Japanese website 4Gamer recently conducted a big interview with a pair of developers behind Tetris 99. Director Ryuichi Nakada and producer Akira Kinashi discussed the Switch Battle Royale game in-depth.

During the discussion, Nakada and Kinashi talked about Tetris 99’s origins, a few targeting mechanics that were scrapped, and what lies ahead for the game in the future. Of course, there was plenty of other discussion as well like recommended tactics for players and more.

Here’s our full translation:

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Realm Royale launches on Switch

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Following several datamines and leaks, Realm Royale has made its way to Switch. A “Founder’s Pack” is out now on the eShop for $14.99, with a free-to-play version following later on.

The Founder’s Pack includes:

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Slay the Spire launches for Switch on June 6

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Update: The listing has now been updated and shows a release date of June 6. If there are any additional changes, we’ll pass that along.

Original: Slay the Spire was announced for Switch close to a year ago, and we’ve been waiting for a release date since then. The eShop reveals that the critically acclaimed roguelike-like and deck-building card game mashup will be out on June 4.

Here’s an overview from the listing, along with a trailer:

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order – X-Men trailer

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Nintendo has gone live with a new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order trailer specifically focusing on the X-Men. Give it a look below.

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DC Universe Online announced for Switch

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Daybreak is bringing the free-to-play MMO action game DC Universe Online to Switch, the company has revealed. It’ll be releasing this summer on the system.

Here’s some additional information about the game, along with a trailer:

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Nintendo Download (5/23/19, Europe) – Assassin’s Creed, Sword Art Online, Resident Evil, more

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Switch Retail

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition – €24.99 (available May 25)
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered – €39.99
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland – €59.99 (available May 24)
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition – €49.99 (available May 24)
Team Sonic Racing – €39.99
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge – €49.99

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Nintendo Download (5/23/19, North America) – Crystal Crisis, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Sword Art Online, more

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

Among the Sleep – Enhanced Edition – $24.99 (available May 28)
Battle Worlds: Kronos – $29.99 (available May 28)
Crystal Crisis – $19.99 (available May 28)
Lapis x Labyrinth – $29.99 (available May 28)
Little Friends: Dogs & Cats – $49.99 (available May 27)

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First Mario Kart Tour footage

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The first footage of Mario Kart Tour has been recorded from the closed beta test that kicked off today. Check out a ton of footage below.

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Game Freak prioritizing original projects more than Pokemon, comments on 2019 plans and R&D division

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For many, may years, Game Freak has been strongly attached to the Pokemon franchise. However, we’ve seen the studio branch out as of late with the likes of HarmoKnight, Pocket Card, Jockey, and Giga Wrecker Alt.

Giga Wrecker Alt. stems from a second production team at Game Freak that works on original titles. And according to programmer and director Masayuki Onoue, the Gear Project team is being prioritized – even “more than Pokemon in general.”

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First Mario Kart Tour details and screenshots emerge from the closed beta test

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Despite Nintendo not sharing anything about Mario Kart Tour, a closed beta test for the mobile game has officially begun. Those with access have started to share first details and screenshots from the game. We’ve rounded up what’s surfaced thus far below.