Adam Howden, the voice of Shulk, voices the Nopon Archsage in new Xenoblade 3 DLC
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Here’s a bit of trivia that may blow your mind: Adam Howden, who played Shulk in the first Xenoblade Chronicles, is the voice of the Nopon Archsage in the new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC. It goes without saying, but this is specifically for the English version.
The Nopon Archsage was just added as part of the game’s Expansion Pass. He’s included in the new Challenge Battles where players take on consecutive enemies to earn accessories and special outfits.
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Switch Split Pad Compact confirmed for the west
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Original (9/12): HORI will release the Switch Split Pad Compact in the west, retailer listings confirm.
The peripheral was recently announced for Japan (known there as the Split Pad Fit) and various designs will be appearing in the country starting this month. It’s an updated version of the Split Pad Pro and is intended to “provide a full-size controller experience in handheld mode.” Full-size analog sticks and d-pad are included, along with turbo functions and assignable rear buttons. Motion controls, HD Rumble, NFC, and the IR camera are not supported.
Famitsu software sales (10/3/22 – 10/9/22) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 120,564 / 3,021,047
2. [NSW] NieR: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition – 30,218 / NEW
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Offline – 21,908 / 188,782
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,522 / 4,865,680
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,857 / 2,814,902
6. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival – 6,677 / 46,673
7. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Offline – 5,483 / 67,144
8. [PS4] FIFA 23 – 5,364 / 27,085
9. [NSW] Hakuoki Shinkai: Tenun no Shou – 5,101
10. [NSW] FIFA 23 Legacy Edition – 4,788 / 16,561
Keegan-Michael Key improvised a song as Toad for The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Keegan-Michael Key has spoken briefly about his role as Toad in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and interestingly enough, it looks like he has a musical number in the film.
Key said in an interview with Variety that Toad will show off his singing chops. He further added that he even improvised a song.
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“Try Before You Buy Sale” on Switch eShop live, lowest price for Metroid Dread
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Nintendo has just started a new “Try Before You Buy Sale” on the Switch eShop, and it includes the lowest price yet for Metroid Dread.
The sale includes a bunch of games that have demos. Outside of Metroid, there are other first and third-party titles such as Triangle Strategy, ARMS, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, Miitopia, WarioWare: Get It Together!, Yoshi’s Crafted World, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
Nintendo, Aston Carter, and former QA worker settle labor dispute
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Following a a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint filed by former Nintendo of America QA worker Mackenzie Clifton, a settlement has been reached. An agreement was filed Wednesday and both parties must uphold their end of the deal.
Aston Carter, a staffing agency that works with Nintendo, intends to take liability here. Clifton will be payed $29,910 in back pay, damages, and interest. Nintendo must post a notice for 60 consecutive days via email as well as on-site at its office that informs its QA workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Nintendo Download – October 13, 2022 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of October 13, 2022. The latest releases include Dragon Ball: The Breakers, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, Them’s Fightin’ Herds, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Bayonetta 3 gets “Bayonettas Everywhere?!” trailer
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Nintendo and PlatinumGames are back with a new “Bayonettas Everywhere?!” trailer for Bayonetta 3. The video gives more insight into the story, shows off additional gameplay, and more.
If you’re interested in learning more about Bayonetta 3, check out the following overview:
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Famitsu sales (10/3/22 – 10/9/22)
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SEGA was in charge of bringing Persona 5 Royal to Switch
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Atlus is finally delivering on what many fans have been asking for by bringing past Persona games to new platforms, including Persona 5 Royal. As it turns out, we can thank SEGA for the Switch port.
Atlus producer Shinji Yamamoto revealed in an interview of Famitsu that SEGA led the way on the project. Yamamoto mentioned how he “didn’t realize how hard it would be.”
