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As the world outside starts to get slightly chillier with every day that passes, team Nintendo Life has more reason than ever to remain safely indoors with our favourite games. Once again, we’ve shared our plans for the weekend – from co-op adventures to fantasy RPGS – and would love for you to join in via our poll and comments sections below. Enjoy!

Gavin Lane, contributing writer

I’ve got friends coming over on Saturday and I’m busting to crack out the new Surf ‘n’ Turf DLC for Overcooked 2. Assuming we’re still friends afterwards, we’ll also disarm some bombs in Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.

Sunday I’ll be trekking the countryside in a last-ditch attempt to hatch a Tauros, Farfetch’d or Kangaskhan from a 7km egg in Pokémon Go. No dice so far, and the event ends on Monday.

I was also lucky enough to take delivery of a lovely new TV recently. Although it’s got 2160 Ps and OLEDs (and is even rumoured to make a passable bacon sandwich), I was afraid the ol’ Switch might look a bit dog-eared blown up to 55 inches. However, I squeezed in 5 minutes with Breath of the Wild and – boy-oh-boy – it looks goooood. So, I’ll be cycling through things like Super Mario Odyssey and Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap to see how they hold up on a 4K screen.

Liam Doolan, news reporter

I recently bought a third-party wired pro controller to use with my Nintendo Switch. It’s made by PDP and is rather impressive considering the price I paid for it. As a result of my recent purchase, this weekend I’ll be training hard in Dragon Ball FighterZ; A fighting game seems like the perfect title to test out a new controller’s limitations. When I’m not sparring in DBFZ, I’ll probably be putting my platform skills to the test in Mega Man 11 and playing some Rocket League and Splatoon 2 on the side.

Ryan Craddock, staff writer

My free time for gaming this weekend looks like it might be pretty limited, but I do have some things lined up for the moment I’m free. After recently beating every level and collecting every star in Overcooked 2, my partner and I will be jumping right into the newly-released Surf ‘n’ Turf DLC to get back into those horrible – but also lovely – kitchens. I’ve been hearing that the new fourth-star addition is really tough, too, so we’ll no doubt end up getting annoyed with life in the best possible way while trying to complete those.

I also decided to finally go ahead and buy a copy of Death Squared. I haven’t started it up yet, but the co-op puzzle level design looks like it’ll be the perfect thing for winding down each evening and I can’t wait to get stuck in.

Glen Fox, guides editor

I’ve recently got hopelessly addicted to Guild Wars 2 again so I’ve neglected my Switch a bit, but I’m still slowly working my way through Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It’s kind of shameful to admit, but I spend most of my time playing it wishing I was playing Baten Kaitos instead. There are some subtle similarities in the world design that just get me reminiscing. Though I doubt it ever actually will happen, I really do hope that Monolith returns to that franchise some day. I wouldn’t complain if they worked on a Xenoblade Chronicles 3 or remaster of the previous two entries, but I just can’t escape the feeling that it pales in comparison to Baten Kaitos. The franchise was just so unique – card-based battling system, an incredibly varied world, and the fact you were actually a character in the game. Xenoblade just kind of feels generic in comparison, though perhaps I’m being harsh.

Between those two massive games, I’m also ducking into Paladins when I get the chance. Still can’t get enough of it, and I really appreciate that the new event isn’t a separate game mode entirely like Dragon’s Call was. I just wasn’t a fan of that mode at all so the entire event passed me by. Ah well.

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, reviewer

Having spent the last week exhaustively playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, I’m in need of a gaming palette cleanser. Recently I’ve really been getting into the Disgaea series and Disgaea 5 Complete on Switch is proving to be an all-too-easy time sink for this hard-working dood. I’ll also be playing more Splatoon 2 with my eldest. By that I, of course, mean watching him play that game considerably better than I ever could. Couldn’t be more proud.

Richard Atkinson, contributing writer

Having been out of the gaming weekend loop for a few weeks – sunning it up in Gran Canaria and trawling through the Nintendo delights at EGX, which has taken its toll – this weekend I can finally put my feet up and play some of my own games. Putting it to Twitter, and asking my followers what new indie game I should play, it was Hollow Knight that won the majority of votes. With only being a measly 2 hours in, I think it’s time to sit down and have a solid few hours exploring the wonders that lie beneath Dirtmouth. I’m loving it so far – even though it’s a tad on the difficult side – and I can’t wait to get stuck in again. Splatoon 2 is also on the cards as it really is the gift that keeps on giving, especially as my appetite for the game is continuing to grumble given the new(ish) announcement of the Spirit Bomb… err, I mean, ‘Booyah Bomb’, which is already creating colourful chaos in every battle.

Oh, and there’s no party like a Super Mario Party! Watching my delivery tracking status like a hungry hawk and cheering it on until it got posted through my letterbox, a few members of my overly-competitive family and friends are bundling together to test out what the game has to offer tonight. If it’s anything like what it seems in the rave reviews its receiving, it’s going to be a party well worth going to.

Alan Lopez, contributing writer

Here’s what I’m not playing this weekend: Super Mario Party.

I am not going to invite over loved ones – better spoken: “Yoshi imposters” – to argue over why I am the one, true Yoshi. I will not need to exhale the weight of the world after I roll a stupid “2” and end up going last – like always. This weekend I am not going to have inconsequential turns after everyone else has already scooted so, so far up the board, miles away from my pointless Koopa body. I’m just not doing that.

Not that it needs to be said, but I’m not playing Super Mario Party this weekend because I won’t destroy my “pals” at a game of skill, as I always have, as I always will, just to watch some big, worthless smile on their faces when they land on the “Take Everything Away From Alan” space. Why do they even have a “Take Everything Away From Alan” space?

And also, five stars for pressing “R” the most? And this girl over here, 500 coins for landing on the most red spaces? The very thing you’re supposed to avoid? Can we not, Bowser? I will not be playing Super Mario Party this weekend.

[Are you okay, Alan? We worry about you… –Ed.]

Gonçalo Lopes, contributing writer

I’m planning on spending the weekend doing pretty much what I have been doing every other day of the week when free time allows it: becoming the ultimate warrior in Dragon Ball FighterZ, following the heroic exploits of Squad E in Valkyria Chronicles 4 (a game that just keeps on delivering!) and slowly but surely raising community level (it is not as boring as it sounds) in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country.

Hopefully I can gather a few of my least favourite friends this weekend so we can end our friendships over the latest Super Mario Party iteration. Make no mistake though, the coveted ‘Shiryu Game of the Week Award’ (yes, its a thing from now on) goes to none other than the utterly excellent Jettomero: Hero of the Universe. Go grab that bad boy off the eShop right now because, as usual, mankind needs saving.

As always, thanks for reading! Make sure to leave a vote in the poll above and a comment below with your gaming choices over the next few days…

Since its release on the Switch eShop, Paladins has provided players with a fun free-to-play team-based experience. Earlier this week, Hi-Rez Studios and Evil Mojo Games released update 1.6 – adding in the undead pirate champion Captain Admiral, the new Onslaught map and multiple skins.

In the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, hosted by Kit and Krysta, the community specialist at Evil Mojo Games revealed gyro support would be added to the Switch version of the game next month.

This announcement follows the community’s ongoing requests for motion controller support earlier this year on the game’s subreddit. At the time, the Hi-Rez Executive Producer said the team was working on implementing this method of controller support into the Switch version of the game, but wasn’t entirely sure if they would be able to get it to work.

Have you played the new Paladins update yet? Are you looking forward to motion controls being added to the game next month? Have you even downloaded the game from the eShop? Tell us below.

During his appearance on stage at Seattle’s Geekwire Summit earlier this week, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said the company’s approach was to do things differently. He reinforced this point by referencing the unique voice chat system on the Switch and how it could be used on the go.

When asked if he considered Xbox and PlayStation as a competitor to the Switch, Reggie said Nintendo was focused on the bigger picture:

My competitive set is much bigger than my direct competitors in Sony and Microsoft. I compete for time. When I do that, I have to be creative and innovative in order to win that battle.

Reggie went on to explain how Nintendo was actually competing for the entertainment time in consumers’ lives:

That time you spend surfing the Web, watching a movie, watching a telecast of a conference: that’s all entertainment time we’re competing for.

What do you think about Reggie’s comments? Are you pleased to hear Nintendo is not concerned about the competition? Or do you think it should try and appeal to the same market as Sony and Microsoft more often? Tell us below.

The demand for indie titles on the Switch continues. Elden Pixels has revealed its 8-bit adventure Alwa’s Awakening has had an incredibly strong launch week on Nintendo’s eShop. According to the developer, it has sold as much in its first week on Switch as it did in its entire launch month on Steam last year. No exact figures were provided. The head of the small indie studio also mentioned how Steam sales in 2018 had outperformed the previous year, citing discounts as the main reason.

This, of course, isn’t the first time we’ve heard about strong indie sales on the Switch. Not long ago, the developer behind Salt And Sanctuary revealed the game had sold “super well” in its first week on the eShop – with numbers rivalling the first week of Steam sales. Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King also had higher sales numbers on the Switch compared to Valve’s digital service. In the past, other games including Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Hollow Knight and Death Squared have also sold exceptionally well since releasing on the Switch eShop.

Did you download Alwa’s Awakening from the Switch eShop in its first week? Do you buy most of your indie games on the Nintendo Switch? Tell us below.

The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has (FINALLY) arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!

Switch Retail – New Releases

Super Mario Party (Nintendo, €59.99 / £49.99) – The original board game style has been kicked up a notch with deeper strategic elements, like specific Dice Blocks for each character. The game also introduces all-new ways to play, including Joy-Con controller enabled minigames, and new modes to enjoy with family and friends. – Read our Super Mario Party review

Switch eShop – New Releases

Mega Man 11 (CAPCOM, €29.99 / £24.99) – The eleventh entry in this global multi-million-selling series blends classic challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new double-gear system lets you boost Mega Man’s speed and power for a new twist on the satisfying gameplay the series is known for. – Read our Mega Man 11 review

Gaokao.Love.100Days (Navila Software Japan, €8.49 / £7.64) – This is a dating simulation game based on Chinese students’ real life. You can have romantic relationships with classmates, but remember that you have just 100 days while preparing for “Gaokao” (National College Entrance Exam), the exam that may change your destiny.

Batman: The Enemy Within (Telltale, €44.99 / £39.99) – The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis. With the arrival of a ruthless federal agent and the return of a still nascent Joker, Batman must navigate uneasy alliances while Bruce Wayne undertakes a perilous series of deceptions.

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story (Pqube, €12.99 / £11.99) – Oversee the development of your hero school, build structures, upgrade facilities, and manage the day-to-day activities of your students. Use powerful skills and cast explosive spells in real-time combat with a party of four students.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls – Part 1 (Digital Lounge, €9.99 / £8.99) – True Fear: Forsaken Souls combines the best of the psychological thriller with intuitive gameplay mechanics for a mind-bending mystery escape game.

Urban Trial Playground (Tate Multimedia, €17.99 / £16.19) – Backflip from the rooftops, over palm trees and sand dunes in ‘Urban Trial Playground’ and become the ultimate stunt racer! This new instalment of the stunt bike racing series is moving the action from city streets, straight to the sunny and colourful beaches of California. – Read our Urban Trial Playground review

oOo: Ascension (EM Studios, €8.09 / £7.19) – Navigate your ship through short but ferociously difficult levels in the shortest time possible without touching any walls, spinning blades, lasers or countless other hazards that will try to destroy you in the process.

ACA NEOGEO ZUPAPA! (HAMSTER, €6.99 / £6.29) – Control the brave young Zupapa and Zupipi and rescue the Zooks, who have been kidnapped by a mysterious adversary! Run freely through the fun, unique stages using simple controls, and aim for the final stage.

Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women (RAINYFROG, €8.99 / £7.99) – Complete moving jigsaw puzzles alone or team up with friends and finish them together! Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women contains short videos as jigsaw puzzles that are pieced together to reveal beautiful ladies.

Art of Balance (Shin’en Multimedia, €8.99 / £7.99) – Puzzle games must be addictive. That’s why we designed 200 levels to not only challenge your skills but also your imagination. With its tight controls, Art of Balance is easy to pick up and hard to put away.

Frutakia 2 (Crazysoft, €3.99 / £3.59) – Match 3 or more fruits and level up! Simple gameplay, ideal for short periods of time, like buses, trains.

Hot Gimmick Cosplay-jong (Zerodiv, €17.11 / £15.21) – The No.1 Mahjong arcade game is coming back to Nintendo Switch!

