A Hat in Time’s physical release on Switch offers 5.4GB download
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After a slight delay, the physical version of A Hat in Time launches this coming week. Some lucky fans are already getting their hands on the game though, and we now have information about an optional download.
A Hat in Time will prompt players to download 5.4GB of data as an update. However, it’s worth noting that the game can still start without it. As for the Seal the Deal DLC, it’s offered through a code included in the box.
Here’s a quick look at the physical version of A Hat in Time:
Nintendo president on the topic of remaking games for Switch
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the topic of bringing back older games. Furukawa was first asked about software development given the release of the Switch Lite as well as the possibility of remakes for titles previously released on handhelds.
Furukawa said the following, as translated by Siliconera:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield leaks continue with new Pokemon, evolutions, Galarian and Gigantamax forms
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Update: Added Scorbunny’s second evolution and a better look at its final evolution.
Original: Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have been hit with substantial leaks since Friday. Two weeks before the games officially launch, certain fans managed to get their hands on copies and have shared all sorts of information about creatures in the games. The leaks have continued over the past few hours with many new Pokemon, evolutions, Galarian and Gigantamax forms now being made known.
We’ve rounded up the latest set of leaks below. Once again, please turn away now if you’d prefer to go into your experience with Pokemon Sword/Shield without having been spoiled about new Pokemon that are included.
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Japan’s best-selling games of September 2019
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This week’s issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of September 2019. You can check out the full results below, including debut sales for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. We also have debut digital sales for a bunch of games, including Dragon Quest XI S, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Astral Chain, and more.
Game Freak on why Pokemon is finally implementing auto-saves with Sword and Shield
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For the first time in the series, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will feature auto-saves. That may not seem like a big deal since it’s relatively simple, but it’s nice to see Game Freak finally implementing the feature.
Auto-save will regularly be running in the background while you play. If you happen to forget about saving manually or your system runs out of battery life before charging, you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your important progress won’t be erased.
Speaking about the decision to include auto-saves this time around with Eurogamer Portugal, producer Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori explained:
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – November 2019
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A new month rolled right on in this week. Now that we’re in November, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Are you giving the just-released Luigi’s Mansion 3 a try? Playing any other recent titles like Ring Fit Adventure or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
The Art of Spyro Reignited Trilogy coming in 2020
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Update: The Art of Spyro Reignited Trilogy is now up on Amazon Canada and Amazon UK. Pre-orders on Amazon US have also been discounted to $40.50.
Original (10/27): A new Spyro Reignited Trilogy hardcover art book is on the way, Amazon listings reveal. A release is tentatively slated for July 21, 2020.
Here’s the official book description:
How New Super Lucky’s Tale ended up on Switch, and how Nintendo helped along the way
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New Super Lucky’s Tale has had an interesting journey to Switch. Originally, the game released on Xbox One and PC as simply Super Lucky’s Tale, and Microsoft handled publishing. Now Playful is putting the finishing touches on the new version of the game exclusively for Switch, and will be in charge of releasing the game directly.
Speaking about the origins of New Super Lucky’s Tale on Nintendo’s console, director Dan Hurd told Nintendo Everything:
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Maitetsu: Pure Station launches for Switch in Japan on January 16
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The visual novel Maitetsu: Pure Station will launch for Switch in Japan on January 16, 2020, according to the game’s official Twitter account. It will release both physically and digitally.
Circle Entertainment previously confirmed plans to release Maitetsu: Pure Station in the west. A release date has not yet been announced for overseas territories.
[Interview] Sayonara Wild Hearts dev on the name, making a non-rhythm music game, more
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Simogo has developed a number of acclaimed titles, including the Wii U game Year Walk. Its latest project, Sayonara Wild Hearts, recently debuted on a Switch close to a year after it was announced at The Game Awards.
Not too long ago, we spoke with the team at Simogo to discuss Sayonara Wild Hearts in-depth. The studio discussed how the backstory behind the name, wanting to make a game about the flow of music instead of the beats, and more.
Here’s our full discussion:
