Gamevice still going after Nintendo involving Switch Joy-Con, ITC to hold evidentiary hearing
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A couple of years after a lawsuit was filed against Nintendo involving Switch’s detachable controllers, the US Patent and Trademark Office ruled in March that Gamevice’s controllers are “unpatentable.” However, it seems that Gamevice isn’t giving us on legal action just yet.
After receiving a complaint from the company, the International Trade Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing. Engadget reports that Gamevice is looking for the ITC to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against the Switch.
Gamevice still believes that the Joy-Con are reminiscent of to its own detachable gamepads for smartphones and tablets. However, whereas Switch uses snap-in rails, Gamevice’s method is through a vise-like strap.
Port Royale 4 arriving on Switch in September
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Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios have dated Port Royale 4, the latest entry in the strategy series. The game is releasing on September 25 on Switch.
Here’s an overview of Port Royale 4:
Cris Tales – 20-minute gameplay spotlight
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Publisher label Modus Games, along with developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, today shared 20 minutes of new gameplay from Cris Tales, the upcoming turn-based RPG for Switch.
Here’s a rundown of the footage plus the video itself:
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Arcade Spirits footage
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Arcade Spirits, the visual novel romantic comedy from PQube and Fiction Factory Games, arrives on Switch this Friday. Get a look at some footage below.
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7-day Nintendo Switch Online trial available, can be used if you redeemed one previously
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Nintendo is running a new promotion for its Switch Online service. A new free trial is available, giving system users a chance to try out online play as well as classic NES and SNES games. What’s particularly notable is that the trial can be used even if you redeemed a similar one previously.
Once the trial ends, you can purchase a regular subscription to continue accessing features. Plans are in place for one month, three months, and twelve months. There’s also a 12-month Family Membership available.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to host new Donkey Kong vs. Kirby tournament
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will host its latest tournament this week. For the new event, it’s two of Nintendo’s franchises facing off. Donkey Kong and Kirby are featured, meaning you can only use fighters from those series.
The new tournament goes live on May 1. It’ll last for a total of three days.
Kingdom Two Crowns: Dead Lands footage
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The micro-strategy game Kingdom Two Crowns updated today with its Dead Lands update – a collaboration with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Take a look at some footage below.
Streets of Rage 4 Limited Collector’s Edition revealed
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Limited Run Games previously showed off a “Classic Edition” for Streets of Rage 4. Also on the way is a “Limited Collector’s Edition”, which was properly unveiled today. We have a first look above.
This new special edition packs in a host of goodies. Aside from the game, buyers will receive a statue, art book, soundtrack, and more.
Pre-orders for the Streets of Rage 4 Limited Collector’s Edition will be live in two batches this Friday, May 1 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET and 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET through Limited Run Games.
Indivisible surprise launch on Switch explained, update in the works, status of physical version and Kickstarter backers
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Months after the game debuted on other platforms, Indivisible came out on Switch today. A post on the official website explains the situation.
Indivisible was apparently planned to launch on Switch in early May. However, “due to an unexpected series of events”, it arrived today instead.
The post also has some other notable information. An update is detailed on the site in which Roti will be unlocked for everyone and the technical side of things will be improved (such as allowing for 1080p resolution when docked). As for the physical version, it will be evaluated for retail “as soon as things return to normal” while Indiegogo backers will be shipped their copy “as quickly as possible, but it could be 1-2 months given the current situation.” Those who ordered the digital version will also receive their codes “as quickly as possible.”
Here’s the full post:
More: 505 Games, Lab Zero Games, title update, top
Video: “What Is Monstrum?”
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SOEDESCO has put out a video offering a greater explanation of Monstrum, the survival horror game coming to Switch. Watch it below.
Monstrum launches for Switch on May 22 via the eShop. A physical version will follow at a later date.
