Nintendo Live 2019 kicked off in Japan today where fans could stop by for playable demos, events, and more. A Splatoon 2 concert was also held featuring Off the Hook and the Squid Sisters. There was one notable surprise, as K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing appeared and delivered a surprise performance before the Splatoon festivities began.
Here’s the full recording of the concert:
Super Nintendo World really started to come into form last month. Construction has been ongoing for a significant period at this point, but we were able to get a general look at how things are shaping up so far.
A couple of weeks later, another batch of photos are in giving fans the latest update – and with some clearer shots. Here’s the full set:
Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 19 is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. 5-star Heroes who appeared before the start of Book II appear as focus Heroes, an the focus lineup changes each week.
Note that this event will run until October 20.
The Pinball Arcade developer Farsight Studios is bringing PBA Pro Bowling to Switch, according to an eShop listing. A digital release is set for October 22.
Here’s an overview of PBA Pro Bowling, along with a trailer:
Nintendo has opened the official website for Ring Fit Adventure. If you’re interested in learning more about the game, head on over here. The page includes information about the different modes, the Ring-Con, and more.
Ring Fit Adventure launches for Switch on October 18.
The 2.5D side-scroller DARQ is planned for Switch, according to developer Unfold Games. When asked if we could see the title on Nintendo’s console, the studio responded with: “Yes! It’s on my to-do list”.
For those who haven’t heard of DARQ previously, learn more with the following overview and trailer:
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch has a unique art style that really hasn’t been seen in the series previously. So how did that new look come about in the first place? Hollywood Reporter spoke with franchise producer Eiji Aonuma to learn more.
Aonuma was first asked specifically about the inspiration behind the new art style. In response, he said:
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include A Hat in Time and many more titles.
Here’s the full roundup:
It’s no secret that the Pokemon franchise has a ton of different creatures. We’re just about ready to enter the series’ eighth generation, and over 800 designs currently exist.
As noted in the latest issue of Game Informer, the whole process kicks off with a relatively simple request to an artist involving “a concept of a Pokemon for a particular scenario” or “a specific direction for a new creature.” That artist will then make “quick sketches with few details, which are shown to the team requesting to see if they’re heading in the correct direction.” Feedback provided will lead to several iterations of the design, “with the gaps getting longer and longer each time as the artist adds more detail with each iteration.”
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate still has a long life ahead of it. Just went some may have thought that DLC for the game could be coming to an end, it was revealed during last month’s Nintendo Direct that even more characters are on the way.
Thus far, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have been able to get their hands on Joker, Hero, and Banjo-Kazooie through DLC. We also know that Fatal Fury fighter Terry Bogard has been confirmed. That means the Smash Bros. Fighter Pass has one more character left, and then an unspecified amount of roster additions will follow.
Let’s think about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s future for a second. Are there any characters in particular you’d like to see join? The possibilities are still endless. If you have any thoughts to share, let us know in the comments below.
