In Stars and Time seeing physical release on Nintendo Switch
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In Stars and Time, which was already made available digitally on Nintendo Switch, is now taking the physical route. Limited Run Games confirmed plans for production today.
The company appears to be working on just a standard version at this time. There don’t appear to be any special editions happening, but we’ll keep you updated if we hear otherwise.
Xbox has no restrictions in place for more games on Nintendo platforms
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While Xbox did this previously, 2024 marked the year when the company made its biggest push yet regarding releasing its games on other platforms. Nintendo Switch benefited from the approach in the form of Grounded and Pentiment on the console.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has now briefly weighed in on Microsoft’s approach going forward. In an interview with Bloomberg, while discussing bringing more games to Nintendo and PlayStation, he said that there are no “red lines in our portfolio that say ‘thou must not.'” He added that no decisions have been made about the next Halo given how early in development that game is.
GTA Trilogy update out now on Nintendo Switch (version 1.112), patch notes
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After the patch started to make its way out yesterday, the new 1.112 update for GTA Trilogy (technically called Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition) is live on Nintendo Switch. We can confirm that all three games in the collection have been spruced up on the console.
Rockstar has shared its official patch notes, which note various fixes and improvements. Also, probably the biggest thing here is the lighting. Players can now select Classic Lighting mode to more closely emulate the look of the original games.
Tetris Forever launch trailer
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A final trailer has come through for Tetris Forever that ties in with this week’s launch. The Nintendo Switch collection features various games, the new Tetris Time Warp, and documentary featurettes.
Further details are available in the following eShop rundown:
More: Digital Eclipse, Tetris Forever
Mario & Luigi: Brothership review for Nintendo Switch
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System: Switch
Release date: November 8, 2024
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Acquire / Nintendo
The last year or so has been a remarkable year for RPGs, especially ones with “Mario” in the title. We’ve already been graced with lavishly produced remakes of both Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – and now, Nintendo is closing out the year with a brand new, wholly original RPG in the form of Mario & Luigi: Brothership. The Mario & Luigi series was originally helmed by Alphadream before their unfortunate closure in 2019, for Brothership, Nintendo has tapped Way of the Samurai and Tenchu developer Acquire to carry the torch forward. While the franchise’s new stewards have done an admirable job adhering to the series’ identity, some considerable missteps prevent the latest Mario & Luigi entry from reaching the lofty heights of its predecessors.
More: Acquire, highlight, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, top
Antonblast Nintendo Switch physical release confirmed
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Fangamer has confirmed its second upcoming physical release of the day following Little Kitty, Big City, which is Antonblast. The game will be available in boxed form sometime in 2025.
As of now Fangamer is only committing to a standard version. It’s unclear if any special editions are planned – more details about the physical release will follow later.
More: Antonblast, Fangamer, Summitsphere
Minecraft gains Moana 2 DLC
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To celebrate Moana 2 from Disney, Minecraft is getting special DLC based on the movie.
Players can visit iconic locations like Te Fiti and Lalotai and reconnect with beloved characters such as Chief Tui while also encountering newcomers like Simea. The DLC also lets fans battle familiar foes like the mischievous Kakamora, race across the seas, steer their very own canoe, and explore the vibrant islands of Oceania. On top of this all, the free Flower Crown can be obtained in the Dressing Room for a limited time.
More: DLC, Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
Dungeon Drafters to receive physical release on Nintendo Switch
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Today, Red Art Games shared the news that it’s readying a physical release of Dungeon Drafters on Nintendo Switch.
A standard boxed copy will be sold at various retailer starting in Q2 2025. Additionally, a special edition is planned that includes the game, a sleeve featuring alternate cover art, a double-sided poster, and a set of playing cards + rulebook.
Sea of Stars “Dawn of Equinox” update announced, patch notes
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September 30: Sabotage Studios today unveiled a major “Dawn of Equinox” update for Sea of Stars, which is bringing local co-op, Mystery Locks for combat, revamped prologue, a new cutscene, difficulty presets, and more. The patch goes live on November 12, 2024.
Overall, the new update includes some of the most requested features and improvements informed by player feedback. Sabotage actually says that the patch makes the RPG the studio’s “fully realized vision” for the game.
Here’s a rull overview of the update:
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Nintendo announces 2024 Black Friday deals
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Black Friday 2024 is almost here (or is already here depending on some retailers), and Nintendo has now offered up a look at some of the deals fans can expect for the holiday season.
First up, beginning November 24, some Nintendo Switch games will be sold at a discount including $20 off the suggested retail price. Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart will have the following:
