We’ve seen the coronavirus pandemic impact just about everything, including the gaming industry. Nintendo itself has been affected in various ways between the slowing of Switch production, sending its North American employees home for work, closing Nintendo NY, and more. Now you can add another item to the list.
At least for now, Nintendo’s North American online store is no longer accepting orders for physical products as its fulfillment centers are closed. If you do want to buy a digital game, that’s at least still an option.
A notice on the store page reads:
Woblyware, Somepx, and Ratalaika Games are teaming up to put Random Heroes: Gold Edition. The action-platformer, which originally released several years ago through sites like Newgrounds, heads to Switch on April 3.
Here’s some information about Random Heroes: Gold Edition as well as a trailer:
A whole lot of speculation has surfaced throughout the day regarding big plans for Super Mario in 2020. We’ve heard that a number of games will be re-released/remastered, including Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario 3D World (as a Deluxe edition).
Venturebeat’s Jeff Grub, who leaked the news that a Nintendo Direct would be shared last Thursday prior to its air date, has chimed in on the rumors now as well. The site’s report states:
Pokemon GO has been implementing changes over the past couple of weeks so that players can more easily experience the mobile game at home. Developer Niantic is continuing its efforts, and today outlined more plans that will be implemented “in the coming days and weeks”.
One of the major changes on the way involves Raid Battles. In the future, you’ll be able to participate straight from home. Niantic also says that Pokemon GO Fest will be reworked for in-house play, Adventure Sync will be improved “so it works even better with indoor movement and activities,” and you’ll be able to virtually visit your favorite real-world places.
Here’s the full message from Niantic CEO John Hanke:
Publisher indienova, along with developers LEAP Game Studios and Hermanos Magia, have announced that the puzzle adventure title Arrog will be released on Switch. We’ll be seeing it in July if all goes as planned.
We have the following overview and trailer for Arrog:
Fury Unleashed, the action-platformer from Awesome Games Studio, has been dated for Switch. It’ll launch via the eShop on May 8, the developer announced today.
Here’s an overview of Fury Unleashed, along with a trailer:
Metalhead Software has given a new look at its sports game Super Mega Baseball 3 with an overview video, which goes over the basics. We’ve included it below.
Super Mega Baseball 3 launches for Switch via the eShop in April.
Image & Form have revealed that they are developing a new game in the SteamWorld series via a job posting on Twitter. The post claims the team are seeking out two experienced 2D artists located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The tweet reads;
We’re making a new SteamWorld game and are looking for two experienced 2D artists (Art Director or Technical Artist)! Preferably in Gothenburg, Sweden. Got what it takes? Link your portfolio down below and we’ll reach out to you if we’re interested.
Update: Gematsu says it has heard similar things regarding Super Mario 3D World Deluxe, a new Paper Mario title, and high-definition remasters of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
Original: Eurogamer has published a new report backing up speculation from VGC that a slew of Mario re-releases are on the way for Switch.
The site’s report names Super Mario Galaxy as one of the games Nintendo is planning for a remaster. Additionally, we’ll be seeing “a couple of other 3D Mario favorites.”
