Software developer Abhishek Singh has come up with a neat new way of using Hololens. Singh recreated World 1-1 from Super Mario Bros., and projected the game’s obstacles and objects as holograms in New York’s Central Park.
It’s not perfect – you can technically walk around the obstacles for instance. Nonetheless, it’s an admirable fan project, and perhaps something that could be expanded upon in the future.
Imagineer is announcing that the studio is developing its first title for Switch. The studio is known for making the Medabots series and Kanji Test games, and they are also currently planning to release two other titles for portable systems this year.
For the one game Imagineer is developing for Switch, they’re taking after the concept of “can be enjoyed by anyone, anytime, and anywhere”. Various play styles will also be supported.
Imagineer’s mystery title is planned to be released in the next fiscal year (starting April 2018) or beyond.
Nintendo UK has a new interview up with Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle developer Davide Soliani. Soliani spoke about what it was like originally pitching the idea to Nintendo, the emotional reveal at E3 last week, and more. Read on below for his various comments.
The European Switch eShop has updated with news about next week’s NeoGeo game. On June 29, Magical Drop II will be available.
Here’s an overview from the listing:
“Magical Drop II is a puzzle game released by Data East in 1996.
Justice makes her appearance and even more exhilaration battles are ready to unfold.
Control lively, highly expressive characters and enjoy creating amazing combo chains with easy-to-use controls!
Challenge a friend and see whose puzzles techniques reign supreme.”
Magical Drop II will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Switch eShop
In Europe, Nintendo just published a demo for Hey! Pikmin on the eShop. Take a look at a video celebrating the release below.
A new trailer is now live for Miitopia, which hits 3DS next month. Have a look at the new video below.
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas – €14.99
ACA NeoGeo Fatal Fury 2 – €6.99
Wii U Download
Drop It: Block Paradise! – €9.99
The Girl and the Robot – €9.99
Wii U DLC
Pic-a-Pix Color – Large Puzzles 7 – €1.99
Pic-a-Pix Color – Mixed Puzzles 7 – €1.99
Pic-a-Pix Color – Small Puzzles 7 – €1.99
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Fatal Fury 2 – $7.99
Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas – $14.99
Wii U Download
Daikon Set – ?
10tons has several games in the pipeline for Switch. The publisher’s full lineup for the platform was confirmed today.
Neon Chrome (sci-fi twin stick shooter with RPG elements) and Sparkle 2 (marble shooter match-three action puzzle game) are planned for Q3. 10tons’ new games Time Recoil, Tesla vs Lovecraft, and JYDGE will be released on Switch simultaneously with other console platforms.
Tero Alatalo, CEO of 10tons, said of today’s news:
“As a multiplatform developer and publisher, we couldn’t be more excited about our upcoming Nintendo Switch support. The Switch is an amazing device and a perfect fit for our games. We’re in very special position as all our games have been carefully designed for both big screen and small screen play. Our custom engine allows us to squeeze maximum performance from the device as well.”
