Falcom on why it decided to support PSP over DS, wants to get closer to Nintendo
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Nintendo and Falcom aren’t exactly names that go together. The studio hasn’t done much on Nintendo platforms, which is why it came as a surprise when Ys VIII was announced for Switch earlier this year – courtesy of Nippon Ichi.
In an interview with DenFamiNicoGamer, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo and founder Masayuki Kato spoke about the misconception that the company hates Nintendo and why it decided to focus on the PSP instead of the DS when the latter system was booming in popularity.
Thimbleweed Park “massively successful on Switch”, will soon surpass Steam sales
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Terrible Toybox has provided an update on the performance of Thimbleweed Park on Switch. The developer says it has been “massively successful” on Nintendo’s console. Also, when next month rolls by, it’s expected that the Switch version will have sold more than the Steam release.
Thimbleweed Park came to Switch digitally last September. Limited Run Games recently issued a physical version.
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FIFA 19 dev talks Switch improvements, including better AI
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FIFA 18 was the first time that the soccer franchise had appeared on a Nintendo console in several years. Though the core of the game was good, there were obvious areas for improvement.
Lead gameplay producer Samuel Rivera spoke with GameReactor about some of the improvements planned for FIFA 19 this year. In addition to better AI, the game will have a Timed Finishing Mechanic.
More: EA Sports, FIFA 19, interview, Samuel Rivera
Nintendo Switch Online codes available to purchase on Amazon US
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch Online still has a little ways to go before it fully launches. However, just like we saw with Amazon Germany not too long ago, Amazon US is selling codes. There’s a 12-month membership here and a 3-month membership here.
Nintendo Switch Online launches in September. It will include access to online multiplayer, classic games, cloud saves, and exclusive discounts. Amazon’s codes should be distributed when the service goes live.
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ARK: Survival Evolved, PixARK physical releases announced
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Solutions 2 GO has announced a pair of physical releases for Switch. ARK: Survival Evolved and PixARK will both be offered at retail.
ARK: Survival Evolved will cost $49.99 while PixARK is priced at $39.99. The two games arrive this fall.
Here’s more information about them:
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans added to the Switch eShop
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans has received a stealth release on Switch. Following its release on Steam last year, the game can be found on the eShop now.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans, a beat’em up game with platform elements and mini-games, can be played alone or with a friend in co-op. Continue on below for additional information and a trailer.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 planned for Switch next week
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 has secured a release date on Switch. As shown on the Japanese eShop, it’s lined up for August 2.
Here’s an overview plus a trailer:
Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics hitting Switch later this year
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Ripstone has provided an update on the occult turn-based strategy game Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics. In partnership with developer Auroch Digital, the game will release on Switch later this year.
We have the following overview and trailer:
Picross S2 coming to Switch, out next week
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Jupiter released its first Picross game for Switch, Picross S, on the eShop last year. A listing on the Japanese store reveals that a sequel is coming very soon.
According to the eShop, Picross S2 is launching on August 2 for 900 yen. Various languages are supported, including English. In other words, expect a worldwide release very soon, if not on the same day.
Source: Switch eShop
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Nickelodeon Kart Racers officially announced – first details, screenshots
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Nickelodeon Kart Racers was listed by GameStop for Switch last month. GameMill Entertainment officially announced the game today, which is due out later this year.
Nickelodeon Kart Racers is a multiplayer racing game featuring iconic Nickelodeon animated characters. SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more will be represented. 24 different Slime-themed tracks will be included, in addition to four-player local multiplayer, battle mode in which you win cups, and Kart upgrades.
We’ll be seeing Nickelodeon Kart Racers on Switch this holiday. View the first screenshots below.
Source: GameMill PR
