Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been updated, bringing the game to version 1.3.0. This is the first summer update for the game.
To recap, here’s what’s new:
Nintendo has uploaded a couple of new Japanese commercials for Paper Mario: The Origami King. We’ve included the adverts below.
Paper Mario: The Origami King is slated for a July 17 release on Switch.
Bandai Namco has shared a new trailer for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 featuring DLC character Charlotte Cracker. Watch the video below.
For those that missed it, we also have a trailer for Charlotte Smoothie – another upcoming DLC character – here.
Mortal Kombat 11, one of the games previously announced as a featured title for the Evo Online fighting tournament, will no longer be involved. Developer NetherRealm Studios confirmed just a short while ago that it has decided to pull its game from the upcoming event.
Yesterday, Twitter user PyronIkari leveled misconduct allegations against Evo co-founder and president Joey “MrWizard” Cuellar, who has since been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party investigation. Prominent members of the fighting game community – notably people tied to Smash Bros. – have also been accused of misconduct, inappropriate behavior, and sexual abuse. There’s a thread located on Reddit here with a full summary of allegations as well as those that have acknowledged wrongdoing.
NetherRealm’s brief statement is as follows:
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta have a little fun with all of the fossils in Animal Crossing and come up with their own imaginary dinosaur creations by mixing and matching different fossils. Check out the full episode below.
Neversong is landing on Switch this week, Serenity Forge has revealed. The company will publish Atmos Games’ psychological adventure game on July 16.
Here’s an overview of Neversong:
After a lengthy wait, the 2D action-RPG CrossCode debuts on Switch next week. Find some footage in the video below.
CrossCode is due out for Switch on July 9.
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 3, a visual novel made by Frontwing, has received a Switch release date. It will launch on July 22, publisher Prototype announced today. It previously had a vague summer release window.
Here’s the official opening movie:
GameSpot has shared brand new footage from the adventure title Windbound. Get a look at 22 minutes of gameplay below.
Windbound is scheduled to release for Switch on August 28.
The side-scrolling platformer Double Pug Switch was recently given a new trailer. Check out the video below.
Double Pug Switch doesn’t have a release date yet, but should be on Nintendo’s console in the future.
