Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield estimated to have around 1,000 people involved
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Unsurprisingly, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are massive endeavours. There are tons of people involved, ranging from those at Game Freak to staffers working on the project from outsourcing, and even folks from marketing.
Just how big of a production in Pokemon Sword/Shield? Director Shigeru Ohmori estimates that there are around 1,000 people involved in total.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest tournament focuses on spirits
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Nintendo has announced the next tournament event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, the theme is based around using spirits.
The tournament kicks off on October 4. Expect it to last for three days, which is pretty much the norm.
Mary Skelter 2 getting a physical release
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Mary Skelter 2 will have a physical release courtesy of Limited Run Games, Idea Factory has announced. Pre-orders open on November 26.
Both the physical and digital versions of Mary Skelter 2 include all original content from the Japanese release. For those who want to buy the game immediately, it will be out on the eShop as of October 22. Pre-purchase will be live on October 15 at a 20 percent discount, leading into launch for another week.
Source: Idea Factory PR
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled reveals new Grand Prix events
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Activision and Beenox are still churning out new content for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. Three more Grand Prix events are in the pipeline: Spooky Grand Prix, Neon Circus Grand Prix, and Winter Festival Grand Prix.
New tracks, characters, items, and challenges are planned. Specifics, including release dates, have not yet been announced.
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove update (version 1.5) adding Extreme and Endless modes
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A new update is on the way for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, HumaNature Studios has announced. Version 1.5 will add Extreme and Endless modes.
Here’s the full rundown on both:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 gameplay trailer, footage
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is just a month away, and a bunch of new videos are now in. We’ve attached a gameplay trailer below as well as the latest footage.
Overwatch dev on Switch porting challenges, Nintendo’s support of motion controls, porting timeline
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Vooks recently had the opportunity to speak with Overwatch principal game producer Wes Yanagi about the upcoming Switch version. Yanagi weighed in on the challenges involved, how conversations started with Nintendo about including motion controls, and the timeline of porting the game over.
You can find responses to these topics below. For the full interview, head on over to Vooks.
More: Blizzard, interview, Overwatch, Wes Yanagi
Trine 4 overview trailer
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Publisher Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte have shared an in-depth look at Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. In the overview trailer below, fans can get a better understanding of expanded hero abilities, otherworldly baddies, and series firsts that they’ll discover.
Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack – Terminator T-800 gameplay trailer
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Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios have shared the Terminator T-800 gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 11. You can view the video below.
Terminator T-800 will initially be available through the Kombat Pack on October 8. Those who want to purchase the character individually can do so at a later date.
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Switch hardware bundle packaging
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Nintendo’s website has updated with the packaging image for the upcoming Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Switch hardware bundle. Check it out above.
The bundle is due out alongside the game in Japan on October 10. The system itself carries a Disney theme, as do the Joy-Con and dock.
