Super Mario Odyssey – what happens when you reach the highest rank in Luigi’s Balloon World?
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The new Luigi’s Balloon World in Super Mario Odyssey includes a ranking system. These take the forms of stars, and can be increased as you play the mini-game.
There is actually something that happens once you achieve the highest rank. It’s far from massive, but is more comparable to a small little change. You can see what this is about below.
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Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #8 announced
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The next Japanese Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will take place next weekend, Nintendo has announced.
This event pits flowers up against dangos (a Japanese dumpling). frozenpandaman, who knows this much better than myself, explains the significance:
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Nintendo Minute – “Kirby Star Allies New Levels & Boss Fight Co-op Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta take a look at Kirby Star Allies with some new levels and a boss fight in co-op. Check out the full episode below.
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Starbreeze Studios wants to update Payday 2 on Switch with voice chat support once Nintendo allows for it
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
As things stand now, Payday 2 has no voice communication option on Switch. That’s a rather important deal given how integral communicating with other players is to the experience.
For its part, Starbreeze Studios does hope to offer voice chat in the future. A spokesperson told Kotaku:
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First English footage of Shining Resonance Refrain
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During a live stream today, SEGA debuted the first English footage from the newly-announced localization of Shining Resonance Refrain. Watch an hour of gameplay below.
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Glitch being used in Super Mario Odyssey’s new mode to place balloons in impossible-to-reach areas
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Luigi’s Balloon World in Super Mario Odyssey was added this week through a free update. Unfortunately, some players are already exploiting a glitch by clipping through walls to place balloons in impossible-to-reach areas.
The most prevalent kingdom affected is New Donk City. However, other worlds have been impacted as well.
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Old Man’s Journey concept art
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The stylized Old Man’s Journey is one of the new games on the Switch eShop this week. Recently, Broken Rules co-founder Clemens Scott shared some lovely concept art on Twitter. We’ve rounded up all of the images below.
To celebrate the launch of #OldMansJourney on the Switch, I dug out some level concept art pieces I did during the development. pic.twitter.com/cQgnZ5N7MW
— Clemens Scott (@Rostiger) February 21, 2018
I always liked this one. pic.twitter.com/msdv6NSsPj
— Clemens Scott (@Rostiger) February 21, 2018
However, most levels never were fleshed out that much and looked more like this: pic.twitter.com/nNbAr31Cvy
— Clemens Scott (@Rostiger) February 21, 2018
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Sumo Digital developed the Switch version of Payday 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Here’s something interesting about Payday 2 for Switch. It seems that development was largely handled by Sumo Digital, as opposed to Overkill Software.
Sumo is specifically listed in the game’s credits:
Sumo Digital released Snake Pass on Switch last year. The team is also behind the Sonic racing titles.
Payday 2 – Xbox 360 vs. PS4 vs. Switch loading times and visual comparison
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A new video from GameXplain compares the Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions of Payday 2. We’re able to see how all three stack up in terms of loading, as well as their visuals. View the full comparison below.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy Switch scan
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The first scan has emerged for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy on Switch. Weekly Jump reveals the trio of titles for Nintendo’s console in its latest issue.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy will feature Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. DLC is also included in the package.
Here’s the full scan from Jump:
