Spirits based on Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury are joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has revealed. There will be three in total, all of which are pictured above.
The new event with these spirits begins on April 9. They’ll be up for grabs during a five-day period.
If you’re a Switch owner looking for new features and functionality, the console’s new 12.0.0 firmware may have come as a disappointment. The official notice mentioned that Nintendo merely fixed an issue with save data backups. However, after coming through the contents of the update, dataminers have come across an interesting discovery.
As relayed by Twitter user OatmealDome, version 12.0.0 apparently allows for the dock’s internal firmware to be updated. It’s a curious addition as there’s not much to the device – it only has USB chips, a MyDP to HDMI converter, and flash memory to store its firmware. It doesn’t seem as though Nintendo has ever issued an update for the dock, and there may not be much of a purpose in doing so given its limited technology.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of April 15, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Star Wars: Republic Commando landed on Switch today, and we now have a look at some footage of the game in action. Have a look at the gameplay below.
Star Wars: Republic Commando is available for Switch via the eShop.
Stonefly, the upcoming action-adventure game for Switch, has received a new behind the scenes video from MWM Interactive and Flight School Studio. Creative director Adam Volker shares more about heroine Annika, the Acorn Corps, and the game’s creatures.
Here’s the full video:
Auroch Digital and Mode 7 have set a final release date for The Colonists, their recently-announced settlement building game. It’ll be out digitally for Switch on May 4.
Here’s a quick refresher on The Colonists for those that missed our previous coverage:
Update: All service has been restored.
Original: According to Nintendo’s website, the Switch eShop is currently experiencing emergency maintenance. The store has been down since approximately 2:40 AM PT / 5:40 AM ET / 10:40 AM in the UK / 11:40 AM in Europe.
Anyone who attempts to access the Switch eShop will be unable to do so at this time. Unfortunately, Nintendo doesn’t say when service will be restored. We’ll keep you posted.
Aspyr has shared a new launch trailer for Star Wars: Republic Commando to go with its release today. Check it out below.
Star Wars: Republic Commando arrives today on the Switch eShop, and a physical release is planned for the future.
Build-A-Bear is teaming up with Nintendo to produce new plushies based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. At least initially, fans will be able to get their hands on two products featuring Tom Nook and Isabelle. Both have options for either phrases or music.
Animal Crossing fans can expect the initial Build-A-Bear orders to ship this summer. Build-A-Bear is taking orders starting today, though due to high demand, visitors are being placed in a waiting room. They’re priced at $51 each.
