The developers behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder have revealed that the game originally had live commentary, and players would be able to choose between a “generic” voice or a Tsundere version. That news was shared in an official interview that went up today.
Game designer Koichi Hayashida said that Nintendo spent around six months of serious development on the concept. During the game, players would be able to hear voices that matched their actions. But the idea ultimately didn’t feel right to the team and there would have been a lot of work involved for voice variations. The original concept was scrapped, but the idea lives on with the Talking Flowers.
The second episode for the Pokemon: Paldean Winds animated web series has now been posted online. As a reminder, the show ties in with the previously-released Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet on Switch.
Pokemon: Paldean Winds follows academy students Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma as they go on a journey of growth and learning. Before the arrival of a certain transfer student, three students at an academy in Paldea are tasked with making a video showcasing their school. In the second episode, Aliquis and Meowscarada can’t seem to beat Nemona despite winning many other battles. Aliquis is then advised by his older brother to stop using a Pokemon after it loses a match.
With only a couple of days to go until launch, Super Mario Bros. Wonder reviews are now starting to go live. We have a roundup of some early verdicts.
We don’t need to remind you, but this is a huge release from Nintendo. Aside from the fact that Mario platformers are always big sellers, this is the first original side-scroller in the series in over a decade. There’s a lot that’s new here with the Wonder Flower that changes up each level, the badge system, Elephant Mario, new enemies, and more.
Here’s a roundup of reviews for Super Mario Bros. Wonder:
Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade now has a release date on Switch, and the game is only a week away. Rogue Games and Dabadu Games have confirmed that it’s slated for October 26, 2023.
Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade was announced for Switch in mid-April for immediate release. However, Rogue Games ended up pushing the title back significantly longer than perhaps was anticipated. Regardless, it’s now only a few days out.
Bandai Namco has announced the next update for Tales of Symphonia Remastered, which is specifically version 1.31. It should go live later today in North America and tomorrow in Europe.
The new update is intended to fix a specific game progression issue. You can find the official rundown below.
The next Pokemon Unite update, version 1.12.1.4, has now been made available.
The update is highlighted by some Halloween content with a special event and Mer Stadium. Additionally, many Pokemon have received balance adjustments.
Now that Microsoft has officially acquired Activision Blizzard King, it owns a bunch of different franchises – including Call of Duty. As previously reported, Microsoft entered a 10-year commitment to bring the IP to Nintendo platforms. Xbox boss Phil Spencer commented again on what to expect in a recent interview.
During the Xbox Podcast, he mentioned how he wants Nintendo players “to feel 100 percent part of the community.” He also said that Microsoft intends to have “100 percent parity across all platforms as much as we can for launch and content.”
Original (8/17): Splatoon 3 has unveiled the Drizzle Season as its next major event, and new amiibo for Deep Cut have been revealed.
Drizzle Season will introduce new content as usual. Players can expect Crableg Capital and Shipstage Cargo Co. as new stages. For Salmon Run, Salmonid Smokeyard is making a return and there’ll be new Slopsuits. That’s along with the Dread Wringer and Heavy Edit Splatling weapons, new Tableturf battle cards, and new challenges: Inkjets for Everyone, Swim It to Win It, and Modded Rainmaker Test-Fire.
Atari today came forward with the final release date for RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe. The game launches digitally on November 1, 2023 followed by the physical version on November 3.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures has been on Switch for quite some time now, but the Deluxe version revamps the game. It’ll come with 80 new rides and attractions, an entirely new interface, and performance optimizations.
Hairy Heart Games will be putting its new game Rallyallyally on Switch, the studio announced today. The game is due out on December 7, 2023.
Rallyallyally is a local multiplayer party racer featuring the rolling road, which has the leader deciding the way to the finish line during the race. More information can be found in the following overiew:
