Nintendo Download – January 28, 2021 (North America) – Re:Zero, Olija, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne – $59.99 (available January 29)
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Famitsu sales (1/18/21 – 1/24/21)
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First footage of Fury Bowser boss fight in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
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A bunch of footage came in for the Switch release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury earlier today, which gave a look at the new campaign. However, none of the videos showed actually showed off the boss fight with Fury Bowser. That’s now changed thanks to a minute-long gameplay clip.
Here’s the full video:
Factor 5 on its abandoned Turrican spiritual successor Tornado pitched as a Nintendo-published game, future of the series
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Factor 5 was responsible for some notable Star Wars games on the N64 and GameCube many years ago. The studio is also well-known for the Turrican series, which is now returning on Switch.
Factor 5 studio founder Julian Eggebrecht spoke about the past, present, and future of Turrican in an interview with Eurogamer. One interesting subject discussed was Tornado, a spiritual successor planned as a 3D title and was initially pitched as a Nintendo-published project. Sadly, it was put on hold and never touched again so that Star Wars: Rogue Squadron could be ready for the GameCube’s launch.
Eggebrecht said:
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Super Nintendo World – first video emerges for Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge
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There are a number of different activities at Super Nintendo World, including the Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge ride. The first video showing off the attraction has now emerged.
Here’s the footage in full:
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Super Mario 3D World Switch details cover Bowser’s Fury – how long to beat, structure, amiibo
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New previews for Super Mario 3D World on Switch provide a bunch of details on the Bowser’s Fury part of the experience. We have information about how long it takes to complete, what the actual game structure is like, and amiibo usage.
Here’s the full rundown of tidbits:
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury gets lots of new gameplay
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A bunch of new footage has emerged for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury showing the original Wii U adventure as well as the additional campaign for the Switch release. We’ve rounded up a bunch of videos below.
BEUC launches Europe-wide complaint against Nintendo over Switch Joy-Con drift
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The BEUC and its members have submitted a complaint against Nintendo to the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities following close to 25,000 reports concerning Joy-Con drift. Switch owners filed complaints from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece. These reports claim that the Joy-Con controller malfunction in 88 percent of cases within the first two years of use.
Today’s announcement states that the “BEUC has submitted a complaint to the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities for premature obsolescence and misleading omissions of key consumer information (on the basis of the EU’s Unfair Commercial Practices Directive).” It is now “calling for a Europe-wide investigation into the issue and for Nintendo to be obliged to urgently address the premature failures of its product.” For the time being, the BEUC says consumers should have their Joy-Con be repaired for free and consumers “should be properly informed
about the limited lifespan of this product.”
BEUC general director Monique Goyens said in a statement:
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Monster Hunter Rise Switch bundle and Pro Controller confirmed for Europe and Australia
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Last night, Nintendo and Capcom revealed a new Switch bundle and Pro Controller featuring Monster Hunter Rise. It’s now been confirmed that Europe and Australia are getting both products as well.
Here’s the announcement in full:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – January 2021 update announced
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Nintendo has announced the next free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s going live later this week, and will introduce the Festivale event, new Reactions, new clothing, and new seasonal items.
Below are the full details and trailer:
