Switch continues to sell, but as far as EA support goes, we haven’t seen a whole lot. So far, the FIFA series has ended up along on the platform along with Fe from Zoink and a port of Unravel Two. During a financial call this week, EA commented on its thinking behind Switch support.
According to CEO Andrew Wilson, EA’s internal data indicates “a great many Switch owners also own a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One or a PC and very often choose to play the games that we make on those platforms even though they have a Switch and they enjoy a lot of great content on the Switch.”
Super Mario Maker 2 has reached its latest milestone. In about a month, players have uploaded over four million courses.
Nintendo previously announced yesterday that Super Mario Maker 2 has already sold 2.42 million copies worldwide.
Broken Delusion, a new adventure game coming from publisher Bilibili and Chinese developer Zhaijidian, has been announced for Switch. It’s currently planned for a 2019 release.
Here’s an overview of Broken Delusion, along with a trailer:
Update (7/31): Splatoon 2 version 5.0.0 is live worldwide. In case you missed it, you can find the patch notes below.
Original (7/30): Nintendo has issued the patch notes for Splatoon 2 version 5.0.0, which goes live around the world tomorrow, July 31. It will include the “Turf War (Splatfest)” mode in Private Battle, adjustments for Shellendorf Institute and New Albacore Hotel, a whole lot of weapon changes, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
One of the most well-known aspects about the Fire Emblem series is the usage of the weapon triangle. The main idea behind the gameplay feature is that a group of weapons may have advantages against one type, but is weak against another. Although the weapon triangle was present in quite a number of Fire Emblem games, it doesn’t appear in Three Houses.
Director Toshiyuki Kusakihara commented on its removal in an interview with GameSpot. Speaking with the site, Kusakihara explained why the team decided against using it in this particular game, stating:
Marvelous has prepared a new batch of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town screenshots. Among what’s shown, we’re given a look at Mary, Elli, Gray, Doctor.
Here’s the rundown of each character:
Marvelous has gone live with a new Satelight-made “Order Zero” prologue animation for its Switch exclusive Daemon X Machina. In it, we’re able to get a look at what transpired before the start of the actual game.
Here’s the video:
Those who pre-load Daemon X Machina can receive the Prototype Arsenal and Prototype Plugsuit, which were featured in the Order Zero animation.
GameXplain has shared some footage of the just-released Hero DLC in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including the Yggdrasil’s Altar stage. Check out the video below.
Are you subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online? If so, you can now download the free Spirit Board Challenge Pack 1 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was just released on the Switch eShop for active members.
The pack includes some items that can be used from the Spirit Board mode in Smash Bros. Ultimate. The full contents are as follows:
The much anticipated 4.0.0 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now live. Aside from the addition of Hero DLC, today’s patch includes some additional features, and of course, plenty of balance adjustments.
Below are the full patch notes:
