A new Switch version of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is in development, ININ Games and Taito announced today. It’s due out later in 2023.
The game is a classic platformer that first came out in 1991. It’s a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third installment in the Bubble Bobble series.
In the latest developer interview published for Pikmin 4 today, Shigeru Miyamoto said that he feels “Pikmin to be Nintendo’s most global characters.”
Miyamoto’s comments came about when asked what Pikmin means to him. He expressed wanting “people to have this real sense that Pikmin are all around us, that they aren’t just fantasy creatures.” Also brought up is how Mario is strictly limited to his world, but Miyamoto believes Nintendo has “finally reached a point where people can find Pikmin in various places, not just in their imaginations.”
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of July 20, 2023. The latest releases include Pikmin 4, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes – Definitive Edition, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
The team behind the Dolphin emulator has cancelled plans for release on Steam following the initial announcement in March.
A lengthy post was made on the software’s website today. It was explained that, ultimately, “given Nintendo’s long-held stance on emulation, we find Valve’s requirement for us to get approval from Nintendo for a Steam release to be impossible.” Also reconfirmed is that Nintendo never actually sent a DMCA takedown notice, but Valve’s legal department reached out to Nintendo, and a lawyer for the Big N requested Valve prevent the Steam release.
Developer Blue Volcano have announced that they will be bringing Side Decide to Switch via the eShop. The title is set to launch worldwide next month on August 3. A wooden block based puzzle game, the objective is to roll the block across the board in the fewest possible moves across 121 different levels. The game will also feature ratings for added challenge.
For further information and a trailer, check out the overview below:
Bandai Namco have released a free summer update for Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, adding a variety of new content to the game. 11 new fish have been added, selected by experts from collaborating aquariums, and a new Phantom Stage has also been added to showcase the White Armored Orca, which comes from the arcade version of the game.
A new update has been released for Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, bringing the game up to version 1.02. This update adds a variety of new features, including the possibility to check the paths you’ve taken on Acts, and the ability to reload these once you’ve finished the game, making it easier to see alternate routes. Full details can be found below:
Nicalis is promoting the new Switch version of Cramped Room of Death with a launch trailer. The game arrived on Nintendo’s platform today.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 just got a new update, and version 2.1.0 is available. The official patch notes have been released.
The big highlight this time around is support for the Pyra and Mythra amiibo. As part of this the Nopon NPC, Miibomii, has been added at Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region. Also worth noting, a few bug fixes have been implemented for the Future Redeemed DLC.
Here’s the full rundown:
