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Hades Almost Had Theseus As The Hero Instead Of Zagreus

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 03:00 AM PST

"We just found a better sort of angle on the protagonist".

Hades has been incredibly successful for Supergiant Games. It's an excellent roguelike action RPG, and a lot of its appeal comes down to a charming story. Focusing on Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, you can hardly imagine Hades without him. However, according to Supergiant Games, its original plan would've seen us playing as Theseus, the mythical Athenian king.

Even if you're not familiar with Greek mythology, Theseus is a name you might have heard a lot recently, thanks to the Disney+ series WandaVision, which referenced the famous "Ship of Theseus" thought experiment in its series finale.

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Sick Of Waiting For A New F-Zero? Far S Ultra Might Tickle Your Fancy

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 02:00 AM PST

Comes to Switch this month.

As we continue lamenting the lack of a new F-Zero game, Switch owners have got a few racers to choose from, but not many futuristic ones. Between Fast RMX, Redout, and the upcoming BallisticNG NX Edition, next up is Far S Ultra – the 'Far' stands for 'Future Aero Racing', by the way – which launches on the eShop on March 26th.

Developed by Nurendsoft, it previously launched for PC and Xbox One back in 2019 but mostly flew under the radar, only holding 9 (mostly positive) user reviews on Steam.

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Thunder Dragon Brings More Shoot 'Em Up Action To The Switch This Week

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:45 PM PST

Hamster's latest release.

This week's Arcade Archives release from Hamster is Thunder Dragon. A top-down shoot 'em up released by NMK in 1991.

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ESRB Rating For Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster Suggests A Local Release Is Imminent

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 08:45 PM PST

It's about time.

Japan already has its hands on Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, but here in the west we're still waiting on a local release date. The good news is there's been some development.

According to Gematsu, the title was recently rated for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 by the ESRB in America:

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Random: This Animal Crossing Screenshot "Probably" Has Nothing To Do With The Rumoured 4K Switch

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 07:45 PM PST

Just to let you know...

Nintendo's official Animal Crossing Twitter account recently sent out a tweet about the next in-game event for New Horizons.

While the majority of responses were about Shamrock Day, a number of followers have noticed the screenshot attached to this tweet is a much higher resolution than the other ones posted by the same account.

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Sakurai Explains Why Xenoblade's Rex Isn't A Smash Ultimate DLC Fighter

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 06:05 PM PST

"it was impossible".

During last week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation, Sakurai explained how the team considered having Xenoblade Chronicles 2's protagonist Rex fight alongside Pyra and Mythra but it simply wasn't possible due to the limitations of the game.

Sakurai has now elaborated on this in his latest Famitsu column, once again explaining how the idea the team had in mind (of two different fighters at once) was ruled out due to technical barriers. In the end, it was decided the fighter would transform into two similar but different characters.

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Wipeout "Love Letter" BallisticNG Is Speeding Onto Switch

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 04:55 PM PST

"it will be ready when it's ready".

If you're looking for a fresh take on the fast and futuristic anti-gravity racing genre, one game worth keeping an eye out for is BallisticNG by Neognosis. It's described by the developer as a "love letter" to the original Wipeout trilogy.

It's been around on PC for some time now, but in the latest update over on the official Steam news page, the team has announced it's started work on a Nintendo Switch port titled BallisticNG NX Edition. Neognosis is working on this version itself to ensure the PC and console versions are as consistent as possible.

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Jakks Pacific Reveals Brand New Super Mario Playsets, Arriving This Fall

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 04:15 PM PST

Update: Super Mario Deluxe Cloud Playset announced.

If you're a fan of Mario-themed merchandise and toys, you can't go past Jakks Pacific's Super Mario playsets. The toy brand has now revealed it will be expanding the existing line with this Bowser's Airship Playset this Fall.

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Random: Zelda Fan Builds Temple Of Time Entirely Out Of LEGO

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 02:00 PM PST

The LEGO Of Zelda: Ocarina of LEGO.

We know it's Mario Day and all that, but we'd just like to say - how come Mario gets his own LEGO set, but the vastly superior Legend of Zelda series struggles to get any of its fan-made designs past the review stages at LEGO HQ? It's a travesty, is what it is.

