Doom 64 Re-Releasing on Nintendo Switch
Bethesda announced Wednesday that Doom 64, the 1997 sequel to Doom II, will re-release on Nintendo Switch on November 22 this year.
The game will include 30 levels, and is the first time the game has been featured on a Nintendo console since its original release. The announcement was made during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct presentation.
Other news announced during the Nintendo Direct includes a re-release of Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast for the Switch, and a slew of SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online on September 5.
SNES Games for Nintendo Switch Online Are Now Available to Download
Update: The Nintendo Switch's SNES games hub for Nintendo Switch Online is now live, with the app available for download in the Nintendo eShop.
The app provides players, at launch, with 20 SNES, with more expected to come. If you've yet to sign up, learn how and where you can get Nintendo Switch Online to play SNES games. And be sure to check out our list of the best SNES games of all time to see where some of these games, and hopefully future entries i nthe Switch Online's library, landed.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Surprise Launches on Switch Today
Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is out today on Nintendo Switch.
In addition to being the full game, it will also allow you to share your cloud saves between the Steam and Switch versions of the game.
Not many more details were shared (understandable, given it's already out right now), but you can watch the announcement trailer above to see it in action. It is currently listed on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.
IGN gave Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition a 9.6 in our review, saying it "takes an amazing RPG, polishes it, and excellently adapts it for consoles." You can watch our full review below:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Announced for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Wii U title Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE will be released on the Nintendo Switch as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore on January 17, 2020.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE brings together Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem and was originally released in 2016 and, in our review, we said "It lacks the depth of the two series it combines, but Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE has strong combat and great style."
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore will bring with it some new features, such as a brand new song, new story elements, and the addition of new Fire Emblem characters like Tiki.
Banjo-Kazooie Character DLC Out Today for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
During Wednesday's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that the Banjo-Kazooie character DLC is available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting today.
Nintendo later released a video detailing all of Banjo-Kazooie's gameplay and move set, all narrated by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. Here it is below.
Banjo-Kazooie are joined by Terry Bogard, from the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters franchises. Nintendo listed November 2019 as the release date. Both Banjo and Terry are available as part of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's season pass and for individual purchase. Nintendo surprised fans by revealing that there would also be one more additional character pack to come in the future besides Terry.
Pokemon Developer’s Little Town Hero Releases Next Month
As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Pokemon developer Game Freak's upcoming RPG Little Town Hero will be released on October 16, 2019.
Originally announced last September with the Working title "Town," Little Town Hero is a turn-based RPG that takes place in a single town - with a rule by the townspeople that you should "never leave town."
Combat has you moving between points on the map of your town to gain help from different townspeople, picking attacks to match up against those of monsters.
Also announced is that nearly all the music in Little Town Hero will be composed by Undertale creator Toby Fox. Additionally, pre-purchasing and pre-loading will be available later today.
Terry Bogard Confirmed as New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC, More Fighters Coming
Nintendo has confirmed that Fatal Fury character Terry Bogard is the next DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Furthermore, Nintendo announced that there will be even more DLC fighters released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top of the first five DLC fighters.
A leaked SNK trademark first tipped off Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans that the next DLC fighter coming to the game will be from the famed fighting game developer. Nintendo confirmed the news today during the Nintendo Direct.
Terry is the main character of the Fatal Fury series. He later made his crossover debut in The King of Fighters, and is a regular character in SNK's fighting game. A female version of the character even made an apperance in SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy.
Luigi’s Mansion 3: New ScreamPark Mode Announced
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, Luigi's Mansion 3 will be getting a brand new ScreamPark mode that will allow 2-8 players to battle ghosts as either Team Luigi or Team Gooigi.
Nintendo also revealed a look at some of the new floors in the Haunted Hotel featured in Luigi's Mansion 3, including the Mezzanine, Castle MacFrights, Garden Suites, Tomb Suites (A Pyramid inside a hotel?!), The Dance Hall (Disco Floor!), and The Spectral Catch (a pirate-themed restaurant!).
As for ScreamPark, Team Luigi and Team Gooigi will be able to battle on one Nintendo Switch system to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins by "piloting floaties with the Poltergust G-00", and break the most targets.
Overwatch for Nintendo Switch Announced, Release Date Revealed
Nintendo has confirmed that Overwatch is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The announcement was made during today's Nintendo Direct. Overwatch on the Switch will be released on October 15 for $40 USD.
Nintendo and Blizzard premiered a new Overwatch Switch trailer during today's Nintendo Direct. Not only will Overwatch be playable on a portable console, but it will feature some additional features, such as gyro-motion controls.
Overwatch for the Nintendo Switch has been heavily rumored ever since Amazon leaked an official Overwatch-themed Nintendo Switch case. There were later more retail leaks that seemingly confirmed the announcement.
Here’s Why Netflix Is Releasing Shows Weekly
Recent reports surrounding Netflix's change from a binge model to a weekly release schedule for select shows released in the United States are suggesting that this will be a paradigm shift for the company, but that's simply not true.
While the streaming provider is releasing the upcoming season of The Great British Baking Show and its new music competition show Rhythm + Flow on a weekly basis, this has nothing to do with a change in Netflix's overall strategy. It's also a method the company has used numerous times before, especially in countries outside of the US. Star Trek: Discovery, for example, which airs on CBS All Access in the US, releases weekly in the UK to coincide with its US schedule. The same goes for AMC's Better Call Saul and USA's Suits, which are both referred to as "Netflix Originals" in the UK, even though the company has nothing to do with their productions.