Conga Master Party dev bringing Superola and The Lost Burgers to Switch this month
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Undercoders was behind last year’s Conga Master Party on Switch. Today, the studio revealed its next project, which is also bound for the console.
Superola and The Lost Burgers is the new game, and it’s slated for February 22. Other than that, the only piece of information we have is that it will be a “platforming adventure”.
We're happy to announce that our new platforming adventure Superola and The Lost Burgers will arrive on Nintendo Switch February 22nd! Stay tuned for more info soon! #indiedev #Switch #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/3utldeVtzC
— Undercoders (@Undercoders) February 9, 2018
Nintendo reiterates that 3DS will continue to be sold, considering various tech for the future
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Despite the prominence of Switch over the past year, Nintendo has continued to say that the 3DS isn’t going anywhere. The dedicated portable will still be sold in the future. This is something Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima reiterated during the company’s latest financial results briefing.
Kimishima’s remark came in response to a question about a successor to the 3DS. Senior executive officer Ko Shiota weighed in on this as well, and spoke about technology in general, indicating that Nintendo is considering various possibilities.
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Nintendo on the importance of year two for Switch, prolonging the system’s lifecycle, more
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The lifecycle of Switch was a prominent topic discussed during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. President Tatsumi Kimishima, managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, and Shigeru Miyamoto weighed in on year two and the system’s future in general.
Kimishima once again spoke about the importance of year two. In 2018, Nintendo will focus on games featuring Switch’s concept of playing “anytime, anywhere, with anyone” and “encourage consumers to discover their own ways of having fun.” Kimishima added that Nintendo “will release a series of products, including some not announced today, and continue to create games like Nintendo Labo that people look forward to playing.”
Nintendo on the development of the Joy-Con, integrating Switch hardware/software, more
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During the Q&A section of its latest financial results briefing, Nintendo was asked about the design concept for Switch’s Joy-Con. Senior executive officer Ko Shiota, managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, and Shigeru Miyamoto all weighed in on this.
Shiota said that the “Joy-Con was designed from the start of development as a device that could have a variety of uses besides being a game controller, including the possibility of attachment to something else for play.” Nintendo also thought about the Joy-Con could be used by setting it in an attachment. Takahashi later added that Nintendo “considered play using just the hardware and software, as well as play in combination with other things.”
Nintendo on making Switch appealing among a broader consumer base
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During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, the company was asked about any issues / risk factors now that weren’t considered before launch. This prompted managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, senior executive officer Ko Shiota, and Shigeru Miyamoto to talk about the need to increase the appeal of Switch to all age groups, regardless of gender.
Miyamoto commented on this as well, and said something interesting. Nintendo wants each individual person to own a Switch as opposed to every family in general.
Nintendo: Next announcement for Nintendo Switch Online will be worth the wait
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An update on Nintendo Switch Online was financial provided during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. We finally know that the service will be launching in September.
During the Q&A session of its financial results briefing, Nintendo commented on this just a bit further. Both president Tatsumi Kimishima and managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi weighed in on the service, with Takahashi stating that the next announcement will be worth the wait.
The two stated:
Nintendo on the reception to Nintendo Labo, decision to use cardboard
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Nintendo surprised everyone last month with the announcement of Nintendo Labo last month. Going after kids and kids at heart, Nintendo Labo will allow Switch owners to make creations out of cardboard and then use them with compatible applications / mini-games.
Using cardboard may have seemed out of left field, but it ended up being a natural fit. Nintendo commented on the entire Nintendo Labo project including the reception and the decision to feature cardboard.
Here’s what was shared:
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Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf releasing on Switch next week
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Forge Reply has announced that Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf is coming to Switch. The game is actually due out very soon, as it’s set for February 16. You should be able to pre-load the game starting today.
Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf offers a “mix of non-linear reading content, deep character customization and a rewarding combat system.” It’s based on the “choose your own adventure” gamebooks of the 80. Dever was involved with the development of this title having written the story and “driving the work of the whole team with his inspiring passion.”
For more on Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf, check out the overview and trailer below.
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Legend of Kay Anniversary announced for Switch
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Legend of Kay Anniversary is coming to Switch, THQ Nordic has announced. A release is planned for sometime in 2018.
You may recall that Legend of Kay Anniversary previously appeared on Wii U. At the moment we aren’t aware of any major changes from that version.
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tinyBuild to announce six new Switch games during a broadcast tomorrow
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tinyBuild has published a couple of games on Switch thus far. Last year, the company brought Mr. Shifty and Phantom Trigger to the system. tinyBuild hasn’t had any new announcements for Switch in recent months, but that’s about to change.
A new “Hello Switch” broadcast will be held tomorrow in which six new games will be announced. It’ll be hosted at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.
