Resident Evil 4 director Shinji Mikami talks about why he was so adamant on having the game be a GameCube exclusive
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Resident Evil 4 is on a ton of different platforms now, but that wasn’t always the case. Originally, it was created only for the GameCube. A big part of that was due to director Shinji Mikami.
Mikami signed an exclusive deal with Nintendo before Resident Evil 4’s launch. In an interview with Variety, he explained that the partnership came about due to concern for the gaming industry. Mikami had concerns that if the gaming endeavors from Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox didn’t work out, “they might just go back to what they’re good at and what they’re known for.”
Mikami added:
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Nintendo Download – December 17, 2020 (Europe) – Among Us, Festive Offers 2020, more
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Nintendo Download – December 17, 2020 (North America) – Super Meat Boy Forever, Touhou Luna Nights, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Override 2: Super Mech League – $29.99 (available December 22)
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Dragon Ball FighterZ – Super Baby 2 announced as next DLC character
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Super Baby 2 previously appeared in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The character is now joining Dragon Ball FighterZ as the game’s next DLC character, according to the latest issue of V Jump.
Outside of the Super Baby 2 news, V Jump also confirms that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has surpassed six million units between worldwide shipments and digital sales. To celebrate, players will be able to get their hands on Gogeta SSGSS and Bardock (Super Saiyan) lobby avatars as well as a new Vegeta color variation.
Super Baby 2 will be available in Dragon Ball FighterZ this winter.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 adding Pikkon and more
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 continues to roll on with new content. The latest issue of V Jump has revealed that a new character and more will be added to the game.
First up, Pikkon is on the way as a new playable character, and one of his moves appears to be Thunder Flash. We’re also hearing that Janemba will be represented as a new CC mascot. Finally, Bardock and Gine’s outfits from the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie will be appearing in create-a-character.
V Jump reports that the next free Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be going live in Spring 2021.
Famitsu sales (12/7/20 – 12/13/20)
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Bravely Default II Final Demo just released
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Bravely Default II won’t be out until the end of February, but the game has just received a new demo. Titled “Bravely Default II Final Demo”, it offers a taste of the game’s first main chapter. Those who download it can receive 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
Bravely Default II launches for Switch on February 26, 2021. You can download the demo from the eShop or from Nintendo’s website here.
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Hades update out now on Switch (version 1.0.37119), cross-saves with PC live
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A new update is now live for the Switch version of Hades. All players can access version 1.0.37119.
One of the main highlights of today’s update is the long-awaited cross-saves feature. That means after installing today’s patch, you can bring your progress from the PC version to Switch.
Supergiant Games also mentioned that today’s Switch update “includes various other improvements from our post-launch PC patches.”
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser talks Switch Joy-Con drift
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Nintendo can’t really seem to escape the problem that is Switch Joy-Con drift. Unfortunately, the controller issue has been present since the system’s early days. It’s led to lawsuits and an apology from president Shutaro Furukawa.
Switch Joy-Con drift was brought up as part of a new interview with Polygon. When asked about the situation, Bowser said:
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Nintendo comments on removing certain games after March 2021
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If you’re interested in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, you only have a few months left to pick up the collection. After March 2021, it’ll no longer be sold in any form. Shipments to stores will cease and it’ll be removed from the Switch eShop. The same thing is actually happening with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was asked about this approach in an interview with Polygon. When asked about the logic in removing games, he explained:
