FIFA 19 confirmed for Switch, will have improved graphics
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FIFA finally returned to Nintendo platforms last year with FIFA 18 on Switch. However, this year’s entry wasn’t necessarily a sure thing. But now Andrei Lazarescu, supervising producer for FIFA World Cup mode, has confirmed that FIFA 19 will in fact appear on Switch.
Like last year’s entry, FIFA 19 will be using a custom engine on Nintendo’s console. Lazarescu didn’t rule out potentially using Frostbite in the future, however.
Nintendo Download (5/31/18, Europe) – Icey, Pokemon Quest, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory – €39.99 (available June 1)
Legend of Kay Anniversary – €29.99
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection – €49.99
Yesterday Origins – €29.99
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1997 Pokemon Gold Space World demo leaks online – unused Pokemon, original map plans, more
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After more than 20 years, the Pokemon Gold demo featured at the 1997 Space World event has been uncovered. Its full contents have been extracted, and a whole lot of noteworthy information has been detailed and preserved.
First, here’s a look at every Pokemon sprite:
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Nintendo Download (5/31/18, North America) – West of Loathing, Just Shapes & Beats, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Happy Birthdays (available June 5)
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New Switch update out now (version 5.1.0)
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A new firmware update has just gone live for Switch. Nintendo has started distributing version 5.1.0.
Unfortunately, this update isn’t overly exciting. Nintendo’s patch notes only state: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”.
Prior to today’s update, the last Switch firmware upgrade was on April 16 with version 5.0.2.
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Pokemon 2018 Video Game Press Conference – full Q&A transcript
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Last night’s Pokemon press conference was filled with exciting news about the series’ future in the video game space. After all of the big announcements were made, members of the press were able to participate in a Q&A session with Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara and Game Freak directors Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori.
The Q&A transcript has now been published officially online. There’s talk about Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee as well as the 2019 entries.
Here’s the full Q&A:
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NIS America announces Yomawari: The Long Night Collection for Switch
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NIS America has announced Yomawari: The Long Night Collection for Switch. This is a package of two games previously released on PlayStation platforms – Yomawari: Night Alone and Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
We have further information and the debut trailer below:
Team Sonic Racing officially announced, reveal trailer
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Team Sonic Racing was leaked by Walmart earlier today. SEGA has since sent out an official announcement, confirming the game for this winter.
Sumo Digital is developing Team Sonic Racing. The team mixes “the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing with unique vehicle customization options”. You’ll be able to play alone, team up with friends, or face-off against each other.
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Bandai Namco continuing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 support – new DLC and improvements planned
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Bandai Namco isn’t finished with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. In a message shared on YouTube today, producer Masayuki Hirano announced that updates will continue.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be getting additional DLC, which includes new characters. The team will also “aim to optimize the online experience for all users with free updates.” Aside from addressing network connection issues, fans can expect “adjustments and balances to the skills / attacks, as well as the rules so that battling each other online is a more streamlined experience for everyone.”
You can view the full message from Masayuki below.
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First LEGO DC Super-Villains details, announcement trailer
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Warner Bros. Interactive has formally announced LEGO DC Super-Villains, “the first LEGO game to put players at the center of a villain-centric adventure packed with favorite locations and characters from across the DC universe.” Players will be able to create and play as their own DC Super-Villain throughout the game for the very first time. According to Warner Bros., “Their character becomes the center of the story, while teaming up with an iconic variety of villains to adventure through the hilarious and original story written in collaboration with DC.”
Here’s additional information and today’s announcement trailer:
