Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo cancelled due to threats against employees and participants
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo will no longer be happening due to “persistent threats” made against employees as well as participants.
Nintendo Live was once again set to take place in Japan in January. The event would have offered the same sort of standard activities we’ve seen over the past few years, including tournaments and concerts. Unfortunately, the plug has been pulled entirely.
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Famitsu sales (11/27/23 – 12/3/23)
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Sea of Stars update out soon on Switch (version 1.0.46981), patch notes
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sea of Stars is getting another update soon, with Sabotage announcing version 1.0.46981.
We don’t want to go into too much detail here as spoilers are included in the patch notes. Having said that, it comes with a new Relic, some adjustments, fixes, and more.
You can find the full rundown below. Just keep in mind that, once again, there are spoilers here.
More: Sabotage Studio, Sea of Stars, title update
Smash Bros. Ultimate to host fifth anniversary event, new spirits coming
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate events have been on reruns for a significant period of time now, but believe it or not, the game is seeing a slight revitalization for its fifth anniversary. In a new event, players will be able to earn 5x EXP and SP after fights. Five additional Snack Ls are being given out as well.
The Smash Bros. Ultimate fifth anniversary event begins tomorrow, December 7 (December 8 in Europe). It will last for five days in total.
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Sonic Frontiers update out now (version 1.41), patch notes
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sonic Frontiers just issued its latest update and version 1.41 is now available.
The difficulty of The Final Horizon has been adjusted and several bugs have been fixed. There’s been balancing for Easy Mode as well as controls and special move stats for Amy, Knuckles, and Tails.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Devil Engine: Complete Edition Switch physical release happening in the west
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Limited Run Games is working on a physical release of Devil Engine: Complete Edition for Switch, the company announced today.
You may remember that Devil Engine technically already launched on Switch in 2019. However, it then reshipped as a new “Complete Edition” last month. A physical edition also came to Japan, though this is the first time it’ll have a boxed copy elsewhere.
Vampire Survivors reveals Among Us DLC collaboration
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Among Us is joining Vampire Survivors with brand new DLC, Poncle just announced.
The DLC is comprised of crewmates, weapons, power-ups, and a stage inspired by the Impostor-hunting hit. There’ll be “classic Vampire Survivors gameplay with new weapons, characters, music, some surprises and new mechanics all wrapped up in Among Us inspired chaos.” All told players will gain access to 9 characters, 15 weapons, 1 stage, 20 in-game unlocks, the ability to see the future, and an Adventure.
More: DLC, Poncle, Vampire Survivors
Virtual pet game Bugaboo Pocket announced for Switch
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Elytra Games announced that its upcoming title Bugaboo Pocket will be launching on Switch in the future. It’s currently targeting a 2024 release.
Elytra Games is a virtual pet game, but there’s more to it than that. There’ll apparently be a story that plays a key role and features like currency that can be earned in minigames and by cleaning up the pet waste.
Here’s some additional information:
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Eastward: Octopia release date set for January, new trailer
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Today, Chucklefish and Pixpil revealed the final release date for Eastward: Octopia, the game’s upcoming DLC expansion. It’ll be ready to go on January 31, 2024.
Eastward: Octopia was previously announced during a Nintendo Direct in September. It was said to be launching during the holiday.
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Road trip adventure game Open Roads confirmed for Switch
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Open Roads, which was first announced three years ago, has now been confirmed for Switch. We also have a final release date of February 22, 2024.
Open Roads is a road trip adventure game. It’s being made by the same folks as Gone Home, though Fullbright co-founder Steve Gaynor is no longer involved and the group is now known as “The Open Roads Team”.
