Nintendo and Namco discussed a potential EarthBound game for the GameCube, concepts shown
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Baten Kaitos director Yasuyuki Honne, a former developer at Namco who is now with Monolith Soft, has revealed an interesting piece about EarthBound. Honne shared the news in light of an upcoming book – currently exclusive to Japan – which will be all about the life of late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.
Honne states that Nintendo and Namco discussed potentially making an entry in the EarthBound (or Mother) series for GameCube. He met with both Iwata and EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi all of those years ago. In sharing his story, Honne went as far as to upload concepts that were previously unseen.
Honne wrote on Twitter:
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Famitsu sales (7/1/19 – 7/7/19)
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Switch vs. Switch Lite comparison – lighter, smaller screen, longer battery life
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Nintendo finally unveiled the long-rumored Switch Lite today. As we know, there will be quite a few differences compared to the original Switch model.
Nintendo has outlined the changes in a new chart. Aside from what’s been previously reported, highlights include the Switch light being lighter, having a smaller screen, and featuring a longer battery life.
Here’s the full chart:
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Rating suggests SEGA is bringing a new Super Monkey Ball game to Switch
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SEGA appears to be cooking up a new Super Monkey Ball game, and it seems to be bound for Switch. Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball has been rated in Taiwan, and the classification includes Nintendo’s console as one of the supported platforms.
Here’s a look at the rating, which includes a small piece of art:
Nintendo Switch Online to offer NES games The Wrecking Crew and Donkey Kong 3 in July 2019
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Nintendo has announced the next wave of games that will be added to NES – Nintendo Switch Online in July 2019. This month, The Wrecking Crew and Donkey Kong 3 will be available.
Here’s an introduction to both games:
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Dr. Mario World has started to launch
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Update: Dr. Mario World is out now on Android.
Original: Dr. Mario World was scheduled for release worldwide on July 10, but it looks like the mobile game is here a bit early. Reports are starting to surface that the title is starting to become available.
At least so far, Dr. Mario World is showing live on iOS in the United States. Android does not appear to be up just yet. We’ll update this post as the rollout continues.
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Furi developer’s next game Haven confirmed for Switch
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Earlier this year, Furi developer The Game Bakers announced its next project Haven. The studio has now revealed that it will indeed be coming to Switch.
Here’s an introduction to the RPG:
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Cuphead animated series announced – The Cuphead Show on Netflix
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It’s been announced that the critically acclaimed game Cuphead is getting a brand new animated show. Netflix will be producing the series.
Hollywood Reporter states that the show “will expand upon the characters and world of the game, which centers on titular hero Cuphead and his brother Mugman who make a deal with the devil in a high-stakes gambling match.”
Aside from Netflix itself, King Features Syndicate is also involved. Chad and Jared Moldenhauer from Studio MDHR are executive producers. C.J. Kettler (Carmen Sandiego) will serve as an executive producer for King Features. Netflix Animation is handling its creation and is executive produced by Dave Wasson (Mickey Mouse Shorts). Cosmo Segurson (Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling) will also be a co-executive producer.
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Daemon X Machina producer on how long the game will be
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Daemon X Machina producer Kenichiro Tsukuda has spoken about how long the game will take to complete.
Tsukuda believes the story mode could last between 20 and 30 hours. However, those who are looking to collect as much equipment as they can may find themselves going through the experience for 100 hours. Aside from collecting equipment, players can have characters join them to help fight in battle.
Below are Tsukuda’s full words on Daemon X Machina’s length:
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How Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield differ – exclusive Pokemon and Gym Leaders
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The Pokemon Company has shared some information regarding how Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will differ.
Just like previous entries, you’ll find exclusive Pokemon depending on the version you play. Additionally, each game will feature different Gyms with their own Gym Leaders.
Here are the full details:
