Polygon published a lengthy feature today all about the Game Boy. It looks into how Nintendo planned for the system’s release in North America, including comments from former marketing manager Don Coyner. There’s also insight into how Tetris became the pack-in game and bringing Pokemon west.
Here’s a roundup of what was shared:
Bit Planet Games has issued the first update for Ultrawings. With the new patch, the team has addressed performance issues when flying around the Farm Island, rebalanced various jobs, and implemented bug fixes.
A second patch for Ultrawings is already with Nintendo, so it should be released soon.
Source: Switch news
The action-arcade game Iron Snout hits the Switch eShop today. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Koei Tecmo has announced that a demo for Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle will be distributed in Japan on April 26. Of course, it can be found on the eShop. Those who play the demo can bring over benefits to the full version.
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle’s demo has not yet been confirmed for the west. However, there’s a good chance that Koei Tecmo will be offering it in North America and Europe soon as well.
Dangen Entertainment has announced that it is publishing the 2D character-action game Helvetii on Switch. It is being developed by Team Kwakwa.
Here’s an introduction to Helvetii:
A new scan of Kid Goku (GT) in Dragon Ball FighterZ has popped up from the latest issue of V-Jump You can check it out above.
As we found out earlier this week, Kid Goku (GT) launches in May. The Meteor super special move called “Dragon Fist Explosion” can be used to have Goku transform into Super Saiyan 4 if a teammate is killed.
Missed your chance to get a Shiny Meltan in Pokemon GO earlier this year? Don’t worry, you’ll get another chance soon. Nintendo announced today that as part of some Golden Week celebrations in Japan, it will once again be possible to encounter a Shiny Meltan in Pokemon GO. Just like last time, the Mystery Boxes that spawn Meltan will once again only have a 3-day cooldown during the event. The event will last from April 24, 8 PM UTC till May 5, 8 PM UTC.
The recently revealed “A Season for Picnics” Summoning Focus, featuring special versions of Felicia, Flora, Genny and Lukas, is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. It’ll be available for one month, until May 19th.
There’s also a set of new Paralogue missions featuring these special Heroes, and a set of quests to go along with them to earn extra orbs. These quests will be available until May 3rd.
Just a day after we posted a trailer for Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection from Konami, early gameplay footage has been published by YouTube channel SeafoamGaming.
The video lasts almost a full hour and shows off a variety of games in the collection. Those interested can check it out below.
Nintendo and Cygames have shared more information about what’s planned for the Fire Emblem: Lost Heroes in Dragalia Lost. Among other things, the defensive battles event format will be starting.
Here’s the full rundown:
