Switch has a major game landing this week in Super Mario Odyssey. It’s not the only 3D platformer heading to the console, however. Tomorrow, Poi is coming to Switch after initially missing out on Wii U.
We spoke with developer PolyKid just ahead of the launch to learn more about Poi. The studio chatted with us about the game itself, making the move from Wii U to Switch, and having to go up against Super Mario Odyssey in the same week.
Here’s our full discussion:
Target tends to hold a “buy 2, get 1 free” deal around the holidays. This weekend, the offer will be back once again, but with a notable exception.
Target’s sale officially starts on October 29. Almost every game is eligible – except for Switch. None of the console’s titles will be included. On the bright side, 3DS will be represented here, and presumably Wii U as well. An early flier highlights Pokemon, Super Mario Maker, and Smash Bros.
The sale should last through November 4.
I can hardly believe that I’m writing this, but Nintendo Everything is now ten years old. We first opened our doors way back on October 23, 2007. 10 years is a long time to be doing anything. In the age of the internet especially, it practically feels like we’re a dinosaur at this point.
Here’s something very neat about Switch’s new firmware update. If you’ve installed the new 4.0.0 update, you can get GameCube controllers to work with the console. You just need the Wii U GameCube Adapter that Nintendo sold back in the day.
Once you’ve plugged the adapter in, you can pair the GameCube controllers to your Switch in the main menu. On the controller settings page, press L+R as you normally would. And that’s it! It should be working when you’re back on the main menu, and can work with games like Fire Emblem Warriors.
The only issue is that the GameCube controller doesn’t have a left Z button – there’s only the one Z button on the right, and only has a start button, so you can’t go back to the main menu. But hey: maybe GameCube controller support could be brought back for the eventual Smash Bros. Switch or theoretical GameCube Virtual Console?
My Nintendo has updated with two more rewards in preparation of Super Mario Odyssey. Another couple of wallpapers, in red and white variations, are up here. Each one costs 50 Platinum Points.
In other My Nintendo news, a lapel pin will be handed out at Nintendo NY on October 26 and October 27. You’ll need to check in with your QR Code. More information is located on the page here.
Update: Bumped to the top. Sold out on Best Buy, but the amiibo are now live on Amazon.
Original: If you are still looking to secure yourself the new Breath of the Wild Champions amiibo, they are currently back up on Best Buy for pre-order. You can get yours here. These amiibo will be released November 10.
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of September, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
Following a slight delay, NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of September 2017. The results can be found below.
1. Destiny 2 – Activision Blizzard
2. NBA 2K18 – Take-Two Interactive
3. Madden NFL 18 – EA
4. FIFA 18 – EA
5. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
6. Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite – Capcom
7. Grand Theft Auto V – Take-Two Interactive
8. NHL 18 – EA
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
10. Rainbow Six: Siege – Ubisoft
11. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
12. Metroid: Samus Returns – Nintendo
13. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
14. Overwatch – Activision Blizzard
15. Ark: Survival Evolved – Studio Wildcard
16. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy – Sony
17. NBA Live 18 – EA
18. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
19. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Activision Blizzard
20. Minecraft – Microsoft
With the Super NES Classic Edition making its debut in September, it’s no surprise that it was the best-selling hardware platform in the US. NPD says it beat out Switch, the PlayStation 4, and Xbox One last month.
There is still some good news for Switch. According to the NPD, it outsold the PS4 and Xbox One in terms of units.
Nnooo has teamed up with Considerable Content to bring Rogue Singularity to Switch. It was announced today that the cosmic 3D platformer will be on the console sometime during the first half of 2018.
Rogue Singularity has you controlling a robot hero in procedurally-generated levels after a wandering black hole crashes into your home galaxy. Stages are filled with various mechanics, bizarre alien creatures, and deadly traps.
We have more details about Rogue Singularity below, along with a trailer.
