Nintendo issues statement on requiring disclosure of drop rates in Switch games of loot boxes and more
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This week, the ESA revealed that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are all adopting new policies that will require games on their platforms to disclose drop rates of loot boxes. The Big N has now issued a statement about the initiative.
As shared by Eurogamer, Nintendo said:
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Nintendo Switch Online to offer NES games Kung-Fu Heroes and Vice: Project Doom in August 2019
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Nintendo has revealed the next round of games that will be added to NES – Nintendo Switch Online in August 2019. This month, subscribers will be able to get their hands on Kung-Fu Heroes and Vice: Project Doom.
Here’s an introduction to both games:
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Astral Chain devs on original plan for Legions, protagonists weren’t always twins, more
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PlatinumGames has shared a new Astral Chain developer interview with director Takahisa Taura and character designer Masakazu Katsura. During the lengthy discussion, they spoke about initial plans for Legions including wanting players to be able to catch anything they fought, how the protagonists weren’t always designed as twins, and more.
We’ve attached the full interview with Taura and Katsura to this post. You can read the discussion in its entirety below.
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Nintendo Download – August 8, 2019 (Europe) – Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, Cadence of Hyrule demo, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
FIA European Truck Racing Championship
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition (available August 9)
UglyDolls: An Imperfect Adventure (available August 9)
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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, Trine: Ultimate Collection launching October 8
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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is coming to Switch on October 8, publisher Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte have announced. On the same day, Trine: Ultimate Collection will be available featuring the entire series.
All pre-orders of Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection will include the bonus level Toby’s Dream. Here’s a brief overview of the DLC:
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Dragon Quest XI S – “World of Erdrea” trailer
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Nintendo has come out with a new trailer for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition showcasing what the world of Erdrea has to offer. We have it below.
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Nintendo Download – August 8, 2019 (North America) – Pillars of Eternity, Turok 2, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition – $39.99 (available August 13)
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Monstrum revealed for Switch
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SOEDESCO today announced that it will publish the horror game Monstrum on Switch. Although a release date wasn’t shared, we do at least know it will be sold both physically and digitally.
We have the following overview and trailer for Monstrum:
Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony to require loot box odds disclosure on their systems
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The three big giants in the gaming industry are taking a big step forward in making loot box odds more transparent for players. At the Federal Trade Commission’s Inside the Game workshop earlier today, ESA chief counsel of tech policy Michael Warnecke announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are working on policies that will require this information to be disclosed on their systems.
Warnecke stated:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield introduces Poke Jobs
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are unveiling another aspect of its gameplay today. We’re now introduced to Poke Jobs, which can be checked at the Rotomi in Pokemon Centers. Pokemon can be sent directly from their Boxes to any job they accept.
Here’s the full rundown of Poke Jobs:
