Bloodstained scraps “Roguelike” in favor of “Randomizer” mode; more Switch improvements coming
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The team behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has announced that its promised “Roguelike” mode has been scrapped. This had been a part of the original Kickstarter campaign as a stretch goal, but “the code that was created early in the game’s development is not currently compatible with this type of gameplay”.
While that’s unfortunate news for those that were looking forward to it, “Roguelike” will now be replaced with a new “Randomizer” mode. Here are the full details on that:
Switch update out now (version 9.2.0)
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Nintendo has just issued the latest firmware update for Switch. All system owners can get their hands on version 9.2.0.
According to Nintendo, the update includes “general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” No other elements are included.
Before today’s update, version 9.1.0 launched in December. That also included general stability improvements, and it also addressed an issue in which the color animation was not displaying correctly when attaching a Joy-Con controller to the console.
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Monster Truck Championship announced for Switch
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The racing and simulation game Monster Truck Championship is on the way to Switch, publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced. It’ll launch this fall as a physical and digital release.
Here’s some information about Monster Truck Championship:
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Switch turns three years old
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As it’s now March 3 in Japan, Switch is officially three years old. The console launched around the world on March 3, 2017.
Switch has been an extremely successful console for Nintendo so far, especially following the Wii U – which many would agree was a disappointment. The system has already sold over 50 million units worldwide, surpassing the Wii U, GameCube, N64, and SNES. It’s just a matter of time until other platforms like the NES are overtaken as well.
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UK software sales – March 2, 2020
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Blasphemous – patch 2 out now on Switch
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Team17 and The Game Kitchen have issued a new patch for Blasphemous. It includes platforming improvements, level changes, tons of fixes, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
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Video: PlatinumGames lead environmental artist talks The Wonderful 101: Remastered
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PlatinumGames has shared a new interview with The Wonderful 101’s lead environmental artist Yasutaka Maeki. Below, Maeki discusses his work on the game, challenges involved with making art for the game, and more.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 1, 2020
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still #2 for Nintendo games while Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and Shin Megami Tensei V are back in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 13 and February 19.
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PlatinumGames reiterates that “there’s nothing to worry about” with Bayonetta 3’s development
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It seems like PlatinumGames is regularly asked about the status of Bayonetta 3. Each time, the response boils down to the studio saying that things are going well. If you weren’t convinced by the many times this has been relayed by Hideki Kamiya, perhaps the latest comments from executive vice president Atsushi Inaba will put your mind at ease.
At PAX East 2020, Gematsu asked PlatinumGames about Bayonetta 3, and if they can say that there’s nothing to worry about. In response, Inaba said:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 1, 2020
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Nintendo has updated its upcoming maintenance schedule. There’s actually nothing planned for this week (at least so far), but there’s a bunch of stuff happening the week after.
Here’s the full schedule as things stand now:
