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Masahiro Sakurai doesn’t have one of his regular columns in Famitsu this week, but he is featured in the magazine nonetheless. That’s because the Japanese publication is sharing an interview with the Smash Bros. Ultimate director.

We’ll be taking a more in-depth look at the interview soon (technically the latest Famitsu isn’t even out yet), but as usual, some tidbits have leaked out online early. Here’s a brief roundup:

Minecraft

Minecraft has been updated on Switch, bringing the game to version 1.8.0. Mojang has added in pandas, stray cats in villages, changes, fixes, and more.

The full patch notes are as follows:


Famitsu and Denjin Getcha both recently showcased Peach Ball: Senran Kagura with a bunch of footage. Both videos can be found below.

Everspace: Stellar Edition has made it to Switch today. For a look at some footage, check out the videos below.

Earlier today, Forbes published its own interview with Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. Reggie was again asked about Nintendo’s goal of selling 20 million Switch systems this fiscal year, DLC, and rumors of new Switch hardware.

Find these comments from Reggie below. If you’d like to read some additional statements, head on over to Forbes.

Hollywood Reporter is the latest outlet to have shared a few words with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. The two sides discussed Nintendo’s Black Friday success, why Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t on Switch, the importance of having announced Joker for Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more.

We’ve rounded up highlights from the interview below. You can read the full discussion here.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is now up for pre-load on the Switch eShop – specifically in Europe and Australia. North America should follow soon, if not today.

To download New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, you’ll need 2.5GB of free space. The eShop listing has the Switch Pro Controller down as supported controllers. English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese are included languages.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe launches January 11.

Source: Switch eShop

Merge Games announced today that it has teamed up with Curve Digital on Bomber Crew: Complete Edition. It’s scheduled for an early March 2019 launch.

While Bomber Crew is already available on the eShop, this new release will see the game head to retail. All DLC content will be included.

Bomber Crew: Complete Edition will cost $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99.

Source: Merge Games PR

Doom

Doom received a new update yesterday on Switch. As part of this, the game was given some performance enhancements. Check out docked and portable comparisons between versions 1.2 and 1.1.1 below.

This week’s issue of Famitsu has a news update on Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. The magazine covers returning character Sterk, new characters Maana and Setia, and gameplay systems.

Here’s the full roundup:


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