SNK Heroines dev on the game’s sexualization, having it on Switch
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SNK is back on Nintendo platforms with SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. NIS America will be publishing the game on Switch this summer.
During an interview with Game Informer, producer Yasuyuki Oda spoke more about SNK Heroines. Notable topics include the game’s sexualization as well as having it on Switch.
You can find comments about these topics from Oda below. For the full interview, head on over here.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – behind the scenes orchestra video
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Ubisoft has prepared a new behind the scenes video for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In it, fans are provided with a look at the challenges musicians faced in creating the music for the Switch title, and we’re even able to see what it was like recording music with an orchestra in Prague. Check out the full video below.
Super Mario Odyssey – new piece of concept art, 360 view of the Odyssey
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Two more updates were added to the official Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account this week.
First, we have a new piece of concept art below featuring the Jaxi. Prior to finishing the design, Nintendo says that it determined its movable and non-removable parts in order to emphasize its movements.
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Top 20 most downloaded games in Australia and New Zealand for January 2018
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Earlier in the week, Nintendo revealed the top 10 most-downloaded games in Europe for the month of January 2018. Now we have similar results for Australia and New Zealand, though for the top 20.
Stardew Valley took the top spot last month. Oxenfree, which was the top seller last month, is right behind at #2.
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Splatoon 2 – European Splatfest #7 art
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Later today, the next European Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will begin. Nintendo has published some official art as usual, which we have above. Players will battle over whether they like or dislike gherkins on their burgers.
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Touhou: Genso Wanderer Reloaded, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk Limited Editions on the way
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Touhou: Genso Wanderer Reloaded and Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk were among the announcements NIS America made during its press event last night. Both are receiving limited editions.
First up, the Touhou: Genso Wanderer Reloaded Limited Edition inclues the following:
Splatoon – full concert featuring Off the Hook and Squid Sisters at Niconico Tokaigi 2018
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At Niconico Tokaigi 2018, Off the Hook appeared live for the first time during a special concert. The Squid Sisters also returned for a new performance. If you’re interested, you can watch the full concert below.
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Old Man’s Journey Switch footage
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Later this month, Broken Rules will be publishing Old Man’s Journey on Switch. Take a look at some footage in the video below.
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Switch eShop charts (2/10/18)
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This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Celeste
2. Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros.
3. Overcooked: Special Edition
4. Stardew Valley
5. Rocket League
6. Night in the Woods
7. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
9. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
10. Super Mario Odyssey
11. NBA Playgrounds: Enhanced Edition
12. Earth Wars
13. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
14. Darkest Dungeon
15. Brawlout
16. Golf Story
17. Doom
18. 1-2 Switch
19. The Escapists 2
20. ARMS
Source: Switch eShop
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Koei Tecmo “readily available to make titles available on Switch” with its own IPs or outside IPs
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Koei Tecmo has supported Switch with a bunch of games over the past year. Although some have remained in Japan, as a developer and a publisher, the company has produced over a dozen titles for the system. That support should be continuing going forward.
In an interview with GameSpot, Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma spoke about Switch’s success and the continued interest in the platform. He stated that the company is “readily available to make titles available on Switch, and either our own IPs or some other company’s IPs.”
