Rumor: Nintendo not holding Nintendo Direct in June
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Update: Eurogamer is running a similar story. The site says Nintendo “has told publishers set to reveal games during its showcase that it needs more development time on its first-party games.” Additionally, “publishers have been told not to wait if they wish to make their own reveals individually.”
Original: Usually when June rolls around, you can generally expect Nintendo to host a presentation of some kind. That used to be in the form of in-person conferences at E3, but in recent years, the company shifted to Nintendo Directs instead. However, there’s a chance that we won’t be getting any sort of presentation in June this year.
VentureBeat is reporting that Nintendo has told partner developers it will not hold a Nintendo Direct during the month. The site says “complications brought about from Japan’s work-from-home order as part of its attempts to mitigate COVID-19 are forcing Nintendo to push back its schedule.”
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Burnout Paradise Remastered confirmed for June 19 launch on Switch
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Burnout Paradise Remastered was previously thought to be releasing for Switch on June 19 after it was listed on the eShop. EA has made the news official today.
Burnout Paradise Remastered is a redone version of the 2008 game. It’ll run at 60 frames per second on Switch, and has a bunch of DLC included.
Here’s the official overview from EA:
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Famitsu sales (4/20/20 – 4/26/20)
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Nintendo Download – April 30, 2020 (Europe) – Streets of Rage 4, Moving Out, more
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Nintendo Download – April 30, 2020 (North America) – Streets of Rage 4, Indivisible, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Arcade Spirits – $19.99 (available May 1)
Ministry of Broadcast – $14.99
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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Future Connected will have a new battle system
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A new tidbit is in concerning the Future Connected segment of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. According to a download card now surfacing in Japan, it will include a new battle system. Specifics have not yet been revealed.
Here’s a look at the download card:
Luigi’s Mansion 3 Multiplayer Pack Part 2 out now
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Starting today, Luigi’s Mansion 3 players can get their hands on the game’s Multiplayer Pack Part 2 DLC.
New content and features for both ScreamPark and ScareScraper modes are available. These include three more mini-games for ScreamPark mode, as well as three new ScareScraper outfits with matching floor themes and themed ghosts. One such addition is the Cap’n Weegee costume. Finally, players can view concept art from development.
Here’s an overview of the DLC from Nintendo:
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Switch update out now (version 10.0.2)
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Nintendo has released the latest firmware update for Switch. The system is now at version 10.0.2, and this upgrade can be downloaded by all users worldwide.
Today’s update includes stability improvements, including a solution for an issue involving the Switch Pro Controller. Below are the full details:
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New Ninjala details from datamine – Sonic collaboration items, story mode, Jala currency, more
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Ninjala kicked off its open beta yesterday, giving Switch owners a chance to try out the game before launch. Dataminers have since gone to work and uncovered new information about the game. Twitter users OatmealDome and LeanYoshi have provided information regarding some collaboration items (including Sonic), story mode, microtransactions with Jala currency, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Gamevice still going after Nintendo involving Switch Joy-Con, ITC to hold evidentiary hearing
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A couple of years after a lawsuit was filed against Nintendo involving Switch’s detachable controllers, the US Patent and Trademark Office ruled in March that Gamevice’s controllers are “unpatentable.” However, it seems that Gamevice isn’t giving us on legal action just yet.
After receiving a complaint from the company, the International Trade Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing. Engadget reports that Gamevice is looking for the ITC to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against the Switch.
Gamevice still believes that the Joy-Con are reminiscent of to its own detachable gamepads for smartphones and tablets. However, whereas Switch uses snap-in rails, Gamevice’s method is through a vise-like strap.
