgWcVW
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 27, 2018
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Mario + Rabbids dev on lack of online co-op, scrapped fumble mechanic
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A number of media outlets recently went hands-on with the new Donkey Kong DLC for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. YouTuber AbdallahSmash026 was among them, and was also able to chat with lead developer Xavier Manzanares.
One of the topics discussed is multiplayer. While you can play with a friend locally, online isn’t supported.
Defoliation also releasing in North America and Europe on Switch next week
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Defoliation was listed for May 31 on the Japanese Switch eShop earlier in the week. That date doesn’t just apply to Japan, as the North American and European eShops reveal the same release date.
Rising Win Tech and Cosen are behind Defoliation, which is a visual novel. If you missed our previous coverage, check out the overview and trailer below.
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Sushi Striker 3DS file size
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A pre-load option for Sushi Striker went live on the 3DS eShop this week. To download the game, you’ll need 7,023 blocks of free space.
The Switch version of Sushi Striker requires 2.7GB of space. To compare, the 3DS version is 877.875 MB.
Source: 3DS eShop
Splatoon 2 – My Melody vs. Pompompurin Splatfest results (Sanrio)
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Splatoon 2 held the second round of its tournament-style Splatfest featuring Sanrio in Japan this weekend. My Melody and Pompompurin were the two characters featured this time around.
After a full day of battles, the event has concluded and the results are in. Who came out on top: My Melody or Pompompurin?
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Treachery In Beatdown City dev looking to bring the game to Switch
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Way back in 2014, Nuchallenger funded Treachery In Beatdown City through Kickstarter. It has remained in development since then, and some good news was shared recently about potential Switch support.
Nuchallenger actually has Treachery In Beatdown City running on Switch, as shown below. It may not be an official announcement, but the team says it’s their “intent” to make it happen and the game “runs great”.
