Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program announced
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The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program has just been announced, which is intended to test a new feature for the service.
Aside from being a member of the Expansion Pack tier, in order to participate, you need live in Japan, The United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain. Additionally, only those that are at least 18 years old are eligible.
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Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Genthru character trailer
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Arc System Works, Bushiroad Games, and Eighting published the latest character trailer for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Genthru today, this time for Genthru. Hiroyuki Yoshino is handling the voice.
Genthru was the leader of the Bomber group. Fans of the series will recognize him for his appearance in the series’ Greed Island arc.
Japan’s best-selling games of September 2024
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of September 2024.
Unlike last month, the top five was mostly comprised of new titles. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom topped the chart with just a few days of data with 200,000 copies sold.
Outright Games talks future Switch support
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Even though Nintendo fans are itching to get their hands on the company’s next piece of hardware, many publishers and developers will continue supporting Switch – including Outright Games.
Chris Rose, who served as the production director on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, spoke with VideoGamer about plans for Switch going forward. While many will move on and welcome the additional power that Nintendo’s new console brings, Rose feels that abandoning the current system would be a mistake. The big reason is the install base – nearly 150 million Switch systems have been sold around the world.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 13.0.3), patch notes
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Nintendo has unexpectedly released a new update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bringing the game to version 13.0.3.
Today’s update is about addressing an issue regarding Global Smash Power. Nintendo points out that the patch may cause compatibility issues with previous versions, so players are advised to convert them to video before installing the update.
The official patch notes for today’s update are as follows:
Super Mario Party Jamboree demo released at retailers
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Super Mario Party Jamboree doesn’t appear to be getting a demo on the Switch eShop, but multiple retailers have the game to try out right now. This technically was first made available on October 4, but Nintendo shared the news on social media today.
Select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart locations all have the game on display. During the ten-minute timed demo for Super Mario Party Jamboree, players can try out Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Minigame Bay limits the modes to Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.
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F-Zero 99 datamine points to potential Mario vs. Donkey Kong event
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Nintendo could have even more in store for F-Zero 99, and the game might be receiving an interesting Mario vs. Donkey Kong event at some point in the future.
That news comes from LuigiBlood, who datamined the game’s latest update. The supposed Mario vs. Donkey Kong Festival event for F-Zero 99 would include a Mini Mario League, and 4 Star Rivals called Mario, Mini Mario, Donkey Kong, and Toad.
Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos launches January 2025 in the west
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September 24: Today, Idea Factory shared the release window for Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos in the west. Switch players in North America and Europe can get their hands on the game starting in January 2025. An exact date will be provided later.
Also confirmed today is that Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos will be offering a Deluxe Edition. The latter includes the digital game, digital art book (35 pages), soundtrack (ten tracks), and Costume Set offering a costume per set for Uzume Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert (swimsuit, apocalyptic, and race queen). Note that the Costume Set will also be available as a standalone DLC on launch.
Cooking and management game Magical Bakery coming to Switch
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September 19: Magical Bakery was previously announced, but publisher SOEDESCO and developer Superlumen have now confirmed a Switch version. The title launches on November 7, 2024.
Magical Bakery, a cooking and management game, involves handling a magical pastry shop. Players will also look to pass an exam to become a qualified pastry magician.
More information is available in the following overview:
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PopSlinger getting physical release on Switch
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October 2: VGNYsoft has announced plans for a physical release of PopSlinger on Switch, and multiple versions are planned.
Extra, Elite, and Extra Elite Editions will be available. Each one will be limited but various goodies will be included.
Here’s the full rundown:
