Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Baldo: The Guardian Owls, Eastward, Spelunky 1 and 2, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

In a recent issue of Switch Player, Team Ninja boss Fumihiko Yasuda spoke about Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection in-depth, including the version made for Nintendo’s console specifically.

At one point, the magazine asked about about concessions that needed to be made. Yasuda highlighted the importance of response during gameplay – which is key for the fast-paced action of Ninja Gaiden. As such, Team Ninja made some compromises with resolution on Switch “in order to prioritize processing speed”.

Yasuda explained:

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

For quite some time, we hadn’t seen SEGA do much with Sonic as he was known during the Genesis days. But the character was represented in Sonic Generations before starring in Sonic Mania, which featured remixed zones as well as a few brand new ones.

Thankfully, classic Sonic is still being considered for SEGA’s future. Series producer Takash Iizuka told Retro Gamer in a recent interview:

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This week’s Indie World Showcase was pretty darn packed with new games for Switch. There were brand new titles, ports, and plenty of new experiences to try out that same day.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Eastward, TOEM, Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Metal Slug Tactics, Tetris Effect: Connected, FAR: Changing Tides, Loop Hero, Hundred Days: Winemaking Simulator, Gang Beasts, Astroneer, and LumbearJack were all featured. Axiom Verge 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, Necrobarista: Final Pour, Islanders, Garden Story, Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition, and Curious Expedition 2 all came out on Wednesday. You can catch up on all of the news in the recap announcement post here.

What are your thoughts on this week’s Indie World Showcase? Did you have any personal favorites from the show? Let us know in the comments below.

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Now that Fire Tonight has released on Switch, we have a proper look at the game in action. Get a closer look at the narrative puzzle title below.

Fire Tonight can be accessed digitally through the Switch eShop. We have additional coverage on the game here.

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A new summer-themed wallpaper has been added to My Nintendo in North America. The design shows Mario surfing, and a Blooper is present as well.

You can claim the wallpaper on My Nintendo here. It’ll only set you back 50 Platinum points.

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A new batch of footage has surfaced for Tetragon, Switch’s new puzzle adventure game. Have a look at the gameplay in the video below.

Tetragon can be purchased digitally as a Switch eShop download. Be sure to check out our previous coverage here for further details and a trailer.

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In celebration of the Pokemon Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational, a special distribution is being held in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. A code provides access to a competitive-ready Coalossal that helped propel Wolfe Glick to victory during the Players Cup II last December.

Coalossal will come with the moves Heat Wave, Meteor Beam, Protect, and Solar Beam. It’s also holding a Weakness Policy and features the Modest nature.

Follow the steps below to claim this particular Coalossaland in Pokemon Sword/Shield:

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

3D Realms and Jasozz Games today announced that CULTIC, an old-school-inspired shooter, is in the works for Switch. A release is slated for 2022.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

The competitive platformer Super Hiking League DX made it to Switch this week. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.

We have more on Super Hiking League DX here. As for the game itself, it’s available on the eShop.

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