Members of Nintendo Life have done just that below, and we’d love for you to join in via our poll and comment sections. Enjoy!
Ryan Craddock, news editor
I’m still spending my time flicking between Paper Mario: The Origami King and FIFA 20 at the moment, which actually makes for a strangely nice contrast. I’m really enjoying Paper Mario and its fantastic writing in particular, and despite all the negativity surrounding it, I’ve even found myself liking the battle system. I’m not one to get caught up in the internet’s anger towards games – I loved Pokémon Sword and Shield, for example – but it was still a nice surprise to see that the new system hasn’t put me off.
As for FIFA, I only ever play the Career Mode and have just entered into my second season as the mighty Leicester City. We’ve just made it through the group stage of the Europa League and are currently sitting just outside the top four – which is fantastic, but will make no sense to any of you who don’t like football. Next!
Austin Voigt, contributing writer
This weekend, I’ve got plans to hunker down with Animal Crossing‘s latest updates, the new Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, and a lot of Paper Mario: The Origami King. A lot of fairly relaxing gameplay for me, as things have been a bit chaotic recently. Looking forward to just enjoying some time in some beautiful digital worlds!
Gavin Lane, features editor
I’ll be dipping into the backlog this weekend and I’ve got dozens to choose from, although DOOM (the original one), Deadly Premonition Origins and Cuphead are the main games vying for attention on my Switch home screen. I’ll also be trying to catch the last few beetles I need for my Animal Crossing: New Horizons Critterpedia, two or three of which I haven’t even seen yet. It’d be nice to get those ticked off the list and avoid a mad dash at the end of the month.
I also picked up the 3DS game Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition for next to nothing earlier in the week. It’s been a while since I fired up the 3DS, but I’m very much in the mood for a mindless match-three. 2020, eh? Blimey Charlie!
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…
Suicide Squad Game Announced By Batman Developer Rocksteady
After a five-year wait, Rocksteady Studios, the developer behind the Batman: Arkham trilogy, has announced its next project is a Suicide Squad game. However, don't expect to really know what we'll be doing in the game for a few more weeks, as that information is being kept under wraps.
Rather than opting for any fanfare, the studio simply tweeted out the reveal with an image of Superman (or could that be Bizzaro?) and a Suicide Squad logo. Evidently, we'll know more when DC FanDome kicks off at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on Saturday, August 22. The free one-day virtual event is set to showcase what DC has coming up in the future, including The Batman, Zack Synder's cut of Justice League, The Suicide Squad, and now Rocksteady's take on the team of dysfunctional supervillains. Ed Boon, director on Mortal Kombat and Injustice, will also be attending.
The reveal of a Suicide Squad game isn't as surprising as it could have been after a recent report suggested Rocksteady was working on such a project. A cache of registered domain names may also hint at the game's full title and indicate its central idea, with one called "SuicideSquadKillTheJusticeLeague.com." The image Rocksteady has shared may also add some credence to the report. The Suicide Squad logo looks like it's intended to be a crosshair targeting Superman's head, which would fit if the game is indeed about killing off the Justice League.
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TikTok’s plans to sue Trump Administration to end ban on Tuesday
The embattled short-form video app TikTok may launch its legal fight against an executive order banning the app in the United States on Tuesday, under grounds the ban is unconstitutional.
Shortly following the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald Trump that effectively bans TikTok and WeChat in the US from September 20, TikTok issued a statement claiming it would “pursue all remedies” against it. It appears that those remedies may start arriving in the next week.
According to a source of NPR, TikTok will be filing a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, where the app’s US operations are located, as early as Tuesday.
The lawsuit will allege the order is unconstitutional as the Trump administration failed to provide a chance for TikTok to respond. Furthermore, the suit will insist the administration’s national security justification for the order’s creation is without merit and baseless.
“It’s based on pure speculation and conjecture,” said the source. “The order has no findings of fact, just reiterates rhetoric about China that has been kicking around.”
In defending the order, White House spokesman Judd Deere said “The Administration is committed to protecting the American people from all cyber-related threats to critical infrastructure, public health and safety, and our economic and national security.”
In its statement on the ban on August 7, TikTok claimed it was “shocked by the recent Executive Order, which was issued without any due process.” After citing its attempts to engage with the US government for a “constructive solution to the concerns,” TikTok believes “the Administration paid no attention to facts, dictated terms of an agreement without going through standard legal processes, and tried to insert itself into negotiations between private businesses.”
TikTok went on to suggest the order “risks undermining global businesses’ trust in the United States’ commitment to the rule of law,” and that it sets “a dangerous precedent for the concept of free expression and open markets.”
id Software Reveals The First Campaign Expansion For DOOM Eternal
DOOM Eternal might not even be out on the Nintendo Switch yet, but that hasn’t stopped id Software and Bethesda Softworks from teasing the game’s first campaign expansion, The Ancient Gods, Part One.
This reveal was made by Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin in the opening presentation of QuakeCon 2020, and the full trailer for it will be revealed on 27th August at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Here’s a bit about it (spoiler alert):
Your victory over the hordes of Hell spared Earth from a perilous, demon-infested fate, but saving humanity has upset the delicate balance of power in the heavens. Become the DOOM Slayer once again and set things right in DOOM Eternal’s first single-player expansion, The Ancient Gods, Part One.
Travel to previously uncharted realms of the DOOM universe and confront a new challenge head-on when The Ancient Gods, Part One releases for DOOM Eternal later this year.
This DLC expansion is part of the Year One Pass, included in the DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition and available for purchase digitally. We have more to share soon on this exciting new chapter
Earlier this week Bethesda also confirmed that DOOM Eternal would be released on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 – with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners able to upgrade for free.
Random: Head Of Xbox Appearing On Animal Crossing Talk Show Next Week
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Holiday 2020 sees the arrival of the next-gen of video game consoles. One of these is the world’s “most powerful” system, the Xbox Series X. In the lead up to its launch, the head of Xbox Phil Spencer is doing everything he can to spread the word.
With this in mind, next week on 12th August he’ll be appearing on Gary Whitta’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons talk show, Animal Talking. Yep, the guy who runs team Xbox is actually going on a Nintendo-themed show. That’s potentially a lot of exposure for Phil, considering how we just found out Animal Crossing’s new entry has now sold over 22 million copies.
As for what will be discussed – we’re guessing the conversation will be all about the Xbox Series X and perhaps we’ll even hear more about Halo Infinite and Project xCloud. In saying this, it doesn’t mean necessarily mean there’ll be any announcements. A lot of the guests simply come on for a casual chat.
Apart from Phil, the singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb and actor Dylan Sprouse will be appearing on the same episode. In recent weeks, Gary has interviewed Selena Gomez, Laura Bailey and Justin Roiland. Will you be tuning in to listen to Phil? Leave a comment down below.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Sells Over Five Million Copies
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake has shipped and sold over five million copies worldwide since its release on April 10. This figure includes both digital sales and shipments to retailers.
The publisher notes that digital sales were particularly strong for the timed PlayStation 4 exclusive. It quickly shot to the top of the PS Store download charts in the US following its release, and set sales records while topping the NPD chart, despite launching on a single platform. Square Enix reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake is the company's highest-selling digital game ever on the PlayStation platform.
The game is set to appear on other unannounced platforms in April next year, and the second part has now entered full development. If you haven't picked up a copy yet, it's currently at its lowest price point at multiple retailers and is 34% off on the PS Store.
The Pathless gets a new gameplay trailer ahead of its Apple Arcade release
The Pathless is a mythical open-world adventure game coming to the Apple Arcade later this year. Developed by Giant Squid and published by Annapurna Interactive, The Pathless takes place in a mystical land, invaded by cursed spirits. It’s up to you, an acrobatic huntress, and your incredibly well-trained eagle to bring light back to the world.
The game gives you a vast map to explore, riddled with secrets and puzzles, not to mention, the cursed spirits that are determined to stop you in your tracks. It’s not too often that a six-minute trailer narrated by a creative director gets us so excited, but The Pathless is an outstanding exception.
The lengthy gameplay walkthrough shows off a lot of cool mechanics and adorable features, such as needing to pet your eagle to keep him clean and flying true. Besides, the track record of Annapurna Interactive alone should trigger any mobile gamers inner curiosity. If you’re looking for a game to get excited about, The Pathless could be it.
Judging by the trailer, the map is navigable quickly by sliding, jumping, and flying on the back of your eagle. Once more, a timing system supercedes the traditional way of aiming down sight, making it more important than ever to hone your archery skills:
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The Pathless release date is yet to be confirmed, but we know it’s launching sometime this year, and is coming to iOS via the Apple Arcade, as well as Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, and both Playstation 5 and 4. So there are multiple ways for our Android friends to get their hands on this fantastic open-world adventure.
Fancy reading up about what games Apple includes with an Apple Arcade subscription? Then you need to check out our Apple Arcade games list.
Video: The Switch Is A Wii U Port Machine, And That’s A Good Thing
It’s no secret that the Wii U was a bit of a commercial flop. Why that happened is a topic for another time, but the fact remains that there was a whole mess of great games for the system, and due to it only selling a disappointing 13.5 million units a lot of people missed out on some seriously spicy sausages.
That – and money – is likely one of the reasons Nintendo has been porting so many of its Wii U exclusives to the Nintendo Switch, and the latest addition to this family is Pikmin 3 in the form of Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Have a look at the video above to see why we think this is far from a bad thing, and drop us a comment to let us know how your views compare and/or contrast with our own.
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Dr Disrespect Moves To YouTube, Claims He Doesn't Know Why Twitch Banned Him
Update: Herschel "Guy" Beahm, better known as Dr Disrespect, has returned, and he's now streaming on YouTube following an announcement on Twitter. It is still believed that there is no deal in place between YouTube and Beahm. Nevertheless, he has taken to streaming on the platform and, to begin with, addressed his banning from Twitch. Although he expressed frustrations, Beahm did not provide any explanation for why the ban was issued, instead noting that he was not given much notice and in the time since the justification has not become clear to him. "We still have no idea ... so just let the legal professionals just do what they need to do," he said.
At the time of writing, his stream peaked at 510k concurrent viewers, showing that his popularity has transferred over from Twitch to YouTube. His move comes just as some other high-profile Twitch streamers, including Ninja, moved back to Twitch after the shutdown of Microsoft's Mixer. This is despite being reportedly offered enormous contracts to move to Facebook Gaming, which Microsoft has partnered with to utilize its streaming technology.
