Masuda stresses Pokemon: Let’s Go isn’t a spin-off, future titles could connect to Pokemon GO
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Since the announcement of Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee, some fans have questioned if the titles could be viewed as a spin-offs. However, in a new interview with director Junichi Masuda, he made it clear that it wasn’t the case. Masuda mentioned in the game’s official Japanese strategy title that the new Switch games “aren’t spin-offs” and are instead “core Pokemon titles.”
Masuda also addressed the possibility of having future Pokemon entries be compatible with Pokemon GO. He explained that if the functionality is well received in Pokemon: Let’s Go, “then we’ll think about maybe having future titles also be able to connect to it.”
Firewatch for Switch launches December 17
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Campo Santo announced Firewatch for Switch earlier this year. Today, the studio nailed down a release date.
Firewatch launches for Switch on December 17. Campo Santo intends to release the game in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Japan.
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Super Metroid programmer recalls sneaking in a reference to a girl he was dating
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Shumpalations has translated a classic interview with Yasuhiko Fujii. Fujii previously worked at Nintendo, and more specifically, on Super Metroid as a programmer.
At one point, Fujii was asked if there were any scenes in Super Metroid that were his ideas. That prompted him to recall how he snuck in a reference to a girl he was dating by the movement pattern of a certain group of Evir enemies.
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Pokemon GO teases first look at PvP
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Player versus player battles has been one of Pokemon GO’s most-requested features since launch. Very soon, Niantic may finally be delivering on fans’ wishes.
Niantic has been posting a few different teases on the Pokemon GO Twitter account today, culminating with the image above. It gives us what appears to be our first look at PvP. While we don’t really have much in the way of details yet, hopefully we’ll be learning more soon.
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Splatoon 2 global Splatfest announced: Who would you rather spend the holiday season with?
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The next Splatfest to be held in Splatoon 2 will be another global one. The question this time is: who would you rather spend the holiday season with, family or friends? You will have time during the actual holiday season to ponder this issue, as this Splatfest will take place from January 4th till January 6th.
During the Splatfest, Inkopolis Square will receive some festive decorations:
Pearl and Marina will also wear some special outfits:
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Nintendo Download (11/29/18, Europe) – Ark: Survival Evolved, Abzu, Cattails, Horizon Chase Turbo, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
3D Billiards: Pool & Snooker – €19.99
Ark: Survival Evolved – €54.99 (available November 30)
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 – €49.99
Gelly Break – €34.99
Harvest Life – €24.99 (available November 30)
Professional Farmer: Nintendo Switch Edition – €39.99
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures – €49.99
This War of Mine: Complete Edition – €39.99
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Nintendo Download (11/29/18, North America) – Monster Boy, Gear.Club Unlimited 2, Abzu, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 – $49.99
Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – $59.99 (available December 4)
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom – $39.99 (available December 4)
Toki – $29.99 (available December 4)
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Nintendo Creators Program to end, Nintendo will “make it easier for content creators to make and monetize videos”
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Nintendo has announced the end of its Nintendo Creators Program. By doing so, the company hopes to “make it easier for content creators to make and monetize videos”.
The service will officially end in December. Fans will need to adhere to Nintendo’s guidelines going forward. As examples, Let’s Plays and reviews are permitted. However, Nintendo is against just uploading or livestreaming “an existing Nintendo video, gameplay footage without your own creative input, or a copy of content created by someone else.” This includes “copies of Nintendo promotional trailers, tournaments, music soundtracks, gameplay sequences, and art collections”.
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Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate – main theme, World of Light and Kirby, launch patch
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Last night, some tidbits leaked out from a new column written by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai in the latest issue of Famitsu. Sakurai spoke about the game’s main theme, Word of Light and why Kirby was the survivor, a launch patch, and more.
Though we covered most of this already, we have Sakurai’s full words and a bit of extra clarification. Find our full translation below.
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Guacamelee 2 launches December 10 on Switch
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DrinkBox Studios has dated Guacamelee 2 for Switch. Metroidvania-style adventure will be added to the eShop on December 10, the developer has confirmed.
Here’s an overview for Guacamelee 2 plus a trailer:
