A new Link Amiibo will be releasing alongside Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo has been gearing up for the release of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on May 12 as they announced a Collector’s Edition for the game and now a brand new Link Amiibo. The brand new Link Amiibo will give you weapons and materials, along with a special fabric for Link’s paraglider. This Link Amiibo will be available separately from the game itself and it will cost $15.99 USD. You can view and pre-order it on Best Buy now. Source: Nintendo
Dontnod Announces Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Coming June 2023
While developer Dontnod made a name for itself following multiple installments of is episodic formula including Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, and Captain Spirit, it shared its efforts with that connected universe is not part of its future plans. CEO Oskar Guilbert confirmed that when speaking to IGN. Additionally, Guilbert shared roughly six IPs were in development at the firm. Amid the announcements, the firm reintroduced its original branding. In that, Dontnod Entertainment rebranded back into Dontnod once more. It wasn’t until December at The Game Awards over a month ago that Dontnod announced one project – Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Now at the most recent Nintendo Direct, another property was revealed. During the presentation on Wednesday, Dontnod announced Harmony: The Fall of Reverie. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “In the very near future… When Polly returns home after a few years abroad to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using its power to control the population, and her community is in danger,” the Nintendo eShop page reads. “She soon discovers that she has a gift of clairvoyance that connects her to Reverie, the realm of the Aspirations of Humanity: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. In this world, Polly becomes Harmony, a goddess who has the power to choose the Aspiration that will ultimately rule over Reverie and restore the delicate balance between the deities’ world and ours. The fate of humanity is at stake. To which destiny do you aspire?” What are your thoughts on Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is listed for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for a June 2023 release window.
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie Announced, Comes Sometime In 2023
Bandai Namco like many publishers are sitting on a gold mine of legacy properties awaiting a port for modern hardware. Among some of the most obscure releases in the past, Katamari Damacy is certainly a franchise to stand out. In 2018, the original 2004 release was ported to Nintendo Switch. It was in 2020 that the game welcomed Xbox One & PlayStation 4 versions as well. So what about its latter releases? Well, it’s on the way officially! At the most recent Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco revealed We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is on the way for a 2023 release window with a demo going live on the Nintendo eShop on February 20th. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “The King of the Cosmos once accidentally destroyed all the stars in the universe. He sent his son, the Prince, to Earth and ordered him to create a large katamari,” the Nintendo eShop page shares. “The Prince rolled the katamari and made the katamari bigger and bigger, rolling up all the things on the earth. The katamari that he created floated in space, sparkling, and brought back the lost starry sky. “As the starry sky was restored, the King’s fans gradually grew in number all over the world. The King wanted to respond to the wishes of his fans for his success, and the Prince kept rolling the katamari to make everyone’s dreams come true. […] We Love Katamari Damacy, the second title in the Katamari series released in 2005, has been remastered. The graphics have been completely redesigned, and the in-game UI has been revamped to make it even easier to play. “In his youth, the King received a strict education from his father, the Great King. New challenges have been added where you can roll around as the King in his boyhood! The days of hard study and intense training can all be rolled through in 5 all-new challenges. Will the young King be able to clear the tough challenges? In addition, a selfie mode has been added, allowing the Prince and his cousins to take quick photos while rolling through the stages! “Roll the katamari, roll up objects, and make the katamari bigger. You can roll up anything from paper clips and snacks in the house, to telephone poles and buildings in the town, to even living creatures such as people and animals. Once the katamari is complete, it will turn into a star that colors the night sky. You cannot roll up anything larger than the current size of your katamari, so the key is to think in advance about the order in which you roll things up around the stage!” What are you most excited about We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie? We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is listed for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Nintendo announces Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition for $129.99
Nintendo made sure to finish off their latest Direct with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom since that is their biggest title coming out in 2023. It was revealed that the game will be receiving a Collector’s Edition and it will be worth a grand total of $129.99 USD. The Collector’s Edition includes the following: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Physical) Steelbook Pin Set Art Book Poster There wasn’t a link available to pre-order, but Nintendo states that it will be available at your local retailers. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases on May 12, 2023.
Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Revealed, Wave 1 Of 2 Ships In Spring 2023
Over the past handful of months, the release for Splatoon 3 remains the most successful yet. While very niché IP for Nintendo when first introduced has now proven to be more profitable than ever on its platforms. Alone in Japan within its first week of releasing, Splatoon 3 already shipped more than three million units. And that is not counting other regions of course. But like many games from Nintendo, post-launch content is a priority. So far, we’ve witnessed Splatfests such as Team Sweet vs. Team Spicy vs. Team Sour last month. But there is not content on the way. Revealed from the most recent Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, a proper Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass was announced. You can watch the trailer in the video below: “Expansion Pass – Inkopolis & Side Order: ThINK you’re ready for something fun? This paid DLC for the Splatoon 3 game features two waves of content. The first wave includes Inkopolis. You can make this splat-tastic place from the original Splatoon game your stomping ground. Wave 1 also includes Inkopolis Plaza, which has changed over the past several years with some new shopkeepers,” Nintendo writes in a press release. “The Squid Sisters will perform here during Splatfests, too! In the second wave of this DLC, a new single-player campaign called Side Order super jumps to the Splatoon 3 game. See what’s become of Inkopolis Square, the central area featured in the Splatoon 2 game. The Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass will be available for purchase later today in Nintendo eShop, with Wave 1 launching this spring. Wave 2, Side Order, will launch in the future. “Players will be able to download a content pack that contains bonus in-game items after purchasing the Expansion Pass. What part of the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass has you most excited? Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch. Source: Nintendo
Birdo is coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Wave 4 DLC
The latest Nintendo Direct featured more Mario Kart 8 Deluxe news that detailed what’s to come in Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass. Not only will new tracks be introduced with this update, but a new character is on the way and it’s Birdo, a classic Nintendo character. Birdo was originally introduced to the Mario Kart series in Double Dash which launched on the Nintendo GameCube. The only course revealed so far with Wave 4 was Yoshi’s Island and it’s expected to release in Spring 2023. We will learn the full details of this round of DLC as we get closer to its release. In other news, Metroid Prime Remaster was officially announced during the Nintendo Direct and it’s available today for $39.99 USD.
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advanced Virtual Libraries
Those actively subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online service already understand the amount of value it offers just for the base tier alone. And then with the introduction of the ‘Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack’ brings even more integrating Nintendo 64 & Sega Genesis to the list. Not to mention the major refresh of titles hitting the service revealed previously as well. Just this past week, Nintendo finally welcomed the long-loved release from the Nintendo 64, Goldeneye 007. But that is just another page in the novel. Previously, reports were published online disclosing efforts to include Nintendo Game Boy virtual libraries to Nintendo Switch Online as well. It was at the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday that Nintendo made it official. Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advanced was announced with a slew of titles as well confirmed so far. You can read the full list below: Game Boy Gargoyle’s QuestKirby’s Dream LandMetroid II – Return of SamusSuper Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden CoinsTetris Game Boy Color Alone in the Dark: The New NightmareKirby’s Tilt ‘N TumbleGame & Watch Gallery 3Pokémon Trading Card GameThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DXThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of AgesThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of SeasonsWario Land 3 Game Boy Advanced F-Zero Maximum VelocityFire EmblemGolden SunKirby & The Amazing MirrorKuru Kuru KururinMario Kart: Super CircuitMario & Luigi: Superstar SagaMetroid FusionSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3The Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ “Choose from Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color screen styles to play these games with your preferred flavor of retro flair. Suspend points make it easy to take a mid-dungeon break in of The Legend of Zelda™: Link’s Awakening DX™ and with online and local wireless 2-player multiplayer you can go block-vs-block in Tetris® two-player mode,” Nintendo shares.” Adding, “With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, access a collection of classic and colorful Game Boy™ Advance games to play anytime, anywhere! Shrink down for a big adventure in The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap and master sibling strategies in Mario & Luigi™: Superstar Saga. Gotta take off? Pick up where you left off with suspend points.” Which Game boy title are you most excited to revisit first? Source: Nintendo
Pikmin 4 Officially Launches July 21st
