Lots of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate footage, plus a closer look at the game with Sakurai
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Nintendo Live 2018 is happening in Tokyo this weekend, with another event to follow in Kyoto later in the month. Nintendo is offering playable demos, hosting a variety of tournaments, and more.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai actually stopped by earlier today and mainly showed off the Classic and Spirits modes in a 22-minute presentation. We have the recording of that below, along with a ton of additional footage.
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Nintendo’s site seemingly reveals that YouTube app is coming to Switch next week
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Switch is just a few months away from its second anniversary. Some system owners have been clamoring for video apps since its release, but there haven’t been too many options. Hulu came to Switch last November, but offerings since then have been few and far between.
The good news is that, next week, Switch might be receiving a major video app. Though the page is currently inaccessible, Nintendo’s website indicates that YouTube is launching on the eShop very soon.
Octopath Traveler devs on character origins, visual style, initial HD Rumble plans, much more
Posted on 7 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A recent issue of Nintendo Dream features an informative and lengthy interview with Octopath Traveler’s main producers from Square Enix, known as the “Asano Team”. The discussion focuses on art direction and learning more about the eight main characters (who were originally going to be a team of up to twelve!) with behind-the-scenes information on changes to characters’ designs, names, and personalities. We also have a brand new look at initial prototypes for the visual style, talk about a scrapped HD Rumble idea, and much more.
Check out our exclusive translation below to learn first-hand how Octopath Traveler started out based on Final Fantasy VI and Romancing SaGa 3, and how the team pioneered a new “HD-2D” art style to create a JRPG that feels nostalgic, yet brand new, all at once.
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee dev interview – Masuda says it’s likely his last time as director for main series
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The Pokemon Company published a lengthy interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana today. In it, the two developers discussed Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee in-depth. One of the more notable things we hear is that Masuda believes this will likely be his last time working as director on a mainline Pokemon RPG.
Here’s the full interview:
Blizzard announces Diablo III Loot Goblin amiibo
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Update: As we originally thought earlier this week with the initial rumors, the Loot Goblin amiibo is GameStop exclusive.
Original: Blizzard has made it official: a Diablo III amiibo is happening. Loot Goblin is getting its own figure, the company just announced.
Loot Goblin can be used in Diablo III on Switch to “summon your own portal to untold riches”. It’ll launch in December.
Grim Fandango Remastered receives surprise launch on Switch today
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We knew that Grim Fandango Remastered would be coming to Switch at some point. We just didn’t know when.
To celebrate the original game’s 20th anniversary, Grim Fandango Remastered has actually launched on Switch today. It can be found on the eShop right now for $14.99.
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Nintendo Download (11/1/18, Europe) – Diablo III, Transistor, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Big Blocksberg – Big Broom Race 3 – €29.99
Diablo III: Eternal Collection – €59.99 (available November 2)
LEGO Harry Potter Collection – €39.99
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition – ?
Sports Party – €39.99
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun – €59.99 (available November 2)
Tennis World Tour – €49.99
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Incineroar announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has announced another new fighter. Incineroar, coming from Pokemon, will be included on the roster. That’s the last new character for the roster.
Below are a few details:
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Target’s Black Friday 2018 deals, Mario Maker 2DS and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundles revealed
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Update: Target will also be selling a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle, as pictured below.
Original: Target has posted its ad for Black Friday 2018, revealing the deals it has in store this year.
As far as Nintendo goes, though it’s not entirely a sale, we now know that a Mario Maker 2DS bundle will be offered this holiday. It’ll include a pre-installed copy of the game along with a yellow and red design for $80.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation live stream (11/1/18)
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Today’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct will be kicking off in an hour from now. As previously announced, director Masahiro Sakurai will be going over more elements of the game during a 40-minute broadcast. You can watch the event as it happens below.
Don’t forget that after the Nintendo Direct, there will be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation immediately following. This also can be watched in the embed below. We’ll post all important news immediately on the site with more coverage to follow throughout the day. Enjoy the show!
