Rime: digital version is not getting a price drop in Australia
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Some unfortunate news for you Australians out there: There has been a bit of controversy recently over the price of the Switch version of Rime, which was initially announced as costing more than other versions of the game. Yesterday, publisher Grey Box announced that the digital Switch version of the game is now going to cost $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99 instead of $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 in North America, Europe and the UK, respectively, while the physical versions will remain at the higher price point, but come with a download code for the game’s soundtrack.
Vooks inquired about the situation in the Australian market – and as it turns out, the digital version is not getting a price drop there. Both the digital and the physical version will cost $79.95AU. Like in other regions, however, the physical version will come with a download code for the soundtrack.
Luckily the Switch is region free, so Australians can just access another region’s eShop and download the game there at a lower price point.
Dragon Quest XI: monster mount system detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch | 5 Comments
The most recent issue of Weekly Jump magazine has introduced another new Dragon Quest XI feature – monster mounts. When defeating certain monsters in battle, you will occasionally be able to mount them. This will give you the ability to overcome various obstacles in the world and reach places you couldn’t get to on your own. Here are some examples of mounts and what you can do with them:
Dragon Rider: By riding this flying mount, you can obviously get to places you couldn’t reach on foot.
Skull Rider: You can climb up cliffs and dungeon walls using this mount.
Other than these familiar faces, there are also brand new monsters that you can ride:
Pearl Mobile: A mysterious machine that looks to be made out of a kind of metal resembling pearls. Riding it lets you leap to high places.
Bee Rider: An elite Ocobolt soldier riding a giant bee. By riding one yourself, it will allow you to cross lakes by simply flying over them.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Japan, Square Enix
Fire Emblem Heroes: 10 Orbs and 5,000 Hero Feathers log-in bonus now available
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
If you log in to Fire Emblem Heroes today, you can claim 10 Orbs and 5,000 Hero Feathers as a special bonus. This is a reward for player participation in the recent (Japanese-only) omikuji event.
ARMS: Scrap Yard stage revealed
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 2 Comments
Only a couple of days after the reveal of Ribbon Ring, we’ve already got news of the next brand new ARMS stage: Scrap Yard. This, well, scrap yard features destructible iron pipes:
スクラップヤード中央には鉄パイプ!
隠れながら戦え…って、壊れた! pic.twitter.com/3R0jFnYT3N— ARMS(アームズ) (@ARMS_Cobutter) May 11, 2017
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Bandai Namco has announced via the latest issue of Jump magazine that One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition will be released on Switch. As the name implies, this is an enhanced port of One Piece: Unlimited World Red, which was originally released on 3DS. The Deluxe Edition will contain all the DLC originally released for that version, as well as 2-player local co-op.
The game will be released in Japan on August 24th, 2017.
ARMS: New “Ribbon Ring” stage revealed
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 6 Comments
Today’s ARMS Twitter update revealed a brand new stage – “Ribbon Ring”, which is Ribbon Girl’s home stage. The interesting feature of this stage is that the center part of it can rise in the air, as you can see below:
「リボンリング」は、ステージ中央がせり上がる!
遠くのファンからも、バッチリ見えますね!! pic.twitter.com/9O7M79lQbx— ARMS(アームズ) (@ARMS_Cobutter) May 9, 2017
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Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki on the Switch & Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Gamer.ne.jp recently conducted an interview with Kenichiro Takaki, the producer of the Senran Kagura series, and a famous Japanese video game collector known as Sakekan. Among other things, they talked about their experience with the Switch so far, playing it in public places as well as the upcoming Switch title Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura. The folks at Siliconera translated the interview; below are a few choice quotes:
Pokemon Duel: balance update coming tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
A balance update will be applied to Pokemon Duel after the regular maintenance tomorrow. Several Steel and Rock types will see some changes to their moves and stats.
Aggron:
- Counter replaced with Heavy Slam
- Metal Claw replaced with Roar
- Iron Tail’s damage increased from 90 to 120
Armaldo:
- Ability Battle Armor replaced with Swift Swim (increases movement by 1 when adjacent to Water Pokemon)
- Added Aqua Jet as a move
- Iron Tail’s damage increased from 40 to 70
- Decreased size of the Miss bar
Skarmory:
- Removed one Air Cutter piece and replaced it with the smaller Swords Dance
- Increased size of the Steel Wing Piece
Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Rhyhorn, Magnemite:
- Decreased size of the Miss bar
More: Pokemon Duel
Fire Emblem Heroes: Ursula Grand Hero Battle returning tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Ursula’s is the next Grand Hero Battle to make a return in Fire Emble Heroes. If you missed her the first time around, you will get a second chance starting tomorrow. You can also get additional copies of Ursula if you complete some special quests that will also be available during this Grand Hero Battle.
Pokemon Shuffle update (05/09/17): Lunala, Decidueye competition, new Safari, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Pokemon Shuffle has been updated today with some new content. All of the following special stages will be available until May 23rd.
Special stages for Lunala, Alolan Sandslash and Popplio have been added.
A new special stage for Cosmoes has been added – however, you can only challenge that one once per day.
A new rotation of daily Pokemon has been added. You can challenge Oricorio Pa’u Style on Monday, Alolan Grimer on Tuesday, Dewpider on Wednesday, Alolan Sandshrew on Thursday and Brionne on Friday.
A new Pokemon Safari featuring Alolan Rattata, Alolan Raticate, Alolan Diglett, Alolan Dugtrio and Rockruff has been added.
Finally, a new competition featuring Decidueye has begun. As always, you can get better prizes the higher you rank in that competition.