Lunark coming to Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Lunark will be made for Switch. Canari Games recently managed to raise over $80,000 (CA).
Lunark is described as “a 2D cinematic platformer in the vein of ’80s and ’90s classics such as Prince of Persia and Flashback.” Players will run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot their way through “mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and a majestic forest.”
More: Canari Games, Lunark
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen fact sheet, screenshots
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Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is about two months away from dropping on Switch. Learn a bit more about the game by checking out the handy fact sheet below.
GRIP: Combat Racing video teases new tracks
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
GRIP: Combat Racing has more content planned for 2019, including new tracks. In a video shared this week, Wired Productions and Caged Element teased some of the upcoming courses. Check it out below.
Video: Atelier Lulua Switch vs. PS4 comparison
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new video has come in comparing the visuals of Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland on Switch and PlayStation 4. Give it a look below.
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland launches May 21 in North America and May 24 in Europe.
Nintendo maintenance schedule as of February 24, 2019
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the coming week once again. Currently, a Switch-specific session is planned as well as for Switch Parental Controls.
Right now, the maintenance schedule is as follows:
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story dev on how it approached the remake, Bowser Jr.’s Journey mode, updating music, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
In last month’s issue of Nintendo Dream, the magazine spoke with the developer of Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The team commented on how it went about remaking the game, the new Bowser Jr.’s Journey mode, updating the music, and more.
We’ve prepared a full translation of Nintendo Dream’s interview. If interested, you can read it in full below.
[Let’s Talk] Thoughts on the graphical style of the Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, the latest Nintendo Direct was held. Many announcements were made throughout the presentation, but The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Switch was one of the biggest. The classic 1993 Game Boy title is being completely remade and will launch later this year.
After the Nintendo Direct ended, many people shared their thoughts on how Zelda: Link’s Awakening looks. The game seems to be generating a polarizing reaction. Right now the style is looking like something you either love or hate.
So what side of the fence do you sit on? Are you a fan of the new style? Or were you hoping it’d go in a different direction? Let us know in the comments below.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove amiibo up for pre-order on Amazon UK
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Amazon UK has started taking pre-orders for the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove amiibo 3-pack. It can be reserved here. Specter Knight, Plague Knight, and King Knight figures are included.
Earlier this week, Yacht Club announced that the new amiibo and upcoming Shovel Knight content have been delayed to an unspecified point. Everything was previously scheduled for April 9.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Braveland Trilogy footage
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On March 7, the turn-based game Braveland Trilogy will be available on the Switch eShop. Get a look at some early footage below.
More: Braveland Trilogy, Tortuga Team
Funko CEO: “We still have to get those Nintendo characters”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Funko is producing figures based on more and more franchises these days. Last year, Pokemon got in on the fun, and there even more products planned for that IP in 2019 – such as the recently-announced Bulbasaur Funko Pop.
Funko doesn’t want to stop at Pokemon when it comes to Nintendo-related figures. Speaking with Newsweek, CEO Brian Mariotti expressed interest in the Big N’s core IPs. “We still have to get those Nintendo characters,” he said. Newsweek states that the “infamous Mario Brothers are still number one on Funko”s list”.
