NERD, otherwise known as Nintendo European Research & Development, has worked on some interesting projects over the years. The division has been involved with the DS Virtual Console for Wii U, the New 3DS’ super stable 3D, emulators for the NES and SNES Classic Editions, and more.
Most recently, NERD contributed to Super Mario 3D All-Stars. A notice on the official website mentions how its own GameCube emulation technology was used as well as a “deep learning engine” to upgrade Super Mario Sunshine’s in-game videos to HD. For Super Mario Galaxy, NERD offered “graphics and audio emulation technologies.”
The full post reads:
Phoenixx, Twilight Frontier, and Team Shanghai Alice have provided an update on the Switch version of Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy of Common Flowers. The game is now confirmed for an April 22 release in Japan.
Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy of Common Flowers was first announced for Switch in 2019. Last month, it was confirmed for this spring in Japan. Today is the first time we’ve had a concrete release date.
Here’s a trailer for Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy of Common Flowers:
EA and PopCap have shared a launch trailer for Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition. Get a look at the video below.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition is now available on Switch both physically and digitally.
Special Reserve Games has announced plans to produce a physical version of yet another Devolver Digital-published game. The Red Strings Club, a cyberpunk narrative experience that first landed on Switch in March 2019, will soon be available in boxed form.
Pre-orders open on April 13 through Special Reserve Games’ website. Only 3,000 copies will be made.
What Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ limited release could mean for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary
In another segment in our discussion video series, we take a look at the reasons as to why Nintendo pursues limited releases and talk about if they will continue to go down that path with future games. Specifically, we speculate if we could see some limited releases for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary, and what games could potentially be made available and later delisted.
Check out the full video feature below and feel free to add to the conversation in the comments!
Earlier this week, Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 arrived on Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below for a closer look at the collection.
Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 can currently be purchased digitally on Switch. We have more information and a trailer here.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was previously rumored for Switch, and Activision finally confirmed the news last month. We don’t have an exact release date yet, but we can at least rest easy knowing that the port is on the way.
Vicarious Visions developed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 originally and the release was very well-received. However, the studio became a part of Blizzard in January. Some fans have been wondering who is responsible for the Switch port as a result. Fortunately, we’re hearing that despite Vicarious Visions having been merged into Blizzard, they’re still handling the new versions of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 – so the Switch version should still be in very good hands.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 launches for Switch later in 2021. You can see how the game is shaping up on Nintendo’s console here.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
System: Switch
Release date: March 4, 2021
Developer: Jo-Mei
Publisher: Quantic Dream
After making only the faintest of splashes in its initial release on other consoles in 2019, the emotional indie game Sea of Solitude has returned on Switch. However, bearing the familiar “Director’s Cut” subtitle that can be found on so many other Switch ports, this re-release promises to add new features like rewritten scenes, additional voice acting, and refined mechanics to the base game. Whether this will be your first time setting sail or you’ve already voyaged with the game, the question remains: does Sea of Solitude’s Director’s Cut make waves in its Switch debut, or is it best left stranded at sea?
Funny Syntax Software has announced the release of its party game Gun Skaters on Switch. It can be found digitally on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Gun Skaters, along with a trailer:
A couple of weeks ago, HORI announced a new Split Pad Pro controller for Switch based on Monster Hunter Rise. There was only news about a Japanese release at the time, but it’s now confirmed for the west as well.
A listing for the Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro has popped up on Amazon. According to the retailer, it’s due out on April 26.
Here’s the official product description and photos:
