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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will have level scaling for its DLC expansions The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have confirmed.

IGN received the news straight from Nintendo product marketing specialist Demetrius Boggs. During a preview of The Isle of Armor, the site saw that the first trainer battles were around level 60, which was the same as the highest level Pokemon in the trainer’s party. That means new players as well as those that have played extensively can both enjoy the experience.

Hello, my cardboard cuties! This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, Oni Dino goes deeper into Xenoblade, and Galen finally plays a game made for him: One Step From Eden. We analyze the new info we got on Paper Mario: The Origami King, Oni Dino resurrects his brilliant idea for a Final Fantasy style Mario RPG, we discuss the weird Google Stadia leak of Gods & Monsters (tentative title), and we also cover the PS5 event for good measure. Why does it look like that?

Check out links and timestamps below, and come hang out.

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If yesterday’s Guerrilla Collective presentation left you wanting more, you’ll be happy to hear that a second online press event will soon be kicking off. Today’s broadcast again goes live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.

We have today’s live stream embedded below. Just like yesterday, we’ll be reporting back on any and all notable Nintendo-related updates.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Nintendo has shared a new interview with some of the key developers behind Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. They include producer Shigekazu Yamada, director Yuki Sakamoto, executive director Tetsuya Takahashi, and co-producer Genki Yokoto.

Though the interview was short, some interesting comments were shared. The team was asked about topics like why Xenoblade Chronicles still resonates with long-time fans to this day, how remastering the music came about, and more.

Here’s the full discussion:

Gonner 2

Gonner 2 is in development, publisher Raw Fury and developer Art in Heart revealed today. The game is in the works for Switch and other platforms.

Here’s an overview of Gonner 2, along with a trailer:

Dusk

Two years after it was announced for Switch, Dusk has been dated for Switch. New Blood Interactive announced today that the retro-styled first-person shooter will launch this Halloween – October 31.

We have the following overview and trailer for Dusk:

Guerrilla Collective is set to take place over a three day period. The first couple of days are particularly interesting, with dedicated showcases planned for upcoming reveals. Today’s festivities will be kicking off at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.

You can watch the event as it happens below. We’ll be sharing any notable Nintendo-related updates throughout the duration of the stream.

Mortal Kombat 11

CNBC is reporting that AT&T is looking into a possible sale of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the gaming division of WarnerMedia. If it goes through, the deal could be valued at roughly $4 billion.

CNBC does note that a sale going through isn’t a sure thing, and nothing is “imminent”. However, a number of companies have expressed interest in picking up Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, including Take-Two Interactive Software, Electronic Arts, and Activision Blizzard. AT&T may pursue a deal in which it can continue to receive revenue from its IP.

More Paper Mario: The Origami King

Nintendo UK has opened a proper website for More Paper Mario: The Origami King, revealing more details and footage for the game. We have content pertaining to the game’s characters, gameplay including weapon equipment, accessories, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Gods & Monsters

After an accidental leak yesterday, some Google Stadia users were able to try out an early build from Ubisoft’s Gods & Monsters. As it turns out, this was a version shown to the press at E3 2019, so it is significantly dated.

Ubisoft has since commented on the leak. Executive producer Marc-Alexis Cote told Kotaku that a lot has changed, including the name of the game. Additional news will follow at the end of summer.

Cote’s full statement reads:


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