1992 Sunsoft game Gimmick! returns on Switch as Gimmick! Special Edition
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Sunsoft today revealed that it’s bringing back Gimmick!, a platformer the company first launched in 1992. A release is planned for this winter on Switch where it will be called Gimmick! Special Edition.
Gimmick! has players maneuvering the tiny green toy Yumetaro through punishingly difficult levels to save its lost owner. New features are planned for the upcoming release, including achievements, time attack mode, save, load and rewind functions, a gallery mode, and more.
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Nintendo Download – August 18, 2022 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 18, 2022. The latest releases include Cursed to Golf, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright, We Are OFK, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Famitsu sales (8/1/22 – 8/14/22)
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Embracer Group to acquire Limited Run Games, rights to Lord of the Rings and Hobbit IP and more
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You might recall that a few months ago, Embracer Group made headlines by acquiring several development studios and IPs previously owned by Square Enix. Well it seems they weren’t done, as they’ve gone on somewhat of a new acquisition spree.
On the gaming side, Embracer Group has announced that they are acquiring Limited Run Games, Singtrix, Tuxedo Labs, Tripwire Interactive, Tatsujin (notable because foreign studios rarely purchase Japanese companies), Bitwave Games, Gioteck and another as-of-yet undisclosed PC/Console gaming company. Additionally, they are also acquiring Middle-earth Enterprises, a company which owns most of rights in the Lord of the Rings universe when it comes to movies, video games, board games, merchandising, theme parks and stage productions.
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Nintendo of America president says company is “actively investigating” recent misconduct claims
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Kotaku published a report yesterday regarding sexual harassment claims related to Nintendo of America. After the article went out, president Doug Bowser issued an internal statement. The message was posted to the company’s SharePoint account.
Bowser indicated that Nintendo of America is taking the allegations seriously and is “actively investigating these most recent claims.” You can read more from his note below.
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Pokken Tournament DX is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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Pokken Tournament DX will be offered to Nintendo Switch Online members as the service’s next Game Trial, it’s been announced. It can be accessed by all subscribers, even if you’re not a part of the Expansion Pack tier.
With the Game Trial, Pokken Tournament DX can be played entirely for free between August 18 and August 31. All progress carries over to the full version. My Nintendo members can earn 100 Platinum Points by participating as well.
New Tales from the Borderlands coming to Switch
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Earlier this year, Gearbox revealed that the studio has been developing New Tales from the Borderlands. A listing on Amazon now confirms that it will be released on Switch.
New Tales from the Borderlands is a narrative-driven adventure following the original game, which is also out on Switch. We have a description with more information below.
NASCAR Rivals announced for Switch
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Today, Motorsport Games announced that it will release NASCAR Rivals on Switch. The game launches on October 14, 2022.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
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Splatoon 3 Direct, SpongeBob’s new 3D platformer, Switch games delayed, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 021
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We had an inkling (get it?) that some big Splatoon 3 news was right around the corner, and indeed, last week Nintendo gave the game a dedicated 30-minute Direct showcasing a TON of details about its new modes, quality-of-life features, characters , and more. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz (yes, everyone is here!) as they finely comb through all the juicy reveals from the presentation. After that, they’ll discuss two new Switch games that were highlighted in a recent THQ showcase, including the glorious return of 3D SpongeBob SquarePants platformers. Stick around in the back half the show for even more conversation about all the week’s biggest news!
Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on Youtube below. Direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.
Reggie says a Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation adaptive controller was in the works, unsure if it’s still in development
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Accessibility has become a more prominent topic in the gaming industry, and we’ve seen Microsoft in particular make a push with initiatives like its adaptive controller. Interestingly, there were plans – at least at one point – for a new kind of controller that would work across Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation hardware.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared that news in an interview with Inverse. He said the Xbox adaptive controller was being used “as a jumping-off point to create something that would be platform-agnostic and adaptable by any consumer.” The Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation controller was happening three years ago, though Reggie isn’t sure if it’s still in development.
