A new firmware update has just gone live for Switch. Nintendo has started distributing version 5.1.0.
Unfortunately, this update isn’t overly exciting. Nintendo’s patch notes only state: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”.
Prior to today’s update, the last Switch firmware upgrade was on April 16 with version 5.0.2.
Rumors yesterday had Paul Rudd possibly having a lead role in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie. That speculation turned out to be incorrect in the end, and Variety now reports that James Marsden will be starring in the film. Specifics behind his role have not yet been shared.
The new Sonic movie will debut on November 15, 2019. It will feature a mix of live action and CGI.
Last night’s Pokemon press conference was filled with exciting news about the series’ future in the video game space. After all of the big announcements were made, members of the press were able to participate in a Q&A session with Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara and Game Freak directors Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori.
The Q&A transcript has now been published officially online. There’s talk about Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee as well as the 2019 entries.
Here’s the full Q&A:
Super Mario Odyssey’s latest costume has arrived. Just a few minutes ago, Nintendo released the Racing Helmet as well as the Racing Outfit. They’re priced at 3,000 coins and 5,000 coins respectively.
There are still a few new costumes to come for Super Mario Odyssey. Images of other upcoming outfits can be found here.
Causal Bit Games has shared a new look at action of the first level from Battle Princess Madelyn with a brand new gameplay video. We’ve got it below.
PM Studios and acttil have announced three more songs for the music game MUSYNX. ‘Magic Girl Cook’ by XiWangRenSuoHeZi, ‘Ba-Miao-Zhi-Yu’ by PoKeR, and ‘Dependent Disease’ by the Vocaloid composer Araragi Takeshi will be included.
Here’s a look at each one:
Lost Sea arrives on the Switch eShop in various regions tomorrow. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
In both North America and Europe, SEGA has started a pre-load option for Shining Resonance Refrain. You can purchase the game in advance and download the required data ahead of time. By doing so, you can be ready to play on launch day.
Those who pre-load Shining Resonance Refrain can buy it for $44.99 / €44.99 / £40.49. That’s opposed to the normal asking price of $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99.
Shining Resonance Refrain launches July 10. The digital version takes up 6.5GB of space.
Thanks to Nao★Mi (Rikaria) for the tip.
Source: Switch eShop
Choice Provisions has revealed that a new difficulty mode is in the works for Runner3. Among what the studio has planned, an easier mode is on the way.
When asked about the challenging nature of Runner3, Roush stated:
Icey is joining the Switch eShop tomorrow. Have a look at some early gameplay in the video below.
