Payday 2 launches for Switch on February 27 in North America, February 23 in Europe
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments
Starbreeze Studios and Overkill have announced a release date for Payday 2 on Switch. The cooperative first-person shooter launches in February 27 in North (and South) America. The European release will take place a bit early on February 23.
Payday 2 will be sold both physically and digitally for Switch. 505 will handle the retail release.
Source: Starbreeze PR
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Reggie: Zelda, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey bought by over 50% of Switch owners; Splatoon 2 one in four Switch owners
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
Nintendo of America president has shared more about the Switch’s success in an interview with Variety.
First, Reggie revealed that three games have been bought by more than 50% of Switch owners. Those games are Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey. Splatoon 2, meanwhile, has been purchased by one in four Switch owners.
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Sparkle Unleashed hitting Switch on December 25
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
10tons has yet another new game lined up for Switch. On December 25, the eShop will be adding Sparkle Unleashed.
Sparkle Unleashed is a marble shooter action puzzle game. You can learn more about the game with an overview and trailer below, including how it separates itself from Sparkle 2.
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Friends to the End delayed slightly on Wii U
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
You can pick up the new Friends to the End expansion for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Well, if you’re playing on Switch that is. The Wii U version seems to be experiencing a small delay.
WayForward says that Friends to the End for Wii U is now arriving on December 21 in North America. We’re unsure about Europe, but it’s possible that the DLC will still be launching today.
"Friends to the End" launches tomorrow for Switch, Steam, PS4, XB1, Vita, Wii U! (PS Vita [NA] on 12/14. Wii U [NA] arrives on 12/21) pic.twitter.com/xq0waPcpsH
— WayForward (@WayForward) December 12, 2017
Thanks to HerosShade for the tip.
Physical version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap will come with some goodies
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
For its physical Switch releases, Nicalis tends to include some extra items. The publisher is continuing the tradition with Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.
Like with past games, Nicalis will be including an instruction booklet. You’ll also get a 3″ CD soundtrack sampler and a PVC phone strap.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is due out physically for Switch in Q1 2018.
Video: A look inside Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The new Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works book just arrived about a couple of weeks ago. For a look inside, check out the video below.
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Bleed Switch footage
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On Thursday, Bleed will be joining the Switch eShop along with a smattering of other titles. View some footage below.
Nintendo intends to ship more Switch units in Japan than ever before this month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Finding the Switch in Japan still isn’t an easy process. Locating the system on store shelves isn’t really possible.
This month, Nintendo is hoping to further improve the situation. The company said today that it intends “to ship more units than ever before so that even more consumers can purchase and enjoy Nintendo Switch.”
We’ll have fresh Media Create data for the week of December 4 tomorrow. That’ll give us the latest look at how many Switch units have been sold in Japan.
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Yoku’s Island Express – “Happy Holidays from the Island Express” trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 3 Comments
Team17 released a new trailer for Yoku’s Island Express just in time for the holidays. It shows off some of the snowy surroundings Yoku will uncover and the islanders he’ll meet, including Tungaska, Chirp the foreman and Tilo the mountaineer.
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New Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack up on Amazon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Update (12/13): This is up on Amazon again with the 20% Prime discount. It had sold out last night.
Original (12/12): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack. You can reserve it here. If you happen to be a Prime member, you can save 20% as well.
