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Just last week, we learned that Nintendo was suing the team behind Yuzu, a Switch emulator. Nintendo had claimed Yuzu has negatively affected their brand, illegally bypassed their software encryption, and caused direct harm to their game sales. One week later, the situation is already coming to a close and Nintendo is getting exactly what they want.

Tropic Haze is the team that has created the Yuzu emulator, and they have decided to settle with Nintendo over the legal matter. This will see Tropic Haze pay Nintendo $2.4 million in damages, turn over their yuzu-emu.org website to Nintendo, and stop distributing the Yuzu emulator. A judge has to approve this outcome before it’s official, but once that word comes in, this will be a done deal.

Many were wondering where this legal battle would go, as its outcome would either cause a major change in how Nintendo operates, or a rush of subsequent lawsuits from other devs/pubs against emulator-related products. If this settlement is agreed upon, the potential legal nightmare will be averted, at least for the time being.

While remaining quiet ever since the lawsuit hit, today we see Tropic Haze break their silence on the matter with a lengthy statement on why they’re closing up shop. You can see their message in full below.


UPDATE: A judge has signed off on the settlement terms, so it appears things will be moving forward as planned. The judge did not make any adjustments to the settlement terms, so all proposed above will be the final resolution.

UPDATE 2: Nintendo has officially taken control of the web domain for Yuzu. As of right now, the http and https versions will open to blank pages. It’s unknown if Nintendo will have them redirect somewhere else in the near future.


Nintendo is back with another video featuring Yoiko, a popular comedy duo in Japan. Once again, the comedians have visited their friends at Nintendo to go hands-on with a game, and this time they get to go on a royal adventure.

Yoiko is a Japanese comic duo from Konohana-ku, Osaka that is employed by the comedy talent agency Shochiku Geino. Yoiko are known otakus, and the duo (kombi) was originally formed under the pretense of Shinya Arino as the boke (stooge) and Masaru Hamaguchi as the tsukkomi (straightman), but as time went on and Hamaguchi’s “natural stupidness” started to shine through, the duo became known as “the duo with no real distinction between the boke and the tsukkomi”.

In today’s videos, Yoiko sits down to play the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime!. While Yoiko gets to check out the full game, you can always get in on some of the fun with the free demo available now on the Switch eShop. That should get you more than prepared for the full game’s arrival on March 22nd, 2024.

You can watch part one of Yoiko’s time with Princess Peach: Showtime! above and part two below.


REVIEW: Promenade bursts with ingenuity and creativity

"He's got a rocket. So unfair..."

19 March 2024
by zjmaster 0
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What are the limits of your imagination?

One of the greatest elements of videogames (and life) is that a surprise may come out of nowhere and brighten your day. A 2D platformer that evoked the same emotions I felt when playing Super Mario Galaxy for the first time, Promenade is a euphonic symphony that hits all the right notes by combining accessibility, challenge, enjoyment, and never-ending creativity.


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Saturnalia is a horror-adventure set in the Italian region of Sardinia, circa 1989, and it’s inspired by authentic Sardinian folklore and classic Italian giallo horror films. The story involves a mysterious, centuries-old ritual that occurs every year on the night of the winter solstice in the Italian village of Gravoi. Needless to say, it’s an absolutely haunting experience that sticks with the player long after the credits role.

There have been countless horror games over the years, but very few of them actually manage to conjure frightening moments that shock and rattle the player. Even tougher is keeping that tension with the player, as horror games can tend to get less creepy the more time spent in that world. Santa Ragione, the team behind Saturnalia, was very aware of this issue and set out to remedy it.

At GDC 2024, studio director Pietro Righi Riva spoke about how Santa Ragione made sure Saturnalia players were always kept on the edge of their seats, constantly thinking something was right around the corner.

