Yes, it was just a little April Fools' gag. Carry on!
Well, this is an odd one to kick off an Easter Monday morning.
With internal developer resources having shifted almost 100% to the upcoming (yet still unannounced) 'Switch 2', Nintendo's flagship game for the 2024 Holiday period will see a return to a less-than-fan-favourite party game series for a first-second-third outing.
1-2-Switch: Flashmob Frenzy is the name of 1-2-Switch's second sequel, according to Nintendo Life sources familiar with Nintendo's upcoming software announcements. Coming after 2023's long-rumoured follow-up, Everybody 1-2-Switch, this new game will apparently tap into the hip new craze that took the world by storm a mere two decades ago.
According to our source, corroborated with another within Nintendo itself, Flashmob Frenzy is an evolution of the 2-100-player gameplay of the Everybody entry, but this time focused on facilitating spontaneous dance-based performances in public areas. The game will be download-only and "budget" priced but will require a Power-Up Band — a peripheral you can purchase and wear on your wrist to enable various interactive experiences at its Nintendo World parks — to function properly.
It's unclear at present exactly how the Power-Up Bands interact with the software. They will be available to purchase directly from Nintendo's website and at big retailers, bundled with codes for the game. Any bands park visitors have purchased will also function, although players will have to download a purpose-built app, register a serial number, and use an NFC-enabled smartphone to flash the park-bought band with new firmware.
Details are thin on the ground regarding gameplay specifics, with the official reveal currently planned for September. Celebrity endorsements and ad spots are also in the works. "Nobody's signed on just yet," our source says, "but the shortlist of potentials includes Usher, Bruno Tonioli, Ashley Banjo, Dame Darcey Bussell, Fred Astaire Jr. III, and Lisa from Steps."
The first instalment in the 1-2- series was a Switch launch title in 2017 and sold well enough to warrant a sequel, which was reportedly stuck in developmental purgatory thanks to poor internal feedback, yet it snuck out in the shadow of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in June last year.
What is Nintendo up to? Sounds foolish to us. Let us know below if you're up for what Nintendo's throwing down in Holiday 2024.
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It’s gotta be April 1st…
The headline had me for about 10 seconds before I remembered the date.
I don't like when news sources that want to pass themselves off as legitimate, and whom people always trust and expect honest news from, run April Fools gags. Ruins your entire company's credibility, and is cringe instead of funny. Please don't do this.
I also heard from some reliable sources that Nintendo is planning on making another Amiibo Festival game for the Splatoon series, if I recall correctly
NintendoLife sources can corroborate this, right?
Pun not intended, stop beating this dead horse Nintendo
So it would be like that bit in Fight Club, but with dancing? Shame this is for April Fools day, as it would be quite funny seeing people madly dancing in public spaces, trying to encourage others to join in.
Imagine taking this April fool's joke too seriously. Just imagine.
Actually got as far as the celebrity endorsements before realising what date it is… It’s too early in the morning for me…
@Devann The absolute absurdity of the article itself should tell you enough about the fact that this article is not supposed to be taken seriously. Nintendo Life.com may be a legitimate news site, but it's also one that's supposed to be fun and community focused. Don't get bent out of shape over them taking part in the festivities of April 1st. They aren't trying to pass this off as legitimate; this is a bit of fun, a joke that everyone is in on and it comes at nobody's expense. It's called April Fools for a reason, and you're playing the part of "fool" perfectly right now.
I got fooled, man...
A good April's Fool article
@Devann I almost believed someone could legitimately get this worked up over a harmless, good-natured joke on a video games website… but then I remembered what day it was.
You got me good!
1-2-Switch-99 when?
Maybe it is I am just waking up, but I'm hoping for a better April's fools joke later during the day XD
No, this one is really way too obvious.
I mean Everybody 1-2 Switch was also a flashmob game if you know what I mean
Everybody 1-2 Kart when, Nintendo?! That's GOTY material right there... Lmao!
Well done guys, you got me good! I was genuinely excited to be able to buy power bands at retailers
Uhhm pre-order when??😝
Another sequel of 1-2-Switch game?? 😃
@Maxz Have I fallen victim to April Fools'ception? 😂
I don’t know why you’re all saying this is an April fools joke, it’s definitely legit, like I literally got to play test it at E3 as of last year so idk what you all are talking about. Like goodness I know no one asked for another one of these and I get they might not be the best but there is no reason to gaslight yourself’s into thinking it doesn’t exist lol, it’s just a bit much imo.
At first I thought this was an April Fools joke, but if Lisa from Steps is involved then I don't see how it can be
1-2 Switch is like a video game...without all that "video."
@Snatcher
Maybe I asked for another sequel of 1-2-Switch.😁
Gimme another 1-2-Switch games and I will have 1-2-Switch SAGA.
Damn, you got me good. These potential celebrities should have been the dead giveaway, but I brushed right past it deeming them believable I guess.
Man, you know? This is a good one. It's such a Nintendo move that I could see it happen. Then I remembered the date.
Hilarious and Original
Where are the mock-up screenshots?
Come on NL, not your best effort......Must try harder next year.
Guys it was obvious that this was a satire article!
They spelt "rumor" wrong, that immediately gave it away.Nice April Fools' joke article Nintendo Life!
I wait the whole year for this
Oh wow, Nintendo just can’t stop beating a dead horse. Maybe Horsehead-I mean, Horace has more life in him yet? I thought for sure we’d see Switch 2 leaks today. Guess that’s way too predictable…
Removed - trolling/baiting
Gotta take advantage of the joycons one last time before the next console has a new gimmick. Makes sense.
Removed - flaming/arguing
@Devann I agree with you and I respect your opinion. Although this is just an April Fools joke, sometimes I feel jokes like this can rub others the wrong way. Remember that Flipnote joke from 4 years ago?
yo i actually thought this was real when I saw the headline on Nintendo News! Lolll happy April fools
One of my favorite days of the year, so I thought this headline looked suspicious. Turns out I was right. XD All in good fun, though part of me would love to see a flash mob in action for something Nintendo-related.
Funny how some still get bent out of shape over some harmless fun. I like practical jokes (an article in this case) as long as they don't hurt anyone.
Check out the new Virtual Boy Pro on IGN.
That's how it's done!
It looks better than the real labo ad.
Low effort gag, but yeah. It could've been true.
@Devann Nintendo Life has never taken itself serious, they’ve always been joke-y in their articles.
This would not surprise me at all, however…..
@Devann Wait how actually?
@Devann my guy, yours was just as much of an opinion and a silly one at that. No need to criticize the site and author just cause you feel a different way.
Based on how crap these games are and the sales for the last release proving that it’s a gaming play style that’s not wanted anymore.
It would seem very odd to release another title in this series.
But with the lack of titles on the switch at Xmas 2024 based on the last release title being Luigi maybe this is a quick plug the gap title.
@Maxz careful! They might report you. Just report/ignore that user.
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