Super Mario Party Jamboree demo released at retailers
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Super Mario Party Jamboree doesn’t appear to be getting a demo on the Switch eShop, but multiple retailers have the game to try out right now. This technically was first made available on October 4, but Nintendo shared the news on social media today.
Select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart locations all have the game on display. During the ten-minute timed demo for Super Mario Party Jamboree, players can try out Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Minigame Bay limits the modes to Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.
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F-Zero 99 datamine points to potential Mario vs. Donkey Kong event
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Nintendo could have even more in store for F-Zero 99, and the game might be receiving an interesting Mario vs. Donkey Kong event at some point in the future.
That news comes from LuigiBlood, who datamined the game’s latest update. The supposed Mario vs. Donkey Kong Festival event for F-Zero 99 would include a Mini Mario League, and 4 Star Rivals called Mario, Mini Mario, Donkey Kong, and Toad.
Cooking and management game Magical Bakery coming to Switch
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September 19: Magical Bakery was previously announced, but publisher SOEDESCO and developer Superlumen have now confirmed a Switch version. The title launches on November 7, 2024.
Magical Bakery, a cooking and management game, involves handling a magical pastry shop. Players will also look to pass an exam to become a qualified pastry magician.
More information is available in the following overview:
More: Magical Bakery, SOEDESCO, Superlumen
PopSlinger getting physical release on Switch
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October 2: VGNYsoft has announced plans for a physical release of PopSlinger on Switch, and multiple versions are planned.
Extra, Elite, and Extra Elite Editions will be available. Each one will be limited but various goodies will be included.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Switch update out now (version 19.0.0), patch notes
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The latest firmware update for Switch just went live as Nintendo has started distribution of version 19.0.0.
This marks another update that won’t bring much excitement to system owners. We get the same rundown from Nintendo that we’ve been used to seeing as of late, which is that the latest stability improvements have been made available.
Below are the official patch notes from Nintendo:
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership pre-order bonus guide
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Nintendo is encouraging Switch owners to pre-order Mario & Luigi: Brothership at retail as a number of bonuses are planned depending on which store you go with. We’ve outlined items that have been announced so far and we’ll update this post if others come in.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership will probably be Nintendo’s last big release of 2024. It’s a notable game, especially given how we haven’t seen a brand new entry in the series in nearly a decade. This time around the brothers will journey through the world of Concordia on Shipshape Island. The turn-based action combat fans are accustomed to will be returning.
Here’s our pre-order roundup:
Bakeru getting physical release on Switch in the west
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Spike Chunsoft is preparing a physical release for Bakeru in the west, the company announced today. It’s due out on February 25, 2024 in both North America and Europe.
The physical release of Bakeru on Switch appears to be limited to a standard edition. As of now Spike Chunsoft hasn’t indicated there are plans for special editions.
More: Bakeru, Good Feel, Spike Chunsoft
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 5, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 5, 2024 is now available.
Just like last week, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is at #2 – so the game is holding on strong. EA Sports FC 25 is again at the top. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star was a new release, but it’s coming slow out of the gate having appeared all the way down at #39.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 5, 2024:
Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition announced for Switch
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Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition is now in development for Switch, Eastasiasoft announced today in partnership with developers Mission Critical Studios, Handcrafted Mystical Games, and Normal Distribution. The game launches in 2025.
Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition brings back the classic platforming adventure as a 2.5D remake with widescreen HD. Additionally, the game to 100 rooms, the total that was originally intended, but now the timeless classic has been updated.
Here’s some additional information about the game:
UK sales for September 2024
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for September 2024.
After August didn’t have any Nintendo games in the top ten, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom does manage to appear. It’s at #10, and remember it was a late launch and no digital data is included. EA Sports FC 25 tops the chart and Hogwarts Legacy is hanging on.
