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

It won’t be much longer until Plantera DX hits the Switch eShop – at least in Japan. A listing added to the store today confirms a release date of June 8. The game will cost 500 yen.

We have these screenshots from the listing:

We reviewed Plantera when it came to Wii U and 3DS earlier in the year. The Switch version features new content including additional animals and characters, improved visuals and new music.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos | 37 Comments

The Switch durability tests aren’t finished just yet. UnlockRiver shared a new one today, which has the system being dropped from a ridiculous 1,000 feet.

Believe it or not, the Switch unit did survive. One of the Joy-Con controllers broke off, but it’s easily replaceable. The unit as a whole still worked amazingly enough.

Here’s the full video from UnlockRiver:

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments

Just like in previous years, Twitch will be live streaming several days of Twitch coverage. The specific time slots are still being filled in, but we have an overall idea of the schedule.

Of course, you’ll be able to watch the Nintendo Spotlight video presentation on June 13. Additionally, Nintendo will be stopping by later that day as well as on June 15 to showcase upcoming titles on Twitch’s stage show.

Twitch is also teasing exclusive news from Nicalis on June 11. It’s not clear if the reveal will be Nintendo-related, but we do know that the company has been giving Switch a lot of love as of late.

In any case, Twitch’s live stream schedule for E3 2017 is as follows:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 11 Comments

Update: More videos added in below.

Original: Now that it has officially launched in Japan, more Seiken Densetsu Collection footage is popping up. A new video showing off the menu and music test can be found below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments

Collavier is preparing Physical Contact: Speed for worldwide release on the Switch eShop. A release date has yet to be finalized, but we do know that the card game will cost $4.99 / €4.99.

Access the Physical Contact: Speed site here. We’ve included an overview from the page below.

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

Ripstone is putting Dreadbit’s Ironcast on Switch, the company announced today. This will be Ripstone’s debut title on Nintendo’s new console following several Wii U eShop games.

Ironcast is said to be “a turn-based strategy game set in an alternative Victorian history, with roguelike elements and a steampunk twist.” Players control a “7 meter tall walking Ironcast to defend 1880’s Victorian England from an invading force of enemy Ironcast.” Switch’s HD Rumble will be supported along with touchscreen use during portable play.

You’ll be able to play Ironcast on Switch this summer. View a trailer for Ironcast below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

It’s been a long time coming, but Runbow Pocket has a release date – and it’s due out very soon. The game is heading to 3DS on June 20. In North America, Runbow Pocket will be sold at retail and digitally while in Europe it will be an eShop-only title.

Here’s a trailer:

As for why Runbow Pocket took so long, 13AM Games’ Alex Rushdy explained:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch | 11 Comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Fire Emblem Warriors, Lost Sphear, and Monster Hunter XX on Switch. Scans of all games are below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments

After making a few titles for 3DS, Abylight is now shifting its attention to Switch. The studio announced Qbics Paint for the system today.

Qbics Paint uses Switch’s touchscreen for 3D modeling and painting. You’ll be able to customize Qbics with a 24-color palette. There’s a “Creation Mode to sculpt and paint freestyle your own Qbics – or let your imagination run wild editing those you already unlocked, and combine it with the Image mode using a wide range of stock images to get you inspired”.

Here’s a rundown of features:

⦁ Release your stress with its relaxing gameplay while you train your creative skills and your spatial vision
⦁ Anyone can sculpt and paint in 3D by using its user-friendly interface
⦁ The touch screen of the Nintendo Switch makes a great canvas to create artwork that can be shared at Social Media through the Capture Button
⦁ 4 game modes: Sculpt, Paint, Creation, and Image
⦁ More than 50 models to unlock and 50 empty spaces to create your own figures

Qbics Paint will be available this year on the eShop. Abylight will share a final release date “shortly.”

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 67 Comments

Update: Ubisoft has now shared the news on its blog. We’ve added in their official comments below.

Original: French outlet Challenges provides a first look at a new logo that Ubisoft will be using going forward. We’ve attached it above.

Speaking with the site, Ubisoft’s Courtney Riss spoke about wanting to take advantage of the spiral design, which signifies original creation – along the lines of the Big Bang. However, it needed to be modernized so that it would be more direct and simple.

This is the third time in Ubisoft’s history that the company is changing its logo with four designs overall. Here’s a look at past designs:

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