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Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Launching On December 4th In Europe
A few months ago during the E3 2015 Nintendo revealed several new 3DS and Wii U titles which were going to be released during the course of the year and the next. Among them was the role playing game Mario & Luigi Paper Jam developed by Alpha Dream. Following the game’s reveal, we have heard very little about the game until this week, when the Japanese release date has been confirmed. A few hours ago Nintendo confirmed that, like Japanese ones, European players will be able to enjoy the game in just a few months.
Earlier today Nintendo has confirmed that Mario & Luigi Paper Jam will be released in Europe on December 4th, with the Australian release coming a few days later, on December 10th. As very few expected to be able to play the game in English this year, this announcement is a rather welcome one. While the Mario & Luigi Paper Jam European and Japanese release dates have been confirmed, we still have no news on the North American one but we should hear more about the matter soon.
Mario & Luigi Paper Jam, also known as Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Bros in Europe and Australia, is a role playing game developed by AlphaDream, the team behind the Mario & Luigi series. Just as the name suggests, the new role playing game from the team will combine elements and characters from the Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario series, creating a unique mix that fans of both series will surely enjoy.
The game’s mechanics aren’t t going to be much different from previous Mario & Luigi games, as players will be able to control Mario and Luigi with the A and B button. Joining the two brothers will be Paper Mario, who will be able to use his paper body to perform some unique actions during exploration and combat. Among the more unique features of the game are sequences where players will have to control a giant Papercraft Mario and fight other papercraft enemies.
Mario & Luigi Paper Jam will be released in Japan on December 4th in Japan, December 5th in Europe and on December 10th in Australia. More on the game’s North American release will surely come in soon so stay tuned for all the latest news on the upcoming Nintendo exclusive role playing game.
New World Interactive, the developer of the Insurgency series of tactical first-person shooters, has laid off an unknown number of employees as part of Embracer Group’s comprehensive restructuring plan.
Saber Interactive, which acquired New World in 2020, told Eurogamer that the studio had not closed. However, it confirmed an unknown number of layoffs.
Embracer says it is “actively working to fill existing open roles” with impacted employees and will provide severance packages. “Saber also assures that development will continue on Insurgency: Sandstorm, as well as on unannounced future projects,” it said.
Over 900 employees were laid off in an “agonizing” but “necessary” process. As always, we hope all victims recover.
Sony wants non-console owners to access its content beyond its PlayStation-walled garden. This strategy has been slowly implemented: the company has commissioned TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises, ported select software to the PC, and launched a mobile gaming division.
In an interview with Nikkei, head Hideaki Nishino explained how this strategy can boost console sales: We want to use movies and dramas to get non-gamers to try PlayStation games. Sales of The Last of Us increased during the live-action drama.
When HBO’s adaptation aired, our The Last of Us content skyrocketed, so we can understand its impact. As a PlayStation fan site, we support this strategy because we want to reach as many people as possible, so if Sony can appeal to non-console owners, that’s a win-win.
More PlayStation users is better, in our opinion.
PowerWash Simulator is one of this month’s PS Plus Essentials, but before you start scrubbing, check out the PS Store. The game has been well supported on PS5 and PS4 with free DLC packs based on Square Enix titles since its release at the start of the year.
Free Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider expansions let you clean Croft Manor and Seventh Heaven. The free DLC packs add 10 levels, and the paid ones add more.
Two more Back to the Future and SpongeBob SquarePants expansions cost £6.49 or $7.99 each. You can then scrub the Bikini Bottom and the DeLorean.
The Midgar Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator was another reason to use the cleaning kit. “It doesn’t add much, but getting close to FF7’s props and environments is fun. It offers a fresh take on the beloved title that will please both sides of this collaboration.”
Have you tried the latest PS Plus Essential game?
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