Tetris 99 – 17th Maximus Cup announced
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Nintendo has just announced the 17th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99. There’s no new theme here, but if you previously missed out on the design for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, you have a second chance of earning it. Simply collect 50 event points to unlock the theme – if you haven’t already.
The 17th Maximus Cup kicks off on October 16. You’ll have until October 19 to participate.
More: Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, Tetris 99
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lets you easily choose a biome for new Minecraft World stage
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As part of the new Minecraft DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the game is getting a new stage. Known as “Minecraft World”, it’s more than just a simple level as it actually supports a few different biomes.
Six different areas are supported: plains, birch forest, savanna, taiga, snowy tundra, and stone shore. If you want to ensure that you start off with a particular biome, you simply need to input a few commands on the stage select screen and selecting Minecraft World. We have a look at the different instructions above.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered boxart, price, pre-orders open
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Update (10/12): Amazon has opened pre-orders here.
Original (10/10): Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered was announced for Switch this week, and you won’t have to wait too long to play it. EA has confirmed that the racer will be available for Switch on November 13.
For those wondering, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will cost $39.99. That goes for both the physical and digital versions. Additionally, there’s platform parity here, meaning Switch owners won’t be paying any extra for the game.
You can pre-order Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered on Best Buy or GameStop.
Killer Queen Black update out now (version 1.63) – spectate feature and more
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A notable 1.63 update has gone live for Killer Queen Black. It includes a number of additions, including a community-requested spectate feature.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Human: Fall Flat to add new Forest level
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Human: Fall Flat has continued to receive a steady stream of content since launch. Next up for the game is a Forest level created by Jack as part of Curve Digital’s ‘Great Outdoors’ Workshop Competition from June.
Forest features outdoor activities, ranging from aerial balancing acts to mountainous climbs. We have a trailer showing off the stage below.
Ys Origin – European Collector’s Edition unboxing
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For the new release of Ys Origin on Switch, Strictly Limited Games prepared a special collector’s edition. Copies include several goodies, including a two-disc soundtrack, acrylic stand diorama, enamel pin, sticker sheet, and bonus acrylic card.
We’ve put together an unboxing video showing off the full contents of the European Ys Origin Collector’s Edition. Check it out below.
My Hero One’s Justice 2 getting Skull Intruder Event, Kimono Weekend Clothes DLC
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Bandai Namco has shared some news regarding a couple of updates for My Hero One’s Justice 2.
First up is the Skull Intruder Event, which has players defeating the target character in three new modes. Also planned are Kimono Weekend Clothes DLC that will offer new outfits for the class of 1-A.
Below are a few screenshots:
More: Bandai Namco, DLC, My Hero One's Justice 2
UK software sales – October 12, 2020
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Supermarket Shriek footage
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The kart racer Supermarket Shriek will be appearing on Switch next week, though we have an early look at the game in action. View some footage in the video below.
Supermarket Shriek is scheduled for an October 23 release on Switch both physically and digitally.
Nintendo permanently lowering price of individual Joy-Con in Japan
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The cost of a single Joy-Con is seeing a permanent price drop in Japan, Nintendo has announced.
Since launch, an individual controller has been set at 4,480 yen. The price will change to 3,740 yen beginning on November 6.
Note that only the standalone (L) and (R) controllers will be affected. Nintendo has not announced any price reductions involving the bundles we typically see for both Joy-Con. There’s also no word on any similar price changes for other regions.
