!.05-Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

!.05-Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

Super Nintendo World In Japan Has Officially Reopened

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 08:25 PM PDT

Let's-a go!

It might seem like yesterday, but back in April, Universal Studios Japan was forced to close its doors due to the pandemic - just a month after opening Super Nintendo World.

We're now in June, and the park has been reopened since then. It has actually been open to the public since the beginning of the month and is now operating at a reduced capacity on weekdays between the hours of 10am and 6pm.

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Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 Receives A Small Update

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:45 PM PDT

Includes an improvement for SNK vs. Capcom.

SNK's Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 has just been updated for the Nintendo Switch. This bumps the game up to version 1.0.2.

SNK Global was nice enough to release the full patch notes over on social media. The update also includes a patch for SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. Here are the full details:

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Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.3 Is Now Live

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 05:30 PM PDT

Stability Pro.

Just over a week out from its E3 Direct, Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch.

While we were hoping for some surprises, it seems it's the same update as last month - stability. It's taking us back to the glorious days of the 3DS when this was the main focus.

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The Pokémon And Stardew Valley Hybrid Monster Harvest Has Been Delayed (Again)

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 04:55 PM PDT

"we are sorry to let down our friends and fans".

Update : Following on from the original delay, pushing the game from May to a July release, Monster Harvest has now been delayed again. Its physical and digital release will now arrive on 19th August.

The developer Maple Powered Games has shared the following statement, explaining how it wants the game to ship in the "best shape possible":

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Random: This Ace Attorney "Class Trial" Cosplay Is Spot On

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:00 PM PDT

No objections here.

Ace Attorney fans will hopefully remember the heartwarming story of how prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, defense attorney Phoenix Wright, and loveable idiot Larry Butz all became friends. It began with a simple crime in a classroom, for which Wright was blamed, and which Edgeworth acted as his lil baby defense attorney; it ended with the former two becoming lawyers, and Larry Butz becoming a womanising nuisance.

The "Class Trial", as it became known, was recounted in the series as a pivotal moment for Edgeworth and Wright, and told through hazy, sunshiney vignettes. It's these vignettes that were faithfully recreated by three cosplayers a few years ago.

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Video: Meet The Hori Flex, A Nintendo Switch Controller Built With Accessibility In Mind

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 12:00 PM PDT

Flex-ible, indeed.

UK distribution for the HORI Flex — the Japanese accessories manufacturer's accessibility-focused controller — finally began last week and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on a sample of this rather remarkable new device.

This little controller (well, quite sizeable, actually) has been available in Japan since last year, and features a frankly baffling array of options and inputs which enable you to attach a variety of buttons, sensors, sticks and more via 3.5mm jacks to create a totally unique control set-up.

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Soapbox: Without A Dedicated Handheld Division, Is Nintendo Less Weird?

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Missing the micro-games.

Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their own opinions on hot topics or random stuff they've been thinking about, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Nathan discusses the sense that Nintendo's handheld hybrid approach with Switch has led to fewer experimental curios...

As early as January 2013, the seeds of Nintendo Switch were — unbeknownst to us — being sown as Nintendo announced plans to merge their previously separate handheld and console game development studios. This idea of unified development was emblematic of the hybrid console fans eventually received, with handheld and home console now just two sides of the Switch's coin, instead of separate entities. This move meant consumers no longer had to buy two consoles and Nintendo's many talented development studios all now worked together to produce a steady stream of content for a single system.

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Random: Craving More Metroid? Check Out This Impressive Live Action Short Film

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

A seven-minute fan-made movie.

Waiting for Metroid Prime 4 to roll around isn't easy (can you believe it was first announced almost four years ago now?) but here's a little something that should help to calm your cravings.

The talented team of filmmakers over on YouTube channel devinsupertramp has released a new, live-action short film starring none other than Metroid's Samus Aran. The film sees Samus, played by Ainsley Bircher, setting out on a journey to the ice planet SR422 to find the Chozo Temple and make some repairs to her suit. Unfortunately for her, a familiar baddie shows up to make things that bit tougher.

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Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of May 2021 (Japan)

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Monster Hunter still leads the pack.

Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, this time covering May 2021.

Monster Hunter Rise tops the list once again, making it the most-downloaded game on the Japanese eShop for three months in a row. Rune Factory 5 jumps into second place in its opening month, after launching on 20th May.

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Random: Logan Paul Thinks The Pokémon Card He Wore To The Mayweather Fight Is Now Worth A Million Dollars

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 07:30 AM PDT

"It is my prized possession. It's my good luck charm".

Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul stepped into the ring with actual boxer Floyd Mayweather last night, but you'd be forgiven for not noticing, as the bout itself was a proper snooze-fest – there wasn't even a winner! Yawn.

The glorified publicity stunt achieved its goal, though – both participants came out of the eight-round fight considerably richer, with the BBC reporting that 44-year-old, five-time world champion Mayweather will pocket around $50m. No wonder he has referred to the fight as "legalised bank robbery". However, Paul himself could end up being the true victor, and not just for the cash he will pocket for taking part in what his opponent called "a fun night".

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Oddventure Is A New EarthBound And Undertale-Inspired RPG Coming To Switch In 2022

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 07:15 AM PDT

Update: Kickstarter is a success!

Update 2: Oddventure's Kickstarter is now over, raising 213% of its funding goal to secure a release on Switch and PC in 2022. If you missed it, make sure to check out all the details in our original article below.

Update: With 24 days still to go, Oddventure's Kickstarter campaign has already reached its €20,000 goal. In an update to backers, the team has shared the following message, confirming that stretch goals are on the way:

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Inti Creates Shares A Fresh Look At Blaster Master Zero 3

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Ahead of its Steam Next Fest demo.

