A new software update is now available for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bringing the title up to Version 2.0.1 and introducing some new bug fixes.
Most notably, this update fixes a bug that impacted a specific challenge surrounding King K. Rool. The full patch notes can be viewed below.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Jump Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.02.14} (¥8.200) – 76.894 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Catherine: Full Body # (Atlus) {2019.02.14} (¥7.980) – 51.824 / NEW
03./01. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) {2019.01.11} (¥5.980) – 34.541 / 431.771 (-10%)
04./03. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 29.843 / 2.860.986 (-4%)
05./00. [PS4] Far Cry: New Dawn (Ubisoft) {2019.02.15} (¥5.400) – 26.285 / NEW
06./02. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts III # (Square Enix) {2019.01.25} (¥8.800) – 19.265 / 755.810 (-46%)
07./00. [PS4] Metro: Exodus (Spike Chunsoft) {2019.02.15} (¥7.800) – 17.513 / NEW
08./05. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! # (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} (¥5.980) – 15.287 / 1.490.789 (-13%)
09./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 12.249 / 2.133.021 (+0%)
10./04. [PS4] Resident Evil 2 # (Capcom) {2019.01.25} (¥7.800) – 11.636 / 338.492 (-49%)
11./07. [NSW] Super Mario Party # (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980) – 10.942 / 1.018.889 (-8%)
12./00. [PS4] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} (¥9.800) – 10.326 / NEW
13./00. [PSV] Catherine: Full Body # (Atlus) {2019.02.14} (¥7.980) – 9.241 / NEW
14./08. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 8.905 / 607.502 (+7%)
15./09. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 8.235 / 1.292.065 (+13%)
16./10. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 7.193 / 2.932.629 (+2%)
17./00. [PSV] La Corda d’Oro: Octave # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} (¥7.800) – 4.585 / NEW
18./11. [PS4] Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown # (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.01.17} (¥7.600) – 4.250 / 249.839 (-32%)
19./12. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix) {2018.12.20} (¥7.800) – 3.758 / 231.659 (-16%)
20./00. [NSW] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.02.14} (¥9.800) – 3.705 / NEW
Earlier today, Hamster brought The King of Fighters 2003 to Switch as the system’s latest NeoGeo game. Have a look at some footage below.
In Japan, Square Enix has filed a trademark for “Collection of Mana”. The thought here is that this could be a possible name for the localization of Seiken Densetsu Collection. However, what makes things a bit out of the ordinary is the country of origin for the trademark – Japan, rather than a territory such as the United States or Europe.
Seiken Densetsu Collection launched in Japan back in June 2017. The package includes the first three games in the Mana series – Final Fantasy Adventure (Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden), Secret of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 2), and Seiken Densetsu 3. The third entry has never released outside of Japan.
A couple of years ago, Microsoft started a gaming subscription service known as Xbox Game Pass. By paying a certain amount, players can gain access to a library of Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. Rumor has it that Xbox Game Pass will be making its way to Switch in the future – and possibly more from Microsoft.
The speculation originated from Direct-Feed Games, who claims that an Xbox app is in the works for Switch. This would support Xbox Game Pass and the Project xCloud streaming service. The latter could allow for titles that wouldn’t be technically possible on Switch by streaming them online. Game Informer backs up some of these claims and has heard that “the announcement of Game Pass on Switch could come as soon as this year.”
Polygon Art has announced Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations, a port of the PC title with a similar name. The game is a tactical shooter developed in Unreal Engine 4 and is intended to be a spiritual successor to Project I.G.I.
Polygon Art says Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations has eight missions in its “challenging singleplayer campaign with an adapted gameplay especially for Nintendo Switch.” We have more details about the game below, along with a trailer.
Earlier this week, we heard about a new Team Medallion that had been datamined for Pokemon GO. Niantic has now made it official.
Just as was leaked, the Team Medallion lets players change teams. It can be purchased once every 365 days for 1,000 PokeCoins. Niantic will officially introduce the item on February 26 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET.
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland has received a new batch of details and screenshots. Today’s update covers returning characters Merurulince “Meruru” Rede Arls and Keina Swaya, new sub-character Benon Armster, the Alchemy Riddle and Lulua’s journey, Lulua herself, new original characters, and the “Primal Arts” system. Find the full roundup below, courtesy of Gematsu.
It came as quite the surprise today that Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring. Reggie will be leaving the company in April, and will be replaced by Doug Bowser.
Just after the news broke, there was naturally a strong reaction. Xbox boss Phil Spencer, The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, and plenty of developers shared their thoughts and thanked Reggie in response.
Here’s a roundup of the notable responses we’ve come across:
