Mario & Luigi devs on why new remake isn’t on Switch, skipping Partners in Time, Luigi’s role in the series, more
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Game Informer recently spoke with the developers behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The publication caught up with Yoshihiko Maekawa and Akira Otani, the producers at AlphaDream and Nintendo respectively (among others). Maekawa and Otani commented on why the latest 3DS remake isn’t on Switch, why Partners in Time wasn’t revisited, Luigi’s role in the series, and more.
We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting excerpts from the interview below. Find the full discussion here.
Nintendo announces new wave of Nintendo Selects for 3DS
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A new wave of games are coming soon to the Nintendo Selects line. Super Mario Maker, Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, and Star Fox 64 3D are the latest additions.
These titles will become a part of the Nintendo Selects line on February 4. When that happens, their prices will drop down to $19.99 officially.
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Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission announced for Switch in the west
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Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is officially coming west, Bandai Namco has revealed. The news was just announced during the Dragon Ball Games Super Showcase.
For those who missed it as part of the Japanese announcement a few months ago, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is a “super card battle adventure”. The North American and European launch will be taking place on the same day – April 5.
Here’s the first English trailer:
Rocket League users on Switch can now play against those on PS4
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Rocket League has just gained full cross-play support. The game has entered the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program, meaning that if you’re a Switch user, you can have a match against those on the PlayStation 4. Of course, the feature is still in effect for Xbox One and Steam players as well.
Cross-platform parties are also still coming, and the system is expected to go live as part of the first update of 2019. This will enable players “to partner up with friends on any platform with the push of a few buttons.”
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New alpha footage from cancelled Disney Infinity 4.0
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Disney Interactive unexpectedly pulled the plug on the Disney Infinity franchise back in 2016. There was plenty planned for the series, including another entry. Unfortunately, Disney Infinity 4.0 just wasn’t meant to be.
More than two years after the franchise was cancelled, we have a look at Disney Infinity 4.0 thanks to some pre-alpha footage that surfaced today. We learn that it may have carried a “Kingdoms” subtitle and Yoda was to help Aladdin defeat Star Wars droids in Agrabah.
Here’s a look at the pre-alpha build:
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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #11 – Games in 2019, Part 2: Believe the Hype!
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
What up, kids and squids?!
This week on NEP… it’s a big one! You get bonus content! We’ve got part two of our special feature on Nintendo in 2019!
Oni kicks it off by putting in his two cents on the controversy of Nintendo supposedly leaving console development, and how NintendoEverything’s article got misquoted. Then, Oni and Galen cover this week’s news, all the release date announcements, and they conclude their discussion and predictions of games coming out on Nintendo platforms in 2019 and beyond!
Check out Oni and Galen musing over what Nintendo games they’d love to see, what Switch hardware revisions might be in store for us, and much more!
Rumor: Four emulators discovered within Nintendo Switch Online app
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
After datamining the NES – Nintendo Switch Online app, references to a bunch of different SNES games were found. That may not have been the only notable discovery, however.
More datamining has led to fans finding a total of four emulators within the app. As spotted by OatmealDome, they are as follows:
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SEGA AGES devs apologize for delays, discuss future titles, a new collection, and how surveys drive game choices
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Japanese website Game Watch recently sat down for an interview with three key figures from SEGA and M2 handling the SEGA AGES collection on Switch.
During the lengthy discussion, the team apologized for several delays in the line-up and reassured fans they want to get back on track (while also explaining what took so long in some cases). In addition, the team detailed upcoming releases and some new features, and the potential of a second volume of SEGA AGES releases on Switch in the future.
Check out our exclusive translation of the details below.
Rumor: Upcoming SNES games for Nintendo Switch Online found through datamining
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Each month, a new wave of games are added to Nintendo Switch Online for subscribers. At this point Nintendo has yet to announce what’s coming beyond January – this month. However, thanks to some datamining, we may have an idea as to what’s ahead.
After poking through the contents of the current NES Switch app, references to over 20 SNES titles were apparently uncovered. Here’s what was uncovered:
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Sonic series sound designer on creating the Bomb Rush Blush arrangement for Smash Bros. Ultimate
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most impressive aspects about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the game’s soundtrack. Over 800 songs are included, and a bunch of different composers contributed to the final product.
Tomoya Ohtani, the series sound designer for Sonic the Hedgehog, is one such person who worked on the tracklist. Ohtani was responsible for the new arrangement of Bomb Rush Blush – a piece of music originating from Splatoon. Ohtani posted an interesting column last month that details how he settled on Bomb Rush Blush, the way in which he went about changing it for Smash Bros., and more.
