Koji Kondo’s Wonder Flower idea for Super Mario Bros. Wonder was rejected, but became a badge
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During Nintendo’s recent GDC 2024 talk for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, it was revealed that Koji Kondo – the series’ longtime composer – suggested an idea for a Wonder Flower effect, but it was rejected before ultimately becoming one of the game’s badges.
After touching the Wonder Flower, Mario would become a live-action version of himself with human propositions. Players would progress while humming the background music and mimicking the various sound effects himself.
As for why Kondo’s Wonder Flower initial idea for Super Mario Bros. Wonder didn’t make the cut, director Shiro Mouri explained:
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Famitsu software sales (3/18/24 – 3/24/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Princess Peach: Showtime – 77,562 / NEW
2. [PS5] Dragon’s Dogma 2 – 68,592 / NEW
3. [PS5] Rise of the Ronin – 64,646 / NEW
4. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Online: The Door to the Future and the Sleeping Girl – 17,919 / NEW
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,276 / 5,758,176
6. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 8,118 / 1,795,584
7. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Online: The Door to the Future and the Sleeping Girl – 7,333 / NEW
8. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – 7,121 / 305,756
9. [NSW] Mario vs. Donkey Kong – 6,987 / 131,428
10. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,563 / 3,476,939
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Rayleigh and Garp DLC characters, Legend Dawn Pack out next week
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March 20: Two more characters have been revealed for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 with Rayleigh and Garp joining as DLC.
On the topic of release dates, we have one for Roger. The DLC character was announced last week with a quick teaser. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 will launch its “Legend Dawn Pack” on March 28, and that’s when Roger will be going live. Rayleigh and Garp will be included in the same DLC drop.
Triple-i Initiative digital showcase announced
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Some of the best independent video games developers are coming together on the Triple-i Initiative, a new digital showcase. It will air on April 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.
The showcase will feature over 30 games from studios and publishers who worked on the likes of Darkest Dungeon, Spiritfarer, V Rising, and Risk of Rain 2. The event will be “a no-nonsense digital showcase featuring blockbuster indie titles, all streamed in under one hour to respect players’ and studios’ time.” Expect announcements from Mega Crit, Red Hook Studios, and Evil Empire, and more.
Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling release date set for May in the west, new trailer
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Thanks to Idea Factory, we have the final western release date for Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling. The otome visual novel launches on May 28, 2024 in North America and Europe.
Idea Factory previously confirmed that Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling would be heading overseas this year. Japan has had it since November.
MLB The Show 24 update out now (version 1.03), patch notes – Diamond Dynasty fixed on Switch and more
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A new version 1.03 update is just going out now for MLB The Show 24, and it fixes issues with Diamond Dynasty on Switch.
Since launch, players on Nintendo’s console have been encountering issues accessing Diamond Dynasty features and crashes were a common occurrence. Thankfully, the developers have now addressed the situation. A ton of other bugs have been fixed as well, along with some other adjustments.
Below is the full rundown:
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Slave Zero X gets new Switch release date
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Slave Zero X, which was delayed for Switch on launch day, now has a new release date on the console. It will be ready to go on April 11, 2024.
Remember that Slave Zero X will be sold physically and digitally. For the boxed copy, it will be available in standard and deluxe editions. The physical release launches on April 11 in Asia and Japan, but those in North America and Europe will need to wait until May 17. For those that need a refresher, the deluxe version includes a custom Switch skin, soundtracks, and three comic books created by Marvel and DC Comics veterans Ant Williams and Andy Lanning (Ideas and Inks) that dive deep into the gnarly Slave Zero universe.
Also announced today is a final bonus for Slave Zero X. After completing the Crimson Citadel game mode, players can face SovKhan in his true ultimate form, as originally intended by the game’s designers. SovKhan 300 will be added as free post-game content on April 11.
Famitsu sales (3/18/24 – 3/24/24)
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Moltres location guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Today, we’re nearly wrapping up our coverage of Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC with a Moltres location guide. As a reminder, you can only catch returning Legendary Pokemon after you clear The Indigo Disk’s main story. They’re unavailable for capture in the base game.
Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are the original trio of Legendary Pokemon introduced in the very first generation. As with most of their catchable appearances, none of these Pokemon are exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet – you can catch all three Legendary birds regardless of the game you’re playing.
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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Bandai Namco is following up on the launch of Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash with a new version 1.0.2 patch.
The update provides distribution of store exclusive content and fixes. Regarding the latter, Bandai Namco says that online battles and match matching have been improved.
Here’s the full rundown:
