New Switch update out now (version 5.0.1)
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Following up on the last notable Switch update, the system has received another firmware download. Version 5.0.1. is out now.
As you would expect from the small change in version numbers, there isn’t too much involved with today’s update. Nintendo only says: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”. That’s it for now.
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Splatoon 2 producer on the darker tone of Octo Expansion
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With the upcoming Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, Nintendo is going for something different. The setting is an underground section of the world, complete with a darker tone to match.
Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami spoke about the tone of Octo Expansion in an interview with GameSpot. He shared the following on that front:
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ARMS producer on Twintelle, lack of a single-player campaign, comic, and Smash Bros.
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Following his presentation at GDC last week, Polygon was able to interview ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki. Yabuki was asked about a variety of topics, including the lack of a single-player campaign and the possibly of having the IP represented in Smash Bros.
We’ve rounded up some of Yabuki’s comments below. For the full feature, visit Polygon’s article here.
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40 minutes of Atelier Lydie & Suelle English gameplay
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Atelier Lydie & Suelle is making its way to North America and Europe after previously releasing in Japan. For a look at the English version, check out the video below.
Splatoon 2 producer on whether Pearl and Marina know they’re in a game and more
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Game Informer published two new interviews with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami today. Aside from one discussion that was more on the serious side, the second was off-beat and was more about lore. Topics in the second interview include whether Pearl and Marina know they’re in a game, what happens to Inklings as they move through ink, and how they can’t go in water.
We’ve rounded up the comments about these topics below. Game Informer has the interview in full here.
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Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories gameplay videos
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Silver Star Japan published a pair of videos today for Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories, coming to Switch. We have both below.
Splatoon 2 producer on the decision to release single-player DLC, having the Inklings in Mario Kart and Smash Bros.
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At GDC last week, Game Informer spoke with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami. Nogami talked about why the team decided to make single-player DLC as well as what to expect from the expansion. He also touched on what it’s like seeing the Inklings in Mario Kart and Smash Bros.
We’ve highlighted some excerpts from the interview below. You can read the full discussion on Game Informer here.
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Urban Trial Playground footage
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On April 5, Tate Multimedia will be bringing Urban Trial Playground to Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
All-Star Fruit Racing heading to Switch in July
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After it was outed by a classification from Brazil and later hinted by Amazon UK, All-Star Fruit Racing has been officially confirmed for Switch. PQube will be handling publishing duties, with a release planned for July.
As the name implies, All-Star Fruit Racing is a kart racer featuring championships, unlockable characters, various modes, and more. Continue on below for additional details and today’s announcement trailer.
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Nintendo UK asks Switch fans to vote on the system’s best games, results now in
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Nintendo UK celebrated Switch’s first anniversary by asking fans what they feel are the system’s top 10 games. After tallying votes from hundreds of people, the results were published today.
In the end, Nintendo UK published a top 50 list based on all of the responses. You can find the full results below.
