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Among Us Is Getting Turned Into A Manga

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 09:30 AM PST

Amanga Us.

Among Us' cultural saturation has reached new highs, as it was announced today that the social deduction game would be getting a manga adaptation in the February edition of Bessatsu Corocoro, a monthly Japanese manga magazine.

"How on earth," you might ask, "can they turn Among Us into a manga?" Well, it wouldn't be the first time that someone has dramatised the story - this short film has over 11 million views, turning the goofy murder-your-friends game into a genuinely tense thriller:

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Ex-Nintendo Staffers To Share Behind-The-Scenes Stories In Nintendo Power Reunion Livestream

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 09:00 AM PST

"An incredible afternoon of stories".

For many of our friends in the US, Nintendo Power magazine was the way to get all the latest news, guides and more relating to the latest Nintendo games. Kicking off in 1988 and running for 24 years, the magazine was known for its official ties to Nintendo – it was originally designed and created in-house, after all – and was immensely popular among fans until it was eventually shut down in 2012.

Of course, Nintendo Power has since been revived as a podcast, but those of you who crave the glory days of the original magazine will want to check out this upcoming live stream. Hosted by The Video Game History Foundation, the 'Nintendo Power Reunion' will bring together some of the mag's original staff to talk about their time working on the project for the first time.

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Out Now: SNK VS. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash Is Dealing Now On The eShop

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 08:05 AM PST

SNK combines the games, 300 cards to collect.

SNK has been bringing a variety of NEOGEO Pocket Color titles to the Switch, and the latest arrival is live now on the eShop in North America and Europe (hat-tip to Nintendo Everything for the spot). SNK VS. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash is available now for $7.99 / €7,99 / £7.19, bringing together what was two separate editions in the original release of 1999.

As the name makes clear back in the day this had a Pokémon-style release of two versions, with each one having some unique decks and cards. In this version you have both versions of the game, four versions if you consider that it has the English and Japanese builds. Each iteration has its own save data, and you can trade and even battle between the two versions (of the same language) in the game.

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'KungFu Kickball' Kicks Off On Switch Next Month With Crossplay Supported

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 07:30 AM PST

Do we label this 'fighting' or 'football'? Or both?

Remember KungFu Kickball? The team-based arena fighter/soccer game that has you kicking both the ball and your opponents in equal measure? Well, it's just received a new (hopefully confirmed) release date on Switch.

After originally being slated for a December 2021 launch, the game will now arrive on the Switch eShop and other consoles on 10th February 2022. The Switch version will enjoy full crossplay with its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac counterparts, and there's a new trailer to watch (see above).

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Hands On: Could This $1,300 Switch 'Rival' Hold The Answer To Joy-Con Drift?

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 06:50 AM PST

Aya Neo Next uses 'Hall Effect' sensors for its analogue inputs.

Remember the Aya Neo 2021 Pro, the super-powered and super-expensive portable PC we covered a short while ago? Well, the company behind it is releasing a new handheld this year which boasts a feature that should be very interesting to long-suffering Switch owners.

The Aya Neo Next is a Ryzen 7 5800U-powered device that uses a 'Hall Effect' sensor (named after the person who discovered it) on its analogue sticks and triggers – this is technology that makes use of magnets so the components inside don't actually wear against one another.

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Mini Review: Twelve Minutes - A Tedious Time Loop That Squanders Its Potential

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 06:00 AM PST

"No, Samus, no!" we cried, "It's not THAT Ridley!".

It's almost impossible to avoid comparing 12 Minutes to the classic existential horror movie, Groundhog Day. It's the same basic premise, after all; famous actor goes into house, eats cake, gets assaulted by policeman, chokes to death, wakes up in the time loop. Okay, maybe they're not exactly the same. In fact, it's only really the famous actor and the time loop that it has in common. Also, Groundhog Day is good.

As a game – that is, as a puzzle for the player to solve – 12 Minutes is profoundly unengaging. Yes, that first loop raises many questions (among them, How much was James McAvoy paid to be in something even worse than X-Men Apocalypse? Does Nintendo have a refund policy?) but getting to the answers is going to require an enormous amount of repetition, arbitrary guessing and the ability to overcome incredible amounts of ennui.

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Gallery: 34 Glorious New Screenshots Of Kirby And The Forgotten Land

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 05:45 AM PST

Story scenes, new areas and more shown off.

You've probably already seen the news that Kirby and the Forgotten Land has been given a confirmed release date for Switch, but Nintendo's treated us to much more than a date today.

On this page, you'll find a whopping 34 new screenshots of the game to enjoy. It's looking simply stunning, so rather than waffle on about what can be seen in each pic, let's just send you straight to good stuff.

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Kirby And The Forgotten Land Scores March Release Date, New Trailer Appears

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 05:10 AM PST

New details confirmed!

Nintendo has given upcoming Switch exclusive Kirby and the Forgotten Land a confirmed release date, with our favourite pink puffball arriving on the eShop and at retail on 25th March.

Initially revealed back in September, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has players joining Kirby on a brand new 3D platforming adventure, with new locations, new abilities and more to discover. A new trailer has been released to celebrate the launch date announcement (up above), and we've got even more details for you below, too:

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Fortnite Adds Dynamic Weather And New Weapon In Latest Patch

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 05:00 AM PST

Thunderbolts and lightning, very, very frightening!

Fortnite's latest update, 19.01, has just dropped and it's brought some seriously turbulent weather with it, adding dynamic thunderstorms, tornadoes and spectacular lightning that rolls in across the map on ominously dark clouds.

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Switch Was UK's Bestselling Console In December With A 'Dominant' Performance

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 04:30 AM PST

More impressive longevity for Nintendo's system.

While plenty reading these pages will have owned a Switch since 2017, there are still plenty of gamers still buying into the system or, perhaps, adding new and additional consoles into their household. With three distinct models and a large game library the Switch is still showing good momentum, with recent UK data giving another positive assessment of the hybrid's position.

GamesIndustry.biz has shared sales data for the UK market in December, with some interesting trends emerging. Xbox Series X|S enjoyed its best month yet courtesy of increased stock, finishing ahead of the PS5 which nevertheless had its second best month, with both platform holders clearly going all-out to increase stock and get festive sales. Beating both of those was the Switch, however, finishing as the best-selling console in the UK for December.

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Please, Touch The Artwork Will Bring Abstract Puzzles To Switch This Year

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 04:00 AM PST

"Part zen puzzle, part narrative adventure".

For those that prefer more laid-back experiences on Switch, solving puzzles without too much stress or hurried gameplay, there are already some very decent options on the system. Another that's due to arrive this year is Please, Touch The Artwork, which blends abstract art with some surreal puzzles.

It's out very soon on mobile and PC ahead of its arrival on Switch, and will offer over 150 puzzles along with some soothing gameplay. The challenges in the trailer look rather smart, too; you can see some of the official description below:

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Megaquarium’s 'Freshwater Frenzy' DLC Is Coming To Consoles Later This Month

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 03:00 AM PST

Including 30 new species of fish.

Auroch Digital has announced that Megaquarium's 'Freshwater Frenzy' DLC, which went down a treat with Steam players when it launched on PC in 2020, is now headed to consoles later this month.

The expansion will arrive on Switch on 25th January; pricing has yet to be revealed, but expect it to be similar to or slightly above its current £9.29 price on Steam. It adds five new levels in a freshwater-focused campaign, 30 freshwater species, seven new tanks, new accessories and objects, and new paints to use when decorating your aquarium.

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Mystery Visual Novel 'Kansei: The Second Turn' Gets Supernatural On Switch This Week

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 02:15 AM PST

Pick it up for less than a tenner.

Visual novel fans will want to keep an eye on the Switch eShop this week as Kansei: The Second Turn HD, from Ratalaika Games & sakevisual, is set to launch this Friday.

A sequel to Jisei: The First Case HD, and following the events within that title, Kansei sees the series' uniquely-talented protagonist tangled up in yet another murder case. Things are a little different this time around, though, as he's made to join forces with a group of kids that share similar abilities to him. Here's the rundown:

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Random: A Lovely Easter Egg From Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Returns In The New Remakes

Posted: 12 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST

Happy birthday, Junichi Masuda!

Today is the 54th birthday of beloved director and composer of the Pokémon games, Junichi Masuda — and, to celebrate his birthday, you can see a limited-time surprise in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Back when the original games came out in 2006 and 2007, there was a secret embedded within the code, but no one would find out until his 40th birthday in 2008. On his personal blog, he asked fans to play the game on his birthday, and when they did, they discovered the charming Easter Egg that is "diamond dust".

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Round Up: Eastasiasoft Announces Eight Switch Games, Releasing In "Early 2022"

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 11:00 PM PST

A great way to start the New Year.

Eastasiasoft earlier today premiered a special "New Year Showcase" to promote a bunch of indie titles scheduled to release in "early 2022" on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch.

The eight-minute presentation featured all sorts of games, and all up eight of the nine games on show are locked in for a release on the Switch. Here's the full list of announcements:

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The New ZenGrip Pro For Nintendo Switch OLED Might Be Worth A Look

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 09:05 PM PST

It also works with the OG Switch.

Since the arrival of the Switch OLED last year, various third-party companies have been busy working on new accessories.

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Random: Nintendo Fan Creates A Steel Case For Their Switch Dock

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 07:05 PM PST

"You gave your Switch Beskar armor".

A Switch fan over the Nintendo Switch subreddit has shown off a custom-made case made entirely out of steel. To clarify, this creation by 'Destroyer1102' isn't actually a functioning dock, but a steel case that wraps around the official base unit.

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Surprise! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Getting A Brand New Spirit - Street Fighter's Evil Ryu

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 05:55 PM PST

Celebrating 35 years of Street Fighter.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Street Fighter. Capcom kicked off the celebrations by sharing a new logo with fans at the start of this week and now, as a bonus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has joined in on the celebrations.

Although the development of Nintendo's all-star brawler is officially over, it seems it's still got some surprises of its own. To pay respect to Capcom's legendary fighter it's releasing a brand new Evil Ryu spirit.

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Sega Has Established A New Development Studio In Japan

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 05:30 PM PST

Will be led by Takaya Segawa.

Sega, the video game company behind Sonic the Hedgehog and the Yakuza series, has established a new studio in Sapporo, Japan. It's been set up in response to the rapid expansion of the games industry and will be Sega's second development base in the country.

According to the official website, 'Sega Sapporo' is made up of locally hired staff and will mainly focus on designing, developing and debugging game software related to Sega's IP.

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Random: Reviews For This Hopeful Ring Fit Competitor Are Not Good

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 03:00 PM PST

"The Quell Hero is in for a tough fight".

When Ring Fit Adventure was first announced, some of us were unconvinced. Wii Sports was great, but we fell off it hard in the end, and having all that extra equipment was a bit of a pain. But we were wrong. Ring Fit Adventure is very good — good enough to spawn competition.

Enter the Quell Hero, design studio Morrama's "future of fitness gaming" platform that, much like Ring Fit, tasks its players with jogging through a linear 3D world and fighting monsters. The twist? It's all boxercise, powered by a haptic-enabled waistband attached to resistance bands and motion-tracking controllers.

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