Sonic Superstars has new levels only, producer talks art style
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According to Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Superstars will only feature new levels. The game will not be bringing back stages from past titles.
If there’s one thing we’ve seen from the Sonic series over the years, it’s been the reliance on levels going back to the franchise’s earliest days. At this point, fans are used to seeing areas like Green Hill Zone. However, in Sonic Superstars, it’ll be new content only.
Speaking with IGN, Iizuka explained the decision to offer new stages only in Sonic Superstars rather than past levels:
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Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, Nintendo Russia drama | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 055
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
On this week’s episode we discussed the recent reveal of Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, and the Nintendo of Russia drama. We also talked about Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 and the new Rune Factory announcements. There’s that and more on the latest episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh.
52% of Switch consoles are female owned in the U.S.
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Based on data provided by Circana’s PlayerPulse, 52 percent of Switch consoles are female owned in the United States. Circana was previously known as NPD and provides monthly sales figures in the region.
You might be curious as to how Switch’s number compares to other platforms. Nintendo’s console has the highest amount of female users, but 50 percent of gaming PCs are female owned. The next closest is Xbox Series with 45 percent. PlayStation 5 is the lowest at 41 percent. Again, this applies to the United States only.
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[Review] Loop8: Summer of Gods
Posted on 1 year ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 6, 2023
Developer: Marvelous
Publisher: Marvelous / XSEED
I’ve said in prior publications that the concept of time travel is a fascinating yet very sensitive one, as the topic tends to lend itself to narratives that ultimately have no idea how to go about ending a topic that can take myriad of forms and paths, leaving a story open-ended and potentially with too many plot holes because of a traditionally endless structure. Even with limitless routes comes limitations, however, Loop8: Summer of Gods, despite all its positives, is yet another victim of a time loop sci-fi snafu that has its heart in the right place, but any potential excellence in a different timeline.
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AEW: Fight Forever trailer shows Tag Team mode
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THQ Nordic and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today shared the latest trailer for AEW: Fight Forever that shows off the Tag Team mode. This comes ahead of the official release later this month.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Happy Game and Pilgrims getting Switch physical release
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Super Rare Games is teaming up with Amanita Design on a new Switch physical release bringing fans a two-games-on-one-cartridge bundle, with Happy Game and Pilgrims getting a physical release on the platform for the first time.
There’ll be 4,000 copies with a reversible cover and 2,000 copies of each sealed variant. The Happy Game and Pilgrims 2-in-1 Switch physical release includes the game on a physical cartridge, a reversible cover, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and two sets of trading cards. Those who buy two copies of the game are guaranteed two sealed copies of the games with both covers.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was Europe’s best-selling game of May, Switch was best-selling hardware
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New data from Europe has revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the best-selling game of May. Nintendo’s exclusive sold 2.5x the second placed title, Hogwarts Legacy.
Tears of the Kingdom is the third best-selling game of the year across Europe after just three weeks, with FIFA 23 and Hogwarts Legacy only doing more – for now. If we’re strictly looking at physical since Nintendo doesn’t report digital sales, Zelda is indeed already the top game in Europe.
Famitsu software sales (5/29/23 – 6/4/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 78,602 / 1,594,275
2. [NSW] Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection – 38,656
3. [PS5] Street Fighter 6 – 21,192 / NEW
4. [PS4] Street Fighter 6 – 12,078 / NEW
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,641 / 5,319,756
6. [NSW] We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie – 8,415 / NEW
7. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,075 / 2,203,151
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,152 / 3,152,980
9. [NSW] Loop8 – 5,796 / NEW
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,606 / 5,205,971
Human Fall Flat 2 announced
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Publisher Devolver Digital and developer No Brakes Games today unveiled Human Fall Flat 2, a sequel to the successful puzzle platformer. A release window and platforms were not announced.
Human Fall Flat 2 is confirmed to be appearing on “consoles”. We’re typically hesitant to report on announcements when Switch isn’t specifically mentioned, but it stands to reason that this title will end up there. The original has seen a great deal of success on Nintendo’s system.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
Grasshopper Direct 2023 announced for June 14
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Yet another summer gaming presentation has been announced, with Suda51 studio Grasshopper Manufacture announcing Grasshopper Direct 2023. It will air on June 14 at 9 PM PT, which is June 15 at 12 AM ET / 5 AM in the UK / 6 AM in Europe.
Also announced is that the developer is working on Shadows of the Damned Remastered. However, we’ll note that this project hasn’t been confirmed for Switch just yet.
Grasshopper Manufacture is best known for the No More Heroes series. Some of the developer’s other works include The Silver Case, Sine Mora, and Killer 7.
