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PAL territories are being excluded from some Nintendo Switch 2 owner discounts and free upgrades
Nintendo Switch 2 owners in PAL territories are reportedly being excluded from certain owner discounts and free upgrades for games like Yooka-Laylee and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. This issue affects regions including Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, preventing access to benefits available elsewhere.
Alice Creator Making Spiritual Successor, Says No EA Legal Worries
American McGee, creator of Alice: Madness Returns, is developing a spiritual successor to his cult classic games. He has stated that he does not anticipate legal issues with Electronic Arts, who owns the Alice intellectual property, as long as the new project avoids using direct IP elements. This approach mirrors successful spiritual successors like Bloodstained and Yooka-Laylee, offering fans a similar experience without corporate interference.
LUCID composer David Wise discusses the project in a video interview
Legendary composer David Wise discusses his work on the upcoming action-platformer LUCID in an interview with developer Eric Manahan. Wise and Manahan explore the emotional intent behind the soundtrack, how music shapes worldbuilding, and compare composing for modern indie games to his SNES classics. LUCID is a 2D action-platformer inspired by titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste, featuring pixel art and an emotional story, and is planned for a Nintendo Switch release.
Managing My Backlog 2021
The author discusses the challenges of managing a large video game backlog, especially with the increase in digital and free-to-play titles. Strategies proposed include limiting new purchases until existing games are finished and prioritizing playing backlog titles. Several games are mentioned as examples of titles the author intends to play or complete.
