After speculation began that Beyond Good & Evil 2 being in development for Switch surfaced earlier in the year, Ubisoft finally confirmed that the game is happening. Series creator Michel Ancel began to tease the news by sharing various pieces of art created for the project. When asked about why he did that by Kotaku at Indiecade Europe, Ancel explained: “That was not a gimmick but a way to say ‘Look. The game exists and we can do it.'”
Interestingly, Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been in the works since Rayman Legends shipped. But unfortunately, it won’t be complete any time soon. Ancel noted that it needs to be “more concrete” before a proper reveal, but it’s “a very serious development for Ubisoft.”
Speaking with MCV, Atlus CEO Naoto Hiraoka commented briefly on Nintendo’s upcoming console Switch. Hiraoka is keeping quiet on any specific titles that the company may have in store, but said that it’s “making for some interesting potential.
“Our participation as a publisher for the Nintendo Switch has been announced, and while we don’t have any news on that front to share, the device is making for some interesting potential,” he said.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Mario Galaxy 2
2. Super Mario World
3. Super Mario 64
4. Super Mario 3D World
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
8. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
9. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
11. FAST Racing Neo
12. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
13. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
14. Mario Party 10
15. Super Mario RPG
16. Zelda: Skyward Sword
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Paper Mario: Color Splash
19. Super Mario Maker
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past
Videos
1. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
2. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
3. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Time to Make a Splash!
4. Just Dance 2017 Trailer
5. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
6. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
9. Lost Reavers Trailer
10. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
12. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
13. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
14. Skylanders Imaginators Launch Gameplay Trailer
15. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
16. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
17. Twisted Fusion Trailer
18. Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese Trailer
19. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
20. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
Source: Wii U eShop
Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
Rumor has it that Pokemon GO will be receiving a major update next month. Based on analysis of the game’s code done by people associated with web scanner PokeVS, 100 new normal and Legendary Pokemon will be added. That’s in addition to the possibility of player-versus-player battles, raising the Pokemon you catch similar to Tamagotchi pets, and trading.
GamesBeat, who reports on today’s story, says it’s unclear if Pokemon GO’s update will be dropped entirely at once over time. However, PokeVS’ before-and-after comparisons of the code indicated where the updates are expected to be implemented. Niantic told GamesBeat that the “Gen 2” is planned as an update, but didn’t share anything further.
Continue on below for the lineup of 100 Pokemon said to be coming to Pokemon GO.
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Pokemon month ends with a Battle Royal match in Pokemon Sun/Moon. Check it out below.
Update 5: Kirby: Planet Robobot is $25 on Amazon.
Update 4: Nintendo Selects: Super Mario All-Stars is now $15 on Amazon. The Animal Crossing amiibo 3-pack is $10 at Walmart.
Update 3 (11/25): Nintendo Selects: Pikmin 3 is now $15 on Amazon. Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers is also already half off and the same price on Amazon.
Update 2: LEGO Dimensions packs have received notable discounts on Amazon, including the new Sonic pack.
Update: Bumped to the top. A few more deals:
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens for $20 – Amazon
Nintendo Selects: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon for $15 – Amazon
Nintendo Selects: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Amazon
Nintendo Selects: Tomodachi Life – Amazon
A number of notable Nintendo-related deals are now live at various retailers. Highlights include Pokken Tournament for $35, Kirby: Planet Robobot for $25, and 15% off eShop cards.
Here’s what we’ve come across thus far:
Pokken Tournament for $35 – Target, Amazon
Splatoon for $35 – Amazon, Target, Amazon
Super Mario Maker for $35 – Target
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Amazon
Bravely Second for $20 – Best Buy, Amazon
Pokemon Omega Ruby for $25 – Walmart, Amazon
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire for $25 – Walmart, Amazon
Minecraft: Wii U Edition for $20 – Amazon
Pokemon X for $20 – Best Buy, Amazon
Pokemon Y for $20 – Best Buy, Amazon
Kirby: Planet Robobot for $25 – Target
Fire Emblem Fates for $25 – Best Buy, Amazon (Birthright only currently on Amazon)
15% off eShop cards – Best Buy
A couple of other things worth noting: you can use the code HOLIDAYBOOK on Amazon to take $10 off a book purchase over $25 (works on all books, but you can get started with gaming ones here.) You can also keep track of Amazon’s Black Friday lightning deals here.
Since last year’s announcement in April, Level-5 has only been showing bits and pieces of The Snack World. The big thing we saw during the reveal was a full-on animated preview with an eight-minute video.
The Snack World’s debuted with Yo-kai Watch the Movie 2 last December. Now Level-5 is readying another animated short that will be shown with the third Yo-kai Watch film on December 12, known as “The Snack World: Hitogirai no Lenny” (The Snack World: Lenny the Misanthrope). It features the character Lenny who has a disliking for people.
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino is the chief director, and also wrote the original story concept and script. Motonori Sakakibara is the director while Takuz? Nagano is designing the characters. Rei Kondoh is acting as composer. The cast list includes Megumi Han as main character Chup, Ayana Taketatsu as the misanthropic dragon Lenny, and Fumiko Orikasa as Lenny’s mother Flam.
Dragon Ball Fusions debuted in North America a few days ago. Bandai Namco brought it to retail, but as always, you can opt for the digital version. Going with the latter option means you’ll need 4,730 blocks of free space (591.25 MB).
The Nintendo UK store often offers bonuses for those who pre-order games. With Dragon Quest VIII, you’ll receive a free poster by reserving early. You can place an order here.
