Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 2.0.2)
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As first discovered earlier today, Nintendo has updated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Version 2.0.2 is out now.
According to an in-game notice, support has been added for the Daisy, Young Link, and Ken amiibo figures. You’ll need the patch in order to participate in online play. Replay compatibility is supported with version 2.0.1 and version 2.0.0, but not 1.2.1 and earlier.
Smash Bros. Ultimate hosting “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin'” Spirit Board event this week
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Nintendo has announced the latest Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event. This week, the theme is “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin'” where boxer-esque characters will be appearing. Defeating them will give you more gold than usual.
The Spirit Board event should kick off on Friday. Look for it to last a few days as usual.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream, Star Soldier join Nintendo Switch Online
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The next batch of NES games for Nintendo Switch Online have been revealed. April’s lineup includes Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream, and Star Soldier.
Here’s an introduction to the three titles:
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Yooka-Laylee 64-Bit Tonic Mode footage
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Yesterday, the Yooka-Laylee’s 64-Bit Tonic Mode finally went live on Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
Civilization VI adds support for cross-platform cloud saves between Switch and Steam
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Civilization VI has just received some major functionality. The Switch and Steam versions are now connected, allowing cross-platform cloud saves between them. Simply link your 2K Account, tick the multi-platform cloud save box in options, and the feature will be enabled.
Here’s a video showing off the functionality:
More: 2K Games, Civilization VI, Firaxis
Bubsy: Paws On Fire! officially delayed to May 16
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When pre-orders for Bubsy: Paws On Fire! went up on Amazon last week, we noticed that the retailer had listed a May 16 release date. That seemed a bit odd as we originally heard it would be available sometime in April. Accolade has clarified the situation, officially confirming the delay.
As previously mentioned, Bubsy: Paws on Fire! is getting a limited edition. Pre-orders are up on Amazon here. Copies will contain the game, soundtrack sampler, and mini collectors booklet.
We’ve included a pre-order trailer for Bubsy: Paws On Fire! below.
The Messenger Picnic Panic DLC PAX East 2019 footage
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Sabotage and Devolver Digital showed off the upcoming Picnic Panic DLC for The Messenger at PAX East 2019 last week. Take a look at some footage from the demo below.
More: Devolver Digital, Sabotage, The Messenger
Cetrion revealed for Mortal Kombat 11
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Game Informer has revealed Cetrion as the latest character in Mortal Kombat 11. She’ll be fully detailed in the magazine’s newest issue, which releases today.
Game Informer did release a video that briefly shows off Cetrion. A tiny bit of footage is shown 16 seconds into the video below.
Giga Wrecker Alt. delayed
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Giga Wrecker Alt. is seeing a delay. The eShop originally showed a worldwide release date of May 2, but a notice now states that the game has been pushed back. Rising Star Games and Game Freak haven’t gone into the specifics of the delay, though they’ve apologized for any inconvenience caused.
We’ll give you a heads up when we have a new release date for Giga Wrecker Alt. For now, it’s scheduled to launch later in 2019.
Source: Switch eShop
Mortal Kombat 11 is Game Informer’s May 2019 cover
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Game Informer has revealed that its cover story for May 2019 is Mortal Kombat 11. You can see what the design looks like above.
For the new issue, Game Informer “played a near-final build of the game and talked to its developers to learn how Mortal Kombat has maintained such a massive audience, and how this entry hopes to take things even further.” The magazine pulls back the curtain on a new character and has 14 pages of coverage.
