Making a splash.
We’re fast approaching summer, and there’s no better time of year to go for a dip in the ocean.
Of course, if you’re reading this on 2nd May 2024, then you probably know that Nintendo is offering its own virtual “dip” in the ocean in Endless Ocean: Luminous, the surprise new game in the Endless Ocean series. And while we might not have loved the game, it did make us appreciate vthe underwater levels and sections of video games.
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The game that keeps on giving.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is getting yet another update on Switch later this month, bringing new modes to the game along with a number of cosmetics for protagonist Miriam.
Announced via a blog post, the information provided is described as the ‘final development roadmap’ for the game after its Switch launch in 2019. The new update will officially go live on 16th May, 2024 at 8am PDT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST and is undoubtedly a hefty one for fans of the Metroidvania.
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Mario, Yoshi AND Donkey Kong all set to appear.
If you cast your mind way back to 2021, you might remember the announcement that Universal Orlando’s Super Nintendo World was getting pushed to 2025. Well, today Universal has reconfirmed that this is still happening (yay!) and it has given a sneak peek at what’s in store.
The above video gives an in-depth look at the Nintendo-themed section of the park’s Universal Epic Universe (which also has dedicated areas for Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk and Dark Universe). We can see the sights of the main Mario area and the Donkey Kong Country expansion as well as get a taste of the three rides which will be available: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure and Mine-Cart Madness.
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Apocalypse wow.
Nintendo has announced the theme for Splatoon 3‘s next Splatfest and things are getting surprisingly dark.
Yes, away from last month’s competition of fluffy bunnies and cute chicks, the theme this time around is all about the end of the world. “What would you do at the world’s end?” is the question for this Splatfest, with Teams Same Ol’, Bucket List and Save the Day splatting it out for apocalypse supremacy.
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The classic RPG returns later this month.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is arriving on the Switch later this month and Nintendo’s European social media account continues to share all sorts of video clips. The latest one happens to be a look at the many locations you’ll visit throughout this classic adventure.
This includes destinations like Rogueport, the sights of Petalburg and Twilight Town, and various other exciting (and dangerous) locales. The same Nintendo account has also uploaded a sample of Rogueport’s soundtrack, which you can listen to below:
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Celebrating Star Wars Day.
As part of this year’s May 4th celebrations, LEGO Fortnite will be doing a special Star Wars collaboration in its next update.
This update will bring the Rebellion and Galactic Empire into your LEGO Fortnite world, with your job to help the Rebels survive and build up their village:
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Dive in!
Endless Ocean: Luminous is out on the Nintendo Switch today and to build up some excitement Nintendo is running a few crossover events.
First up is a special Tetris 99 Maximus Cup which will run from 10th May until 13th May. During this time, players will be able to unlock a special theme inspired by the new game. Here’s a bit more about it from the official PR:
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Get me behind the wheel.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’ll be running several features focused on how video games of all types have helped us through periods when we were struggling with our mental health.
Today, Richard shares how racing games helped restore him during a difficult period…
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Clanker’s Cavern of Dreams.
Cavern of Dreams leapt to the Switch eShop on 29th February 2024. We weren’t able to review the game at the time but managed to catch up with it recently. And it’s good! If you like that sort of thing…
Talk to any video game fan over 30 about 3D platformers and they’re liable to stare wistfully into the middle distance and start mumbling about the ‘golden age.’ Once Super Mario 64 arrived and codified the form, the decade straddling the millennium delivered a trove of colourful treasures that routinely have platforming fans gushing, nostalgia leaking from their trouser legs. Oh, they don’t make them like they used to!
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Update: Switch catches up with the other platforms.
Update : After being released on other platforms last week, Konami and WayForward have revealed that the latest update for Contra: Operation Galuga is now available on Switch too.
Notice of the Switch’s inclusion was shared by the official Contra Twitter account. You can find the full patch notes for this new update in our original coverage below.
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