Sakurai Reveals Why Kirby Was the Only One to Survive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s World of Light Attack

Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and director of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, has revealed why Kirby was the only character to survive the attack on our beloved characters in Ultimate's World of Light story mode.

Speaking to Famitsu, via Source Gaming, Sakurai explained why, of all the 74 characters in Smash's roster, Kirby was the only one to survive the in the first cinematic of World of Light.

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What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?

It was another big week for the comic book industry. Marvel continued two major X-Men storylines in Return of Wolverine #3 and Uncanny X-Men #3, and also debuted Ironheart's new solo comic. DC delivered a new flashback-focused chapter of Heroes in Crisis.

Scroll down to check out our new reviews, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.

Heroes in Crisis #3 Review

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets Day One Patch to Fix Replay System

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will receive a patch on launch day in order to fix issues with its game replay system.

In an interview with Famitsu, via ComicBook, game director Masahiro Sakurai said that the patch would be necessary for anyone purchasing the physical version of the game, while those downloading the digital version would have it included with their initial installation automatically.

According to Sakurai, the patch prevents replays from "going off-track," and noted that you can save your replays as videos and keep them on your system indefinitely, if you have enough storage space.

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Fallout 76’s $200 Power Armor Edition Shipped With Bag of Cheaper Quality Than Promised

Bethesda shipped Fallout 76's Power Edition with a cheap nylon bag instead of the promised canvas.

The Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition included a number of goodies for players to enjoy, from a wearable T-51b helmet to a canvas West Tek duffel bag, but - as we discovered in our unboxing video - the duffel that was shipped was a cheap nylon replacement, and players who dropped $200 on it aren't happy. They're even less ecstatic with Bethesda's response, which has been to offer $5 of in-game currency to make up for it.

There's a whole thread full of disgruntled customers on Reddit, via Kotaku. Twitter user LanternCupcake is amongst the many ticked off players, and contacted Bethesda to get answers.

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Find out How to Get Red Dead Redemption 2 for £35

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Red Dead Redemption 2 for £34.99

Rockstar Games will begin inviting players into the online beta starting from 27th November, 2018. Those who buy/bought the Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 are able to play from 27th November 1:30PM UK time. From 28th November, everyone who played the game on October 26th (launch day) can join them. Today, those who played the game between October 26th and 29th (launch weekend) will be allowed to play until eventually, all players who own Red Dead Redemption 2 can join in. Get £15 Cashback at GAME with TopCashaback, Including Red Dead Redemption 2

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Find out How to Get Red Dead Redemption 2 for £35

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Red Dead Redemption 2 for £34.99

Rockstar Games will begin inviting players into the online beta starting from 27th November, 2018. Those who buy/bought the Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 are able to play from 27th November 1:30PM UK time. From 28th November, everyone who played the game on October 26th (launch day) can join them. Today, those who played the game between October 26th and 29th (launch weekend) will be allowed to play until eventually, all players who own Red Dead Redemption 2 can join in. Get £15 Cashback at GAME with TopCashaback, Including Red Dead Redemption 2

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Nintendo to End Its Creators Program in December

Nintendo will be ending its Nintendo Creators Program (NCP) next month, so it can "make it easier for content creators to make and monetize videos that contain Nintendo game content."

Announced on Twitter, Nintendo will no longer require content creators to submit their videos to the NCP and the creators will be able to monetize any video, as long as they follow Nintendo's guidelines.

To make a long story short, as long as those who are creating videos or livestreaming with Nintendo Game Content include "creative input and commentary" and are not just re-posting gameplay, trailers, tournaments, etc., they will be able to monetize their work.

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Nintendo to End Its Creators Program in December

Nintendo will be ending its Nintendo Creators Program (NCP) next month, so it can "make it easier for content creators to make and monetize videos that contain Nintendo game content."

Announced on Twitter, Nintendo will no longer require content creators to submit their videos to the NCP and the creators will be able to monetize any video, as long as they follow Nintendo's guidelines.

To make a long story short, as long as those who are creating videos or livestreaming with Nintendo Game Content include "creative input and commentary" and are not just re-posting gameplay, trailers, tournaments, etc., they will be able to monetize their work.

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Fortnite Streamer Showdown: Aphromoo vs ParkerGames

Streamer showdown continues!

This Thursday, November 29, at 4pm PT, 7pm ET Sydnee pits YouTuber and Disney XD host ParkerGames against professional League of Legends player Aphromoo in a battle on the Fortnite field. Why? Why not??

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As always, you can watch right here on the front page of IGN.com, or you can find us on YouTubeTwitch, and Mixer. And remember, if you’ve read this far, you get a *free bowl of soup.

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Fortnite Streamer Showdown: Aphromoo vs ParkerGames

Streamer showdown continues!

This Thursday, November 29, at 4pm PT, 7pm ET Sydnee pits YouTuber and Disney XD host ParkerGames against professional League of Legends player Aphromoo in a battle on the Fortnite field. Why? Why not??

StreamerShowdown_5_YT

As always, you can watch right here on the front page of IGN.com, or you can find us on YouTubeTwitch, and Mixer. And remember, if you’ve read this far, you get a *free bowl of soup.

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