Cassette Beasts getting 1.7 “Gauntlet” update
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Cassette Beasts has announced a new update known as “Gauntlet”, which is version 1.7. Switch players can access it starting on November 20, 2024.
After completing the main game, players will be able to take on previous bosses and rivals. A new Sticker fusion feature is also included.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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Nintendo doesn’t think Switch sales will be impacted by upcoming successor this holiday
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has briefly spoken about Switch sales for the holidays in light of a new console looming on the horizon.
Furukawa was taking questions following the company’s financial results release yesterday. Nintendo was asked if the presence of the new system could impact current Switch sales with the big shopping season now getting underway. However, Furukawa doesn’t feel that there will be a negative effect, especially given how Switch well over seven years ago.
Here’s what Furukawa had to say, as relayed by Mainichi:
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing: New Horizons composer leaves Nintendo
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Yasuaki Iwata, who was a composer on notable games during the Switch era, has left Nintendo.
His departure actually took place in July 2023. However, he went on social media this week and only just shared the news now.
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Nintendo highlights how its series have grown on Switch
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Given how Switch is one of Nintendo’s best-selling platforms of all time, it’s been no surprise to see that many game series have taken off on the system. This has now been highlighted in an official graphic.
Nintendo has given us a look at how Pikmin, Kirby, Metroid, and Xenoblade Chronicles have performed on Switch. When put up against Wii U and 3DS, the comparison isn’t really close. It’s true that Switch hardware sold significantly more than those two older platforms (especially Wii U), but it’s noteworthy nonetheless.
Nintendo Switch Online has 34 million members
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During Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, president Shuntaro Furukawa provided an update on how many members Switch Online has at present. Currently, the total stands at 34 million members. That’s as of September 30, 2024.
Furukawa stated that membership has increased overall since 2018, and it was “driven by titles that support online play.” It was also confirmed that there was a year-over-year decrease in membership, which he attributed to “fewer new releases in the past year focusing on online play”.
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Nintendo Switch 2 to support backwards compatibility, Switch Online
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Nintendo just gave an update on Switch 2 during its Corporate Management Policy Briefing. According to president Shuntaro Furukawa, backwards compatibility is planned – meaning you’ll be able to play current Switch software on the system. Furthermore, Nintendo Switch Online will be extended to the new platform.
In hindsight, both of these elements feel like fairly obvious inclusions. For one thing, Nintendo has looked to continually increase the appeal of Switch Online over the years with additional benefits, including last week’s launch of Nintendo Music. Also, while there have been some exceptions, Nintendo has been known for its backwards compatibility functionality with many of its devices.
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Metal Slug Tactics launch trailer
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One last trailer has come in for Metal Slug Tactics. The game saw its debut across major platforms this week, including Switch.
A ton of information about the title can be found in the following overview:
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Nintendo Music downloads surpass one million
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New data from Sensor Tower reveals an initial downloads number for Nintendo Music. According to the analytics firm, the app has already been downloaded more than a million times.
Nintendo Music is estimated to have seen 265,000 downloads during its first day availability. In its first four days, that number climbed to 1.2 million. Although downloads peaked on November 1, Sensor Tower analyst Sam Aune says that they “are still holding strong above launch day downloads for 11/2/24 and 11/3/24.”
Warner Bros. pursuing Hogwarts Legacy successor
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September 4: Hogwarts Legacy fans can count on a follow-up releasing at some point in the future.
According to WBD CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels, a new game is currently a big priority for the company. It sounds like we shouldn’t count on it launching in the near future – which makes sense – but this essentially counts as a sequel confirmation.
Wiedenfels said the following today during an interview at Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference:
Genso Manège release date set for January in the west, new trailer
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Today, PQube shared a final release date for the western version of Genso Manège. The title is scheduled for January 31, 2025.
Genso Manège, a visual novel from Mages, was confirmed for localization back in April. Today marks the first time PQube has shared any information about launch timing.
As a reminder, here’s what you can expect from the otome visual novel:
