UK software sales chart for the week ending October 19, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart has been released for the week ending October 19, 2024, revealing a strong debut for Super Mario Party Jamboree.
The game managed to take the top spot in its first week – and remember, that’s without digital data. Nintendo will also be happy to hear that physical sales were 35 percent more compared to Mario Party Superstars.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership developed by Acquire
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The developer behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership has been revealed, which is Acquire.
Fans have long thought that ILCA could be the studio responsible for the Switch game. However, it turns out that the responsibility was left with Acquire. This is the first time that a Mario & Luigi game was not made by AlphaDream – that studio filed for bankruptcy a number of years ago.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership apparently made with Unreal Engine
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership appears to have been developed with Unreal Engine. That’s based on a photo taken of the back of the boxart, which spread on social media recently.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership won’t be the first Nintendo-published Switch game to use Unreal Engine. Others include Princess Peach: Showtime, Pikmin 4, and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
Vampire Survivors reveals Castlevania DLC
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Another Konami collaboration is coming to Vampire Survivors, and Poncle today unveiled Ode to Castlevania DLC. It’s launching on October 31, 2024.
The DLC is massive, featuring over 20 characters, more than 40 weapons, 30+ music tracks, and the biggest stage yet.
Here’s a bunch of information about the DLC:
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Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf featured in Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial [update: Vampire Survivors in US]
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Original: Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, and Cursed to Golf are all planned to be included in the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial. The event typically features one game, but this time around, subscribers will have access to three.
The new trial begins this Wednesday, October 23 and lasts for a week. During the event, each game can be fully accessed for free. Save data also works in the full versions.
Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program details leaked
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The official website for Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program was updated today, revealing details about the whole thing is actually about.
There’s been plenty of speculation as to what Nintendo has been planning. Various theories have been floating around, including GameCube support on Switch Online, a potential Miiverse return, and more. However, it turns out that Nintendo is testing out a new kind of game.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 20, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Fantasian Neo Dimension appears for the first time while Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is again at the top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 2 and October 8.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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Nintendo is starting off the week with a new update for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom via version 1.0.2.
The patch notes indicate that a couple of specific bugs have been addressed. Other general issues were tackled as well, though Nintendo doesn’t go into any additional specifics.
Here’s the full rundown:
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Gengar
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In celebration of Halloween, a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle event is on the way featuring Gengar.
Gengar will be available to battle in 5 Star Raids this time around. Going along with the spooky theme, the creature will be sporting the Ghost Tera Type.
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GigaBash reveals Ultraman: Rising DLC
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GigaBash has more collaboration DLC on the way, and the game is now partnering with Ultraman: Rising.
The news was announced at New York Comic Con this weekend. Unfortunately, details about the partnership are light at the moment.
Here’s a teaser for the new DLC:
