Minecraft for Switch moving over to Bedrock Engine in June along with physical release
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Minecraft is seeing a big upgrade on Switch next month. The Bedrock Engine is confirmed for the system on June 21, along with a physical release. Pricing for the retail edition is set at $29.99.
The Bedrock version of Minecraft for Switch supports all previously released content. Additionally, you’ll now be able to connect with players on other platforms. It will also supported Nintendo Switch Online in September plus Xbox Live achievements and Gamerscore.
Read today’s full announcement below.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Hellfire – Chapter 9: Book II footage
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Alongside the new Genealogy focus that started in Fire Emblem Heroes yesterday, some story content was added as well. Take a look at footage showing what’s new below.
Bandai Namco making multiple original titles for Switch to be released starting this summer
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In its latest financial report, Bandai Namco had a quick word about Switch. The company stated that for the system, which is becoming popular worldwide, it is developing multiple original titles that will be released starting from this summer.
Bandai Namco has actually been quite busy on Switch this month having already launched Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Deluxe Edition. Little Nightmares: Complete Edition is also slated for next week. Dark Souls: Remastered was scheduled for the end of the month on Switch, but has since been pushed back to a vague summer window.
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PETA releases free game Kitten Squad on the Switch eShop
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Here’s a new Switch game that came out of the blue. Kitten Squad, a title from PETA, is out now on the eShop for free.
In the past, PETA has used web browser games to spread the word about anti-animal cruelty. Kitten Squad is the company’s first title for consoles.
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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle open beta goes live tonight on Switch, offline demo May 14
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The open beta and demo for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is right around the corner on Switch. The open beta goes live tonight at 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET, followed by an offline demo on May 14.
Players will find the following in the open beta:
Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers footage
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Earlier today, Nintendo sent out a demo for Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers on the North American 3DS eShop. Have a look at some footage below.
Crystal Crisis boxart, screenshots
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nicalis has passed along some assets for its puzzle fighting battle Switch title Crystal Crisis. We have the boxart above as well as some screenshots below.
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Fork Parker’s Crunch Out coming to the SNES, Devolver Digital donating profits to charity
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Devolver Digital and Megacat Studios have teamed up on a brand new SNES game, Fork Parker’s Crunch Out. All of Devolver Digital’s profits will benefit the Take This organization, a nonprofit charity dedicated to informing the gaming community about mental health issues, providing education and services within the industry and tackling mental illness prevention.
Here’s what to expect from Fork Parker’s Crunch Out:
Nicalis announces Crystal Crisis for Switch – crossover color-matching combat game
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Blade Strangers won’t be Nicalis’ only new crossover game for Switch this year. While that title is a fighter, the company just announced Crystal Crisis, which is more puzzle-focused.
Crystal Crisis will feature various characters from games and more, including Quote and Curly Brace from Cave Story, Isaac from The Binding of Isaac, Astro Boy and Black Jack from Tezuka Productions, and many more. Expect different modes and support for local / online multiplayer.
Here’s more information and the debut trailer:
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The Banner Saga launches next week on Switch
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We’re a week away from The Banner Saga’s debut on Switch. The game will arrive on May 17, Stoic and Versus Evil announced today.
For more on The Banner Saga, hit up the overview and trailer below.
