Shiny Meltan appearing in Pokemon GO for a limited time
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company, Niantic, and Nintendo have announced that a Shiny version of the Mythical Pokemon Meltan is appearing in Pokemon GO for a limited time. The creature can be transferred to Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee once captured.
Here’s a bit of additional information about the event:
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Kabal revealed for Mortal Kombat 11
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Warner Bros. and NetherRealm have pulled back the curtain on another character for Mortal Kombat 11. Kabal has joined the roster, and we have his trailer below. The character first appeared in Mortal Kombat 3.
Other playable characters in Mortal Kombat 11 include Baraka, Geras, Kano, Kabal, Raiden, Scorpion, Shao Kahn, Skarlet, Sonya Blade, and Sub-Zero.
Apex Legends dev interested in bringing it to Switch, but has nothing to announce
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Yesterday saw the reveal and launch of a new game from EA and Titanfall developer Respawn. The two companies have released Apex Legends, a free-to-play Battle Royale title. It’s not out on Switch at this time, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely off the table.
Speaking with Eurogamer, lead producer Drew McCoy said Respawn would love to bring Apex Legends to Switch as well as mobile. However, there’s “nothing [they] can currently talk about” for the time being. In other words, we’ll have to wait and see what happens in the future.
More: Apex Legends, EA, interview, Respawn
Sonic the Hedgehog panel confirmed for SXSW 2019, announcements teased
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Sonic the Hedgehog has been a mainstay at SXSW where a panel has been held in recent years. SEGA has made some notable announcements at the event, including Sonic Mania Plus, one of the first teases for Team Sonic Racing, and more.
Sonic will be back at this year’s SXSW with the “Gotta Go Fast: The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Panel” next month. Once again, it sounds like fans can look forward to announcements.
More: SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog, SXSW 2019
Switch “Anytime, Anywhere” commercials
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Nintendo published two more short commercials for Switch today focusing on Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We have both below.
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Alchemic Dungeons DX trailer
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Flyhigh Works issued a trailer for Alchemic Dungeons DX, which launches for Switch on February 14. Thus far we have confirmation in Japanese pricing of 800 yen.
Here’s a trailer for the game:
Alchemic Dungeons DX is the same roguelike from 3DS, but with added characters, items, dungeons, background music, and more.
Vivox releasing SDK to add text and voice chat to Switch games
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The way that Switch works currently, Nintendo’s online architecture doesn’t properly support voice chat. That’s why we’ve seen something like Fortnite taking a different approach, which happens to use Vivox.
Vivox is taking its Switch plans a step further by announcing that it’s making a software development kid available to add text and voice chat to Switch games. Third-parties will be able to take advantage of the same functionality that Fortnite has been offering.
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Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection revealed
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Drinkbox Studios is teaming up with Leadman Games on a special package for Switch. The two sides today unveiled the Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection, a physical bundle of both games in the series. Also included is a manual, a double-sided poster, and download codes for the soundtracks.
Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection launches May 28 for $39.99. We have a video promoting the release below.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus launch trailer
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Etrian Odyssey Nexus makes its debut in the west today. Atlus has shared a launch trailer for the game, which we have below.
More: Atlus, Etrian Odyssey Nexus
Gods Remastered in the works for Switch
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Robot Riot has confirmed plans to release Gods Remastered on Switch, and it sounds like we could be seeing it sooner rather than later.
Gods, a platformer from the ’90s, came out on a variety of systems such as the SNES. The remake allows players to choose between original pixel graphics or a new 3D mode which also features a new soundtrack.
