Nintendo has announced the latest event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A new tournament is set to take place this week, which features characters who primarily use their arms and fists in battle.
The tournament goes live in Smash Bros. Ultimate on July 3. Similar to past events, it will last for a total of three days.
Ratalakia Games and Spicy Gyro Games are bringing the 8-bit run-and-gun action title Clash Force to Switch this week. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Clash Force is due out on July 3 via the eShop.
Bandai Namco today announced a new anime-dedicated event called “Play Anime Live”. The live stream promises to be “a fun, safe, and engaging space that brings together fans of anime-inspired games, offering exciting game updates, developer insights, and much more”.
It will be held on July 22 / July 23 at the following times:
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of July 9, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Many gamers have migrated to newer devices since Nintendo moved on from the Wii U. Despite that, YouTube had still be supporting the console’s browser – until today that is.
We’re hearing reports that accessing YouTube through the Wii U browser no longer works in any capacity. This follows a notice towards the end of February indicating that support for the device would be ending soon.
Users have reported issues with using YouTube through the Wii U browser in the past, though they were eventually fixed. This time around, things are a bit different. The official notice regarding the end of support from earlier in 2020 suggests that accessing YouTube won’t work from here on out.
Game Informer has shared the latest information about Paper Mario: The Origami King. There’s a bit more about battles, confirmation that we’re getting an open-world setup instead of it being chapter-focused, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Following the first couple of Paper Mario games on N64 and GameCube, some fans would argue that the series has experienced some bumps in the road. Whereas those initial entries stuck to the tried-and-true RPG format, latter titles started to venture in different directions. Most would say that the low point of the series was Sticker Star, which de-emphasized battles and featured throwaway stickers as its primary mechanic.
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are now giving Paper Mario another shot with The Origami King, which launches in just a few weeks. The game will have another alternate take on battles with a ring-based system.
Speaking with Game Informer, Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe indicated he’s more interested in trying new ideas rather than relying on familiar gameplay systems:
Nintendo has put out a new video highlighting some of the games that were added to the eShop around June 2020. Get a look at it below.
First 4 Figures is introducing a new PVC collectible for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Fans can get their hands on the actual Majora’s Mask, which “features the same textured details and vibrant colors the mask is known for.”
Here’s some additional information about the statue:
Anima Project today announced Anima: Song from the Abyss, an action RPG based on the role-playing book saga and a follow-up to Anima: Ark of Sinners and Anima: Gate of Memories.
Below are the first details and screenshots:
