Hamster is bringing Arcade Archives Rod Land to Switch this week, the company announced today. A worldwide release is planned for January 7.

Rod Land was originally made by Jaleco in 1990. The platformer has players taking control of the fairies Tam and Rit, who are on a quest to save their mother. The characters wield a magic wand to initially immobilize enemies and then attack them directly.

Pricing for Arcade Archives Rod Land is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

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Nintendo has unveiled a new website for Super Nintendo World a month before the theme park’s opening at Universal Studios Japan.

The website contains an overview of several attractions and park features, including Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, interactive elements, the Power-Up Band, restaurants, and merchandise available for purchase.

You can visit the new website here.

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A new dungeon crawling 3D RPG will be arriving on Switch in Japan from Acquire. Check out the details below as translated by Gematsu:

Dungeons and monsters are depicted in monotone by Japanese-style ink brush painting. Gameplay systems are said to be a return to the roots of hack-and-slash.

Acquire plans to first release free version of Zangetsu no Sakyuu that users can play to some extent. If they enjoy it, they can then purchase the full version.

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Check out the latest events in Dragalia Lost:

• This week’s Alberian Battle Royale started Jan. 5, 10 PM PT! This event will be held every week from 10 PM PT on Tues. to 9:59 PM PT on Thurs. Enjoy a 16-person battle and collect battle points to exchange for adventurer skins and items!

The Cursed Connections (Part Two) summon showcase starts Jan. 6, 10 PM PT! Appearance rates will be increased for limited-time featured adventurers, such as the 5★ adventurer Yoshitsune! #DragaliaLosthttps://t.co/WwcA4yqN4n pic.twitter.com/RJGly0KegQ

— Dragalia Lost (@DragaliaLostApp) January 6, 2021

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Earlier today, we heard that Tetris 99 will be hosting a new Maximus Cup event later this week. Players will have an opportunity to unlock a special theme based in Kirby Fighters 2.

Nintendo has now posted a video showing off the theme in action. Have a look at the footage below.

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Nintendo has opened a teaser website for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. You can access it here.

Though it’s in a teaser state, there’s a decent amount to see. There’s a trailer for the game, a general overview, and more. We’re still waiting to hear more about the “Bowser’s Fury” part of the experience though.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury launches for Switch on February 12.

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Shared Purpose has been announced as the next summoning event in Fire Emblem Heroes. It will feature Asbel, Ronan, Miranda, and Sara from Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. A new story chapter is also planned.

Shared Purpose goes live in Fire Emblem Heroes on January 7 / January 8. View a trailer for the event below.

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Netflix is coming to an end on Nintendo systems. The app was removed from the Wii U and eShops on December 31, 2020 and can no longer be downloaded by new users. Existing users can still re-download, but service will be permanently discontinued on June 30, 2021.

The Netflix Channel on Wii was suspended back in January 2019.

As for Switch, there’s no official app on the system at this time. Current video apps on the console include YouTube, Hulu, and Funimation. 

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Nintendo has announced the next Special Battle event for Super Mario Bros. 35. It’s a Coin King theme, featuring courses containing hidden beanstalks and coin areas.

1-1, 5-1, 5-2, 2-1, 6-2, 3-1, and 8-1 are among the included stages. The first course will be random, but the levels after that will be in a fixed order.

The new Special Battle event goes live in Super Mario Bros. 35 on January 8. Expect it to last until January 11.

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It’s been awhile since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gained new spirits outside of DLC, but a new batch will soon be added to the game. Players can battle against characters from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and add them to their collection. You can see which spirits will be added in the image above.

The new event goes live in Smash Bros. Ultimate on January 8. It’ll last for a total of five days.

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