“One thing that really worried us based on play tests is that over the hours of gameplay [the creature encounters in the village] would become too same-y. So, first of all, we introduced these passive non-aggressive encounters, which means that we would direct moments where you might see the creature walking by a window when you’re inside or lurking at the end of an alley. It gave the impression there was this thing walking around the village and doing something.”

[Studio director Pietro Righi Riva]

MLB The Show 24 "Friendly Skies" commercial

This is your shortstop speaking

19 March 2024
by rawmeatcowboy 0

Enjoy new experiences with Storylines: Negro Leagues – Season 2 & Derek Jeter, create and play as a woman in Road to The Show, enter Franchise when and where you want and much, much more in MLB The Show 24, available now on Switch.

Celebrate and learn about baseball legends throughout the sport’s history. The Storylines mode transports you into baseball’s past to relive iconic moments of baseball’s unsung and unknown heroes. Experience career-defining moments through a combination of immersive gameplay that will educate and inspire you to make history of your own.

Unlock your moment and build your career in the ultimate baseball role-playing experience. Become a ballplayer and journey from the minors to the majors to define your legacy.

Lead your team to World Series glory as a team manager in Franchise mode. Experience new features providing more in-depth and dynamic gameplay from March to October.

Take control of your favorite team, focus on the key streamlined in-season moments and see if you can get to the Playoffs and beyond.

Build your fantasy team of players from across all eras of baseball’s history as Diamond Dynasty returns for another season. Collect player cards, build your dream squad, and play head-to-head against other players online and offline while customizing your team’s look.

Gather your friends and face off in cross-platform play. Climb the leaderboards and compete against others online, or experience team glory together through online co-op play. With cross-progression, continue your progress and earn and use content on other console platforms.


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In a new press release, developer Hyperfocus Games announced that the upcoming retro-inspired wrestling game Ultra Pro Wrestling, set for launch later this year, would be collaborating with Ohio Valley Wrestling for its first DLC pack sometime after launch in 2025. Here are the full details:

Hyperfocus Games today proudly announces that Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), the prestigious wrestling promotion that has been a breeding ground for wrestling’s legends and Hall of Famers since its inception in 1993, is coming to Ultra Pro Wrestling as Downloadable Content.

Celebrated in the global Netflix hit series Wrestlers, OVW’s integration into UPW is poised to deliver an unparalleled virtual wrestling experience.

Sam Vallely, Director at Hyperfocus Games, said: “This agreement between UPW and OVW is a milestone in wrestling gaming, By integrating OVW’s storied legacy into UPW’s multi-promotion platform, we’re not just expanding our videogame - we’re honouring the history and looking towards a bright future for one of wrestling’s most influential organisations. From inception, OVW have helped create superstars and Hall of Famers. Now, we can proudly say, they’ll play a part in helping us bring a legendary videogame series back to the ring in 2025.”

The OVW DLC pack is anticipated to launch in 2025. Fans and players can look forward to more details on the full scope of content, including which current OVW stars will be featured, in the upcoming announcements.

  • Legendary OVW Championship Belts: Compete for beautifully recreated versions of OVW’s historic titles, each with its storied legacy.
  • Authentic OVW Branding: Dive into an immersive OVW experience with genuine logos and branding elements, bringing the spirit of the promotion to life in-game.
  • The iconic Davis Arena: Experience the electrifying atmosphere of the Davis Arena, meticulously crafted to replicate the venue’s famed wrestling ambiance.
  • Exclusive music: Relive the intensity of OVW matches with original music scores that have defined the promotion’s exhilarating events.

As OVW’s head trainer and booker, Al Snow’s expertise and wrestling acumen have been invaluable in shaping this partnership. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mickie James, Ed Payer, and Tony LaRusso, whose tireless efforts and dedication were instrumental in finalising this ground-breaking collaboration. Their commitment to wrestling and to this partnership underscores the collaborative spirit that drives the industry forward.

For additional information and regular updates, please visit www.ultraprowrestling.com and follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

[Hyperfocus Games PR]

Bill Trinen's Twitter has seemingly been hacked

Hopefully he gets his account back soon

19 March 2024
by camcritiques 0
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Bill Trinen, Nintendo of America’s VP of Product and Player Experience, is a figure recognized by many Nintendo fans. However, said fans may see an unfamiliar figure on their Twitter timelines following what appears to be a hack of Bill’s account. As noticed by Twitter user @Wario64, Bill Trinen’s account no longer claims to be ran by Bill himself, but instead an emulation of infamous content creator Andrew Tate.

Here’s hoping Bill is able to get his account back soon. When he does, we’ll be sure to post an update.


Sky and natural beauty go together like butterflies and the Prairie Elder, but every year we set aside an entire event as a special celebration of nature in Sky. And that means it’s time for Days of Bloom—a dazzling (and now electrifying!) three weeks that transforms Prairie Peaks and maybe even Sky children themselves.

From 00:00 March 25th through 23:59 April 14th (all times PDT, UTC -7), travel to Sky’s wildest lands to experience the core of this year’s event.


EDGE review scores for issue 396

Upon further review

18 March 2024
by jmaldonado 0
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The latest review scores from EDGE magazine have come in, and there’s a lot of Switch games covered, including the Splatoon 3: Side Order DLC. Check out the full score rundown below from issue 396, all Switch titles are displayed in BOLD.

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth- 9
  • Unicorn Overlord - 9
  • Helldivers 2: 8
  • Skull and Bones: 5
  • Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story: no score
  • Penny’s Big Breakaway: 5
  • Foamstars: 3
  • Splatoon 3: Side Order: 7
  • Inkulinati: 8
  • Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: 5
[NeoGAF]

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Mutsumi Inomata, head character designer for many of Namco’s Tales Of series games, has sadly passed away on Sunday, March 10th 2024 at the age of 63.

The news comes from Inomata’s sister who took to social media with the below message. She also reveals that the funeral was held privately and thanks all the fans who have supported her work over the years.

It happened so suddenly… There were even rough sketches left unfinished, but she must be drawing them now in heaven.  Surrounded by her beloved cats, she should be continuously creating characters with cute and strong eyes.  We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who loved and supported Mutsumi Inomata.  We sincerely hope for your continued love and support in the future, and hereby notify you with deep respect.  The funeral was held privately with close relatives only.  As per the deceased’s wishes, we respectfully decline any condolences, monetary gifts, offerings, floral tributes, or any other form of condolences.  We kindly ask for your understanding.
It happened so suddenly… There were even rough sketches left unfinished, but she must be drawing them now in heaven. Surrounded by her beloved cats, she should be continuously creating characters with cute and strong eyes. We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who loved and supported Mutsumi Inomata. We sincerely hope for your continued love and support in the future, and hereby notify you with deep respect. The funeral was held privately with close relatives only. As per the deceased’s wishes, we respectfully decline any condolences, monetary gifts, offerings, floral tributes, or any other form of condolences. We kindly ask for your understanding.

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Mega Man 11 is the best-selling Mega Man game in the franchise’s history. That title came out in 2018 and Capcom was quick to share that they were working on some sort of follow-up. Here we are all the way in 2024 and no sequel is in sight, with Capcom saying in 2023 that they were “considering how to approach” a new Mega Man game going forward.

All of this waiting has made Mega Man fans incredibly eager to find out what’s next, and now some think we may have gotten a tease of that from Ichiro Mihara, Vice President of Arika and former Mega Man director. It all comes from a random Twitter encounter that offered up new art that has people truly baffled.

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Mihara shared the above artwork in response to a tweet from Hitoshi Ariga, an artist who worked on Mega Man manga projects in the past. The tweets offered some playful banter about knowing a thing or two about Mega Man, as the duo has spent time coming up with content tied to the Blue Bomber. While Ariga’s tweet was straightforward, Mihara’s included artwork of a very zoomed-in, never-before-seen version of Mega Man.

