Mario & Luigi: Brothership apparently made with Unreal Engine
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership appears to have been developed with Unreal Engine. That’s based on a photo taken of the back of the boxart, which spread on social media recently.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership won’t be the first Nintendo-published Switch game to use Unreal Engine. Others include Princess Peach: Showtime, Pikmin 4, and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
Vampire Survivors reveals Castlevania DLC
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Another Konami collaboration is coming to Vampire Survivors, and Poncle today unveiled Ode to Castlevania DLC. It’s launching on October 31, 2024.
The DLC is massive, featuring over 20 characters, more than 40 weapons, 30+ music tracks, and the biggest stage yet.
Here’s a bunch of information about the DLC:
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Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf featured in Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial [update: Vampire Survivors in US]
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Original: Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, and Cursed to Golf are all planned to be included in the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial. The event typically features one game, but this time around, subscribers will have access to three.
The new trial begins this Wednesday, October 23 and lasts for a week. During the event, each game can be fully accessed for free. Save data also works in the full versions.
Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program details leaked
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The official website for Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program was updated today, revealing details about the whole thing is actually about.
There’s been plenty of speculation as to what Nintendo has been planning. Various theories have been floating around, including GameCube support on Switch Online, a potential Miiverse return, and more. However, it turns out that Nintendo is testing out a new kind of game.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 20, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Fantasian Neo Dimension appears for the first time while Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is again at the top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 2 and October 8.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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Nintendo is starting off the week with a new update for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom via version 1.0.2.
The patch notes indicate that a couple of specific bugs have been addressed. Other general issues were tackled as well, though Nintendo doesn’t go into any additional specifics.
Here’s the full rundown:
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Gengar
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In celebration of Halloween, a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle event is on the way featuring Gengar.
Gengar will be available to battle in 5 Star Raids this time around. Going along with the spooky theme, the creature will be sporting the Ghost Tera Type.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Pre-order updates – October 20, 2024
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake taking inspiration from Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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It may not have been something that fans would immediately assume, but it turns out that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is taking some inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
That news comes from producer Masaaki Hayasaka. In a recent interview, he said that Square Enix wanted to capture that same sense of adventure that Zelda provides – seeing something off in the distance that catches your eye and wanting to head in that direction.
Here’s what Hayasaka had to say about the Zelda: Breath of the Wild inspiration for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake:
Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy releasing at retail
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Cat Quest III did come to Switch physically at launch, but very soon fans can get their hands on an additional boxed release known as The Fur-tastic Trilogy.
You’ll actually be getting the entire franchise here. Cat Quest, Cat Quest II, and Cat Quest III will all be included on a single cartridge. Additionally, you’ll be provided with a digital art book and vinyl sticker as bonuses.
