Super Nintendo World Hollywood opening date set for February 2023
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The Super Nintendo World location at Universal Studios Hollywood now has a final opening date. The park will open on February 17, 2023, it’s just been announced.
This marks Super Nintendo World’s debut in the United States. It originally opened in Japan, and many of that location’s offerings have been brought over here. This includes the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride, Toadstool Cafe, and wearable, interactive wristbands known as Power-Up Bands.
Here’s a full rundown as to what Super Nintendo World Hollywood will have at Universal Studios Hollywood:
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Nintendo releases 2022 Switch Year in Review
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Nintendo has just released the 2022 Switch Year in Review, which should accessible to everyone now.
We’ve seen similar types of data in years past. This time around, you can find out about your most-played games, titles you played at launch, gaming trends, and more. Nintendo even breaks down favorite games of the year, which can be sorted by month or time.
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Hogwarts Legacy Switch release date set for July
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Hogwarts Legacy now has a final release date on Switch. The game will launch for the console on July 25, 2023, publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer Avalanche Software announced today.
Hogwarts Legacy was previously planned for this holiday before being delayed to 2023. The game is now having a staggered launch in February (for current-gen platforms), April (for last-gen platforms), and July (for Switch).
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake boss fights trailer
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Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios have come out with the latest trailer for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake that highlights the game’s boss fights.
More information about the game can be found in the following overview:
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot gets “Bardock – Alone Against Fate” DLC in January, “Battle for Planet Vegeta” trailer
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The “Bardock – Alone Against Fate” DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot now has a release date. It will launch on January 13, 2023, publisher Bandai Namco and developer CyberConnect2 just announced.
This will be the first piece of content in Season Pass 2. Players will have the opportunity to “experience the intense battles fought by Bardock and his compatriots when they invaded planets as members of the Frieza Force.” It includes a story that “will culminate in the tragic fate that befell the Saiyan race at the hands of Frieza himself”. The game will let you explore Planet Vegeta, including a Saiyan community, the Frieza Force base, and more.
Hideki Kamiya “can’t conceive the Bayonetta series ever ending”
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Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has lofty goals for the future of the series, and even hopes to pitch Bayonetta 4 and Bayonetta 5 in the future.
Kamiya talked about the possibility of those additional sequels happening in the future while speaking with IGN. One of the big takeaways is him mentioning how he “can’t conceive the Bayonetta series ever ending.” In fact, there’s at least some talk within PlatinumGames about making nine total games.
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Sonic Frontiers sales surpass 2.5 million copies worldwide
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Sonic Frontiers sales have surpassed 2.5 million copies worldwide, SEGA just announced.
As is often the case when we hear about these types of milestones, a breakdown of sales by platform was not provided. That being said, Sonic has always proved to be popular on Nintendo platforms, and this title was no different. Around launch, it was high up on the Switch eShop charts.
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Tetris 99 31st Maximus Cup announced with Kirby’s Dream Buffet theme
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It’s been a little while since the last Tetris 99 Maxmius Cup, but the game’s 31st event is incoming with a chance to earn a theme based on Kirby’s Dream Buffet.
Those that want to participate can do so by being a Nintendo Switch Online member and playing the game’s online mode during the event period. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. After reaching a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring background art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Kirby’s Dream Buffet.
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster ratings suggest Switch release
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New ratings from the ESRB have suggested that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series will be released for Switch. Classifications have surfaced for Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V, and Final Fantasy VI.
Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III originally debuted in July 2021. Final Fantasy IV followed in September of that year. Final Fantasy V then dropped in November 2021. Lastly, Final Fantasy VI debuted in February 2022. Thus far these titles have only been put out on PC, iOS, and Android.
Mario Strikers: Battle League reveals Bowser Jr. and Birdo
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Bowser Jr. and Birdo are joining Mario Strikers: Battle League as the game’s next free characters, Nintendo and Next Level Games just announced.
Similar to previous updates for the game, other content is planned as well. Urban Rooftop will be added as a new stage while Shellfish Gear will be included as well.