While this image of Mega Man might seem par for the course at first glance, series diehards noticed that Mega Man’s helmet has both paneling and a bolt that haven’t been used in any other design. The same goes for Mega Man’s skin color and eyes, which are also different from past entries.

What could all of this mean? Is this a tease of something new to come for Mega Man? Was this a bit of unreleased art left on the cutting room floor for years? Mihara isn’t saying right now, which leaves the window wide open for speculation. Should anymore details or clarity come about on this artwork, we’ll be sure to share it with you.


UPDATE: Mihara has deleted the tweet of his own volition and apologized for “any trouble to the rights holders.”


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There was a time when Nintendo would release their titles on Sunday, which was quite an unusual day to do so. Eventually, Nintendo would shift their releases from Sunday to Friday, was again a day where new releases were few and far between. Now it seems Nintendo might be making another shift, and they’re going even earlier in the week.

While not officially announced by Nintendo, it does appear there’s been a change in their release date strategy behind the scenes. For whatever reason, it looks like Nintendo will be bringing their titles to market on Thursdays instead of Fridays. Upcoming releases from Nintendo, including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Endless Ocean Luminous have all been given Thursday release dates, which makes it seem more like a conscious decision than a coincidence.

We’ve reached out to Nintendo for comment on this situation to try and get some insight, and if they provide us with a statement, we’ll be sure to bring it to you.


Berserk Boy soundtrack available to stream

Goes crazy hard, of course

18 March 2024
by rawmeatcowboy 0

Berserk Boy came to Switch back in late January, giving Mega Man fans a chance enjoy a brand-new adventure that is definitely at least somewhat inspired by the Blue Bomber’s various adventures. That inspiration can be seen in multiple areas, including the game’s killer soundtrack. Now you can enjoy that OST outside of the game, as a full, official upload has made its way to YouTube.

This classic-meets-modern action-platformer features music by Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge), which should let you know that the audio side of Berserk Boy was in very good, extremely talented hands!

Berserk Boy is a high speed action packed platformer, packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie hero who is transformed by mysterious Orb energy into BERSERK BOY!

With high-speed action and the power to defeat evil, BERSERK BOY must face off against the diabolical Dr. Genos and his army of Dark Energy minions. Can he save the world before it’s too late? It’s time to GO BERSERK!


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Games developed in New Zealand have run the gamut from multimillion bestsellers to winners of every major international game award, and the powers that be in that region have decided to show their appreciation for these titles through a series of official stamps and more.

Available now in New Zealand, gamers can get a series of stamps paying tribute to titles like Dredge, Into the Dead, Mini Metro, Depth, and Bloons TD 6. The showing of appreciation doesn’t stop at stamps though, as a series of cards and collectibles pins have been released as well.

While these stamps are 100% legit, meaning you can slap them on an envelope and have your correspondence reach its destination without issue, it’s more likely people will want to collect these stamps for display in various ways. No matter what the reason for purchasing the stamps, those interested can find the entire collection (plus pins and cards) on the NZPost website.


Nintendo probably knew that fans would be playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time years after its release, but they probably didn’t expect to see the game going strong 26+ years later. They probably also aren’t thrilled about people modding the game in a thousand different ways, but they have to be at least a tiny bit impressed with the wild stuff that’s been cooked up.

The latest mod for Ocarina of Time gives Link a new ability, albeit a borrowed one from another franchise. We’re not sure what led to the mod’s creation, but the end result is a version of Link that can use Captain Falcon’s Falcon Punch from the Smash Bros. series.

While it’s nothing new for Link to get unique abilities and items on his adventures, seeing the character borrow a move from a fellow Nintendo character is a tad different. Even better, Link using the Falcon Punch seemingly lets him solve just about every problem! From enemies in the way to blockades for the path ahead, a quick Falcon Punch takes care of it with ease.

Now who’s going to make the F-Zero mod where Captain Falcon starts slashing other racers with the Master Sword?