Ubisoft is bringing Rayman Legends Definitive Edition to Switch. That may seem like an odd decision, as it originally came out in 2013. However, Ubisoft does at least appear to be planning some new elements for the Switch release.

Michel Ancel participated in an official interview video to talk about Rayman Legends Definitive Edition. He spoke about his reaction to Switch, why the game is coming to Nintendo’s new system, and what’s in store for this version. Ancel ended up teasing “several surprises” for Rayman Legends Definitive Edition.

Here’s the full video:

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The BBC iPlayer was already taken down from the UK Wii U eShop back in August. Today, the service is officially ending for those who previously downloaded the app. The move comes as the license agreement between BBC and Nintendo ends.

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Ahead of its release on the Wii U eShop this week, footage is now available from Toby: The Secret Mine. Watch 12 minutes of gameplay below.

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Nippon Ichi is currently bringing Disgaea 5 Complete to Switch. However, it’s likely that the company’s support for Nintendo’s new platform won’t end there.

Famitsu recently interviewed Nippon Ichi CEO Sohei Shinkawa, and talked about all things Switch. At one point, Shinkawa mentioned that Switch and PS4 multiplatform development is “very much a possibility” going forward.

He said:

“As you’ve said, we are a software company that has grown together with PlayStation, and are well aware that a lot of our fans are on PlayStation platforms. So it is not as if we will stop developing games for PlayStation. Overseas, PlayStation 4 sales are incredibly strong and we will continue making games for the PlayStation 4 platform.

However, in Japan we can’t just ignore the move to portable gaming consoles. Our games are well suited for portable gaming, so when you think about it, it is important for PS4 and Nintendo Switch to balance each other out and do well. With that in mind, from here on multiplatform development for PS4 and Nintendo Switch is very much a possibility.”

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Two prominent executives for Microsoft had positive things to say about Switch following its proper reveal late last week.

First, Xbox boss Phil Spencer praised Super Mario Odyssey as well as Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He also seems to be intrigued by the possibilities that a hybrid system brings.

Spencer wrote on Twitter:

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Toby: The Secret Mine launches this week in North America and Europe. To download the game, 413 MB of free space is required. Toby: The Secret Mine arrives on the Wii U eShop this Thursday.

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Lanze Games has taken to Kickstarter in hopes of funding its new project Pixel Princess Blitz. If the project is funded, it’ll head to Switch and other consoles after the PC version is completed.

Pixel Princess Blitz is “a roguelike sandbox action RPG that aims to provide a deeper gameplay by generating and simulating a harsh, authentic fantasy world filled with adventures.” Here’s a rundown of features:

– Overworld Survival – Turn-based, exploration survival on a large hex grid map without hand-holding.
– Real-time Action – A huge motion palette including melee and ranged attacks, spells, dodging, blocking, deflecting and special moves.
– Huge Arsenal – A minimum of 4 weapons types, different armors, accessories and items that can be upgraded, repaired and enchanted.
– Dynamic story – Each move and interaction with factions and characters has a huge impact on your multi-ended journey. – Gain respect and affection of NPCs that inhabit the dynamic world.

You can learn more about Pixel Princess Blitz on the official Kickstarter page here. It’ll need to reach just over $80,000 in order to gain funding. The project has currently generated about $36,000 with 23 days to go.

Check out some screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads in Europe:

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Update: Welp, the dream is dead. The Wall Street journalist reporter Takashi Mochizuki has now clarified that Koizumi merely acknowledged that the Joy-Cons look like a puppy, not that it was intentional. A direct quote probably would have helped in this situation!

Original: After Nintendo revealed Switch last year, some fans noticed that the the system takes on the appearance of a puppy. It’s particularly evident when the Joy-Cons are connected to the Charging Grip.

Amazingly, this was actually intentional. The Wall Street Journal mentioned to Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi that the Joy-Cons look like a dog, who responded by saying that he knew. Koizumi added that’s what his team was thinking when making Switch.

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Monolith Soft updated its website with a few pieces of concept art from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Get a look at the images below.

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