Distraint Collection pre-orders open
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Play-Asia has opened exclusive pre-orders for Distraint Collection. This is the physical version of Distrant and Distraint 2, a pair of psychological horror games for Switch.
As previously mentioned, Play-Asia has standard and limited edition copies available. The latter version includes:
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Miyamoto trying to be less rigid with Mario, says Nintendo can’t challenge Disney if parents don’t accept their kids playing games
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Nikkei has an interesting article up all about Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto. It touches on some interesting topics, including Mario and the challenge of taking on Disney.
As far as Mario is concerned, Nikkei relays that Miyamoto’s “creative direction has been changing.” Whereas in the past he attempted to “maintain a certain consistency,” he’s now trying “to avoid casting Mario too rigidly, giving him freedom to explore different character scenarios.” Miyamoto noted that he’s “become more interested in creating greater opportunities for a larger audience to enjoy” the franchise.
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Survival adventure game Breathing Fear reaching Switch next month
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The survival adventure game Breathing Fear will be appearing on Switch next month, according to an eShop listing. Drageous Games will publish the title on December 6.
We have the following overview and trailer for Breathing Fear:
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Pokemon Sword sells more than Pokemon Shield in Japan, sell-through rate and more
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Earlier this week, Famitsu reported that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 1.365 million copies in Japan in just a few days. Dengeki has now shared its own figure of 1.357 million units.
Unlike Famitsu, Dengeki also provides a more comprehensive breakdown of sales. Pokemon Sword was the more popular version at 499,753 copies sold. Pokemon Shield sold 347,629 units. Then with the Double Pack, that’s another 254,612 units (counted twice for both versions).
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Minecraft adds new Frozen II collaboration
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A new Frozen II collaboration has joined Minecraft. Available through Minecraft Marketplace, players can access mini-games, complete puzzles, and decorate the castle. Well-known characters such as Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf are included.
Here’s the full announcement:
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Lost Ember gets new trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Lost Ember, an animal switching adventure coming to Switch, has received a new trailer. Take a look at the video below.
Lost Ember is due out for Switch in 2020.
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Switch eShop charts – November 23, 2019
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Switch file sizes – Alien: Isolation, Trover Saves The Universe, Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training, more
Posted on 5 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 Alien: Isolation, Trover Saves The Universe, Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads – November 21, 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Killer Queen Black – “Gemini Patch” out now – Switch improvements, cross-platform party support, more
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A major update for Killer Queen Black has been issued. The new “Gemini Patch” includes big Switch improvements, cross-platform party support, and more.
Here’s a full overview of the update: