At the end of July, Super Dodgeball Beats was announced for an August 22 release on Switch. That ultimately didn’t happen, but we do have a new release date. A listing on the eShop shows that the rhythm-sports title is slated for September 12.
We have the following overview and trailer for Super Dodgeball Beats:
Feral Interactive, the team behind GRID Autosport for Switch, has been answering fan questions about the port on Twitter as of late. The studio confirmed GameCube controller support, revealed performance and graphics modes, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
With many students starting up school again, My Nintendo is getting fans ready with a couple of new Pokemon Sword/Shield rewards.
First up is a set of lunch bag name tags for 30 Platinum Points. These feature Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble as well as the Legendary Pokemon Zacian and Zamazenta. The name tags can be printed at home or at an office supply store (the latter of which Nintendo says may let you laminate them). With a hole puncher, you can create hole in the corner of the tag and tie it to the lunch bag with a ribbon or string.
PlayFusion issued an update this week for its trading card game Lightseekers. The team has added Weekly Challenges, a new login calendar, ranked rewards, and more.
Below are the full details:
Inti Creates has a lot going on these days. Between Gunvolt, Blaster Master Zero, and Dragon Marked for Death, in a way there’s something for everyone.
When we had a chance to speak with Inti Creates president Takuya Aizu at E3 2019, we asked about almost everything the company has been working on as of late. That includes Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger IX (and what they’ve been able to do on Switch that wasn’t possible on 3DS), what to expect from future Dragon Marked for Death updates, whether we could see another Sunsoft revival like Blaster Master, and more.
Moon Studios has shared more information about the upcoming Switch version of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition. The latest details cover a couple of technical aspects, confirm Xbox Live achievements, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
The latest Nintendo Direct was held this week. There were quite a few announcements, especially from third-parties, during the 40-minute broadcast.
As far as new stuff from Nintendo goes, the company actually closed things out by announcing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for 2020. Other highlights include Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and Super Kirby Clash. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was given the spotlight by the reveal of Terry Bogard, the release of Banjo-Kazooie, and confirmation that even more DLC is on the way. We also can’t forget that SNES games have finally joined Nintendo Switch Online.
Third-parties were present in a big way, such as Overwatch which started the Nintendo Direct. Other announcements include Deadly Premonition 2 (and the original game seeing a shadowdrop on the eShop), Rogue Company, Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition, Return of the Obra Dinn, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Doom 64, Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection, and Devil May Cry 2.
Now that the Nintendo Direct is over, what did you think of it? What was your personal highlight of the broadcast? Let us know in the comments below.
Update (9/7): The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide is up on Amazon Canada. It’s also now on sale for $28.98 on Amazon US.
Original (9/4): As previously reported, Pokemon Sword/Shield will be getting an official guide. We now know that as collector’s edition will be available alongside the standard release.
The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide will contain some exclusive extras. These include a premium hard cover, exclusive concept artwork, and Joy-Con controller skin and tech decal pack.
Pre-orders are currently open on Amazon here.
Update (9/7): Added another round of updates (thanks Auragar).
Update (9/5): First round of updates added.
Original (9/4): A number of announcements were made during today’s Nintendo Direct, and retailers are starting up with pre-orders. We’ll keep this post updated as new reservations are made available.
Amazon
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection
Overwatch
Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection
Overwatch
GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (new)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (new)
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection (new)
Overwatch (new)
Ori and the Blind Forest marks the latest title for Switch that was previously published by Microsoft on Xbox. Some might be curious: how’d the whole thing happen in the first place? In an interview with MCV, Xbox GM of games marketing Aaron Greenberg offered an explanation.
According to Greenberg, it was developer Moon Studios that approached Microsoft about the idea. After feeling that the port “made sense,” a release on Switch moved forward.
