Nintendo has released the version 1.5 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which adds support for the Toy-Con Motorbike from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit.
In a press release, Nintendo said “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the first game outside of Nintendo Labo software to receive Toy-Con support, and more titles will be compatible with Nintendo Labo in the future.”
The full list of changes include:
• Now supports the use of the Toy-Con Motorbike from Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit.
• You can now set whether or not to use the Toy-Con Motorbike from the Toy-Con settings in the top menu.
• At the screen right before the game begins, please set the Joy-Con inside the Toy-Con Motorbike.
• When using the Toy-Con Motorbike, the camera will look over the character’s shoulder, increasing immersion.
• Press the downward directional button to play with normal view again.
• Addressed an issue where, after setting up a tournament, the “Search by code” feature would stop functioning.
• Addressed an issue that made it impossible for a player to proceed after colliding with a Star Thwomp.
• The latest update data is needed to play matches online.
Once you have downloaded the latest update data, you will no longer be able to play “Local Wireless” and “LAN Play” matches with other players who have not downloaded this data.
The World Ends with You: Final Remix launches September 27 in Japan
Nintendo Switch《美丽新世界 -Final Remix-》公布发售日 画面升级重新混音带来全面强化
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SQUARE ENIX 制作,将登上 Nintendo Switch 的动作角色扮演游戏《美丽新世界 -Final Remix-(It's a Wonderful World -Final Remix-)》,官方在今(26)日宣布本作将在 9 月 27 日发售,售价 5184 日圆。
配合发售日的公开,也释出了新的宣传影片,在此供玩家一并欣赏。
《美丽新世界》是 SQUARE ENIX 于 2007 年在 Nintendo DS 上推出的动作角色扮演游戏,由《Final Fantasy》系列角色设定的野村哲也担任创作总监与角色设定。
Nintendo Switch《美丽新世界 -Final Remix-》将在 9 月 27 日发售,售价 5184 日圆。
The World Ends with You: Final Remix will launch for Switch on September 27 in Japan for 4,800 yen, Square Enix announced.
A Square Enix e-Store-exclusive “It’s a Wonderful Bag” edition will also be available for 17,000 yen. It includes the following:
• A copy of The World Ends with You: Final Remix for Switch
• Mini soundtrack CD
• Art book
• Stylus pen
• Neku acrylic stand
• Maki-e stickers
• Tin badge sticker set
The World Ends with You: Final Remix will ofer the following new features:
• System – Beautiful graphics through HD resolution support. Touch screen and Joy-Con controls, including local battles using one Joy-Con each, are also supported.
• New Scenario – With the appearance of new Reapers, get to the core of a story that has yet to be told.
• Background Music – New songs and arrangements by composer Takeharu Ishimoto, as well as high-quality versions of the original songs. You can switch between the original songs and arranged songs in the game.
The Switch version of Heroki, first announced last week, will launch via the Nintendo eShop on July 20, developer Picomy announced. Pre-orders will begin on June 30 with a limited time 30 percent discount.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:
About
The peaceful sky village of Levantia is in danger! The dastardly Dr. N. Forchin and his accomplice, Vapor, have stolen the Emerix – a powerful amulet and all hope may be lost!
Fly into a beautiful action adventure and save a whimsical world full of flight and fantasy. Master the wind to fly, freefall, dash and bash your way across beautiful 3D rendered sky-islands, jungles, seas and deserts.
Key Features
• 10-plus hours of deep gameplay
• Fly, freefall and fight, with the help of the wind and a propeller
• Master new skills such as powerful Dash and Bash attacks or use the power of Wind to solve puzzles
• Spawn many power-ups such as a Shield, Hourglass, Aeroblade, and more
• Find hidden treasures and collect many items
• Explore four stunning worlds
• Meet and befriend a cast of friendly characters
• Face dozens of unique enemies and prepare for an epic boss battle
• Discover a host of islands within your village to play mini-games and side-quests to earn special rewards
• 60 frames per second, full HD performance
• HD Rumble
Cat Quest for Switch physical edition launches September 11 in North America, September 7 in Europe
Cat Quest will launch physically for Switch on September 11 in North America and September 7 in Europe, publisher PQube announced.
The GentleBros-developed action RPG first launched digitally for PC, Mac, and iOS in August 2017, followed by Android in September, and PlayStation 4 and Switch in November. While a PlayStation 4 physical edition was released, a Switch physical edition was not.
Here is an overview of the game, via PQube:
Focusing on real-time hack ‘n’ slash combat, sweet loot and cat puns, lots and lots of cat puns, Cat Quest is an isometric open world 2D action-RPG that will take players on a colorful and playful adventure.
Set in the world of Felingard, Cat Quest sends you on an epic journey to defeat Drakoth, an evil cat-lord who destroyed your boat and catnapped your sister. He is as pawerful as he is meowsterious however, and in order to rescue your pawr sister, you must realize your destiny as the last of the Dragonblood, a long-lost race of dragonslaying cats.
With the help of a guardian spirit named Spirry, take on challenging monsters and build your strength through levelling up your spells and acquiring mew loot!
The call for a hero rings throughout Felingard, the world isn’t going to save itself! Rise up, sharpen your claws and get ready for Cat Quest on Nintendo Switch!
The game boasts a flurry of languages that will make it accessible to any cat-lover out there! Play in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Thai, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese for an intercational experience!
The Wardrobe launches July 6 for Switch, late July for PS4
Point-and-click adventure game The Wardrobe will launch for Switch on July 6 and PlayStation 4 in late July, publishers MixedBag and Adventure Productions, and developer C.I.N.I.C. Games announced. It will cost $14.99. Pre-orders are available at the discounted price of $12.74.
Here is an overview of the game, via MixedBag:
About
The Wardrobe is a 2D point & click adventure game in which you play as Skinny, a teen-skeleton with an impertinent attitude and a sparkling wit, willing to do anything to save his best friend’s soul from eternal damnation!
Key Features
• A visually-rich 2D point & click adventure game which pays tribute to the pop culture through a myriad of references.
• Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Sam & • Max: Hit the Road, the game has a strong sense of humor and isn’t shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.
• More than 40 hand-illustrated and digitally colored locations, populated with more than 70 characters.
• Four types of actions for each hotspot and dialogues with multiple choices (full of funny answers to try)!
• Dozens of clever puzzles and many inventory objects to collect!
The Switch version of adventure / fighting game Pato Box will launch via the Nintendo eShop on July 9, developer Bromio announced. Pre-orders will open on July 2.
Here is an overview of the game, via Bromio:
About
Pato Box is an adventure / fighting game inspired by the Punch-Out!! series. Is a surreal boxing quest with a duck!
Test your reflexes as you fight your way through an evil corporation in search of retribution.
Uncover their deepest secrets by exploring thrilling 3D environments with a graphic novel / comic book art style. Find the henchmen who took your dream in an action-packed and fast-paced fights that will test your reflexes as a true boxing champion! Will you chicken out or learn how to DUCK?
Key Features
• Find the truth on Story Mode, a single player adventure filled with surprises and 3D environments as well as 2D boss fights!
• Fight your way through Arcade Mode, defeat all the bosses as fast as possible one at a time or all in row with a special boss at the end!
• Challenging and surreal 2D fights with a comic book art style.
• Motion control support that will make you the real boxing champion!
• Amazing Soundtrack by Controvol (with an additional track from guest artist Vangal) that will fill you with adrenaline.
• Ducks! Lots of ducks!
Pato Box first launched for PC via Steam in March.
SubaraCity is coming to Switch in August for 500 yen, publishers Flyhigh Works and Circle Entertainment announced.
The city-making puzzle game is currently available for 3DS, iOS, and Android.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:
SubaraCity is a city making puzzle game. That is played by tapping blocks that are the same color.
The buildings on the blocks can combine into bigger ones when connected. The rule is very simple but truly deeper on the inside. Your little decision will lead the city’s future in just a moment. Develop your city bigger and bigger to make a “SubaraCity”!
Ultra Space Battle Brawl for Switch launches July 5
Ultra Space Battle Brawl, a couch party game that “combines Pong, fighting games, and the spirit of having fun,” will launch for Switch via the Nintendo eShop on July 5, developer Toge Productions announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
About
Settle your inner aggression with dignity in Ultra Space Battle Brawl, a couch party game where Street Fighter meets Pong on steroids. Easy to learn yet hard to master, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is a fun competitive game fit for settling disputes, be it with your friends and family or rivals and arch nemesis.
Developed by Mojiken Studio and published by Toge Productions, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is guaranteed to pump your adrenaline with its Funkot music beats and over-the-top 80s visual aesthetics.
