Updated maintenance schedule for tonight
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch eShop, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has three separate maintenance periods planned for tonight, including a newly-added session specifically for Wii U and 3DS. We have the full rundown of the different maintenance periods below.
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Bingo making its way to Switch next month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new type of party game is planned for Switch. Bingo, coming from Starsign, will be available via the eShop on March 15. It’s planned for North America, Europe, and Japan on the same day.
Bingo for Switch includes four types of Bingo. Also included is a “Lay flat Mode” where you’re able to face an opponent locally and play.
Here’s an overview and trailer for Bingo:
HAL Laboratory’s debut mobile title Part Time UFO out now worldwide
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
A few months ago, Kirby developer HAL Laboratory released its first mobile game in Japan. The title has now extended to other parts parts of the world as Part Time UFO.
In the US, you can download the game on iOS here or Android here. Pricing is set at $3.99.
Here’s an overview and trailer:
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Kirby Star Allies clip shows off Chef Kawasaki
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Chef Kawasaki, an enemy who first appeared in Kirby Super Star, is returning in Kirby Star Allies. Over on the series’ official Japanese Twitter account, a clip was posted showing the enemy in action. We have the video below.
ジャマハローアーッ!!
スーパーデラックスで初登場したコックカワサキが、今作では中ボスとして復活！
HDモデルになって生まれ変わったわ！
フレンズハートをぶつけると、仲間にしちゃえるのよ！
アハハッ！カービィ、あなた仲間になっても料理されるのねー！#星のカービィスターアライズ pic.twitter.com/kw4O3lfMSS— 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) February 26, 2018
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/25/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. There are big shifts for Project Octopath Traveler, Bayonetta 3, and Dragon Quest XI, with all three entering the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 8 and February 14.
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Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories, announced earlier today for Switch, has received its first trailer for the new release. Watch it below.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 details – development length, reason for focus on snowy maps, more
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During a preview event for Valkyria Chronicles 4 in Japan this weekend, SEGA shared new details about the game. The team talked how long the game has been in development, the decision to give a heavy focus to snowy maps, and more. You can find a full roundup of information below.
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SEGA on what to expect from Shining Resonance Refrain, new content, and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA surprised us this week with the announcement of Shining Resonance Refrain. Though the game had only been announced as a PlayStation 4 game in Japan, the action RPG is also releasing for Switch in the west.
Localization producer James Kuroki has now shared a bit more on Shining Resonance Refrain. Kuroki talked about what players can expect from the game, what’s new compared to the original PS3 release from a few years ago, and more. You can read the full interview below.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy for Switch out in April 26 in Japan – details on resolution and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following the initial reveal in Weekly Jump last week, Bandai Namco has officially announced Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy for Switch. It’s coming out pretty soon as a release is planned for April 26 in Japan. Pricing is set at 6,800 yen.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy will support the Joy-Con (including the Joy-Con Grip) and Switch Pro Controller. Using just a single Joy-Con is not supported, however.
Two Tribes goes into detail on the many changes implemented for Toki Tori 2+: Nintendo Switch Edition
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Toki Tori 2 originally released for Wii U back in 2015. This week, the game made its way to Switch.
You might be interested to know that the Switch release is quite a bit different than the Wii U title. Developer Two Tribes has made a number of improvements and changes over the years, and in bringing the game to Nintendo’s console, lots more was implemented – both big and small.
Two Tribes went over everything in a new blog post yesterday. You can read the studio’s thoughts below to get a good idea as to just how much effort went into the Switch version.
