Game Freak was concerned about how well Switch would sell, director on bringing over Pokemon Yellow with new features
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What was the biggest concern for Game Freak while developing Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee? Apparently how much Switch would sell.
Director Junichi Masuda was interviewed for the game’s Japanese strategy guide, which was then published in the English version. In it, Masuda mentioned that the team started development before Switch launched “so we really couldn’t predict at all whether the console was going to sell well or not.” The team was “quite relieved to see it hit record sales figures” following release.
[Let’s Talk] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate impressions
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Way back in March, Nintendo unveiled Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Several months later, the game is finally available.
Now that a week or so has gone by, we want to know what you think of Ultimate so far. Which character did you unlock first? Which mode have you been sinking the most time into? What was your first Spirit? If you have any thoughts about the game at all, be sure to let us know in the comments.
Splatoon 2 version 4.3.1 unofficial patch notes
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Nintendo announced yesterday that Splatoon 2 will be updated to version 4.3.1 next week. Though we don’t have them in English just yet, the patch notes are available in Japanese.
You can find a summary of what’s to come below. Note that the patch notes are not official, and we’ll share what Nintendo provides officially next week.
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Walmart Canada lists Super Mario Party Switch bundle
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Nintendo has put out all sorts of Switch bundles over the past couple of months. Another one could be joining the collection soon.
Over on Walmart Canada, the retailer is listing a Super Mario Party Switch bundle. The package contains the system, a download code for the game, and standard Joy-Con.
Walmart Canada lists the new bundle for a December 24 release.
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World Ends with You devs on how Final Remix came to be, more sequel talk, other comments
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To celebrate the launch of The World Ends with You: Final Remix in Japan a little while back, a special event was held with a few select fans at the Square Enix Official Shop and Café “ARTNIA”. It was attended by the following representatives:
Tatsuya Kando – TWEWY Director
Tetsuya Nomura – TWEWY Producer
Sachie Hirano – TWEWY Writer
Masato Matsushita – Square Enix Official Shop and Café “ARTNIA” Producer
Ichiro Hazama – Producer for the Final Fantasy series
Atari Flashback Classics Switch footage
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Atari Flashback Classics made it to Switch this week. For a closer look at the collection, check out the gameplay below.
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Stardew Valley Switch multiplayer footage
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Stardew Valley was finally updated on Switch this week, bringing along the big multiplayer feature. Have a look at some footage showing it off below.
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Best Buy hosting “Nintendo Family Funday” today – playable games, discounts
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Today, Best Buy will be hosting a “Nintendo Family Funday”. Fans can stop by participating stores to try out Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party, and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee. Best Buy also says there will be discounts on games for Switch and 3DS as well as the Switch Pro Controller.
The “Nintendo Family Funday” will be hosted between 11 AM and 3 PM. Find a participating store near you here.
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Nintendo makes the list of YouTube’s top trending gaming videos of 2018
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As we prepare for a new year, it’s time to reflect on 2018. YouTube is doing just that by providing data about the top trending videos of the year.
What we’re most interested in is the top trending gaming content. Nintendo managed to make the list a couple of times thanks to Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee and Nintendo Labo.
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas developer diary
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Ubisoft shared a behind-the-scenes look at Starlink: Battle for Atlas this week. The team goes over how the game came to be, beginning when development kicked off in July 2013 to the big Star Fox announcement during this year’s E3. Watch it below.
