GREE, a Japanese company with a great deal of success in the mobile space, is now pursuing console development. We found out that they’re developing Fishing Star for Switch just a few days ago.

Apparently, GREE is considering using Nintendo Labo. The company said that it “may” take advantage of the fishing rod accessory.

As for how GREE is handling Fishing Star on Switch, it’s planned as a single-purchase title as opposed to free-to-play. It was selected as the company’s entry into the console market since there’s a minimum risk involved, there’s a certain scale in the fishing game market, and they want to collect know-how (on the market). Switch was chosen because of the Joy-Con and due to the fact that casual games are doing well on the platform.

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Next week, Fe will make its debut on Switch and other platforms. Have a look at some new footage on Nintendo’s console below.

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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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Best Buy is running a new gaming sale this week. A number of Nintendo-related titles are on sale, including Rocket League ($20), LEGO City Undercover for Switch ($20), Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia ($30), and more.

You can find the full lineup of deals here. Best Buy doesn’t list an end date, but we assume it’ll last through February 17.

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The latest European Splatfest in Splatoon 2 has come to an end. We now have a winner for the topic involving gherkins. Players were asked if they like having the food on their burgers, or prefer having it off.

Team Gherk-OUT won in all three categories, including votes, solo battles, and team battles. Only a few percentage points separated the teams, but it was still enough to propel them to a 3-0 victory.

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This coming Thursday, Aqua Kitty UDX will be released on the Switch eShop. Take a look at some footage in the video below.

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Amazon Canada has posted the North American boxarts for Aqua Moto Racing Utopia and Snow Moto Racing Freedom. We have both above.

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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are currently holding a special event for Fire Emblem Heroes. Players can vote on their favorite character, with the winner later being made available for free.

Today, updated standings were revealed. There isn’t much movement in the top five, though rankings in the latter half of the top ten have shifted.

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Last week, Japanese magazine Famitsu published a fairly lengthy Project Octopath Traveler interview. Producer Masashi Takahashi from Square Enix and director Keisuke Miyauchi from Acquire were brought in to discuss the Switch exclusive.

One point mentioned is how the team started this project with Tomoya Asano, the chief producer who also worked as producer of the Bravely series. The primary concept is “going on a journey.” The player would choose one of the eight protagonists, role-plays as them, and freely has a journey with the world.

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New amiibo for Pearl and Marina wasn’t the only Splatoon 2-related news to have come out of Niconico Chokaigi.

First, a new stage has been revealed known as Goby Arena. The only information we have is that it’s “a state-of-the-art basketball arena with a food court, VIP seating and more.” Nintendo also showed off the Dark Tetra Dualies, which let you perform four consecutive rolls and shoot while rolling.

Here’s a look at the new stage and weapon:

Thanks to Justin A for the tip.

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