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Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure Speeds Onto Switch Next Week

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:00 AM PST

Explore a "massive interactive map".

Launching next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure, an action-packed kart racer developed by Vector Unit.

With all the kart racer elements you'd expect like split-screen racing, multi-event Championships, skill-based modes and more, this new entry looks to be a bigger and bolder sequel to 2017's Beach Buggy Racing. We thought the original was a decent if relatively tame affair, so the team will no doubt be hoping to up the excitement this time around.

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Indie Dev Shares 'The Last Levels', 36 Super Mario Maker Courses To Play Before Servers Are Shut Down

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:30 AM PST

The end of an era.

With Super Mario Maker's servers being completely shut down on 31st March (the original Wii U game, that is, not Super Mario Maker 2 on Switch), one indie developer has decided to give it a mighty send-off.

That send-off arrives in the form of a 36-course feast courtesy of Ultra Dolphin Revolution, a developer which has been wonderfully dedicated to the Wii U throughout its life and beyond. The studio has launched at least one game per year on the Wii U eShop throughout the Switch's time on the market, with the most recent titles being 2020's Space Hunted: The Lost Levels, and Seasonal Assistant which launched just over a month ago.

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The Magnificent Trufflepigs Is A Narrative Game About Metal-Detecting

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PST

From the lead designer of Everybody's Gone To The Rapture.

Imagine Firewatch, but it's set in the English countryside, and instead of being about fires and watching, it's about metals and detecting. Add in a splash of romance, a dash of intrigue, and the voice of Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams from Doctor Who) and you've got The Magnificent Trufflepigs, brought to you from new studio Thunkd, with Everybody's Gone To The Rapture designer Andrew Crawshaw at the helm.

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Guide: Where To Buy Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PST

Grab a MAR10 bargain!

Update 10th March 2021: UK readers can grab a bargain on the Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. today to celebrate MAR10 day. It's been discounted £29.99 at Amazon UK and Currys PC World. AO.com have the best price at only £29. Get in there quick!

Much like the NES and SNES Mini before it, the dinky Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. is sure to be a collector's item and hard to get your hands on in the future. Naughty scalpers are sure to have a field day with this one!

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Happy MAR10 Day, Everyone!

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 07:30 AM PST

How will you be celebrating?

As if last year's 35th-anniversary celebrations weren't enough, it's time once again to celebrate our favourite moustachioed plumber thanks to the timely arrival of MAR10 Day!

Yes, as has become an annual tradition, March 10th is the perfect day to share our favourite memories and general adoration for good old Super Mario himself. Why? Well, because Nintendo says that 'MAR 10' looks a bit like 'Mario' and for some reason, everyone just rolled with it. Why not, eh?

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The Guys Behind Streets Of Rage 4 And Scott Pilgrim Are Making A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 07:10 AM PST

Coming to "unspecified consoles" and PC.

While they never really went away, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will hold a special place in the heart of many a NES and SNES owner. The 8-bit entry was massively popular during the initial run of the TMNT cartoon show in the early '90s, while Turtles in Time became one of the SNES' most beloved side-scrolling brawlers.

Now, we're getting a game which looks suspiciously like a spiritual successor to that title in the form of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge – and, perhaps even more exciting is the fact that it's being developed by Scott Pilgrim vs. The World studio Tribute Games and is being distributed by Streets of Rage 4 publisher Dotemu.

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Build-A-Bear Is Launching An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 06:50 AM PST

Update: Confirmed for US and UK.

Update: The official Build-A-Bear account has now made this announcement public, confirming that the range will hit the US and UK!

Original Article: With the likes of Pokémon and Sonic already receiving the Build-A-Bear treatment, it only seems natural that a franchise as current and perfectly suitable as Animal Crossing should get in on the action, too. Thankfully, we're overjoyed to share the news that this will soon be a reality.

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Sega Wants To Know How It Can 'Enhance Your Gaming Experiences'

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 06:30 AM PST

Have your say.

Hot on the heels of Atlus and its survey asking about your dream Switch ports, Sega has shared its very own set of questions in a bid to learn more about your gaming habits.

