Over the past several weeks, PlatinumGames has teased a series of announcements collectively known as the “Platinum 4”. Thus far, we’ve heard about The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Project G.G., and a new studio in Tokyo.
The fourth and final announcement now has a confirmed reveal date. PlatinumGames will be sharing the latest news on April 1, the studio’s website reveals.
A recap of the previous Platinum 4 announcements can be found on the site here.
Digital Foundry published a new analysis today for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Per usual, the outlet has explored the Switch title from a technical perspective.
Here are some of the highlights:
If a new eShop listing is anything to go by, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy will be appearing on Switch tomorrow. The game’s page just went up in Canada, showing a release date of March 26.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy was announced for Switch during a Nintendo Direct last year. Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is already available on the console.
Here’s an overview of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, along with some screenshots:
Tangledeep is expanding on Switch tomorrow with brand new content. Developer Impact Gameworks will be distributing version 1.1.0 with improvements, bug fixes, content from the PC version, and the entirety of the “Legend of Shara” expansion pack for free.
Here’s some information about the DLC:
Many people are electing to stay home more now than they ever have before due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pokemon GO, a game known for its popularity based on real world activity and socializing, hasn’t actually been affected despite that.
According to Sensor Tower, Pokemon GO generated $23 million in player spending during the week of March 16. It’s a 66.7 percent increase week-over-week. Players in the United States account for 34 percent of the total. During the week, they spent $7.8 million on the mobile title.
Pokemon GO has implemented many changes as of late knowing that its users have been staying indoors. The approach has thus far proven successful.
It’s been made clear that certain products have been impacted by the coronavirus. Switch is one such item that is starting to be heavily impacted, and it’s becoming more difficult to find a system at normal retail price. Many retailers just don’t have units available. And with high demand and short supply, some are taking to eBay and selling systems for far more than the normal asking price. That goes for both the original Switch and Switch Lite.
At least in the United States, things may improve soon. Nintendo said in a statement to GameSpot that “more systems are on the way.”
After it was confirmed back in June 2018, Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1 Edition has been dated for Switch. The game will launch on April 8 via the eShop, publisher Plug in Digital and developer Behold Studios announced today.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
A new Mincraft Dungeons FAQ was added to the official Mincraft website today, revealing new information about the game.
There are a few main takeaways. Mojang is looking to include cross-platform play in the future, a Hero Edition is planned with some extras, and there will be “many free updates” after launch.
Here’s the FAQ in full:
