[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – April 2019
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A new month rolled right on in this week. Now that we’re in April, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Are you trying out Yoshi’s Crafted World on Switch? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Yoshi’s Crafted World dev comments on the game’s difficulty
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Yoshi’s Crafted World assistant producer Nobuo Matsumiya from Nintendo commented on the game’s difficulty in the latest issue of Nintendo Dream.
Speaking with the magazine, Matsumiya explained that the team wanted Yoshi’s Crafted World to be approachable for all players. The challenge and replability factor comes in if you wish to collect everything. Matsumiya further added, “While there may be some players wanting the same play challenge as Yoshi’s Island, I think there may also be players who want to enjoy the world but find the gameplay bewildering.”
Senran Kagura Peach Ball coming west this summer
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Senran Kagura Peach Ball will launch in the west this summer, XSEED announced today. The game originally released in Japan last December.
Here’s an overview:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey getting VR support with Nintendo Labo
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Nintendo has revealed that some significant functionality is coming to Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. Both games will be updated to support the Nintendo Labo VR Kit with the Toy-Con VR Goggles, the company announced.
For Mario Odyssey, Nintendo is implementing “a bit-sized bonus experience”. Three mini missions will have players collecting music notes and Coins in the Cap, Seaside, and Luncheon Kingdoms.
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Kirby Star Allies dev on DLC characters that didn’t make the cut, lack of initial content at launch, more
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Kotaku published a new piece on Kirby Star Allies today with HAL Laboratory’s chief creator, Shinya Kumazaki. Kumazaki revealed some of the DLC characters that didn’t make it in and why, addressed criticisms that the game was lacking content at launch, and more.
We’ve rounded up some of the notable comments from the interview below. You can find Kotaku’s full piece here.
Atlus’ Naoto Hiraoka on Joker in Smash Bros. Ultimate, quiet on Persona 5 for Switch, Shin Megami Tensei V still in the works
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Back in January, Taiwan gaming website Bahamut conducted an interview with Atlus’ Naoto Hiraoka. That discussion was now published online today.
During the interview, Hiraoka was asked about Joker appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the possibility of Persona 5 for Switch, and the latest on Shin Megami Tensei V. You can find a rough translation of his comments below.
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Nintendo Download (4/4/19, Europe) – Hob, Mechstermination Force, Super Dragon Ball Heroes, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – €29.99
Silence – €39.99
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Nintendo Download (4/4/19, North America) – Super Dragon Ball Heroes, Ace Attorney Trilogy, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission – $59.99 (available April 5)
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas sales “fell below expectations”, no more physical toys
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The Starlink: Battle for Atlas development team posted an update on future plans for the game today. Depending on how you look at the situation, the latest news is either a good thing or a bad thing.
According to Ubisoft, Starlink’s sales “fell below expectations.” That has resulted in the end of physical toys. Fortunately, the team is “hard at work on our biggest update to the game so far and are pleased to tell all of you that there will be new digital ships, pilots and weapons to collect.” That’s on top of free missions, challenges, and new activities.