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Nintendo has released a new commercial for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The ad, seen above, highlights some of battle system, the new region, and the trainers and Pokémon you’ll meet along the way to becoming the best there ever was.
In the excitement for the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial version, OBAKEIDORO! has released Castlevania DLC. Until November 1 at 11:59 PDT, subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online will be able to try out the full game.
The free Castlevania DLC for the game includes Leon Belmont, Alucard, and Alucard’s Sword.
You can check out the DLC for yourself on Nintendo’s store page.
Two weeks ago, we discussed the announcement of the next online competition for Pokémon Sword and Shield, and the moment has finally arrived. Registered trainers can now participate in the Ultimate Finale Online competition from now until October 30, 2022.
For more information on the event, including the format and the rewards for participation, you can read our article here or Serebii’s coverage of the event.
Fortnite recently dropped a new skin for Black Adam in its Item Shop for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4. Not only is the Black Adam Outfit available, but players can also purchase the Symbol of Shiruta Back Bling, Hawkman’s Mace Pickaxe, Teth’s Throne Emote and the Teth Ascended Loading Screen in the popular battle-royale shooter.
Check out this interview with the composer of Mario + Rabbids, Sparks of Hope, Gareth Coker
Plus a debut of a music track from the game
GameXplain’s Jake Steinberg and Tris Valbuena recently interviewed Gareth Coker, the composer for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. In the interview, Coker spoke about the difference between this project and his previous works in Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Halo Infinite. He also discussed the process of creating music for the newest installment in the Mario + Rabbids franchise. He also notes some of the processes he utilized for the soundtrack to make it unpredictable, immersive, and enjoyable for listeners. He also debuted a new track for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, which you can listen to above.
This evening, Nintendo of America released a small promotional video for the Pokémon titles available on Switch. The description for the video reads: “You’ll find all kinds of things on your Pokémon adventures: Poké Balls, really cool characters, Pokémon you can ride, curly toed boots and more! All on Nintendo Switch.
Two unreleased NES games are up for auction
Got some cash to obtain rare antiquities?
Two unreleased NES games are currently up for sale on eBay. The first game, The Battlefields of Napolean, is a localized version of Napolean Senki, a real-time strategy game for the Famicom.
This copy of The Battlefields of Napolean comes with its original packaging design that would have been sent to Nintendo for printing its game boxes.
The second game, labelled as “CES SAMPLE” (for the Consumer Electronics Show), is a demo for a Nintendo Power glove game developed by Rare. Unlike The Battlefields of Napolean, this game has never been released or played by the public. A former programmer stated that the title “was a puzzle game where the cursor was a disembodied hand and you made different gestures to complete tasks[, such as] [p]unching rocks and turning keys.”
The Video Game History Foundation, an organization run to preserve video game history, is currently requesting donations so that the nonprofit can purchase these cartridges. If you would like to help in this effort, you can contact Frank Cifaldi on Twitter.
Pokémon is continuing its Pokemon The Series by streaming episodes from Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, Season 10, on Twitch. This Thursday from 2PM onward, you can catch more of the TV series before watching the 2023 Salt Lake City Regionals on Saturday. You can view Pokémon’s Twitch channel here.
Two new Japanese commercials promoting Splatoon 3 have been uploaded to Nintendo of Japan’s YouTube channel. Both TV commercials show children playing Splatoon 3 with friends. You can view the commercials above, or on Nintendo’s YouTube channel.
Super Mario fans might not have to wait much longer for updates on the upcoming Super Mario Movie. While no content is available yet, the official Super Mario Movie Twitter account seems to be available, with more information “coming soon” according to the profile. This account has not been confirmed by Nintendo yet as legitimate, so fans may want to hold onto their expectations for the moment.
While we wait for more movie-related content, you can follow the account at @supermariomovie on Twitter.
It’s that time of the week again! For Nintendo Switch Online members who have My Nintendo Platinum Points burning a hole in their pockets, you can now exchange these Points for this week’s icon elements, which are a selection from Splatoon 3. This third wave of icons will be available until September 29th, 5:59 PDT. To read more about these custom icons, you can visit Nintendo’s website.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares recently spoke to Shacknews about the improvements made for the newest installment in the Mario + Rabbids series.
In the interview, Manzanares first discussed how battles have been altered technically. Sparks of Hope has removed of the grid and cursor on the battlefield to permit direct control of the characters, called Heroes. He next discussed exploration in the overworld by stating that the series will now have main quests as well as side quests, which is a first for the franchise. Strategy has also been enhanced by the inclusion of Sparks, which permit active and passive bonuses to wielding Heroes. Two Sparks can also be equipped per Hero.
The developers also decided, unlike in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (the first installment in the series), to not include a multiplayer mode because they wanted to focus on the solo experience.
Manzanares also spoke about the strong level of trust the team has been able to develop with Nintendo. He believes that this level of trust gave the team more confidence to request for features like Bowser’s inclusion in Sparks of Hope. He also stated that Nintendo’s main goal is for the developers to surprise them with a product that is “fresh and fun”, and this, along with respect for Nintendo’s flagship intellectual property, has been the team’s main drive.
Manzanares also talked about RPG mechanics that have been added to Sparks of Hope. While the team wanted to have levels in Kingdom Battle, the plan did not pan out due to imbalances and a lack of fun the feature created. However, for Sparks of Hope, the team believed strongly that the inclusion of levels would be a great reward to the player, and after a great amount of time was spent balancing the system, Manzanares believes that this is a great addition to the Mario + Rabbids series. Finally, he believes that both newcomers and tactical game aficionados will both find joy playing the team’s newest title.
To learn more about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, you can watch the full interview above, or on YouTube.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Goyang has now opened at Ilsan Lake Park. This is the first Safari Zone Event to occur in Korea. Safari Zone: Goyang is happening from Friday, September 23rd, 2022, to Sunday, September 25th, 2022. To learn more about the event, you can visit a detailed news story we did about the Safari Zone Event here.
The Pokémon Sword & Shield Champion League Online Competition has begun. This Singles Battle competition requires trainer to “bring only Pokémon used by previous region Champions into battle.” A list of these allowed Pokémon can be found on Serebii’s site.
The reward for the Champion League Online Competition is 50 Battle Points. The competition lasts from now until September 25th, 23:59 UTC.
New Interview about WrestleQuest's Story and Dungeons
Can you dig it?
At PAX West, ShackNews interviewed representatives of the newest game from Mega Cat Studios called WrestleQuest. Described as the “world’s first pro-wrestling RPG,” the game features famous pro wrestlers like “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Sergeant Slaughter, Jake the Snake, and Jeff Jarrett. In the interview, the team talked about new content from the game, including characters, story, dungeons, and gameplay.
This game sounds like a thoughtful mix of the unique, exciting elements of wrestling and the classic JRPG formula to create a love letter for fans of both forms of media. Check out the interview above to learn more about the game.