Silk coming to Switch next month
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The open-world RPG Silk is making its way to Switch, Huey Games and International Hobo have announced. The game will be available sometime in September.
We have the following overview and trailer for Silk:
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Nintendo submits new FCC application for wireless SNES controller
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A new filing has appeared in the FCC database for a wireless SNES controller, which has fans speculating about what Nintendo has planned for the future.
Unfortunately, the application is lacking in important details. However, we do know that the device ID is BKE HAC-042. This is notable since it indicates compatibility with Switch. All other wireless game devices for Switch have come with the “HAC” prefix as part of their FCC IDs.
Assuming the filing represents an actual product Nintendo has planned, perhaps we’ll be seeing SNES games on Switch in some fashion.
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Spirit Hunter: NG launches October 10 in North America
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After announcing the game for North America at Anime Expo earlier this summer, publisher Aksys Games has dated Spirit Hunter: NG for North America. The horror adventure game will launch on October 10, the company has confirmed.
Here’s some information about the game:
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Vigil: The Longest Night announced for Switch
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Taiwan-based studio Glass Heart Games has announced Vigil: The Longest Night, a 2D side-scroller featuring a “subtle cosmic, and outright body, horror.” An initial release is planned for early 2020, with the Switch launch taking place later on.
We have the following information and trailer for Vigil: The Longest Night:
Arcade puzzle game Anode due out on Switch this week
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The arcade puzzle game Anode is coming to Switch, Kittehface Software has announced. A release is planned for August 17.
Here’s an overview of Anode, along with a trailer:
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Slay the Spire update out now (version 1.02)
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A new update for Slay the Spire is now available. Mega Crit Games has issued version 1.02, which is focused on bug fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Asterix & Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir Collector’s Edition spotted, first screenshots and possible release date
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon Germany has added in a new listing for Asterix & Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir. It has revealed a new collector’s edition, first screenshots, and even a possible release date.
The European collector’s edition will include a couple of goodies aside from the game. Buyers will receive a 15 centimeters-tall figurine of Obelix and Dogmatix as well as two smaller figurines of Asterix and Obelix.
Vasara Collection footage
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New footage has emerged for Vasara Collection, which includes the Japanese arcade shoot ’em ups titles Vasara and Vasara 2. View the gameplay below.
Vasara Collection launches for Switch on August 15.
Dr. Mario World earns $1.4 million, sees 7.5 million installs in its first month
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
According to Sensor Tower, Dr. Mario World generated an estimated $1.4 million in player in its first month. That was accomplished with roughly 7.5 million installs.
Compared to Nintendo’s other mobile titles, Dr. Mario World ranks fifth in terms of first-month revenue and fourth when it comes to downloads. It is also fifth as far as revenue per install goes at $0.19.
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Astral Chain director thinks the game may have been influenced by his love of Pokemon
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Nintendo and PlatinumGames are gearing up for this month’s launch of Astral Chain. As part of that, director Takahisa Taura has started sharing insights on the creation of the action game.
Today’s note is particularly noteworthy. Taura said that he great up playing Pokemon and is fond of the series, so he thinks “the idea of calling on another character to fight alongside” could have been influenced by the hugely popular monster-catching series.
