Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from March 2018. You can watch it below.
April Fools’ Day can be a tricky thing. Sometimes you aren’t quite sure what is and what isn’t true, but a new announcement made by Nintendo today is apparently being considered the real deal. We’ll let you know if we hear otherwise.
For Splatoon 2, a collaboration with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has been announced. As one part of this, a new Splatfest will be held on April 21. Players will be asked: “Which makes you feel the most wonder? Unknown/undiscovered creatures vs. advanced technology”.
A soundtrack for Super Mario Odyssey was recently offered in Japan. Aside from including several discs and stickers, it also contained a special booklet with concept art focused on Pauline – see below. We’re also able to get insight into Nintendo’s thinking for the character.
Mayor Pauline usually wears a pants suit. But when she is singing Jump Up, Super Star!, she wears a gorgeous dress which excites the usually cool New Donkers. Pauline is a character with history, so while keeping her original traits intact, Nintendo made a new design for her which fits the world setting of Super Mario Odyssey. The team solidified her image by drawing rough sketches of her various costumes, although they don’t appear in the game.
Okami HD will release on Switch this summer. On Nintendo’s console, Capcom is implementing a couple of unique control schemes.
When playing in portable mode, the touchscreen can be used to draw brushstrokes. You can also use the Joy-Con controller’s motion controls in TV or Tabletop mode by moving it in the desired pattern, just like a paintbrush.
We have a brief video showing the touchscreen functionality below.
https://twitter.com/dev1_official/status/979203779240185856
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
We’re in the midst of April Fools’ Day when fake announcements are common, but Sekai Project actually announced its first game for Switch at Sakura-Con yesterday. A Magical High School Girl is coming to the system this summer.
A Magical High School Girl is a roguelike RPG. You can craft your own magic based on what you name your spells, battle monsters, and make friends with various characters.
We have further information and a trailer for A Magical High School Girl below.
Now that both Outlast games can be downloaded on Switch, Red Barrels has come out with a new series trailer. We have it below.
Fire Emblem Heroes has added in three more pieces of content today.
First, Bound Hero Battle Revival: Minerva & Maria is up and running. Players can take on limited-time special quests until April 10.
Fire Emblem Heroes also has the Grotto of Fire added for Blessed Gardens. You can visit it using four Heroes who are either Fire-type legendary Heroes or Heroes with a Fire blessing.
Lastly, Awakening Special Maps, Part 2 is here. It features Olivia: Flushing Beauty.
Koei Tecmo has come out with a new 30-second commercial for Attack on Titan 2, which is available now on Switch. View it below.
Thus far, four Nintendo games have been released on the Chinese NVIDIA Shield. Owners can purchase New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Punch-Out!!, and Super Mario Galaxy.
Curious as to how much these titles have sold? Here’s some data as of March 23:
