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    Nintendo is an official sponsor of Spain’s Gamepolis 2019

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    Noah Hunter
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    For three days in July every year, a gaming convention called Gamepolis is held in Malaga, Spain. The official Gamepolis 2019 Twitter account has announced that Nintendo will officially be a sponsor for this year’s convention. This should come as no surprise however, as Nintendo officially sponsored the event in 2018 as well. It has been confirmed that there will be a demo for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, however we should expect Nintendo to bring more. Expect them to also bring along a demo for the upcoming Luigi’s Mansion 3, as this was present at E3, and really it was the star of the show. You can take a look at the official announcement below.

    Gamepolis 2019 will take place from July 19 – July 21 in Malaga, Spain.

    Are any of you attending Gamepolis? Let us know on Twitter, and share your thoughts about Nintendo being a sponsor!

    Part of Nintendo Switch production has moved to Vietnam

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    Shawn Robinson
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    Nintendo Switch in the dock

    It appears that Nintendo has moved some of the manufacturing of the Nintendo Switch to Vietnam. This is likely in order to avoid the potential tariffs being put on video game consoles by the US. The news was first broken by the Taiwanese newspaper Digitimes in an article today.

    The piece details that this production branch will be getting Switches to the US. This backs up the theory that it’s to counter US tariffs. Hosiden, one of Nintendo’s main manufacturers is reportedly managing this change. Foxconn Electronics will also be available to help with the switch. The production facilities will be in Bac Giang, one of Vietnam’s provinces.

    Despite all this happening right now, the Nintendo Switch still has roughly 90% of its production still in China. This is backed up by a letter to US Congress from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony asking for the tariffs to not be put in place. In it, they detailed that 96% of all consoles are made directly from China, with companies like Microsoft having other production countries like Mexico.

    Provided this all doesn’t work out and tariffs are put in place, gamers can expect a large price hike on consoles. What are your thoughts on the tariffs? Do you think Nintendo is making a good choice? Let us know

    Super Mario Maker 2 debuts at 196K units in Japan

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    Noah Hunter
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    Famitsu has reported on the sales for the week of 6/24 – 6/30, and Super Mario Maker 2 has debuted at 196,153 units for its launch week. This is only physical sales, as digital are not included in this number.

    When Super Mario Maker launched on the Wii U, the game did 143,514 units in its launch week. Super Mario Maker for the 3DS did 160,016 units in its original launch week. Super Mario Maker 2 has surpassed both of these on launch week, which is expected as the Switch is outpacing both currently.

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    In other news, the Nintendo Switch was once again the best selling console in Japan from 6/24 to 6/30. The Nintendo Switch sold 59,184 units this week, which is more than double what it sold last, 29,058 units. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of the week are for the Nintendo Switch, with every week continuing to show us that the console is dominating the market in Japan.

    Did you pick up Super Mario Maker 2? Are you building your own levels? Let us know and join the conversation on Twitter!

    Langrisser I & II remakes are west bound in 2020

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    Noah Hunter
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    NIS America has announced today that Langrisser I & II are west bound for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Early 2020. The Langrisser I & II remakes were originally released in Japan on February 7th, 2019. They were sold at a price of 6,800 yen, which roughly equates to $63 USD. You can check out the reveal trailer for this collection here. Here’s the official description of the game:

    “Discover two timeless tales, brought together for a new age! When the forces of darkness seek to extinguish life as we know it, the descendants of Light will emerge and vanquish chaos with the legendary sword, Langrisser! Remade for modern consoles, Langrisser I & II brings new light to this legendary strategy RPG series.”

    Langrisser I & II will have a limited edition for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC when it launches in Early 2020. You can take a look at the limited edition below.

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    Are you excited for Langrisser I & II? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation on Twitter!

    Rumor: Sony Interactive Entertainment potentially could acquire Remedy Entertainment

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    Noah Hunter
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    According to PushSquare, Sony Interactive Entertainment potentially could be acquiring Remedy Entertainment in the future. They mentioned that sources close to them have heard Sony Interactive Entertainment is potentially going to bid on the company. In their recent article titled Feature: Which Studios Could Sony Realistically Acquire?, PushSquare mentioned this when talking about Remedy Entertainment:

    “We’ve also heard from a number of sources that Sony is lining up a bid, although the company’s recent reacquisition of the Alan Wake brand casts some doubt on that speculation.”

    Remedy Entertainment was founded in 1995, and has put out many well received games over the past 20 years. Remedy Entertainment’s next game, Control, is set to release this year, and is very anticipated by many in various communities. The Alan Wake franchise’s publishing rights were given back to Remedy Entertainment very recently, which could potentially mean a sequel could possibly be coming in the future.

    What do you think of this rumor? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation on Twitter!

    It appears that The Upside Down has invaded Fortnite

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    Jason Dill
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    Fortnite has always had special events from time to time to bring extra fun to the game, but now it appears that the MegaMall has been taken over courtesy of Stranger Things.

    Portals have appeared around the MegaMall probably for a special event as we are getting ready to binge the new season of Stranger Things.

    If you’re in the area, head to the MegaMall and who knows, you might see a Demogorgon waiting for a Three Musketeers. Expect to find out more about these today, July 3rd, as Stranger Things Season 3 launches July 4th, 2019.

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    Fortnite was originally released in 2017 as a free to play battle royale game. The game is owned and managed by Epic Games, and they provide weekly updates to the game with brand new weapons, POIs, and more. Fortnite surged in popularity through Twitch, and still has a very impressive competitive community to this day.

    Metal Wolf Chaos XD launching on August 6th, 2019

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    Noah Hunter
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    The Microsoft Store has revealed that Metal Wolf Chaos XD will launch in August 6th, 2019. Here is the official description of the game from the Microsoft Store:

    “The country is in peril as President Michael Wilson defends the nation against a full-scale rebellion led by Vice-President Richard Hawk and the mechanized legions he commands. As the 47th President of the United States, it is your sworn duty to take your country back by any means necessary and end this unjust coup d’etat! Battle in your advanced mech – armed to the teeth – across iconic American landscapes including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Grand Canyon, and the front steps of the White House. FromSoftware originally released Metal Wolf Chaos in December 2004, appearing exclusively in Japan. The game went on to become somewhat of a legend as it was hard to acquire and even harder to play outside of Japan with most fans experience of the game through Let’s Play videos and the occasional screenshot. Devolver Digital and FromSoftware have partnered together with developer General Arcade to modernize Metal Wolf Chaos with updates to the game including upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays.”

    The Microsoft Store has also revealed the file size of the game, standing at approximately 9.48 GB. Metal Wolf Chaos XD will launch on Xbox One, PC, and PS4 when it releases on August 6th, 2019.

    Rumor: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 info shown on ESRB

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    Shawn Robinson
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    It appears that information regarding the upcoming sports game Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been revealed. The information was first discovered by twitter user Stealth40k on the game’s official ESRB page, through its rating summary.

    The ESRB rating reads that the game is a “collection of sports-themed games in which players compete with Mario, Sonic, and their friends at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games”. We already knew this, but the post goes on to say players can “pilot a plane to shoot down waves of enemy ships”. Having a game mode like this honestly sounds rather interesting. It will be rather fun to see how this manages to hold up on the Nintendo Switch though. The game will also feature swimming, gymnastics, soccer, surfing, along with several other sports.

    Of course, you should always take this with a grain of salt. The game isn’t going to be released for another 4 months so the information is subject to change. It should be reason to be excited regardless though. You’ll be able to play this game on Nintendo Switch in November. An arcade cabinet version is also planned for sometime in 202

    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is GameStop exclusive at retail

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    Jason Dill
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    Last month, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered was announced and if you’re looking to get your hands on a physical copy, you only have one place to go.

    GameStop has been confirmed to be the only retailer to be carrying physical copies of the game as an exclusive. We’ve seen this in the past with the original Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles. Instead of going to a store, GameStop has said you can pre-order online as well.

    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is set to release on all platforms digitally, while Epic Games Store has acquired the game as an exclusive through their service.

    Apex Legends Season 2 is out now!

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    Shawn Robinson
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    Today, Respawn has finally released the long awaited Apex Legends Season 2. We last received details about the update via EA Play at E3 last month, but we now have it in our hands. This is the first big content update since the season system was first introduced, and should have players excited.

    Season 2, otherwise known as “Battle Charge” features a lot of large content updates to shake up the formula. An EMP has hit the island and has now let many different creatures roam about. The flyers, for example, are flying dragons that contain loot for players to pick up at random drops. Along with this are large leviathans which should add a new atmosphere to the game. In combination with this, players can now take control of the new character Wattson. She is an electricity based legend, with different traps to stop enemy ordnance and control their movement. Finally, there’s a new weapon known as the L-STAR. The L-STAR is an energy weapon found in supply drops which is powerful enough to open doors. It’s sure to create a new dynamic of play when using buildings as cover.

    Along with these big content updates, there’s a slew of smaller balance changes which should help to refine the game. If you’d like to see the full list, you can find them here. Apex Legends is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for free.

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