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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 9.0.1

Update: Full patch notes for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 9.0.1 can be found here.


Original: Nintendo announced a new 9.0.1 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate yesterday, and it has now gone live. All players can access today’s patch now.

We’re still waiting on today’s patch notes, but today’s adjustments pretty much all come down to the game’s newest DLC character, Steve/Alex. Among them is a change in one of the fighter’s win screens. There’s been a lot of talk about it being a bit suggestive, so Nintendo decided to implement a change.

Here’s a look at the new screen:

Pokemon Sword/Shield - The Crown Tundra

A few outlets have started to come forward with previews of The Crown Tundra for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Thanks to that, we have another batch of details and footage.

Here’s the full roundup:

Pokemon Sword/Shield - The Crown Tundra

Update: This post has been updated with new content.


Original: Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are about to receive their second and final expansion. The Crown Tundra is releasing in just a couple of days, though some very noteworthy details and images have leaked online ahead of time.

CentroLeaks has been sharing uncovered content over on Twitter. We have the full roundup below, but keep in mind there is content that may be considered spoiler territory.

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

CD Projekt Red has updated the Switch version of Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. With version 1.0.2, saves are now compatible with Steam and GOG.com, meaning progress can be transferred between platforms.

Below are the official patch notes:

Balan Wonderworld

Square Enix has posted the opening movie for Balan Wonderworld, the 3D platformer coming from Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka. Watch it below.

Balan Wonderworld launches for Switch on March 26.

Nintendo has uploaded the third “Untold Chronicles From 100 Years Past” trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which shows off familiar faces, hidden surprises, and using Sheikah powers in new ways. Check it out below.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is slated for November 20 on Switch.

Mages. has announced Corpse Party Blood covered: …Repeated fear., a new version of the survival horror adventure game. A release is planned for 2020 in Japan.

The game was previously made available on 3DS, and was known in the west as simply “Corpse Party”. For the new Switch version, Mages. is planning the following:

NEP 101

This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, Galen can’t play Minecraft Steve while Oni Dino appreciates mediocre JRPGs. Galen also shares his thoughts on the Baldur’s Gate 3 early access stuff going on. Good-Feel is teasing a new game for Switch with a Japanese aesthetic, and we discuss if Metroid Prime Trilogy HD is ever gonna happen. Speaking of, will another F-Zero ever happen? Oni Dino has some ideas for a himbo Captain Falcon in a No More Heroes-like game where fighting is replaced with racing.

We’ve recently created a podcast discord for listeners to chill, chat, and make friends. Check out links and timestamps below and come hang out.

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Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition

Frontier has supported Switch in a big way to close out 2020. Aside from bringing back a classic with RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, there’s also Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition. The former game is already available with the latter one to follow in November.

Recently, Frontier answered a number of questions about both of its new Switch releases. Director Rich Newbold spoke with us about Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Editions while director of publishing Zac Antonaci shared more about RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition.

Here’s our full discussion:

Monster Hunter movie

Monster Hunter movie director Paul W.S. Anderson recently opened up about the film in great detail. Anderson spoke about some of the finer points about the project and its creation.

After a number of Resident Evil movies, Anderson is teaming up with actress Milla Jovovich once again. Jovovich plays the role of a U.S. Army Ranger, who falls through a portal and ends up in the Monster Hunter world. Regarding the character as well as the decision to have her come from our world, Anderson explained:


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