Japan: Celeste is the next game Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play for free for a limited time
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Nintendo introduced a program awhile back for Switch Online subscribers in which certain games were made available entirely free for a period of time. In Japan, the next one to be included is Celeste.
Nintendo Switch Online members can access the entire game between May 18 and May 24. Those who are using the 7-day trial can also participate. Also, all progress can be transferred to the full version.
Stranded Sails – “Exploration Update” live on Switch, patch notes
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The open-world farming adventure Stranded Sails has received a major “Exploration Update”. The patch, which includes new features, changes, and bug fixes, is live on Switch.
As far as what’s new, fast travel ‘portal stones’ have been added which allow you to travel around the world with ease, Quality of life improvements include the ability to craft and cook multiple items at once, improved introduction and tutorial quests, and a new ability to row faster across the world.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons localization staffer on the game’s comfort and positivity, sea bass joke
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When Nintendo announced the delay for Animal Crossing: New Horizons last year, it probably couldn’t have anticipated the massive impact that move would end up having. The game couldn’t have launched at a better time as it’s taken off in light of the global pandemic we’ve all been facing over the past few months, leading to massive sales and causing a buzz on social media. Many players have also been connecting with friends and family online in ways that normally wouldn’t be possible right now.
Over on Twitter today, Nintendo staffer Rob Heiret – who worked on the localization – spoke about the comfort and positivity that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has provided. He also commented on that sea bass joke you’ve probably seen if you’ve given the game a shot.
Below are Heiret’s full words:
Pre-order updates – May 10, 2020
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated – Sandy Cheeks trailer
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Another trailer for SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is in that focuses entirely on Sandy Cheeks. We’ve gone ahead and attached the video below.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated will be hitting Switch on June 23.
Darksiders Genesis gets new update on Switch, patch notes
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A new update is now available for the Switch version of Darksiders Genesis. It includes an improved map, a number of adjustments, and fixes.
Here are the full patch notes:
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition screenshots
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We have a few more screenshots from Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition ahead of its release later this month. Get a look at the full set below.
Nintendo will be bringing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition to Switch on May 29.
Nintendo president: Animal Crossing: New Horizons already surpassed lifetime sales predictions, 50% digital
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Nintendo revealed some massive sales figures for Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week. Through March 31, the game sold 11.77 million copies. It’s also sold a total of 13.41 million units over six weeks.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold even better than Nintendo expected. During the Q&A portion of the company’s financial results call this week, president Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned the following (translated by our own Oni Dino):
My Nintendo adds a pair of printable Animal Crossing: New Horizons rewards
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My Nintendo has updated with a couple of new rewards. A pair of printable items are available, both of which are based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons rewards. You can pick up some Mother’s Day Coupons as well as gift tags.
Both of these rewards are located on My Nintendo here. They cost 50 Platinum Points each.
All Switch, 3DS, and Wii U network services are currently down
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Update: All services have been restored. Downtime was at least three hours.
Original: All of Nintendo’s platforms are currently experiencing online issues. The company has confirmed that Switch, 3DS, and Wii U network services are down.
If you’re having trouble connecting with friends in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, now you know why. This also extends to the eShops and other services.
Here’s the current status update:
