Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo just released, overview trailer
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Starting today, Mario vs. Donkey Kong fans can get their hands on a brand new demo ahead of launch.
The demo can be accessed via the Switch eShop. It includes four levels from the first world of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the enhanced version of the Game Boy Advance. Also available is a first look at the new Two Player mode, where you can share one of your Joy-Con controllers with a friend and team up as Mario and Toad. That’s along with access to the game’s new difficulty settings in single-player mode – choose Classic Style to experience the same difficulty level as the original Game Boy Advance version or try out Casual Style with no time limit and the ability to restart from checkpoints.
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Sonic x Shadow Generations announced, coming to Switch
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More than a decade after its original release, Sonic Generations is making a comeback with a remaster known as Sonic x Shadow Generations. It will be available on Switch this fall.
This is actually going beyond a simple remaster. A brand new campaign will be added focusing on Shadow the Hedgehog while the main game features “upgraded visuals and new bonus content.”
Here’s the official overview:
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Lords of Exile release date set for February, new trailer
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PID Games publishing label and co-publisher PixelHeart, along with Squidbit Works, today set a release date for Lords of Exile. The 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer heads to Switch on February 14, 2024.
Lords of Exile was secured in 2020 following a Kickstarter campaign. It was initially targeted for a 2021 debut.
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SpiderHeck Honeycomb update out now on Switch, patch notes
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
SpiderHeck, a non-stop PvP brawler, just gained a brand new Honeycomb update on Switch.
New content is here in the form of new maps. Elsewhere the lobby creation process has been updated and various optimizations have been implemented.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of February 8, 2024
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 8, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom developer sessions happening at GDC 2024
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been announced that during the 2024 Game Developers Conference, developers behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be presenting talks.
The Zelda session is entitled “Tunes of the Kingdom: Evolving Physics and Sounds for ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’”. Technical director Takuhiro Dohta, lead physics programmer Takahiro Takayama, and lead sound engineer Junya Osada will “explore challenges their teams faced when approaching the popular sequel” and “will share insights on Link’s new abilities, composing Hyrule’s expanded sound design and music, and how these go hand-in-(Ultra)hand to create a new experience for players.”
Fate/Stay Night Remastered announced for Switch
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Publisher Aniplex and developer Type-Moon today announced that Fate/Stay Night Remastered is in development for Switch. A release is planned for 2024 worldwide.
Thus far we only have a teaser trailer to go on. We’ll follow up with more details as they’re made available.
Here’s that teaser video:
Spirittea update out now (version 1.5.3), patch notes
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new update for Spirittea was recently released on Switch via version 1.5.3.
There are a bunch of additions, quality of life improvements, and bug fixes here. We have the full patch notes below.
Visual novel Dr. Frank’s Build a Boyfriend hitting Switch this week
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games, along with Heiden, have announced that they’ll be putting Dr. Frank’s Build a Boyfriend on Switch this week. A release is planned for February 2, 2024.
Here’s a bunch of information about the visual novel:
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Switch gameplay
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Gameplay has dropped for the Switch version of Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. This past week, Arc System Works launched the new fighter.
More information about it can be found in the following overview:
