Tetris 99 announces 27th Maximus Cup with Mario Party Superstars theme
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Nintendo has announced the 27th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99, and it will come with the chance to earn a theme based on Mario Party Superstars.
The event kicks off on December 9 at 11 PM PT / December 10 at 2 AM ET, lasting until December 13 at 10:59 PM PT / December 14 at 1:59 AM ET. During the event period, those with access to Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will only need to play Tetris 99’s online mode. They can earn event points based on their placement in each match. After hitting 100 event points, Tetris 99 players will unlock the Mario Party Superstars theme. It comes with special background art, music, and Tetrimino designs.
More: Mario Party Superstars, Tetris 99
The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel out on Switch next week
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The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel has secured a final release date on Switch. It will initially launch digitally on December 15, publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Yang Yang Mobile announced today.
We have the following overview of The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel from Eastasiasoft:
Crysis 2 and 3 Remastered update out now on Switch (version 1.2.0), patch notes
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Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 Remastered have both received new updates, with the pair of first-person shooters now at version 1.2.0 on Switch. The games have been given several improvements, fixes, and more.
Below are the full patch notes for the Crysis 2 Remastered and Crysis 3 Remastered Switch updates straight from Crytek:
Spiritfarer getting “Jackie & Daria” update next week, details and trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Thunder Lotus has announced the third and final free update for Spiritfarer titled “Jackie & Daria”. It’ll be going live for all Switch players on December 13.
According to Thunder Lotus, this will be the biggest update yet for Spiritfarer. In it, heroine Stella sets sail for a new island where she’ll discover a dilapidated hospital and two new spirits: the caretaker Jackie, and Daria, his main patient. Thunder Lotus notes, “Stella’s care and efforts will help soothe a troubled mind and bring the facility back to its former glory.” The update also comes with a new platforming event plus new upgrades for the ferry.
Ever Forward Switch gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Gameplay has come in for Ever Forward, an adventure puzzle game. The title is finally about to land on Switch following previous delays.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ever Forward, read the following overview:
More: Ever Forward, Pathea Games, PM Studios
Atelier Sophie 2 trailer introduces Alette Claretie
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Koei Tecmo and Gust are back with another character trailer for Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, which provides a closer look at Alette Claretie.
Here’s some background information on the character, straight from Koei Tecmo:
UK software sales – December 6, 2021
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 5, 2021
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, there’s some movement with Splatoon 3 entering the top three and Dragon Quest X Offline entering the top five as Bayonetta 3 remains the top Switch title.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 18 and November 24.
More: Famitsu, Famitsu's most wanted
Why Mario Kart 8 is a phenomenon
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
In the last financial report from Nintendo, we learned that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sales have reached 38.74 million units, surpassing Mario Kart Wii as the best-selling game in the franchise. Being a “deluxe” edition of a Wii U title, I found it surprising how incredibly successful the game is.
There are obvious reasons for those crazy numbers such as the Switch’s success and the overall popularity of Mario Kart. However, in a new video today, I decided to analyze what exactly makes it special on the inside, why the game is so universally approachable, and how it differs from past games in the series. You can check the video down below.
More: highlight, Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, top
Pre-order updates – December 5, 2021
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