R.B.I. Baseball 18 announced, coming to Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
R.B.I. Baseball 17 came to Switch a few months after the console’s last year. R.B.I. Baseball 18 was announced today, and this time around, it’ll be out on Switch the same day as other platforms.
The only confirmed information we have at present is that R.B.I. Baseball 18 is slated for March, and Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor will star on the cover. We also have the announcement trailer below.
Get ready for the release of R.B.I. Baseball 18, available in March! https://t.co/Pe8EauE2oq has all the details. #RBIGAME pic.twitter.com/8SxRGDfBLf
— R.B.I. Baseball (@RBIGAME) January 20, 2018
Thanks to Jes T for the tip.
Astro Bears Party getting a big content update
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
QubicGames released Astro Bears Party on the Switch eShop. It’s an “an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master game about running around a planet and avoiding each other’s Magical Beary Ribbons.” While it’s mostly for multiplayer, a Jetfish Hunting single-player mode is also included.
QubicGames confirmed in a Reddit AMA yesterday that it has more plans for Astro Bears Party, despite launching the game several months ago. It’ll feature two new playable characters, a new multiplayer “competitive” mode, a new single-player mode, support for online high scores, new planets, and more.
A release date for the update hasn’t been set as of now. However, it’s targeted for April / May.
Thanks to James M for the tip.
More: Astro Bears Party, QubicGames
Shadows of Adam dev gauging interest in a Switch port
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Shadows of Adam may have a chance of landing on Switch. Over on Twitter, developer Something Classic Games is gauging interest in the idea of porting its RPG.
Something Classic Games is hoping fans will express their interest by re-tweeting the following message:
Just an experiment. RT if you'd like to see #ShadowsofAdam appear on the Switch! #indiegame pic.twitter.com/zvdmK0XT5D
— Something Classic (@SomethingClassc) January 15, 2018
You can learn more about Shadows of Adam with the overview and trailer below. If you’d like to see a Switch version, be sure to make your voice heard.
Dark Souls: Remastered fact sheet
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments
Last week’s Nintendo Direct Mini was closed out by the announcement of Dark Souls: Remastered for Switch. If you haven’t had an opportunity to try out the game, a new fact sheet will get you up to speed. Find everything you need to know about the game and this new version below.
Detective Pikachu amiibo up on Walmart; game and Pikachu New 2DS XL on Best Buy
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Update 3 (1/20): The Pikachu New 2DS XL is now up on Amazon.
Update 2 (1/19): The Detective Pikachu amiibo is up on Best Buy.
Update: Bumped to the top. It sold out on Walmart, but the Detective Pikachu amiibo is now back up.
Original (1/18): Walmart is now taking pre-orders for the new Detective Pikachu amiibo. You can reserve it here.
Meanwhile, you can reserve the Detective Pikachu game on Best Buy here. The retailer also has the Pikachu New 2DS XL here.
Death Squared dev bringing Super One More Jump to Switch soon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Last year, SMG Studio brought Death Squared to the Switch eShop. The same developer is now releasing Super One More Jump as well.
Super One More Jump is described as “a hand-crafted intense arcade platformer.” The game features simple to learn one button controls that are hard to master.
Super One More Jump features over 100 levels, very difficult challenge levels, an endless mode with a new random stage to play each day, a two-player vs. mode, a four-player co-op mode, and the ability to customize your character with unlockable themes and avatars.
Super One More Jump is listed for a January 25 release on Switch in Europe, and should be out very soon in North America. We have a few screenshots below.
Source: Switch eShop
More: Premo, SMG Studio, Super One More Jump
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – new Champions DLC footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 added new Champions DLC this week, comprised of several characters. Purchasing the pack grants access to Amadeus Cho, Nova, Ironheart, Devil Dinosaur, Moon Girl, Viv, Wasp (Nadia Pym), and Hawkeye (Kate Bishop). Hit up the video below for a look at the DLC.
Kirby Battle Royale update out now in North America (version 2.1)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Kirby Battle Royale launched in Europe and Japan awhile back. Nintendo has now finally released the game in North America as well.
If you purchase Kirby Battle Royale, make sure that you download the game’s day-one update. Version 2.1 brings it up to speed with the European and Japanese release, adding in the new Mirror Copy Ability and more.
Translated Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 scans cover new DLC characters, next free update
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 11 Comments
A scan emerged earlier this week revealing that Jiren and Android 17 from Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be featured in the next DLC pack for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. They’ll be joined by original character Fu, who was previously revealed.
Aside from the new DLC, Bandai Namco will also be releasing another free update. It’s comprised of three components: “Over Limit”, the Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Avatar Awakening Skill, and new swimsuit costumes.
Several new discounts added to My Nintendo in Europe
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments
A number of new discounts are now available for My Nintendo users in Europe. Most can be redeemed with Platinum Points, but a couple are for Gold Points as well.
Here’s the full lineup:
