[Let’s Talk] August 2023 Pokemon Presents reactions
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Another Pokemon Presents presentation came and went this week. It was a lengthy broadcast coming in at 35 minutes long, but if you were hoping for a bunch of announcements, you may have been disappointed.
The latest look at the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC – including a final September release date for The Teal Mask – was shown and was probably the biggest part of the presentation. Outside of that, a number of other games and updates were included such as a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns. Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon Stadium 2 dropped on Nintendo Switch Online as well.
There’s now been some discussion as to whether this type of Pokemon Presents is really necessary if there isn’t anything truly new to show. Where do you stand on the debate? And what’d you think of the August 2023 Pokemon Presents overall? Let us know in the comments below.
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles producer regrets not having new game, new chapter will happen “one day”
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles celebrated its 20th anniversary this week, and producer Akitoshi Kawazu shared a message with fans reflecting on the series while briefly touching on the future.
The last time the series received a new game was with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers on Wii in 2009. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition did come out in 2020, but that’s all.
Sakurai on the most common Smash Bros. Ultimate bugs during development
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Have you ever wondered about the kinds of bugs that were most common during the development of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Director Masahiro Sakurai provided new insight as part of his latest YouTube video today.
First up are grabs and throws, “as actions that forcefully control another fighter can easily cause processing contradictions.” This includes grabbing a fighter in the middle of a special move. The same also tends to happen for Final Smashes. Sakurai pointed out that scene changes in particular require restraining and releasing fighters and you need to ensure that nothing else enters the scene. Also brought up is terrain, especially in Stage Builder, and V-shaped terrain can cause a lot of issues. Lastly, the Spirits system can cause problems as well.
Red Dead Redemption revealed for Switch
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Original (8/7): Rockstar Games will release Red Dead Redemption on Switch this month, it’s just been revealed.
The title, an action-adventure experience, first launched in 2010. However, this marks the first time it will be appearing on a Nintendo console. The Undead Nightmare expansion will be included as well along with bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition.
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Splatoon 3 announces priorities-themed Splatfest
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Nintendo has shared details on the next Splatfest for Splatoon 3. This time around, it’s asking something a little more thought-provoking than usual.
Nintendo is asking players to consider what is most important to them of three things: the money, the fame, or the love? Players will be able to weigh in from August 12 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET to August 14 at the same time.
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Quake II gets surprise release on Switch
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Surprise – Quake II is now available on Switch. Bethesda just released the game on the Switch eShop, which comes as part of QuakeCon 2023.
This follows the original Quake that made it to Switch in 2021. That one also saw a surprise launch during QuakeCon.
As for Quake II, it comes with the Call of the Machine expansion plus original Mission Packs, Quake II 64, online and local multiplayer, cross-play support, and optional motion aiming. More information can be found in the following overview:
First EA Sports FC 24 Switch footage revealed
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Ahead of next month’s launch, first footage has emerged for the Switch version of EA Sports FC 24.
Gameplay has been posted online as part of a closed beta happening now. Currently a handheld video has popped up featuring a match between Barcelona and Manchester City. Beta participants are technically forbidden from sharing videos, but that hasn’t stopped one YouTuber from doing so.
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Nintendo Download – August 10, 2023 (North America)
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 10, 2023. The latest releases include Red Dead Redemption, Moving Out 2, Vampire Survivors, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (7/31/23 – 8/6/23)
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Nintendo delaying completion of its new development building to make it bigger
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According to a report from Nikkei, Nintendo is likely to delay the completion of its new development center in Japan.
Last year, the company announced that it had acquired land next to its main headquarters in Kyoto. It would be put to use as a new development center. Coming in at about 10,000 meters squared, it was tentatively named tentatively named Corporate Headquarters Development Center Building No 2.
