Posted on 4 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 Burnout Paradise Remastered, MotoGP 20, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix is currently running a special sale on the Switch eShop. If you pre-order Trials of Mana, you can get Collection of Mana for 70 percent off. That means the price should drop down to $11.99 as opposed to $39.99.

Trials of Mana launches for Switch on April 23. A demo for the game is out now on the eShop. As a bonus, those who buy the game through May 21 can receive the Rabite Adorment DLC to receive more EXP after battles up to level 10.

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Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

Paper Mario is in a much different place now than where it was when the series first started out on the N64. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems originally made a pure RPG experience. Since though, that’s changed significantly.

After Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the franchise went in a different direction with Super Paper Mario. The Wii game focused less on RPG mechanics and more on platforming. Things then took another turn with Paper Mario: Sticker Star. The sticker mechanic unfortunately wasn’t well received, and the battles didn’t really have much of an importance. Many of Sticker Stars’ ideas then carried over into Paper Mario: Color Splash… and that’s where things end – at least for now.

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Kindred Games has been hosting a Kickstarter campaign over the past month for Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff. Not only was the $22,000 funding target reached, but an overwhelming amount of support from backers helped the team raise almost $80,000, and a Switch stretch goal was met as well.

Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff is an open world RPG. The game ditches traditional gameplay elements like classes and levels, but supports co-op and the world is promised to be full of adventures.

Here’s some additional information and a trailer:

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Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Ahead of next week’s launch, Square Enix has prepared a new Japanese commercial for Trials of Mana. Find the advert below.

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Several screenshots for the Switch version of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto have appeared, giving us a new look at the game running on Nintendo’s console. Check out the full set below.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto launches for Switch on April 23.

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Update (4/18): The eShop has removed the June 19 release date for Burnout Paradise Remastered. However, it’s unclear if the information was inaccurate or was shared early. We’ll pass along any other information that comes to light.

Original (4/16): Burnout Paradise Remastered may have a final release date on Switch. The game’s eShop page has updated in North America, showing that it’ll apparently be available on June 19. We’ll need to wait for EA to confirm, but it definitely sounds realistic.

Here’s some information about Burnout Paradise Remastered:

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Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Update (4/18): This is the last time we’ll be bumping this, as it seems to be going in/out of stock daily. If you missed it, you can order a copy here.

Update (4/16): We’re bumping this yet again. If you still missed out on this after it sold out yesterday, you can place an order on Amazon here.

Update (4/15): This had sold out again, but is back up for a third time. You can pre-order here.

Update (4/14): If you missed it yesterday, there’s currently another restock on Amazon here.

Original (4/13): After previously selling out, Amazon has restocked the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Definitive Works Set. You can pre-order a copy here.

All copies of the Definitive Works Set include a copy of the game and an art book.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launches for Switch on May 29.

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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced Tempest Trials+: Iote’s Return as one of the latest events in Fire Emblem Heroes. Players can clear the event maps to raise their score and earn rewards, including the 5-star Special Hero Minerva: Princess-Knight, 50 Divine Codes (Ephemera 4), and two Sacred Seals: Sturdy Stance 1 and Spd Tactic 1. Also planned is a log-in bonus in which they can earn Orbs up to ten times by logging in daily.

Tempest Trials+: Iote’s Return won’t start until April 21, but you can participate in a related summoning focus. This features Marth: Altean Prince, Caeda: Talys’s Heart, and Minerva: Red Dragoon.

In other Fire Emblem Heroes news, there’s a Grand Hero Battle Revival for two days only featuring Linus: Mag Dog. Limited time quests are available.

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Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

During an online event today, the winners were announced for the Famitsu Dengeki Awards 2019.

Pokemon Sword/Shield was the big winner of the night, securing the top choice for Game of the Year. Ring Fit Adventure was also recognized. Other Nintendo-published games received nominations, including Astral Chain, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Zelda: Link’s Awakening. 

Here’s the full list of winners: 

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