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Switch is getting its first Dragon Ball game soon, though not the newest one. Bandai Namco is bringing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 in September.

Bandai Namco and Arc System Works unveiled the brand new Dragon Ball FighterZ at E3 last month. Switch was not included as one of the confirmed platforms. However, in one interview, Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki indicated that a Switch release might be possible if fans showed interest.

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The Switch Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset doesn’t officially release until a few days from now, but the accessory is already out in the world. Get a closer look at it below with an unboxing video.

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The North American and European Splatfests for Splatoon 2 are taking place later today. But in Japan, the first event has already wrapped up. Team Rock beat out Team Pop in the end.

Here’s a full breakdown of the results:

Votes: 52% vs. 48% – +1 Point for Rock music
Wins (1st set): 48% vs. 52% – +1 Point for Pop music
Wins (2nd set): 51% vs. 49% – +1 Point for Rock music

We also have some footage from the Splatfest:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments

Zmart, a retailer in Chile, posted a few interesting Splatoon 2 images on Twitter. The first thing we’re able to see is the cartridge. The retailer also shows images of a reversible cover. It’s unclear if the cover is just being offered by Zmart, though we’re hoping it’s something that will be extended in all major territories.

Thanks to Juan P for the tip.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 1 Comment

Gaming will have a pretty strong presence at San Diego Comic-Con next week. A number of panels are being held, including some that may pique your interest.

Sonic Mania, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, Jakks Pacific, and the Castlevania Netflix animated series will be featuring special sessions at the show. For the Sonic Mania panel, fans will be treated to “new insights about the game.” LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2’s session will have reveals, not to mention a new trailer.

We’ve rounded up information about the panels having some relation to Nintendo below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 16 Comments

The latest issue of EDGE has started to surface. Along with the monthly review scores, we’ve learned that the magazine is featuring Super Mario Odyssey in a very special way.

First, the scores:

Nex Machina – 9
Valkyria Revolution – 3
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood – 8
Ever Oasis – 6
Black The Fall – 7
Monument Valley 2 – 7
Micro Machines – 6

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Wargroove, the turn-based strategy game planned for Switch, will let players choose from one of over twelve commanders from four warring factions. This week, we’re able to learn about another one of the commanders: Valder. Everything you need to know about Valder can be found from developer Chucklefish below.

In the bitterly cold mountains to the south there lies a nation of shambling corpses and assorted undead fiends. Travellers hope only to avoid meeting them on the open road, whilst would-be heroes and naive soldiers are eager to meet them in battle. They are the Felheim Legion, and they are governed by the necromancer Valder.

Control over the vast masses of the undead falls to whoever wields the Fell Gauntlet, and Valder secured it at a young age. A master in the necromantic arts, Valder even created the commander Ragna from the remains of countless skilled warriors, so that he can designate military matters to her. To him, the bloodthirsty hordes of skeleton soldiers are like his children, even if they tend to lack proper etiquette (and some brains).

If called to battle, Valder strikes using the powerful magic within the Fell Gauntlet to wipe out his opponents with a single hand.

He might not fear death, but his enemies would do well to fear him…

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One of the new elements in Runner3 are “Puppet Shows”. In a blog post this week, Choice Provisions explained what these are all about. 

Here’s the rundown:

If you A) complete a world in Runner3 and B) collect the required items scattered all throughout, you’ll be treated to a Puppet Show. You don’t have to watch it, but doing so will provide you with a little more backstory for the game. For example, those who watch the Puppet Show for Spookyland will learn what life was like in that world before The Parliament of Owls arrived (spoiler: it was a lot better). 

Oh, and all of the Puppet Shows will be narrated by Charles Martinet. It was our hope all along to have more Martinet in this game, and this is just one example of how we’ve managed to pull that off!

We also have a look at one of the puppets:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments

VR Zone Shinjuku is opening in Japan, and Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is going to be a big part of it. Bandai Namco uploaded a commercial for the VR area, and we have it below.

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The Nintendo Treehouse Log has updated once again. Two more entries were added in for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2.

In the Zelda blog, Nate Bihldorff talks about the collection aspect in the game. The following concept art is also posted:

As for Splatoon 2, Morgan Ritchie and Eric Smith argue their points for the first Splatfest. You can read it in full here.

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