Inti Creates is undoubtedly a favourite among some of the team in Nintendo Life towers, with the development studio becoming masters of retro-style platformers and action games on Switch. The next in line is Blaster Master Zero 3, which is due to arrive on 29th July - there are also physical editions available via Limited Run Games for you collectors.

Though release is close, an upcoming demo is even closer - one will pop up on Steam as part of Steam Game Fest on 16th June, so if you have a capable PC or Mac it'll be a chance to try it out.

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Multiplayer Shooter Retrograde Arena Just Launched On Switch For Free

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:30 AM PDT

Can't complain at that price.

If you're looking for something new to check out on Switch, you might want to take a look at Retrograde Arena, a twin-stick shooter that's just launched on the eShop for free.

Designed to be played with others either locally or online, Retrograde Arena adds a neat twist to your typical shooter by giving you weapons that don't kill. Instead, guns are used for speed, dodging, navigating sharp corners, and pushing opponents around the battlefield; it's the environment you'll want to keep an eye on.

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Review: World's End Club - A Real Looker Spoiled By Hit-And-Miss Storytelling

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

"I said I had a theoretical degree in physics. They said welcome aboard.".

Zero Escape and Danganronpa are two of the most notable names in the visual novel space, so fans were understandably excited when the creators of these two juggernauts were revealed to be teaming up for a new project: World's End Club. After a soft launch on Apple Arcade, the full experience has finally made its way to the Switch and it's… well, it's alright. World's End Club plays with some interesting ideas over its run, but it's ultimately let down by its story and puzzle platforming gameplay.

World's End Club follows the story of the Go-Getters Club, an afterschool group of middle schoolers that suddenly finds itself cast into an apocalyptic nightmare when a meteor strike seemingly destroys civilization. The kids then wake up in an abandoned underwater amusement park and find themselves locked in a lethal "Game of Fate" where they're all pitted against each other by a creepy fairy. The rules are simple. Everyone in the club is wearing a wristband that displays a Task for someone else, and the first person to fulfill their Task 'wins' while everyone else is killed off.

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DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ Blasts Onto Switch Soon

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Update: Switch and PS4 versions delayed.

Update: Taito and ININ Games have announced that both the physical and digital editions of DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ have been delayed on Switch and PS4 across Europe and North America. The game will now launch on 27th July, rather than 11th June as originally planned.

Original Article (Wed 12th May, 2021 22:00 BST): For shoot 'em up fans the Nintendo Switch is a goldmine - fun entries in the genre, old and new, are all over the eShop and in some cases there are physical editions. DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ will be joining the ranks in the West on 11th June, with publisher ININ Games also teaming up with Taito to release a physical retail version.

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New Mario Golf: Super Rush Website Gives Us A Closer Look At Characters And Courses

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 04:40 AM PDT

And you can earn My Nintendo points!

Nintendo has launched a shiny new website for Mario Golf: Super Rush ahead of the game's launch later this month.

The site, which you can visit for yourself right here, offers a closer look at all of the characters available in-game and the courses you'll be playing on. There's also a section dedicated to teaching you how to play, detailing each of the game's main modes such as Standard Golf, Speed Golf, and Golf Adventure, and how to truly master different types of shots.

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Uniqlo's Latest Animal Crossing Clothing Range Is Now Available Online

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 04:20 AM PDT

Update: Go, go, go!

Update: Uniqlo's latest Animal Crossing range appears to be live right now. Head here to browse through your options – there are tabs for women, men, kids, and baby.

Original Article (Thu 22nd Apr, 2021 18:30 BST): Japanese retailer Uniqlo is back once again with another fresh line of Nintendo clothing, this time inspired by none other than Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo Isn't A Trick Of The Mind, It's Out On Switch This Year

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 04:00 AM PDT

An original story inspired by the film.

Here's a title that rather came out of left-field in the Guerrilla Collective showcase at the weekend: Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo. Published by Microids and developed by Pendulo Studios, it's a game that'll be heavily inspired by the iconic film and other Hitchcock work; pleasingly Switch is among the platforms being targeted for release at the end of the year.

The teaser trailer above doesn't show a great deal, but the short Dev Diary video below does show a few snippets of actual gameplay.

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We Finally Have An Update On Sports Story, Golf Story's Highly Anticipated Sequel

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 03:30 AM PDT

What's happened to this Switch exclusive?

Back in 2019, Sidebar Games revealed Sports Story, an upcoming sequel to the excellent Golf Story that's planned to launch as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, not only being one of the highlight games of the event, but also causing a great deal of excitement among fans who had played the original.

It's right up there with the most anticipated indie games headed to Nintendo's platform, but its original "mid-2020" launch window came and went without a release. Sidebar Games confirmed that the game was being delayed last August, and we haven't heard a peep about its development progress since.

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6 Nintendo Switch Games To Watch From The Guerrilla Collective Showcase

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 03:00 AM PDT

Even more to look forward to.

The weekend brought two Indie-themed showcase streams, the second of which was The Guerrilla Collection Showcase. It featured a lot of games, though there was admittedly a focus on PC releases in particular; nevertheless we looked through and have picked out six titles that are on their way to Switch.

Let's get straight to it.

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UK Charts: FIFA 21 Regains Chart Control But Switch's Biggest Hitters Aren't Far Behind

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Miitopia still in the top ten.

UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 5th June, revealing that half of the week's top ten games are exclusive to Nintendo Switch.

After a good while away, EA's FIFA 21 has returned to the top of the table this time around, closely followed by Nintendo's evergreen hits, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The recently released Miitopia has retained last week's ninth place finish while New Pokémon Snap, which launched at the end of April, is still clinging on in 17th.

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