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Game Nintendo Life | Latest Updates

Mind-Bending Puzzle Game 'Superliminal' Bags A Physical Edition

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 08:00 AM PDT

See things from a different perspective.

The surreal first-person puzzle game Superliminal from Pillow Castle Games is getting a gorgeous physical release courtesy of Super Rare Games.

Initially launched digitally in 2020, we thought Superliminal was a fantastic experience, blending unique puzzle gameplay with a surprisingly powerful underlying message. We slapped an 8/10 at the end of our review.

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Rumour: Super Mario Bros. Film Might Feature Redesigns For Mario & Luigi

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 07:30 AM PDT

It may also include musical numbers.

This is Miyamoto. Please understand that the following information from Ollie-san is based on a leak and may not be entirely accurate. Take everything you read here with a huge grain of salt, and please look forward to the release of the Super Mario Bros. film in 2023. Peace, Ninten-dawgs.

Thanks, Miyamoto. You heard that right, folks. A leak has made its way around the internet regarding the plot and various other details for the Super Mario Bros. film, which has recently been delayed into April 2023.

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Gallery: Take A Look At The Official Pokémon GO Trading Card Game Expansion

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 06:45 AM PDT

Go on, have a nose!

The Pokémon GO expansion for the hugely popular Pokémon Trading Card Game is out this July, and we've listed all of the sets that you'll be able to pick up when the new cards drop. But yesterday, The Pokémon Company gave us a little look at some of the upcoming cards themselves and, as is to be expected with Pokémon cards, they look decidedly lovely.

The are on these cards puts many different Pokémon in real-life settings, as if you were finding them while playing Pokémon GO. Though we'd be pretty terrified if a life-sized Gyarados was rampaging through our streets with that much water in real life — that could cause a flood!

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Feature: What's Your Biggest Nintendo Launch Day Regret?

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 06:00 AM PDT

Regrets, we've had a few.

There are few moments more exciting than a console launch, especially for a whole new generation. Objectively speaking it's not the best time for a system - the pricing of everything is at its peak, there won't be many games, and early titles may also struggle to fully show off the technology. Yet the buzz is captivating, and nabbing a launch date console, handheld or Switch-like hybrid on launch day is a special time for plenty of us passionate gamers.

All of the excitement can impair judgement, though, or sometimes the hype falls flat once you've settled down to actually play games. You might spend hundreds of pounds / dollars / euros / whatever and think "oh no, I've made a mistake".

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Nintendo Shares The Basics For Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Battle System

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 04:45 AM PDT

More combat data analysed.

Nintendo of Japan is doing a solid job sharing tons of detail for Monolith Soft's upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and we're lapping up every little bit of detail, especially when it comes to combat.

The Xenoblade series is known for having a plethora of systems to dive into, and with each entry, there's only been more and more layered on top. So Nintendo has given us a little look at the basics of battle. This gives us a few new details, and expands on the information the company shared with us last week, though a lot of the information will be familiar to Xenoblade veterans.

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Nintendo Switch Sports Launch Trailer Parties Like It's 2006

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 04:00 AM PDT

Wii see what they did there.

Update:

Nintendo of America has launched its own equivalent trailer, above.

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Infinite Links Is The Latest KEMCO RPG Heading To Switch

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 03:00 AM PDT

From developer EXE-CREATE.

Ever since the 3DS eShop, in particular, KEMCO has been a prolific publisher on Nintendo's download stores. It's continued this run on Switch, with a varied mix of titles but a particularly heavy focus on RPGs, which is undoubtedly welcome for fans of the genre. The next is now confirmed for the eShop (along with PlayStation and Xbox) - Infinite Links arrives on 12th May priced at $14.99USD (and regional equivalents), with a 10% pre-order discount.

Released on mobile in October 2021, to positive user reviews, it seems to have decent depth and mechanics to utilise through its adventure. Some of the official blurb for the game is below:

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Fans Have Created Their Own Metroid 64, And It Looks Incredible

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:30 AM PDT

What could have been.

The Metroid series famously skipped the Nintendo 64 back in the '90s. The "lost game" Metroid 64 was never in development, with Super Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto saying that he "couldn't imagine" how Samus would move around a 3D environment with the N64 controller. We only ever got to see and play as Samus in the very first Super Smash Bros. on the console, and that just feels wrong!

Despite offering the opportunity to an outside studio, it couldn't come up with an idea for the 64-bit console. Alas, we had to wait until 2002, when we would get two Metroid games within a day of each other — Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion.

