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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania went all out with guest characters. SEGA itself included some stars from its various franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Kazuma Kiryu from Kazuya, but the team also stepped outside of the box with some unexpected additions. The game includes Morgana from Persona 5, Suezo from Monster Rancher, and Hello Kitty as DLC.

In an interview with Retro Gamer, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania director and producer Masao Shirosaki spoke more about those guest characters and their inclusion. He told the magazine:

Yu-Gi-Oh Rush Duel Dawn of the Battle Royale gameplay

After it previously debuted in Japan, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! landed on Switch in the west this week, and we now have gameplay. 39 minutes of footage has come in.

Here’s some information about Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! from the eShop listing:

Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party update

Taito has announced a major free update for Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!!, its rhythm game for Switch. It will include a couple of new characters and tracks as well, some new online features, and more.

Here’s some additional information:

We’ll have to wait a bit longer for Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth in the west. The game has been delayed in North America and Europe, publisher Playism announced today.

Playism did not indicate why the release has been pushed back. However, the company said in a statement: “We deeply apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused to all who have been looking forward to this release.”

The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live featuring Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Sora in Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more. We’ve included it below.

Previous episodes of Nyannyan Neko Mario Time can be found here.

According to new data from Nintendo, Switch systems and games sold more in the UK and across Europe during the week of November 23 than any other week in the console’s lifespan. That’s based on reported sell-through according to internal Nintendo sales data. Software sales for both physical and digital sales are included.

On the hardware front, the previous best for Switch was in November 2019. The limited bundle including a Switch console, a download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online provided a boost in sales.

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Game Awards 2021 winners

The Game Awards 2021 have just drawn to a close, and we now have the full list of winners.

Many will remember the night for new announcements, trailers, and other news that emerged from the event. However, as the name implies, awards were also a big part. The nominees featured 107 different games, individuals, teams, and events spanning across a multitude of gaming genres and platforms.

As for the winners, here’s the full list for The Game Awards 2021:

Dying Light 2 cinematic

Techland debuted a new cinematic trailer for Dying Light 2: Stay Human at The Game Awards 2021 today, and the full video is now available.

Here’s some information about the title:

Big Brain Academy Brain vs Brain demo

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 164,580 / 1,915,268
2. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 40,668 / 405,177
3. [NSW] Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain – 36,928 / NEW
4. [NSW] Animal Crossin: New Horizon – 18,640 / 6,987,075
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 18,308 / 2,309,889
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 16,160 / 4,169,449
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 14,728 / 4,532,477
8. [NSW] Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition – 13,348 / NEW
9. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 9,387 / 2,942,720
10. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield – 8,998 / 4,215,022

Sonic Frontiers

At The Game Awards 2021 today, SEGA provided an update on the next mainline 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game – which now has a confirmed name of Sonic Frontiers. The title will launch for Switch in Holiday 2022.

Of the new project, SEGA teases: “An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity, open-zone freedom.” The action will take place in an area known as Starfall Islands, which features “dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more”.


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