The puzzle game Piczle Lines DX has received a demo on the Japanese eShop. It might be tricky to find, but you basically want to search for the title ピクセルラインDX. If you visit the eShop and access the search section, the first page you’ll see lists all available games. Piczle Lines DX should be far down on the list, but you’ll come across it eventually.
The Piczle Lines DX demo may eventually be pushed out in North America and Europe. For the time being, the Japanese version is useful since it actually includes English.
Source: Switch eShop
Switch has received another new firmware update. Nintendo has started distribution of version 4.0.1 for all users.
According to Nintendo, the update makes general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience. This includes a change with regards to the HDMI connection process specification to match that of version 3.0.2. In doing so, video and sound output issues with some TV models have been addressed.
Update (10/25): This is up on Amazon Canada. Also, just to be clear, this system is Amazon-exclusive.
Original (10/23): A listing on Amazon has revealed that Nintendo will be publishing the New 3DS XL – Super NES Edition in North America. Along with the system designed after the SNES, you’ll receive a download code for Super Mario Kart.
Amazon’s listing shows a release date of November 27. You can pre-order the system here.
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Thanks to Paul94, Alex, Juan R for the tip.
Nintendo World Report has some footage up showing Mantis Burn Racing on Switch. See the off-screen video below.
Back at E3, Game Informer interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto. The site only published a portion of its discussion at the time, but to celebrate Super Mario Odyssey, has now shared the rest of the comments. Game Informer spoke with Miyamoto about a few different things, including the approach to 2D Mario art going forward and interest in having classic games on Switch.
You can read Miyamoto’s responses about these topics below. For the full interview, head on over here.
PDP is preparing a new wave of accessories for Switch. Next month, the company will begin shipping officially-licensed light up covers for the dock.
Users can choose from two different Nintendo designs and 17 different color/effect settings. It features an electronic base which holds the dock and connects to the dock via USB. 2 acrylic framing panels with Nintendo artwork are included as well.
Amazon is taking pre-orders here. The release date is set for November 10.
OneManOnMars Art has announced a new game for Switch titled “Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero”.
Here’s the general premise:
What does it take to be a hero?
An age-old question leads Leif on an adventure to a world beyond mortal comprehension. Join our hero and his magical ally on an epic quest to meet loyal friends, fight hordes of enemies and solve mind-bending puzzles. Will he find his way back to the world of the living?
Good news for Pokemon GO players. Niantic has pledged to improve the game’s EX Raid Battles feature, with the company tweeting out the following today:
Trainers, thank you for your feedback on EX Raid Battles. We're working to improve the invitation system based on what we heard from you.
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) October 24, 2017
EX Raid Battles began in a beta state last month. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been received terribly well.
As Polygon notes, EX Raid Battles requires players to be regular participants in the co-op gym feature, they tend to be tied to specific locations, and some legendary Pokemon such as Mewtwo could only be obtained this way. The necessary Premium Raid pass invitations were sent out on a random basis, and some players who only won a single standard Raid battle won the Premium Raid pass whereas those who regularly battled high-level Pokemon at a variety of gyms would leave empty handed.
A new Japanese trailer has gone live for Switch’s upcoming racer Gear.Club Unlimited. Have a look at the video below.
MyGamingBoulevard has an early look at the new Super Mario Odyssey amiibo. The figures are unboxed below and compared to some of the other Mario figures.
