Nintendo, Pokemon file lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair
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September 18: Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair – the studio known for Palworld – together with The Pokemon Company.
Those that have been keeping up with Palworld since it burst onto the scene this year may not be overly surprised by the news. The lawsuit is seeking “injunction against infringement and compensation for damages”. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company believe that Palworld “infringes multiple patent rights.”
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Totally Spies: Cyber Mission announced for Switch
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May 23: Microids is putting Totally Spies: Cyber Mission on Switch, the company revealed today. The title launches on October 31, 2024.
It was first revealed last year that Microids was working on a Totally Spies game. Players can look forward to a mix of action, adventure and infiltration with a brand new story set in the world of the new season 7 of the series.
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Rumor: Switch 2 factory prototype photos surface
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The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to heat up, and today factory prototype images have allegedly leaked.
The photos are in a rough state and obviously don’t show things in the final form that would reach consumers. However, there are interesting things to note here, including the actual build and a look at the new version of the Joy-Con. On top of that, the device will apparently include USB-C ports at the top and bottom of the device.
Below are the rumored photos (a couple include comparison photos to the current Switch):
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Battletoads Double Dragon, Big Run, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo
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Four more games just dropped on Nintendo Switch Online for September 2024 – specifically Battletoads Double Dragon, Big Run, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, and Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo.
All of these titles represent the SNES era. However, outside of Battletoads Double Dragon, the others were originally made for the Super Famicom.
We have details about all of the games in the following rundown:
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Freedom Wars Remastered announced for Switch
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Freedom Wars Remastered is in development for Switch, Bandai Namco just revealed. A release is planned for January 10, 2025.
Freedom Wars originally came to the PlayStation Vita in 2014. Sony published the original version, but the publisher has shifted to Bandai Namco this time around.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Mask of Darkness story DLC teaser trailer, release date, details
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June 10: At Ubisoft Forward today, Ubisoft gave a glimpse at the upcoming story DLC for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which is called Mask of Darkness. A trailer was shown as part of the presentation.
Meanwhile, a new update is dropping today. It will feature revisited bosses, puzzle challenges, platform challenges, new amulets, and new outfits.
My Time At Evershine announced, planned for Switch 2
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Pathea Games has unveiled My Time At Evershine as a sequel to My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock, and it’s planned for Switch 2.
While the previous games launched on the current Switch, the upcoming project isn’t planned for that console. Instead, Pathea Games is targeting Nintendo support with Switch 2. The studio specifically says it’ll be appearing on “future Nintendo platforms yet to be announced.”
My Time At Evershine is an adventure-packed simulation RPG. This time around, players will step into the role of governor of the Evershine Settlement and build up the infrastructure.
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
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EA’s Vince Zampella says Nintendo is a “great partner”, up for Battlefield on Switch 2
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Vince Zampella, the head of Respawn and head of EA Studios, recently commented on the company’s feelings when it comes to Nintendo and the possibility of bringing Battlefield to Switch 2.
Zampella was speaking in an interview with IGN when he called Nintendo a “great partner”. And while there isn’t much to say about Switch 2 since the since has yet to be unveiled, it sounds like EA would be open to bringing Battlefield to the new console.
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Splatoon 3 – Splatfest #19 results – Past vs. Present vs. Future
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Splatoon 3 just wrapped up its massive Grand Festival with what may very well be its final Splatfest, and we have the results of the Past vs. Present vs. Future event. Nintendo asked which one of these is the most important to players.
As shown during the halftime report, Team Past had a slight lead with 35.12 percent. Team Present was in second at 33.33 percent, followed by Team Future with 31.55 percent.
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[Interview] Talking Reynatis and more with scenario writer Kazushige Nojima and composer Yoko Shimomura
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Ahead of the launch of Reynatis in the west, we were able to catch up with scenario writer Kazushige Nojima and composer Yoko Shimomura as part of a new interview. The two shared a few words about the action RPG and touched on a few other topics.
For Kazushige Nojima, his previous works includes Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. Yoko Shimomura also needs no introduction, as she’s had a long history in gaming having been involved with Super Mario RPG, Live A Live, Kingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy XV – just to name a few.
Here’s our full Reynatis interview:
