Bayonetta 3 is the long-awaited third title in Platinum Games’ iconic series all about the titular witch fighting angels and demons with style, grace and giant fists made of her own hair. But despite being announced with a brief teaser trailer during the 2017 Game Awards, there has been absolutely no new information since. Between that and the recent departure of Yusuke Hashimoto (director of Bayonetta 2), some fans have started to become anxious over the title’s future. Fortunately, Nintendo have themselves have stepped in to alleviate worries. Earlier this week, Nintendo hosted a brand new Nintendo Direct all about their Switch titles coming out this year, which included a full-fledged remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and a new IP from Platinum called Astral Chain. Though Bayonetta 3 didn’t make any sort of appearance, Nintendo’s Deputy General Manager Yoshiaki Koizumi did state that it was still being … [Read more...] about Bayonetta 3 Will Release This Year, Says Nintendo
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Zelda: Link’s Awakening Remake May Have Multiplayer
During this past week’s Nintendo Direct, the company capped off its video showcase by revealing that a remade version of 1993’s The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. While being built from the ground up and revealing a brand opening anime-style cinematic caught the attention of many, the potential for a new online mode may come as a surprise. When looking at Nintendo’s product listing for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Remake for the Nintendo Switch, many have noticed the section of the listing which signifies the number of players has been labeled “To Be Determined,” leaving speculation as to whether or not the final version of the game will incorporate some type of multiplayer. Given the original game was an exclusively single-player experience, this has left many wondering how Nintendo could approach the idea of adding online features to the remake of … [Read more...] about Zelda: Link’s Awakening Remake May Have Multiplayer
Fortnite: ‘Carlton Dance’ Copyright Filing Denied
report this adAlfonso Ribeiro, the actor who played Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and made the “Carlton Dance” famous, probably isn’t dancing after a recent ruling by the U.S. Copyright Office and a motion to dismiss one of his lawsuits. In the interest of his lawsuits against Fortnite developer Epic Games and Take-Two for including emotes that resemble the dance in their games, Ribeiro filed to copyright the “Carlton Dance.” But his filing was denied, which could serve as a major hit to his lawsuits. The legal document released detail multiple problems with Ribeiro’s claims to own the “Carlton Dance.” First, the Copyright Office ruled that the dance is a “simple dance routine” and therefore it cannot be registered “as a choreographic work.” According to the Copyright Office, only more complex choreographic works can be copyrighted, but simple dance routines and movements are classified as … [Read more...] about Fortnite: ‘Carlton Dance’ Copyright Filing Denied
Dead by Daylight Coming to Nintendo Switch
report this adThe most recent Nintendo Direct has come and gone, bringing with it announcements for new games on the way such as Super Mario Maker 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake for the Switch. Also among the headlines of the Big N’s latest live stream presser was one for Behaviour Interactive’s asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game, Dead by Daylight, as it will be arriving on the Switch later this year. According to the announcement, Dead by Daylight for the Nintendo Switch is set to be a brand new edition that will launch in the fall of 2019 and include content such as Killers, Survivors, Maps, Chapters, and Cosmetics. Players should expect for there to be a digital and retail version, and in order to play the game once it officially hits store shelves, one will need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access the title’s contents.Dead by Daylight has received a bountiful amount of post-launch support since it came out on … [Read more...] about Dead by Daylight Coming to Nintendo Switch
Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Has Zelda Theme
report this adSince the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the end of last year, Nintendo has continually looked to keep fans playing the new fighting game with frequent Spirit Board events. These events give players a better chance at adding specific Spirits to their collections, and the next one will have a Legend of Zelda theme. Titled “Power, Wisdom, and Courage,” the upcoming Zelda-themed event will begin on February 14 at 10pm PST, and it will make characters from the franchise appear more often on the game’s Spirit Board. Since a vast majority of these Spirits will show up randomly throughout the duration of the event, players will need to check back frequently in order to nab the ones they are after.Fans can expect to see the following Spirits more frequently during “Power, Wisdom, and Courage”: Agahnim Cucco Deku Link Dimitri Din Fairy Bottle Goron Great Fairy Happy Mask Salesman Kaepora Gaebora Kafel Like Like Link (The … [Read more...] about Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board Has Zelda Theme