Jettomero: Hero of the Universe (Ghost Time Games, €10.99 / £9.89) – Play as Jettomero, a giant, indestructible, and incredibly clumsy robot determined to save the human race. Explore a procedurally generated universe by flying through space and landing on planets while trying not to destroy everything in your path.

KEMONO FRIENDS PICROSS (Jupiter, €9.99 / £8.99) – Now you can make dot pictures of cute Friends. There are 300 Picross and Mega-Picross puzzles! Plus Clip Picross, where you solve puzzle pieces to complete an image. Help functions and tutorials to help new players.

The Midnight Sanctuary (UNTIES, €9.99 / £7.99) – A curious, haunting tale. Is it salvation which the Saint who descended into this isolated village brings… or is it the end of things? An occult horror visual novel wrought by mystical visuals & voice artists.

Party Crashers (Giant Margarita, €14.99 / £13.49) – Fast-paced battle-racing with a retro-future aesthetic for 1–4 players, with over 50 included game modes and comprehensive customization.

Revenant Dogma (KEMCO, €12.99 / £11.69) – Have a 3D battle experience featuring transformations that enable various skills and Bursts that can deal massive damage. Weapons can be customized to increase their power or be imbued with various effects. Explore dynamic, constantly changing dungeons, take on many subquests and open up your path in a grand adventure!

Six Sides of the World (Dolores Ent., €9.99 / £8.99) – “Six Sides of the World” is a puzzle video game that takes you into an intergalactic journey through different star systems riddled with brain-racking challenges.

Soulblight (My Next Games, €14.99 / £13.49) – Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. While travelling through the shattered reality of the Sanctuary, you will receive personality traits based on your choices. These will be the main source of your strength.

Speed Brawl (Kongregate, €19.99 / £17.99) – Speed Brawl is a 2D combat-racer about moving fast and hitting hard! Maintain your momentum, build your combos, and unleash powerful special moves. Find your own fighting style, and assemble the finest team of brawlers ever seen. Then do it all again faster… faster… FASTER!!!

Splash Blast Panic (Digital Smash, €13.99 / £11.49) – SPLASH BLAST PANIC is a multiplayer competitive party game where you must shoot, ram, dodge and overall bully your opponents outside the screen with a variety of water gun-based weaponry. Inspired by old arcade titles as well as newer competitive party games.

Trouserheart (Kyy Games, €6.99 / £6.29) – Defeat monster mobs, slay bosses, hoard treasure and upgrade your sword, shield and armour. Follow your trousers to the world’s end and claim what is rightfully yours! Trouserheart is all about hack ‘n’ slash gameplay with a playful art style and humorous tone.

Switch eShop – Demos

True Fear: Forsaken Souls – Part 1 Demo (Digital Lounge, Free)

3DS eShop – New Releases

Pinball Breakout (nuGAME, €7.00 / £6.00) – Pinball Breakout is a breakout game which combines the game mechanics of a traditional breakout game and a flipper game. Play through 15 exciting levels as you aim for a high score.

Wii U eShop – New Releases

Petite Zombies (Random Spin, €1.09 / £0.99) – Protect your territory from the invasion of petite zombies. For better game convenience, use the stylus.

PING 1.5+ (Nami Tentou, €1.34 / £1.19until 18/10/2018/ 23:59 local time) – Read our PING 1.5+ review

Switch eShop – Pre-Orders

GRIP (Wired Productions, €39.99 / £34.99, pre-order from 01/10/2018) – GRIP is a high octane, hardcore combat racer, packing ferocious speed and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons.

Bombing Busters (Sanuk Games, €5.94 / £5.34, pre-order from 01/10/2018) – Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!

Chicken Range (Funbox Media, €19.99 / £17.99, pre-order from 01/10/2018) – Pre-Order until 25/10/2018, 14:59 local time – The object of the game is to shoot the chickens using an array of different weaponry, from pistols to AK47, RPG’s to Alien Ray Guns! Gameplay is set over a field twice as wide as the screen, so you must be constantly moving your aim side to side in order to reach the whole game field.

Transistor (Supergiant Games, €16.79 / £15.49, pre-order from 01/10/2018) Transistor is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites you to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience, melding responsive gameplay and rich atmospheric storytelling. Fight your way through the streets of Cloudbank, and piece together the Transistor’s mysteries as you pursue its former owners.

Chasm (Leadman Games, €17.99 / £15.99, pre-order from 04/10/2018) – Welcome to Chasm, an action-adventure game in which you play a new recruit of the Guildean Kingdom. Thrilled to prove your worth as a knight, you track strange rumours that a mine vital to the Kingdom has been shut down. But what you discover in the mining town is that the townspeople have disappeared, kidnapped by supernatural creatures.

Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds (Focus Home Interactive, €39.99 / £34.99, pre-order from 05/10/2018) – Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds is the ultimate version of Spintires: MudRunner, putting players in the driver’s seat and daring them to take charge of all-terrain vehicles, venturing across realistic, physics-simulated landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle (Blue Wizard Digital, €14.44 / £12.99, pre-order from 05/10/2018) – Become horror icon Jason Voorhees and stalk campers across 150+ levels: solve murderlicious puzzles to rank-up and unlock new weapons and special attacks. Help Jason terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the high-rises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations… and beyond!

Switch eShop – Special Offers

New 3DS eShop – Special Offers

Game Title	Price	Saving	Until	Original Price
Double Breakout (nuGAME)	€4.90 / £4.20	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€7.00 / £6.00
Lifespeed (Wee Man Studios)	€2.39 / £1.99	-60%	Thu 25th Oct	€5.99 / £4.99

3DS eShop – Special Offers

Game Title	Price	Saving	Until	Original Price
European Conqueror 3D (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.99 / £1.99	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€3.99 / £3.99
KAMI (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.49 / £1.49	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€2.99 / £2.99
Parking Star 3D (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.49 / £1.49	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€2.99 / £2.99
Samurai Defender (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.49 / £1.49	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€2.99 / £2.99
Toy Defense (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.99 / £1.59	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€3.99 / £3.19
Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard (Abylight)	€3.99 / £3.59	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€7.99 / £7.19
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D Download Version (Zordix AB)	€4.99 / £4.49 / CHF	-50%	Thu 11th Oct	€9.99 / £8.99
AeternoBlade (CORECELL)	€8.99 / £8.10	-40%	Wed 24th Oct	€14.99 / £13.50
Farming Simulator 18 (Focus Home Interactive)	€10.49 / £8.74	-65%	Thu 11th Oct	€29.99 / £24.99

Wii U eShop – Special Offers

Game Title	Price	Saving	Until	Original Price
Family Tennis SP (Shin’en Multimedia)	€3.74 / £2.99	-25%	Thu 25th Oct	€4.99 / £3.99
Koi DX (CIRCLE Ent.)	€1.99 / £1.89	-50%	Thu 18th Oct	€3.99 / £3.89
Breakout Defense (nuGAME)	€4.90 / £4.90	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€7.00 / £7.00
Double Breakout (nuGAME)	€4.90 / £4.20	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€7.00 / £6.00
Maze Break (nuGAME)	€4.90 / £4.20	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€7.00 / £6.00
Pinball Breakout (nuGame)	€4.90 / £4.20	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€7.00 / £6.00
STEEL LORDS (nuGAME)	€10.49 / £7.69	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€14.99 / £10.99
STEEL RIVALS (nuGAME)	€4.89 / £4.19	-30%	Thu 1st Nov	€6.99 / £5.99
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD PLUS (CORECELL)	€4.79 / £4.31	-40%	Wed 24th Oct	€7.99 / £7.19

