Qbik hitting Switch on January 18
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Forever Entertainment has dated its pixel-art puzzle game for Switch. On January 18, it will be published on the eShop.
Qbik features a world filled with brainteasers, puzzles, and riddles across 63 levels. We have a trailer for the game below.
More: Forever Entertainment, Qbik
GalaxyTrail “exploring all options” to bring Freedom Planet 1 and 2 to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
Over the weekend, GalaxyTrail posted an image on Facebook hinting at a release of Freedom Planet on Switch. Some took that as confirmation that the game would be heading to Nintendo’s console at some point, but we’re not quite there… yet.
GalaxyTrail has now clarified that the image was a way of showing that the studio is aware of the huge amount of interest in Freedom Planet on Switch. The team is “currently exploring all of our options to offer you the game and the sequel on the Switch” – so there’s nothing official, yet.
Here’s the full statement:
Masters of Anima releasing on Switch this spring
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Masters of Anima is coming to Switch, Passtech Games has announced. The game follows Otto, who takes on the forces of evil, in strategic / action-packed battles where you can summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians.
Masters of Anima launches on Switch this spring. View a new gameplay trailer below.
More: Masters of Anima, Passtech Games
Old Man’s Journey Switch features detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Last week, Broken Rules announced Old Man’s Journey for Switch. The game comes from the same studio as And Yet it Moves and Chasing Aurora.
Broken Rules has since shared a few additional tidbits about the Switch version. In terms of features, a two-player mode will be included in addition to support for HD Rumble. You’ll also be able to play the game with motion pointer controls. Touchscreen and stick input are in, too.
More: Broken Rules, Old Man's Journey
Rumor: New 2D Metroid in the works
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 60 Comments
After a fairly lengthy hiatus, 2D Metroid was back in the spotlight with Samus Returns. Nintendo and MercurySteam partnered together on the 3DS game, which debuted last September. It wasn’t entirely new, but was a remake of the Game Boy title Metroid 2: Return of Samus.
Samus Returns could be just the start of Metroid’s 2D resurgence. Rumor has it that another entry in the franchise is in development.
Amazon: Save $20 on the Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
The Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition has received a fairly notable discount on Amazon. It normally goes for $80, but can currently be purchased for $59.84.
Place an order here if interested. Doing so will save you $20, or 25%.
Dark Souls: Remastered, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy up for pre-order on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
Update 2 (1/15): Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is now up on Amazon.
Update (1/13): As it’s sort of related, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition and The World Ends with You: Final Remix are back up on Amazon. They previously went offline shortly after going up early in the week.
Original (1/12): Amazon has started taking pre-orders for two new Switch games. You can reserve Dark Souls: Remastered here. Additionally, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is up here. They’ll be out on May 25 and sometime this summer respectively.
Saturday Morning RPG announced for Switch, will be sold physically
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
Limited Run Games has finally announced its first game for Switch – and it’s an entirely new one. Saturday Morning RPG will release on Nintendo’s console, the company has revealed.
Saturday Morning RPG is planned to arrive on Switch this spring both physically and digitally. For the physical version, it will be sold exclusive on the Limited Run Games online store.
Netflix “still exploring” possible support for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 38 Comments
A tweet from Netflix spread online after one person was told that there are no plans for the service on Switch. However, a spokesperson has now offered a bit of a different statement.
Netflix’s official comment is the following: “We are still exploring the opportunity with Nintendo, but don’t have definitive plans to share at this time.” We’re also hearing that Netflix will send an update with a similar message on @Netflixhelps.
You’d have to think that, in due time, Netflix will land on Switch. It’s just a matter when.
More: Netflix
Atelier Lydie & Suelle version 1.01 out now in Japan, lots of DLC incoming
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
In Japan, Gust has announced a ton of DLC for Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting. Players will be able to purchase content featuring music from other Atelier games, a collaboration with Nights of Azure 2, a boss battle against Sophie, and more.
Coinciding with the DLC news, a 1.01 update has been issued. This increases the level cap and more.
You can find a full recap of the new update and all upcoming DLC below.