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Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony Is The Castlevania You've Been Waiting For

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:45 AM PDT

New trailer showcases plenty of gameplay.

Publisher CFK has showcased a brand new trailer for the upcoming remaster of Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony. Originally launched in 2009 for Windows platforms, the game is heavily influenced by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, but also injects plenty of 'Touhou' bullet-hell style gameplay for good measure.

Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony is due for launch worldwide on July 28th, 2022. Japan will be getting a fancy physical edition, but since the Japanese release will feature English language support, it may well be worth an import if you're a fan of the original release.

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Guide: Where To Buy Min Min Super Smash Bros. amiibo

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 12:00 AM PDT

Available now!

The next amiibo to launch in the Super Smash Bros. series has now arrived, but as fans of these collectable little figures will know, getting ahold of one can be tougher than you'd expect.

The Min Min figure, the first amiibo representing one of the fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass Volume 2, launched on 29th April 2022. To help you secure one, we're going to be keeping an eye out for stock across all reputable retailers and dropping them right here in this guide. Make sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back.

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Kickstarter DIY Kit Transforms GBA Into Console-Like HDMI System

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 10:45 PM PDT

No soldering required.

A new Kickstarter campaign by IntecGaming aims to convert the Game Boy Advance into a console-like experience. Its 'GBA HDMI Kit' has so far raised just over $10,000 USD (with a goal of $49,697) and promises to be highly portable, easy to operate and a fun DIY device.

It also comes with built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing it to support all sorts of gamepads (PS4, PS5, Switch Pro, Xbox One). Retro gaming mod YouTube channel Macho Nacho Productions was sent a kit, and has uploaded an entire breakdown - showing the unboxing, installation and how it works.

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Granzella Announces Remakes Of R-Type Tactics I & II

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 08:45 PM PDT

It's time to get tactical.

If you're a fan of R-Type, you might be interested to know that remakes of the turn-based strategy / tactical RPGs R-Type Tactics I & II have been announced.

These Irem PSP classics released in 2007 and 2009 will be handled by Granzella (comprised of former Irem team members) and were announced during the company's latest live stream event. These remakes will apparently be made available as a "single release".

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River City Saga: Three Kingdoms For Switch Launches This July In The West

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 08:00 PM PDT

Celebrating 35 years of Kunio-kun.

Update : Arc System Works and APlus Games have now confirmed River City Saga: Three Kingdoms will be released here in the west on Switch on 21st July for $29.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). Japan is also receiving a physical version.

You can check out the announcement trailer above and PR below:

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"No Plans" For Sonic Origins Physical Release Right Now, But Sega Is Aware Of Demand

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 06:55 PM PDT

Gotta beg fast.

The release of Sonic Origins is fast approaching, and as excited as many fans are about this upcoming 4-in-1 collection, there's still one question that keeps popping up - will it be getting a physical release?

Sega of America's social media manager, Katie Chrzanowski, has touched on this once again in the latest Sonic Official YouTube livestream - reiterating how a physical release currently isn't planned right now. The good news is the team (we guess that's Sega) is "aware" of the demand for a physical version. Fingers crossed.

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It's Official, Knuckles Is Now A VTuber

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 05:55 PM PDT

Amy has also been teased.

One of the ways Sega celebrated 30 years of Sonic the Hedgehog last year was by transforming the blue blur into a VTuber. This was followed by his lovable sidekick Tails receiving the same treatment and now it's Knuckles' time to shine.

Yes, that's right - in another official Sonic livestream in Japan, Knuckles has made his debut as a VTuber - delivering a message alongside Sonic. It seems like the perfect time, considering how much success Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (featuring Knuckles) has had at the box office.

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Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.1.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 04:45 PM PDT

Online play unlocked.

Nintendo Switch Sports is now officially available (at least in some parts of the world), and as usual with a new game nowadays, Nintendo has issued a day one update. In the case of Switch Sports, Version 1.1.0 will unlock online play.

Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese support page:

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Hoa And Unpacking Among Big Gaming Winners At The Webby Awards

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 02:00 PM PDT

More eShop titles also take prizes home.

The Webby Awards have been running for a long time, setup to 'honor the best of the internet'. Its categories are now pretty broad seeing as almost everything is on the internet, so they range from pop culture, to TV and a lot more besides. Quite rightly games are celebrated too, and there were plenty of Indie winners in the line-up, including some excellent titles that can be found on the Switch eShop.

Notable winners were the beautiful platformer Hoa and the smash hit Unpacking, both of which scooped three awards each. Below are all the gaming winners that can be found on the Switch.

