If you just can’t get enough of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the Elephant Mario transformation, you’ll be happy to hear that a brand new plush is on the way.
San-ei Boeki is behind the new product, which is on track for a debut in mid January 2024. For those that are curious, the plushie comes in at 26cm tall. The dimensions are W15 x D14 x H26cm and it’s made of polyester. Not much else has been said about the plush, but admittedly, there isn’t much else you need to know.
Original (6/22): Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh was already confirmed for physical release on Switch, but Microids has now revealed a limited edition and collector’s edition.
With the limited edition, buyers will reeive a copy of the game, official steelbook, and three postcards. The collector’s edition features everything in the limited edition as well as a notebook, 160-page art book, and an original figurine.
Hamster has announced Burning Force as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 26, 2023.
A shooter game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 1989, in Burning Force you can operate either an air bike or airplane as you progress through each stage to defeat the boss at the end. Along the way you can collect items to power up, and bypass obstacles using platforms.
Arcade Archives Burning Force will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.
Original (8/5): SNK just announced a final release date for The King of Fighters XIII Global Match. News dropped a short while ago at EVO 2023.
The King of Fighters XIII Global Match is due out for Switch on November 16, 2023. This follows the original announcement back in April, which did not include a release window.
Nintendo Switch Online will be making Mario Party 3 available in just a few days, it’s been announced. The game will be out on October 26, 2023 for all members of the Expansion Pack tier.
Mario Party 3 originally launched at the end of 2000 in Japan and in 2001 elsewhere. Find some information about the game below.
Captain Toad plays a particularly helpful role in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and as such, we’ll fill you in on all of his locations. He’s hidden in five different spots around the world map, and when you find him, he gives you lots of Flower Coins. If you need a bunch of Flower Coins to purchase some badges or standees, it’s a good idea to seek out Captain Toad to receive some for free.
As mentioned, there are only five different Captain Toad locations. It’s important to note that you can only receive Flower Coins from Captain Toad the first time you speak to him at each of these locations. If you go back to see him, he won’t have anything else to give you.
Nintendo updated its website today with new Community Tournament Guidelines. Although the article isn’t up yet in North America, since it’s been posted in Europe and Japan, the content should hold the same for North America as well.
Nintendo says that its guidelines are for those “hosting not-for-profit, small scale community tournaments (Community Tournaments) involving games for which Nintendo owns the copyright (Nintendo games).” The company advises fans to become familiar with them if they plan on setting up a tournament.
The next sizable Minecraft update has gone live for version 1.20.40. Full patch notes are available.
The update is highlighted by the rebalancing of several Villager trades as an experimental feature as well as adjustments and improvements to numerous in-game sounds. Plus, buckets can no longer pick up liquids for a few ticks after they’ve been placed.
Here’s the full rundown:
