Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 06 – Nintendo Switch Sports; Mario movie delay; Balan Wonderworld drama, and more
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It’s time to dig those Joy-Con Wrist Straps out from storage; Nintendo Switch Sports is finally out in the wild, and we have a lot to say about it! Join your hosts Nick, Nicholas, Luiz and Dennis as they discuss the successor to Wii Sports, the recent Mario Movie delay, new details about Balan Wonderworld’s troubled development, and more in this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh!
Cuphead Collector’s Edition revealed, more details on physical release
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Original (10/11): A few details were shared about the Cuphead physical release last month, but we now have more information – including news about a collector’s edition.
The collector’s edition will be an iam8bit exclusive. Aside from a physical copy of the game with The Delicious Last Course on the cartridge, it comes with a handcrafted Cuphead marionette made by the Legendary Artisans at Rici Marionettes in Prague, a hand-crank music box, six “Cuphead Funnies”, an individually numbered membership card, foldout Inkwell Isles poster, a Classy O-Sleeve, interior artwork, and a premium transforming outer box featuring the Asbestos safety curtain.
More: Cuphead, iam8bit, Studio MDHR
Furi reveals Onnamusha DLC
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Today, The Game Bakers unveiled brand new DLC for the boss rush game Furi titled Onnamusha. It’s due out for Switch on May 17, 2022.
According to the announcement, players can take on the role of Onnamusha Rider, “a powerful fighter that alternates between two stances: fast and agile or slower but lethal until she’s able to unleash the devastating power of the Star.” The Game Bakers says that the new gameplay mechanics offer additional challenges “for a complete rediscovery of the game.” Furi can be played again in Story, Speedrun and Practice modes.
More: DLC, Furi, The Game Bakers
Mario Golf: Super Rush giving Luigi overalls as Ranked Match reward
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May is just now underway, which means there’s an opportunity to earn a new Ranked Match reward in Mario Golf: Super Rush for Luigi. This time around, players can unlock the character’s classic look with overalls as pictured above.
Just like in previous months, players will need to reach the rank of A- or above in the online Ranked Match mode by accumulating points. Earn points by playing these types of online matches, doing well in them, and defeating higher ranked opponents. You can then use Luigi’s overalls by going to the character select screen in Mario Golf: Super Rush, hovering over the characters, and pressing the “L” button to swap.
More: Camelot, Mario Golf: Super Rush
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong trailer highlights Galeb
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Nacon and Big Bad Wolf continue to promote Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, with the two sides having recently released a new video for Galeb. Aside from an in-game look at the character, we also get some insight from the development team.
Here’s a bit of information about Galeb in Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong:
UK software sales – May 1, 2022 – Nintendo Switch Sports debut
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Original (5/1): This week’s UK software sales, and we have news about the debut of Nintendo Switch Sports.
The title managed to come out on top, beating out all other games during the past week. However, it had the series’ third biggest launch behind Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resorts. According to GfK data, Nintendo Switch Sports has sold less than half of what those games did during the launch week.
Splatoon 3 will have all basic weapons from the previous games
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Splatoon 3 will feature all of the basic weapons from previous games in the series, Nintendo has confirmed. That bit of information was published on the game’s official Twitter account just a short while ago.
Over the past few days, Nintendo has been sharing other tidbits as well. For example, fans have been introduced to the Splattershot, Splattershot Jr., .96 Gal, Triple Inkstrike, and Ink Vac. You can read more about these weapons and other information below.
More: Splatoon 3
Famitsu’s most wanted games – May 1, 2022
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Bayonetta 3 is still the top Switch game, but Xenoblade Chronicles is now right behind at #3.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 14 and April 20.
More: Famitsu, Famitsu's most wanted
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons
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Nintendo is ringing in May with a new selection of user icons for Switch Online, with members now having access to various designs based on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Five different waves are planned and the selection changes each week. Currently Nintendo is focusing on the Mushroom Cup. Players will find icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Icons cost either 5 or 10 Platinum Points.
AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative details new characters, investigative elements, story bits
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Today, Spike Chunsoft issued the latest details on AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative covering new characters, new investigative elements, and a story drawn from past and present perspectives. Details and screenshots cover all of this.
Here’s the full rundown from Spike Chunsoft:
