Doom Eternal devs on the name and why it isn’t called Doom 2
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Doom Eternal is a direct sequel to Bethesda and id Software’s Doom from 2016, which came out on Switch last year. Some might be surprised that the title isn’t being called Doom 2. However, there is reasoning behind that.
Executive producer Marty Stratton told IGN that the team considered the name Doom 2, but offered the following explanation as to why Doom Eternal was ultimately chosen:
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Doom Eternal for Switch planned to launch alongside other versions, Panic Button confirmed, targeting 30FPS
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Speaking with Eurogamer, id Software’s Marty Stratton has shared more information about the plans for Doom Eternal on Switch. Stratton indicated that the Switch version will launch alongside other platforms, officially confirmed that Panic Button is working on the port, and the team is targeting 30 frames per second.
Below are the relevant excerpts from the interview:
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Little Dragons Cafe – “Managing your very own cafe” trailer, making of part 1
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Aksys Games has uploaded two new videos for Little Dragons Cafe. Posted below, we have a trailer focusing on the cafe management part of the game plus the first making of video.
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Splatoon 2 Spy Gear screenshots
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A few screenshots have come in showing off the new Spy Gear for Splatoon 2 in-game. Get a look at the images in the gallery below.
Currently, this gear can only be obtained through CoroCoro. The Japanese magazine is offering a serial code to redeem the content in its latest issue.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Off-screen Super Neptunia RPG Switch footage
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At Japan Expo 2018 a few weeks ago, Super Neptunia RPG was playable on Switch. We have some off-screen footage from the playable demo below.
Ubisoft’s Legendary Fishing gets first details
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Back in June, a rating for Legendary Fishing popped up in South Korea. It was an indication that Ubisoft would be bringing the game to Switch soon.
Thanks to Amazon, we have first details. Legendary Fishing is an arcade-style fishing game with Career mode, multiplayer, optional motion controls, and more.
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Splatoon 2 producer on reason for releasing the Octo Expansion, approach to Splatfest themes
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A year after Splatoon 2 originally launched, Nintendo issued the first paid DLC for Splatoon 2. Players are able to get their hands on Octo Expansion for more single-player fun.
Where did the idea for Octo Expansion come from and what was behind the decision to release the DLC? In an interview with InsideGamer, producer Hisashi Nogami explained:
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Rage 2 dev looking into whether a Switch version would be possible
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Bethesda has started to increase its Switch output more and more. At QuakeCon yesterday, we learned that Doom Eternal would be on Nintendo’s console. That’s notable as it’s looking like the Switch version will be out alongside other versions when development wraps up at some point in the future.
Another game on Bethesda’s slate is Rage 2. Platforms have already been announced, though Switch isn’t among them – not yet anyway. However, that could potentially change in the future.
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[Let’s Talk] Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct reactions
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Within the past week, Nintendo announced and debuted a new Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. The presentation was confirmed at EVO 2018 last Sunday, and was hosted just a few days ago on Wednesday.
Like the segment from Nintendo’s E3 broadcast, the Smash Bros. Direct was packed with information. King K. Rool, Simon and Richter Belmont, Dark Samus, and Chrom were all revealed as the latest fighters. We heard that 103 stages and roughly 900 music compositions will be present. Classic Mode, Stamina Battle, a Final Smash Meter, Squad Strike, Tourney Mode, Smashdown, and Training will all be included. There were other surprises as well such as Rathalos and Shovel Knight appearing as Assist Trophies.
Based on everything that was shown, were you pleased with the Direct? Are you more or less interested in Smash Bros. Ultimate after the latest presentation? Let us know how you’re feeling in the comments below.
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Nintendo Switch Online subscription up on Best Buy, GameStop
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Amazon started taking pre-orders for Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions a few weeks ago. Other retailers are now following suit.
First up, Best Buy has a 3-month subscription here and 12-month membership here. The same goes for GameStop here and here at 3 months and 12 months respectively.
And in case you missed it, Amazon’s pre-orders are here and here.
