Video: Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch vs. GBA graphics comparison
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong is back on Switch with a remake of the original GBA game, and a new graphics comparison video shows how the two versions stack up. This comes courtesy of GameXplain.
Not only did the development team update the in-game visuals, but the cutscenes as well. Although gameplay thus far seems to be largely similar to the original, it’s clear by a quick glance just how much the graphics have changed for the new Switch version.
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Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue revealed for Switch
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Original (6/26): Inti Creates today unveiled Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue, a new 2D action game for Switch. We have a confirmed release date of November 16, 2023.
Inti Creates is known for the Gunvolt, Blaster Master Zero, and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon games. It also worked on the Mega Man Zero titles as well as Mega Man 9 / Mega Man 10. Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue is based on Yohane the Parhelion, which is an official anime spin-off of Love Live!! Sunshine.
Here’s a ton of information, straight from Inti Creates:
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes announced for Switch
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Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is in development for Switch, Arc System Works and French Bread just revealed. The news was shared at EVO 2023 moments ago.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a sequel to the original fighter that first appeared on Switch in 2020. Arc System Works and French Bread are planning the new title for 2024.
Pikmin 1 + 2 update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
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Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 both just got a new update, and both games are now at version 1.1.0. Thanks to Nintendo, we have the patch notes as usual.
Both games now have added language support – namely Dutch, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Also, while both have seen issues addressed, Pikmin 2 has taken care of a specific issue in Challenge Mode involving a crash.
Here’s the full rundown:
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DS game Izuna returning on Switch
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If you were a DS player back in the day, you may have heard of a small game called Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja. Success has now announced that it’s bringing back the IP with a new iteration on Switch.
Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, a dungeon crawler RPG, first hit Japan in 2006. 505 Games later localized it for the west in 2007.
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Cotton Fantasy 2 announced
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Cotton Fantasy 2 is now in development, Success revealed today. A release window has yet to be determined, but we know that it will be appearing on consoles.
The original Cotton Fantasy, also known as Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll, made it to Switch in May 2022. This was a shoot ’em up title in the long-standing Cotton series.
Lovecraftian retro FPS Forgive Me Father incoming for Switch
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Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel have announced that they’re about to put Forgive Me Father on Switch. The game will be available on September 28, 2023.
Forgive Me Father is a retro first-person shooter that takes place in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. Additional information can be found in the following overview:
Omega 6: The Video Game debut trailer, launches 2024
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Original (9/8): We have an update on Omega 6: The Video Game, the newest project from Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura.
Happy Meal was previously confirmed to be handling development, but City Connection will be publishing. We also now know that it’s slated for 2024 in Japan. English support is planned (alongside Japanese and French).
Unicorn Overlord details story, characters, game systems, difficulty modes
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Atlus just passed along a new set of details for Unicorn Overlord covering the game’s story, characters, game systems, and difficulty modes. This follows last week’s Nintendo Direct reveal.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.30), patch notes
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Minecraft got another beefy update today, and the game is now at version 1.20.30.
Mojang Studios changed the “You died” experience, including the camera zooming out so it’s easier to see why you died. It’s also possible to crawl under single block gaps, a new “Recipe Unlocked” notification will tell you when you’ve found a new crafting material, the amount of Diamond Ore found in the deepest parts of the world has increased, and more. Plus adjustments were made to block destroy times and explosion resistance values as well as fixes for over 100 community reported issues.
Here’s the full rundown:
