Pre-order updates – April 18, 2021
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Jump Force update out now on Switch (version 1.04), patch notes
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Jump Force was given a small but noteworthy update on Switch within the past few days. Among what’s new is support for the friend invite feature.
For the full patch notes, continue on below.
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Switch file sizes – R-Type Final 2, Subnautica, Touhou Hyouibana, Shantae 1, Picross S6, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include R-Type Final 2, Subnautica (and Subnautica: Below Zero), Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy of Common Flowers, Shantae 1, Picross S6, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pokken Tournament led to Bandai Namco working on New Pokemon Snap, original devs were consulted
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New Pokemon Snap isn’t Bandai Namco’s first crack at the Pokemon series. The company was also responsible for Pokken Tournament for Wii U and arcades – as well as the Switch port that released later on.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was Pokken Tournament that ultimately led Bandai Namco being able to work on New Pokemon Snap. Director Haruki Suzaki mentioned that to IGN and also confirmed that the team was able to speak with some of the original Pokemon Snap developers while tackling the Switch project.
Suzaki said:
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Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection details cut features
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Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is making its way to Switch this summer. Three games are bundled together in a single package – specifically Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge. They’re largely the same titles as they were before, but some features will be missing.
First up, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have confirmed that online multiplayer won’t be available for the “Tag Missions” in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. These missions had players switching between team members in real time as they try to complete challenges.
[Let’s Talk] April 2021 Indie World Showcase reactions
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Nintendo typically puts out an Indie World Showcase around this time of year, and the latest presentation was finally delivered this week. The newest and greatest indie games were shown off for Switch as part of a 20-minute presentation.
Well over a dozen projects were shown. There were brand new announcements, shadowdrops, and updates on previously-known titles. Oxenfree II, OlliOlli World, Fez, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon, and The House of the Dead: Remake were among the featured games. You can find a full recap of everything shown here.
With this week’s Indie World Showcase in the books, what were your thoughts on the presentation overall? Do you have any personal standouts? Let us know in the comments below.
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy update out now on Switch (version 1.0.6), patch notes
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Within the past few days, Atelier Ryza 2 was updated on Switch. Players can now download version 1.0.6.
Below are the full patch notes:
Nintendo files lawsuit against hacker Gary Bowser
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On Friday, Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against Gary Bowser, an apparent leader of hacking group Team Xecuter. It claims that Bowser infringed on the company’s copyright in creating and selling hacks. Polygon notes that Nintendo is pursuing two trafficking counts and one copyright violation.
The lawsuit refers to Bowser’s operation as “an international pirate ring” that sells Switch hacking devices designed to circumvent security measures. These devices allow users to run pirated games.
New Pokemon Snap gets lots of screenshots
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A series of new screenshots have come in for New Pokemon Snap ahead of the game’s release later this month. We’ve rounded up the full set below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Animal Crossing: New Horizons Prom Night w/ @kungfufruitcup and @StephenPlays”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons with StephenPlays and kungfufruitcup to relive real life prom memories. Check out the full episode below.