For Pikmin fans, the flow of more content and entries has been at a slow, trickling place, but not at a standstill. Preceding back to fall 2020, Nintendo went ahead with the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe Edition which reworked the original Wii U title for the Nintendo Switch similar to other ‘Deluxe’ ports for the platform. But it goes beyond Nintendo Switch. From Pokémon Go developer Niantic, the team paired up with Shigeru Miyamoto to deliver Pikmin Bloom for Android & iOS. Similar to the other Nintendo-owned smartphone title, players use their devices to travel locally and discover new pikmin to grow their garden. Additionally, Nintendo this past fall revealed Pikmin 4 is also on the way for a 2023 release as well. At the latest Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, Nintendo revealed Pikmin 4 is to ship in July later this summer. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: “Meet Pikmin, small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, command, and overpower your enemies with! These curious helpers come in different types—fire is no sweat for Red Pikmin and the brand-new Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies and the environment. Use your Pikmin’s miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet,” reads the Nintendo eShop description. “You get a dog, too! Oatchi (pronounced oat-chee), resident good boy and dependable partner, can help with things like smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure. With the miniscule Pikmin and a capable canine in tow, no challenge is too big!” How excited are you for Pikmin 4’s release? Pikmin 4 ships on July 21, 2023 for Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Prime Remastered Drops On Nintendo Switch Today
Recently, concerns for a new Metroid announcement surfaced online with decisions over on Amazon to pull the listing for the highly-anticipated Metroid Prime 4. Similarly, the same can also be said for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this week too. However, it was perceived that the firm planned to properly showcase the next sequel at the show. Instead, Nintendo went out of left field announcing a full remaster of the original Metroid Prime. Not only that, but the game is officially arriving to Nintendo Switch eShop today at $39.99. A physical release is scheduled to arrive later this month on February 22nd. You can watch the launch trailer in the video below: “Step into the boots of Samus Aran as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the iconic Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to revisit hard-to-reach areas and find a path forward. With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D platforming debut has reached greater heights. Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission…but she is far from alone,” the Nintendo eShop description reads. “Journey through the diverse biomes of planet Tallon IV as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments and gather information about the toxic substance that left the planet in ruin. Blast forward to your next objective or take time to stop and scan your surroundings and delve into the creatures and culture of Tallon IV. From the quiet stillness of the snowy Phendrana Drifts to the magma geysers of Magmoor Caverns, this alien planet introduces beautifully harsh landscapes and labyrinths. “Use Samus’ Arm Cannon and go head-to-head against otherworldly creatures, bolstered Space Pirates, and the energy-sapping Metroids. Backtrack through areas and pay close attention to your environment to solve puzzles and get more upgrades. You’ll need the help of abilities like the Ice Beam, Missiles, and several visors to dispatch the alien threats lurking on Tallon IV.” Are you excited for another version of Metroid Prime? Metroid Prime Remastered is out now for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Pledges To Further Grow Its Player Base With “New And Classic Games”, Leaving No Room For Software/Hardware Price Jumps
As of this week, it is no secret the continued success of the Nintendo Switch despite the lacking amount of power the handheld hybrid console offers. From its latest financial report, Nintendo Switch is now recorded at over 122 million sales – officially exceeding the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 4 globally. Nintendo was brought to question not too long ago when 2023 was projected to be the year of its last major releases for the platform, one claim shares. However, that is up for debate when reflecting on other statements from leadership at the Japanese firm. CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said that plenty is still left to be done as the lifecycle for the system is only at its halfway point back in 2021. More appreciated updates from Nintendo includes the firm not increasing its prices for first-party products despite competition’s actions recently at Sony & Microsoft. But according to a new update, that is still not the case. As many further speculate that a new console is in the works with Nintendo shelving a mid-generation Nintendo Switch, Furukawa elaborates on Nintendo’s plans for the near future, Video Game Chronicles translates from a recent statement. “”We believe that we are now entering uncharted territory within our dedicated game console business. Within this environment, it will not be easy to sell hardware at the same pace as before. As a result, we realize that our new challenge will be convincing consumers who are considering new purchases, replacement purchases, or additional purchases to pick up the Nintendo Switch. He continues, “Regarding hardware, we believe that there will be opportunities for new customers to purchase our products by proposing both new and classic titles.” Whether it is true or not Nintendo is working on a new Nintendo Switch is left to conjecture as the corporate branch denounced the claims. But, current systems and its respected software is said to be left unaffected. You can read the initial report by heading here. What are your thoughts on Furukawa comment?
