Daemon X Machina producer on player feedback, improving the frame rate, visual style, more
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Nintendo has published a new interview with Daemon X Machina producer Kenichiro Tsukuda. During the discussion, Tsukuda spoke about player feedback the team has received, emphasizing an improved frame rate, how the game’s visual style was determined, and more.
Here’s the full talk:
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Splatoon 2 producer on the game’s second year, final Splatfest, future, more
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In a recent issue of Famitsu, a big interview was published with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami. Nogami reflected on the game’s second year of updates and activity, the final Splatfest (including why there wasn’t a Pearl vs. Marina showdown), what lies ahead for the future, and more.
We’ve now prepared a full translation of the interview. Continue on below for the full discussion between Famitsu and Nogami.
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Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack trailer to be published on August 21
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Fans have been requesting a better look at Mortal Kombat 11’s DLC, and soon Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios will be delivering on those wishes. On social media earlier today, the game’s official Twitter account confirmed that a Kombat Pack trailer will be published on August 21.
The news was teased in the following video:
Vasara Collection launches for Switch on August 15
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According to an eShop listing, Vasara Collection will launch for Switch on August 15. QUByte Interactive previously took pre-orders for a physical version.
Here’s an overview of Vasara Collection, along with a trailer:
Switch Lite up for pre-order on Walmart
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Walmart is now taking pre-orders for the Switch Lite. All systems, including the Zacian & Zamazenta Edition, can be found here. Note that the Pokemon system has generally been selling out at other retailers.
The Switch Lite launches around the world on September 20.
Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers offer “not currently scheduled to return”
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The Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers offer came to an end this week – at least in North America. It’s no longer possible to purchase additional vouchers, though they can be used a year after being purchased.
Following the program’s end, Nintendo updated its official FAQ. It now includes a section about whether the offer will return, which unfortunately, isn’t in the cards as of now.
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses sold 2.5x more copies than Fates in Spain at launch
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The Spanish numbers are here and Three Houses managed to sell about 2.5x times more than Fates on its first week.
Debut Spanish sales are in for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. In its first week, the game managed to sell 19,500 copies. While that may not seem like much, Fire Emblem Fates sold just 8,000 units. That means Three Houses sold 2.5 times more than the 3DS entry.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses currently holds the sixth biggest opening of the year in Spain. It’s above some big games such as The Division 2, Mortal Kombat 11, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Video: “Nintendo Labo – Director Insights, Part 2”
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Nintendo has published the second developer insights video for Nintendo Labo. Below, director Tsubasa Sakaguchi discusses the creation of the line and its latest release, Nintendo Labo: VR Kit.
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Timespinner physical pre-orders open
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Limited Run Games has opened pre-orders for the physical version of Timespinner. Things are straightforward this time around, as there won’t be a collector’s edition and so only a single SKU is planned.
You can reserve Timespinner on Limited Run Games’ website here. Pre-orders close on August 16.
New details shared about Switch plans for China
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Nintendo and Tencent held a joint press conference at ChinaJoy earlier today. During the event, first details were provided on plans for Switch in China.
First, Tencent will be providing cloud services and servers that will be used for the online platform in China. Heavy hitters such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are confirmed for release, and will be localized into Simplified Chinese. Lastly, users will be able to use the popular WeChat payment system for eShop purchases.
There’s still a lot to be learned about Switch’s availability in China, including an actual release date.
