ARMS producer on updates, more lore to tell, eSports, future of the IP, more
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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains a new ARMS developer interview. The magazine caught up with Kosuke Yabuki, the game’s producer. Yabuki talked about updates (including how Springtron was an unexpected addition to the roster), lore, eSports, what lies ahead for the IP, and more.
Yabuki first said that Nintendo had initially planned to update ARMS multiple times until it was updated to version 5.0.0 by the end of 2017. But of course the team decided on the update content not only from what had been planned previously but also from player requests. It felt like polishing ARMS together with all players, so Yabuki was glad about that.
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SEGA likely teasing some sort of Sonic-related racing game
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SEGA made several announcements during its Sonic panel at SXSW today. To close out the event, the company teased an entirely different project.
Aside from the teaser below, we don’t have anything to go on. But intuition would tell you that it’s some sort of Sonic-related racing game – especially given past rumors over the past couple of months.
No name or anything else for this one. SEGA only said that it isn’t a sequel to any of the Sonic games released thus far. Hopefully we’ll hear more in the near future.
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Sonic Mania coming to retail as Sonic Mania Plus, new playable characters and Encore Mode
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During its official panel at SXSW today, SEGA announced that Sonic Mania will be receiving a physical version.
Aside from enhancements, two new characters will be included – Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel. Also included is a new Encore Mode and expanded 4-player Competition Mode.
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Gotta Go Fast: The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Panel live stream
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SEGA will soon be hosting a special panel at SXSW. “Gotta Go Fast: The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Panel” will take place today at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM in the UK / 9:30 PM in Europe. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Social Media Manager Aaron Webber, Sonic Product Development Director Austin Keys, Sonic Mania Animation Director Tyson Hesse and TV Animation Production Coordinator Jasmin Hernandez will be present for the panel.
In a press note sent out today, it was mentioned that SEGA “will discuss the future of the franchise, and some exciting new projects and collaborations.” If anything Nintendo or Switch-related happens to be announced, we’ll let you know. You can also watch the panel as it happens in the live stream below.
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Third-party docks seem to be bricking Switch systems with version 5.0.0
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Switch gained a new update this past week. While it added some features and implemented some improvements, it unfortunately seems to be causing major issues for third-party docks.
A number of docks not made by Nintendo have been released over the past year, including from Nyko. YouTuber Spawn Wave reports that his system has been completely bricked after using the company’s device with the latest Switch update. It simply won’t turn on, and it currently seems that all save data will be lost as a result.
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Nintendo announces Nindies Showcase Spring 2018, to be held on March 20
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A new Nindies Showcase will air next week, Nintendo has announced. The presentation will air at the following times on March 20:
– 9 AM PT
– 12 PM ET
– 4 PM in the UK
– 5 PM in Europe
You’ll be able to watch the presentation as it happens below. We’ll be sure to bring you all of the major news as it breaks.
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Nintendo Download (3/15/18, Europe) – Kirby Star Allies, The Last Day of June, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Kirby Star Allies – €59.99 (available March 16)
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Nintendo Download (3/15/18, North America) – Kirby Star Allies, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Clustertruck, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Attack on Titan 2 – $59.99 (available March 20)
Kirby Star Allies – $59.99 (available March 16)
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Runner3 launches on May 22, new trailer
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Choice Provisions and Nicalis have finally nailed down a release date for Runner3. The Switch console exclusive won’t be delayed any further, as it’s penciled in for May 22.
Runner3 will be sold both physically and digitally. If you pick up the digital release, you’ll receive the game on a cartridge, an instruction booklet, CD sampler, and light-up PVC character strap.
We have a new trailer for Runner3 below.
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Limited Run Games announces physical version of Thimbleweed Park as first Switch release, out March 30
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Thimbleweed Park joined the Switch eShop last September. Now thanks to Limited Run Games, a physical version is in the works.
Thimbleweed Park will actually be Limited Run’s first release on Switch. It’s slated for March 30, with pre-orders opening for a limited amount of time soon.
Limited Run will also have a collector’s edition thanks to a partnership with Fangamer.
