Celebrating 40 years of SNK History – PAX East 2018 panel live stream
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A special SNK panel will soon be kicking off at PAX East 2018. SNK Heroines director Kaito Soranaka, veteran artist Naoto Abe, and other SNK staff are on hand for the 40th anniversary celebration. The panel will feature announcements, including the next character for SNK Heroines.
You can watch the panel as it happens below. We’ll also be sure to report back with any major news.
Big Nintendo Labo interview – origins, challenges, changes along the way, much more
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Nintendo has published a big developer interview with some of the key team members behind Nintendo Labo. Nintendo Labo director Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Switch director / Nintendo Labo producer Kouichi Kawamoto, and Nintendo Labo hardware lead Mr. Ogasawara were brought in for the discussion.
The interview is really worth a read, as it covers how Nintendo Labo came to be, the struggles the team encountered (including disastrous consumer tests), changes that were made, and a whole lot more. Also, as a sidenote, we have confirmation that Tsubasa Sakaguchi moved on from Splatoon as one of the original game’s co-directors to Nintendo Labo.
Continue on below for the full interview.
Brawlout’s version 1.3 update to add Ranked Mode, video capture, much more
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A massive patch is on the way to Brawlout. Angry Mob Games has shared the full details, which includes a Ranked Mode, video capture, and a whole lot more.
No word yet on when the update is going live, but version 1.3 should be out soon since it’s been submitted to Nintendo. Read the full patch notes below.
More: Angry Mob Games, Brawlout, title update, top
Off-screen Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Switch footage
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GameXplain has captured some off-screen footage of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy running on Switch from PAX. Check out the video below.
ARMS producer on the challenge of post-release support, creating a strong female character in Twintelle
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USgamer was among the select outlets that had an opportunity to speak with ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki. The site published its full discussion online today.
Among the topics discussed, Yabuki talked about the challenge of post-release support. Here’s what he said on that front:
More: Arms, interview, Kosuke Yabuki, top
First off-screen Wolfenstein II Switch footage
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Several games are being shown off at Nintendo’s PAX East 2018 booth this week, including Wolfenstein II. Have a look at the first off-screen footage on Switch below.
And some Wolfenstein 2 gameplay on Switch. Obviously want to know how this one looks in handheld mode. pic.twitter.com/0krWKkIfAo
— USgamer (@USgamernet) April 5, 2018
More: Bethesda, top, Wolfenstein II
Toki remake announced for Switch
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Way back in 1989, Toki (otherwise known as Juju Densetsu) was released in arcades. Today, Microids has announced a collaboration with Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane to remake the game for Switch.
On Switch, Toki will feature completely reworked graphics. It’s not immediately clear if other changes or additions will be present.
The Toki remake arrives on Switch later this year. We have the full announcement below.
First off-screen Dark Souls: Remastered Switch footage
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At PAX this week, Dark Souls: Remastered is being shown off on Switch. Take a look at the first off-screen gameplay below.
More: Dark Souls: Remastered, FromSoftware, top, Virtuos
Battle Chasers: Nightwar launches May 15 on Switch
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Following a lengthy delay, Battle Chasers: Nightwar has finally secured a release date on Switch. THQ Nordic has announced that it’s due out on May 15.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar will cost $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 on Switch. That applies to both physical and digital releases.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar features a mix of dungeon crawling and turn-based combat gameplay. It also has “a rich story and a gorgeous JRPG style”.
Source: THQ Nordic PR
Don’t Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition revealed, out next week
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Update: Don’t Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition now has a listing on the North American store as well, unsurprisingly with the same April 12 date. Pricing is set at $19.99.
Original: Klei recently announced Mark of the Ninja Remastered. That’s not the only Switch game the studio has in the works, however.
Over on the European eShop, a listing reveals that Don’t Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition is on the way – and very soon at that. It’s apparently due out on April 12, which is just a week away.