The company has published a survey made up of 20-or-so questions touching upon topics such as your gaming devices, favourite genres, and even anime. It's all pretty straightforward for the most part, but a question near the end invites you to write out any ideas you have on how Sega can "enhance your gaming experiences."

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Feature: "The Theme Is 'Escapism' And Its Many Forms" - Little Nightmares II Dev On Ideas And Inspirations

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 06:00 AM PST

"We inspire each other way more than any outside influences could".

Last month, Swedish developer Tarsier Studios released Little Nightmares II on Switch and other platforms. The sequel to the team's previous horror-themed puzzle-platformer (which arrived on Switch in 2018 as Little Nightmares: Complete Edition), this second adventure follows Six and her experiences with a new character as they creep past enemies and try to survive in a chilling, unforgiving, yet strangely beautiful 2.5D world.

Tarsier was formed in 2004 and the team's credits include significant contributions to Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet series and, more recently, the excellent Nintendo-published The Stretchers. Little Nightmares II is another fine addition to their growing catalogue and we recently caught up with senior narrative designer David Mervik to discuss the its development, the studio's way of working, and future plans.

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Video: Pokémon Fan "Fixes" Diamond And Pearl Remakes With This Slick Concept Trailer

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 05:30 AM PST

"The way I wanted them to be".

After years of rumours, February's Pokémon presentation finally confirmed that Pokémon Diamond & Pearl is getting a Switch remake. Developed by ILCA Inc, the remake will take us back to Sinnoh once more later this year, alongside 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

The game has garnered attention for using a chibi art style, chosen to ensure the games are "faithfully reproduced and colourfully revitalized", recreating that original sense of scale. Evidently, that choice has left many fans unhappy, and 3D Artist Millennium has created their own "reimagined" take on that reveal.

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Video: Check Out This Side-By-Side Comparison Of Apex Legends Running On Switch And PS4 Pro

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 04:50 AM PST

How's the Switch edition looking?

After facing numerous delays and much speculation, EA's free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends finally arrived on Switch yesterday. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and ported by Panic Button, we've heard a few things previously about the challenges in bringing it over.

Panic Button has previously outlined the Switch port's technical performance, running at 720p docked, 576p in handheld mode, both with a fixed 30 frames-per-second. But you might be wondering, how does that look compared to rival platforms?

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Mario Kart Tour Celebrates MAR10 Day With "The Mario Tour"

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 04:00 AM PST

Mario Tour Is Now Live.

It's MAR10 Day, and Nintendo is celebrating in more ways than one. Having previously offered discounts on a select few games, Mario Kart Tour is also getting involved. Following on from the previous Snow Tour, this time we've got the "Mario Tour".

Lasting until March 23rd, it introduces a new Tokyo Blur course – simply namely Tokyo Blur 4 – whilst also adding a new Mario variant, using his racing outfit from Super Mario Odyssey. A new 2-Player Challenge has also been added, letting players team up to earn event tokens in Multiplayer mode.

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Random: Modder Turns The Floor Into Lava In Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 03:30 AM PST

It's still possible to beat the new expansion.

Raise your hand if you played "the floor is lava" as a kid. It's one of the simplest games you could play, jumping from sofa to sofa as you tried to avoid being "killed" by the "lava-filled floor".

It's no surprise video games are full of variants on this idea, and most Super Mario games already feature lava in some capacity, Super Mario 3D World included. We can't say we'd expected someone to mod this idea into Bowser's Fury, though.

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Fortnite's Next Season Begins With A Single-Player Narrative Mission

Posted: 10 Mar 2021 03:00 AM PST

"Our most ambitious story cinematic yet".

Fortnite's latest season is coming to a close, but Chapter 2: Season 6 is ready to start on March 16th. Uniquely for the popular battle royale, that's kicks off with a special single-player narrative event, called the Zero Crisis Finale.

Outlined by Epic Games on a recent blog post, this event will bridge the gap between Season 5 and 6, showing the "conclusion of Agent Jones' mission". It's one that's seen iconic characters like the Terminator, Predator, Ryu & Chun-Li and Ripley & the Xenomorph Queen appear throughout.

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