DLC / Add-On Content

Nintendo Switch

• Overcooked 2 – Surf ‘n’ Turf (Team17) – €4.99 / £4.79
• Pic-a-Pix Deluxe – Classic 10 (Lightwood Games) – €2.99 / £2.99
• Revenant Dogma – Damage Orichalcum (KEMCO) – €4.99 / £4.49
• Revenant Dogma – Experience Orichalcum (KEMCO) – €4.99 / £4.49
• Revenant Dogma – Encounter Orichalcum (KEMCO) – €1.99 / £1.79
• Revenant Dogma – Full Recovery Orichalcum (KEMCO) – €3.99 / £3.59
• SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions – Yomi Reflexions Course & 12 Outfit Set (Marvelous Europe) – €9.99 / £8.99
• SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions – Yomi Outfit Set 1 (Marvelous Europe) – €free / £free / CHF free
• SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions – Yomi Outfit Set 2 (Marvelous Europe) – €3.99 / £3.59
• SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions – Yomi Reflexions Course (Marvelous Europe) – €3.99 / £3.59
• WorldNeverland – Elnea Kingdom:Small Demon Wings Set (althi) – €3.33 / £2.99
• Zaccaria Pinball – Locomotion 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Robot 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Pinball Champ 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Blackbelt 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Winter Sports 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Future World 2018 Table (Magic Pixel) – €2.99 / £2.69
• Zaccaria Pinball – Tropical Table (Magic Pixel) – €1.99 / £1.79
• Zaccaria Pinball – Granada Table (Magic Pixel) – €1.99 / £1.79
• Zaccaria Pinball – Top Hand Table (Magic Pixel) – €1.99 / £1.79

So that’s your lot for this week’s Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and a comment below with your hot picks!

The Monster Hunter series will be receiving a live-action movie adaptation, Capcom has confirmed.

The idea of a Monster Hunter movie taking shape in one way or another has actually been circulating for some time now; back in 2012, British director and producer Paul W.S. Anderson revealed that a film conversion was being planned, and just a couple of years ago he confirmed that talks were still ongoing. Now, Capcom has announced that the movie has indeed been slated for production, and has even offered up some details on its plot and the people involved.

Firstly, Paul W. S. Anderson – who just so happens to be the man behind the Resident Evil film series, too – is acting as both writer and director. Constantin Film will be the studio behind the movie’s production (which has previously released the likes of Asphaltgorillas and Sauerkraut Koma), while Japanese company Toho will distribute the film in Japan.

Unsurprisingly, the film will be based on the Monster Hunter game franchise, centring around “two protagonists who come from different worlds and must cooperate in fighting monsters in order to survive.” At the moment, any particular timeframe for when the movie will begin recording is unknown.

While video game movie tie-ins have a history of generating generally negative responses from viewers and critics, Anderson’s Resident Evil films stand among the few that have gone on to be commercial successes.

Are you intrigued by the potential of a Monster Hunter movie? Would you watch it? Let us know with a comment below.

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Just a couple of days ago, we shared the news that Splatoon 2 is about to play host to a worldwide, Halloween-themed Splatfest, with all sorts of amazing decorations and outfits playing their part in proceedings. Well, you can now get your hands on those lovely looking outfits, so read on and grab them for yourself.

All you have to do is head on over to the News section of your Switch (the icon on the very left at the bottom of the home screen). From here, you’ll need to make sure you’re following the Splatoon-centric news channel – in Europe, this channel is referred to as the ‘Squid Research Lab Bulletin’; in the Americas, it’s called the ‘Squid Research Lab Report’. If you’re not already following the channel, simply find it from the ‘Find Channels’ option at the top of your screen.

Once you’re following the channel, an article starting with the words ‘Free download!’ should appear on your news feed featuring some lovely Splatoon artwork. Simply visit that article and click on the link provided near the bottom to access your gear – if you own a physical copy of the game, you’ll need to have the cartridge inserted in your console for this to work.

For your troubles, you’ll get access to the Kyonshi Hat, Li’l Devil Horns, Hockey Mask, and Anglerfish Mask, all to be used in-game.

Will you be getting these lovely extras for yourself? Are you planning on taking part in the worldwide ‘Trick or Treat’ Splatfest? Tell us below.

The European My Nintendo rewards site has updated today to celebrate the release of Super Mario Party on Nintendo Switch, giving fans the chance to download a rather lovely wallpaper.

The site has already been updated this week with a new batch of game discounts including Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and more, but the opportunity for a Super Mario Party celebration couldn’t be missed.

If you want to get into the party spirit, you can pick up this exclusive wallpaper for just 50 Platinum Points (you can acquire Platinum Points by simply visiting the My Nintendo website on a weekly basis). We’ve included a preview image below, too.

Wallpaper – Super Mario Party: 50 Platinum Points

Have you invited yourself to a party ’round Mario’s? If you’re still on the fence about buying a copy, make sure to check out our review to see if it’s for you.