Gamereactor published a new interview today with Cristina Nava from Ubisoft Milan. Nava acted as the associate producer on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.

During the interview, Nava talked about Mario IP, the game’s script, the flexibility of the Snowdrop engine, and why Donkey Kong wasn’t truly in the game. Regarding the final point, she explains that the concept of Mario + Rabbids is more about combining and fusing elements. They included the Rabbid Kong boss as more of a nod/reference with the shape, tie, and music instead of a Rabbid version of Donkey Kong.

More: interview, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Ubisoft

Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros. footage

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment

We’ll have to wait one more day for Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros. in the west, but it just landed on the Japanese Switch eShop. View some footage below.

More: Arcade Archives, Hamster

Chucklefish introduces Wargroove’s Spearman unit

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Chucklefish is sharing new information about its turn-based strategy title Wargroove. The studio has started to provide a look at how the units are shaping up across the game’s different factions.

The Soldier and Archer units were previously introduced. This time around, we have an update on Spearman.

Here’s the full rundown from Chucklefish:

More: Chucklefish, Wargroove

Nintendo Download (12/21/17, Europe) – Vs. Super Mario Bros., Enter the Gungeon, Festive Offers week 2, more

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

More: Nintendo Download, top

Arcade Archives Double Dragon arriving on Switch next week

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Switch is getting not one, but two new classic games next week. In addition to The King of Fighters ’96, Double Dragon will also be available.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Double Dragon is an action game that was released from Technos Japan in 1987. Two brothers fight with evil, to rescue Marian that has been kidnapped by violence organization.”

Arcade Archives Double Dragon will be out on December 28. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Switch eShop

More: Arcade Archives, Hamster

Tiny Metal devs planning free multiplayer DLC and a couple of major updates

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments

Even though Tiny Metal has officially released, Area 35 intends to continue supporting the game. Players can look forward to more content and updates in the future.

In an interview with Nintendo Life, Area 35 boss Hiroaki Yura said that the team is planning free multiplayer DLC. Once that’s done, the studio will be working on “two or three major updates” that will be announced “when we’re ready.”

Source

More: Area 35, Hiroaki Yura, interview, Tiny Metal, Unties

Pokemon GO holiday event confirmed

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Following yesterday’s leak, Niantic has confirmed a new holiday event for Pokemon GO.

The event begins today, and features more Ice-type Pokemon appearing around the world as well as new Water-type and Ice-type Pokemon from the Hoenn region. Additionally, when you visit a PokeStop for the first time each day, you’ll receive a single-use Egg Incubator with your first Photo Disc spin. There are special boxes available from the in-game shop as well.

Here’s the full notice about the event from Niantic: