Alongside Switch’s preview trailer last week, a number of games were shown on both the television and the device itself. However, it’s important to note that this footage wasn’t running in real time. Nintendo simply added in the gameplay post-production.
Twitch streamer Dickhiskhan, who was one of the actors in the trailer, said he as well as others merely held dummy units. We also have the shot above clearing indicating that footage was added on to the Switch unit.
Nintendo had this to say about how it handled the Switch trailer:
Nintendo just posted a new “Medal Challenges” trailer for Super Mario Maker on 3DS. The game will feature over 100 new courses, and medals can be earned by completing certain objectives. View the new video below.
The Pokémon GO channel posted a video regarding a special promotion happening within the game from October 26 to November 1. In this special Halloween-themed event, certain Pokémon will appear more frequently, including the likes of Gengar and Hypno, and players will receive increased candy rewards. Check out the video and official statement below.
It’s Halloween season and we have a treat for you! From October 26th to November 1st, you’ll earn double the amount of Candy every time you catch, hatch and transfer Pokémon! Don’t forget your Buddy Pokémon, because they will help you earn Candy four times as fast. If you encounter more spooky Pokémon than normal, don’t be startled, they want to enjoy the fun too! Scare up some friends, grab your buddy and enjoy this spooky, fun celebration with us! Happy Halloween!
Nintendo stopped by the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s “Dream Halloween” event this past weekend with Mario Party: Star Rush. Attendees were able to try out the game, and even “meet” Mario. YouTuber GhostRobo was also in attendance.
Here are some photos (and related descriptions) from Nintendo:
Photo One
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, guests of Starlight Children’s Foundation’s “Dream Halloween” event on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles got to meet Mario – one of the stars of the Mario Party Star Rush game. Available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems starting Nov. 4, Mario Party Star Rush is packed with modes that players of all ages will love. The rapid-fire party game lets players think fast, play fast and have a blast.
Photo Two
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Zach D. of YouTube channel GhostRobo, plays a friendly round of competition in the Mario Party Star Rush game with guests at Starlight Children’s Foundation’s “Dream Halloween” event on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles. Available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems starting Nov. 4, the fast-paced Mario Party Star Rush is packed with modes that players of all ages will love.
Photo Three
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, actor Terrell Ransom Jr. plays a friendly round of competition in the Mario Party Star Rush game with guests at Starlight Children’s Foundation’s “Dream Halloween” event on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles. Available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems starting Nov. 4, Mario Party Star Rush is packed with modes that players of all ages will love. The rapid-fire party game lets players think fast, play fast and have a blast.
Photo Four
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, guests of Starlight Children’s Foundation’s “Dream Halloween” event on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles were treated to a sneak peek of the Mario Party Star Rush game prior to its Nov. 4 release. Available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Mario Party Star Rush is packed with modes that players of all ages will love. The rapid-fire party game lets players think fast, play fast and have a blast.
Source: Nintendo PR
A few days ago, FDG Entertainment confirmed two Switch games for the first half of 2017. The first was widely assumed to be Oceanhorn as the company recently said earlier this month that the Zelda-inspired title would be released on an unspecified Nintendo title. Now we have further evidence of Oceanhorn making the jump to Switch as well as an indication of the second title.
Take a look at these two tweets:
New #MonsterBoyGame blog entry! A spooky place.. https://t.co/Sb42CTTqzd #WonderBoy #30years #indiedev #PS4 #XboxOne #NintendoSwitch #PC pic.twitter.com/IeFtknPj36
— FDG Entertainment (@FDG_Games) October 24, 2016
#NintendoSwitch is awesome! We can't wait to support it with our games. Two games planned in first half of 2017. pic.twitter.com/AInn0G1qIV
— FDG Entertainment (@FDG_Games) October 22, 2016
Notice anything special? That’s right: both have Switch included in the hashtags. If those games weren’t bound for the new system, it wouldn’t make much sense including Switch!
On Saturday, we reported on a curious feature of the Switch’s right-hand Joy-Con controller – a sort of glossy panel on its bottom. Laura Kate Dale, who has delivered many correct reports and leaks about the Switch so far, has been digging into this and apparently found out that that glossy panel is indeed an infrared (IR) pointer. The purpose of this IR pointer has to do with the Switch’s supposed touchscreen functionality.
Whether or not the Switch has touchscreen functionality has so far not been confirmed (or denied) by Nintendo. However, multiple reports prior to the Switch’s launch, which so far have been correct, have all said that the console will indeed have a multi-touch screen. Of course, that seems to clash with what we officially know of the Switch so far – if you’re playing it on your TV, then the console (with the supposed touchscreen) rests inside its dock, making it impossible to actually use the touchscreen.
According to Laura Kate Dale, who has spoken with sources at Ubisoft, the Joy-Con’s IR pointer will be used to circumvent that problem – the IR pointer will essentially be used to replicate touchscreen functionality while you’re playing the Switch in “TV mode”. Dale believes that the top of the Switch screen, which is visible even when it’s inside the dock, will serve as a sensor bar – essentially working the same as the Wii Sensor Bar, with the Joy-Con being used like a Wii Remote.
As always, these are just unconfirmed rumors at this point, but it’s quite interesting to think about. What’s your take on this – do you believe the Switch has a touchscreen? And will this be the way to play touchscreen games on the TV?
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Just Dance 2017 – €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 55.00
Wii U Download
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure – €3.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.80
Solitaire – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Wii U DLC
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 24 hours access – €3.99 / £3.29 / CHF 3.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 1 month access – €4.99 / £4.00 / CHF 4.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 3 months access – €9.99 / £7.99 / CHF 9.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 1 year access – €29.99 / £25.00 / CHF 29.90
Runbow – Shantae – free
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Battle Map Pack 4 – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.00
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Campfire Skin Pack – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 1.80
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Halloween Battle Map – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 1.80
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Spooky Bundle – €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 6.90
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Builder’s Pack – €16.99 / £12.79 / CHF 16.60
3DS Download
Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure – €14.99 / £14.99 / CHF 19.99 (Bonus Code: Get a free Gurumin theme for every purchase of Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure.)
Corpse Party – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
DISNEY 2-PACK FROZEN – BIG HERO 6 COMBO – €29.99 / £19.99 / CHF 42.00
Fairune 2 – €6.99 / £6.89 / CHF 10.20
New Nintendo 3DS Download
Box Up – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10
3DS Themes
Pokémon: A Sinister Organisation – Team Rocket – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Pokémon: A Sinister Organisation – Galactic -€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: 25th Anniversary Theme – free
Sonic series: Classic Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: Boom Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: Sonic Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic Bundle #2 – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Shaun the Sheep – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Gurumin Heroes Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Monster Pals Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Night Parade Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Orange Twist Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Monster Bundle – €3.49 / £3.49 / CHF 3.49
Magic HalloWinx – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Hello Kitty Halloween – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Nintendo has just announced a Monster Hunter-focused Nintendo Direct via its Japanese Twitter account. The Direct will air this Thursday, October 27th, at 8 PM JST.
The announcement on the Monster Hunter website specifies that there won’t be any announcements for Switch or mobile phones in the Direct.
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
2. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
5. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
10. Lego Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7- Nintendo
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
5. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
6. Rhythm Paradise: Megamix – Nintendo
7. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
