Zelda director on Tears of the Kingdom and the timeline
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Coming off of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might be curious as to where the game fits into the series’ overall timeline. Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the game’s director, was asked about that very topic in an interview with Famitsu.
The outlet pointed out how Skyward Sword was previously the start of things with Breath of the Wild happening at the end of the timeline. However, as players know, Tears of the Kingdom also touches on Hyrule’s founding. Given that, he was asked if it could also be the beginning.
Here Comes Niko getting physical release on Switch
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Super Rare Games is partnering with Frog Vibes on a physical release of Here Comes Niko for Switch.
The 3D platformer will be receiving 2,500 standard editions and 1,500 collector’s editions. The standard version comes with the game on a physical cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. As for the collector’s edition, it adds a 32-page Friend’s Book, foldable train map, 2-sided steel-plated coin, three postcards, the original soundtrack, two sticker sheets, and the collector’s box.
Mortal Kombat 1 Jean-Claude Van Damme trailer
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Another Mortal Kombat 1 trailer just dropped for Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the game’s Premium Edition, he’ll be appearing as a skin for Johnny Cage.
Damme is a martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and fight choreographer. Some of the movies he’s appeared in include Street Fighter, The Expendables 2, and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
Famitsu software sales (8/28/23 – 9/3/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 34,240 / 786,833
2. [PS5] Armored Core VI – 18,801 / 134,194
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 11,488 / 5,465,329
4. [PS4] Armored Core VI – 10,903 / 58,852
5. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 7,206 / 1,847,948
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,202 / 3,250,643
7. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 5,563 / 5,111,980
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,471 / 5,276,341
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,393 / 1,293,703
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,387 / 4,102,326
Sonic Superstars Limited Edition revealed for Asia, English supported, pre-orders open
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Sonic Superstars won’t have a limited edition in the west, but in Asia, things are a bit different.
A limited edition of the game will be available in the region for launch next month and it includes a few extras. Buyers will receive the game, a figure, signed original artwork reproduction, and acrylic stand.
More: SEGA, Sonic Superstars
Detective Pikachu Returns dev explains long wait for the game
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To say that we’ve been waiting a long time for Detective Pikachu Returns would be an understatement. After it was first teased in 2019, it was finally revealed this year.
Director Yasunori Yanagisawa spoke about the wait in an interview with IGN. Yanagisawa explained that the project took roughly five years overall, and moving from Switch to 3DS allowed for many more possibilities.
Yanagisawa explained:
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 reveals Ember from Danny Phantom
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Another Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 character reveal is in, and it’s been confirmed that Ember from Danny Phantom will be on the roster.
Ember, a music-based character, has far-reaching attacks based on her guitar-shredding abilities. The team has also implemented a “Cheer” mechanic in which successful attacks fill up a meter. This provides her with increased attack power and additional perks.
Hot Lap Racing announced for Switch
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Today, publisher Hot Lap Racing and developer Zero Games Studio announced Hot Lap Racing. The title is slated for 2024 on Switch.
Hot Lap Racing is officially described as a “simcade” racing game with a Career Mode, support for online and offline multiplayer, and more. Further details can be found in the following overview:
More: Hot Lap Racing, Just For Games
Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition release date set for October, new trailer
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A final release date has come in for Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition. Today, Outright Games announced that the title will head to Switch on October 13, 2023.
Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition, an action game based on the animated series, was previously revealed in June. We only had a vague 2023 launch window at the time.
Famitsu sales (8/28/23 – 9/3/23)
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