LEGO games, Scribblenauts Showdown discounted on the North American Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Warner Bros. has a new sale running on the Switch eShop. Until April 1 at 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET, you can save on the following LEGO titles in North America:
LEGO City Undercover – $14.99 (was $29.99)
LEGO Worlds – $14.99 (was $29.99)
LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game – $24.99 (was $49.99)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
Warner Bros. also has another one of its games discounted on Switch as well. You can nab Scribblenauts Showdown for $19.99 until April 1.
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WayForward details Shantae: Half-Genie Hero’s Costume Pack DLC
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
WayForward published an update today on their Kickstarter page for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, detailing the final stretch goal: the Costume Pack DLC. The content boasts three new adventures, featuring Ninja Shantae, Beach Shantae, and Officer Shantae. The developer notes the upcoming DLC will be launching in a few weeks.
New Switch update out now (version 5.0.1)
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Following up on the last notable Switch update, the system has received another firmware download. Version 5.0.1. is out now.
As you would expect from the small change in version numbers, there isn’t too much involved with today’s update. Nintendo only says: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”. That’s it for now.
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Splatoon 2 producer on the darker tone of Octo Expansion
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With the upcoming Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, Nintendo is going for something different. The setting is an underground section of the world, complete with a darker tone to match.
Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami spoke about the tone of Octo Expansion in an interview with GameSpot. He shared the following on that front:
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ARMS producer on Twintelle, lack of a single-player campaign, comic, and Smash Bros.
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Following his presentation at GDC last week, Polygon was able to interview ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki. Yabuki was asked about a variety of topics, including the lack of a single-player campaign and the possibly of having the IP represented in Smash Bros.
We’ve rounded up some of Yabuki’s comments below. For the full feature, visit Polygon’s article here.
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40 minutes of Atelier Lydie & Suelle English gameplay
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Atelier Lydie & Suelle is making its way to North America and Europe after previously releasing in Japan. For a look at the English version, check out the video below.
Splatoon 2 producer on whether Pearl and Marina know they’re in a game and more
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Game Informer published two new interviews with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami today. Aside from one discussion that was more on the serious side, the second was off-beat and was more about lore. Topics in the second interview include whether Pearl and Marina know they’re in a game, what happens to Inklings as they move through ink, and how they can’t go in water.
We’ve rounded up the comments about these topics below. Game Informer has the interview in full here.
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Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories gameplay videos
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Silver Star Japan published a pair of videos today for Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories, coming to Switch. We have both below.
Splatoon 2 producer on the decision to release single-player DLC, having the Inklings in Mario Kart and Smash Bros.
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At GDC last week, Game Informer spoke with Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami. Nogami talked about why the team decided to make single-player DLC as well as what to expect from the expansion. He also touched on what it’s like seeing the Inklings in Mario Kart and Smash Bros.
We’ve highlighted some excerpts from the interview below. You can read the full discussion on Game Informer here.
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Urban Trial Playground footage
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On April 5, Tate Multimedia will be bringing Urban Trial Playground to Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