Choose between ten young hard-boiled teenagers, each with unique “Ultra” skill that can turn the tide of battle, and pit them on a tournament that will determine their fate on the Intergalactic Society. Smash your way and be the best Ball Brawler in the galaxy!
Key Features
• Single player story mode campaign, if you don’t have friends or enemies to fight against.
• Various modes to play that supports up to four simultaneous players.
• Colorful neon looking pixel art, inspired by 80s Japanese aesthetics.
• More than 10 playable characters, each with their own quirk and reference to Indonesian diverse cultures.
• A mix of funkot (Indonesian house music, generally associated with truck drivers) and 80s synthwave.
• Also features a music by Manami Matsumae of Mega Man fame.
Narrative adventure game The Lion’s Song coming to Switch on July 10
Narrative adventure game The Lion’s Song is coming to Switch via the Nintendo eShop on July 10 for $9.99, developer Mipumi Games announced.
Here is an overview of each episode, via Steam:
Episode 1: Silence
The Lion’s Song: Episode 1 – Silence tells the story of Wilma, a talented young musician student. Wilma’s talent was discovered by Arthur Caban, a wealthy university professor, who invited her to Vienna. Arthur is profoundly convinced Wilma is going to play a major part in the future of modern music. Since Wilma is fighting writer’s block trying to finish her career defining composition, Arthur sends her to a solitary alpine cabin to recover her inspiration and muse.
Will Wilma be able to finish her breakthrough composition in this small cabin, surrounded by high mountains and stormy weather? In her creative crisis Wilma suddenly has an unexpected encounter.
The choices players make in this episode will have a direct impact on the storylines of all episodes and ultimately determine if the protagonists find the success they are working for.
Episode 2: Anthology
The Lion’s Song: Episode 2 – Anthology advances into the depths of the human psyche, uncovered by visual artist Franz Markert. Franz is an aspiring painter at the turn of the 20th century, trying to immortalize his name within Vienna’s high society. His unique ability to perceive the flaws, fears and emotions in so-called “layers” allows him to bring them – layer by layer – onto the canvas.
Doing so, Franz illustrates his very personal view on his models – quite distinctive members of Vienna’s society – as well as his perspective of the world and the time he is living in. Through his work, Franz seeks to uncover not only the layers of others but also his own. His layers, who he has sought his entire life – unable to see, feel or perceive them. Will he be able to impress the critics? Will Franz find himself? And who will help him as the doubts proliferate?
The choices players make in this episode will have a direct impact on the storylines of all future and past episodes, connecting The Lion’s Song to one overarching narrative. The decisions made will ultimately determine if the protagonists find the success they are working for.
Episode 3: Derivation
The Lion’s Song: Episode 3 – Derivation dives into the scientific world at the beginning of the 20th century – an era of great achievements, but also dark downfalls. On the eve of World War I mathematician Emma Recniczek enters the academic stage to solve a problem revolving around “change”. In order to discuss her theory with like-minded people Emma tries to gain access to a gentlemen’s club of famous mathematicians. As her request is denied because of her being a woman, she decides to disguise as a man.
Will this metamorphosis help Emma shed light on the problem at the centre of her theory? Will Emil be able to prevail in the circle of leading mathematicians of his time? Moreover, can she maintain her disguise or will it collapse when put to the test?
The choices players make in this episode will have a direct impact on the storylines of all future and past episodes, connecting The Lion’s Song to one overarching narrative. The decisions made will ultimately determine if the protagonists find the success they are working for.
Episode 4: Closure
The Lion’s Song: Episode 4 – Closure ties the entire season together. A mysterious train ride revisits all introduced characters – Wilma, Franz & Emma – and their emotional storylines. It will take you back into their past and tell you their future destiny.
Their lives are being revisited as part of the stories of four men traveling together as strangers on a train, a journey towards an uncertain destiny.
Episode 4 – Closure will help you better understand how all individual plots intertwine in the cultural world of early 20th century Austria. A new angle to the stories will allow you an even deeper comprehension of the cultural, artistic as well scientific upheavals of that era – Wiener Moderne.
Finally yet importantly, Episode 4 – Closure, offers you an interesting and thrilled tale itself!
The choices players make in this episode will have a direct impact on the storylines of all episodes, connecting The Lion’s Song to one overarching narrative. The decisions made will ultimately determine if the protagonists find the success they are working for.
The Lion’s Song was first released for PC, iOS, and Android in July 2017.