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Digital Foundry Explores Whether 'Impossible Port' WRC 10 Stays On Track On Switch

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 01:00 PM PDT

"Is it really that bad?".

The Switch is home to a number of fascinating ports, including some considered 'impossible' that nevertheless hold up well on the system - high quality examples include DOOM (2016) and The Witcher 3. There are some games where it's tough to decide whether the port is worth the sacrifices, with one example perhaps being WRC 10.

The officially licensed rallying game is impressive in some ways, such as the complexities of a rally-sim converting well onto the Switch. In our own review we were pleased with the driving mechanics and the sheer depth of content, but in terms of visuals we said that "WRC 10 looks noticeably worse than its already ugly predecessor", and in portable mode at times it had a framerate "rougher than a cheese grater made of sandpaper". Yet, despite that, if you can live with the flaws it's impressive it's on Switch at all.

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Mini Review: Arise: A Simple Story - An Audiovisual Treat With Emotive, Elegant Storytelling

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 12:00 PM PDT

Arise and shine.

Is a platform game a good medium in which to tell a story of agonising tragedy? When the tears fall on the joysticks, is it appropriate to say, "Now, jump from there to there"? It's hard to see how it wouldn't be insensitive, after a heart-rending calamity, to chime in, "Chin up! Swing on your grappling hook over that lava pit." With Arise: A Simple Story, developer Piccolo took on this seemingly intractable problem and delivered a very simple solution.

Arise, released on PC and consoles in 2019, is a story told without words. However, it bucks the trend of a vague-so-probably-profound story and provides straight-up plot and character development. It draws on visual art and music in themed levels, some static illustrations, short cutscenes, and – without expecting it to tell a whole story on its own – platforming gameplay with a time-control mechanic.

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City Builder 'As Far As The Eye' Is A Nomadic Roguelike Take On 'Civilization'

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:00 AM PDT

And you can start building today on Switch.

Developer Unexpected's reflective, Nomadic take on the city building genre As Far As The Eye launches today on the Switch. Published by Goblinz Publishing, the game's warm colour palette and soothing music might lull you into a false sense of security, as you have to build and maintain a mobile village while avoiding the rising waters.

The game released on mobile and PC via Steam and GOG back in 2020, and this release marks the game's debut on consoles. Taking inspiration from the Civilization series, you must help guide the Pupils to the centre of their world, called the Eye.

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Japanese Charts: eBaseball Powerful Pro 2022 Is A Home Run As Kirby Slips To Third

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 10:30 AM PDT

The Switch family closes in on 25 million.

We've got the sales figures from the latest Famitsu Japanese charts, and during the week of 18th - 24th April, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was dethroned by a double-assault from eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2022.

The latest entry in the hugely popular eBaseball series smashed the competition to sell a total of 147,263 retail copies between the Switch and PS4 releases, with the Nintendo version selling a whopping 92,724 units alone. Kirby is still in a pretty healthy place — another 29,281 sales have helped push the pink puffball well over 600,000 sales in Japan alone, which is really impressive.

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Memory Pak: The Best And Most Chaotic Way To Play Puyo Puyo Tetris

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 10:00 AM PDT

Pi pi pi pi! PI PIIII.

Today, Puyo Puyo Tetris turns five years old. I think that maybe very few people will care about this — it's just Tetris with more colours and annoying characters, really — but for me, Puyo Puyo Tetris was the foundation upon which my current relationship was built. Come back in time with me to 2017, and I'll tell you a story of love, tetrominoes, and one talkative egg...

In March 2017, the Nintendo Switch came out. As I've written about before, I was travelling the world at the time, and it became almost as important to me during that period as my passport. In April 2017, Puyo Puyo Tetris came out, combining the massively-successful Japanese arcade game Puyo Puyo with the massively-successful Tetris game, Tetris. Several new characters were created for the game, who were all based on tetrominoes — Tee, Ess, Ai, Jay, Elle, and so on — but the most important of all is O.

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Nintendo Showcases Quality Of Life Changes For Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 09:30 AM PDT

Change characters during battles!

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just a few months away, after the anticipated RPG was brought forward from its initial September launch to July 29th.

With this in mind, Nintendo is starting to lift the lid on Monolith Soft's latest entry to the beloved franchise, giving us glimpses of gameplay and providing new details on its battle system. In a couple of recent videos, new quality of life enhancements have been showcased that - if you're a fan of the franchise - will no doubt be very welcomed.

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