German retailer CoolShop is listing 88 Heroes for Switch – (blurry) boxart included. A similar listing has also popped up on Amazon France with a tentative September 29 release date.
88 Heroes was created by Bitmap Bureau and published by Rising Star Games earlier this year. It’s “a chaotic 2D platformer that is as fun to watch as it is to play, where each level completed or untimely death brings a new uniquely skilled hero into the action.” You’ll have only 88 minutes to complete all 88 levels.
Additional details and a trailer for 88 Heroes are below.
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Hex Gambit funded on Kickstarter, officially confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hex Gambit has managed to reach its funding goal on Kickstarter. One Man Left Studios was looking to raise $11,000, which was just reached. Switch was a part of the main goal, so the game is officially confirmed for Nintendo’s console.
Here’s what you can expect from Hex Gambit:
In a world called Agon, the sharpest strategic minds command squads of expendable automatons in an explosive arena sport called the Hex Gambit.
Hex Gambit is a unique turn-based strategy game coming to Steam and the Nintendo Switch™ console, from the makers of the cult classic Outwitters (view our entire catalog of games here). It’s designed to get to the fun part fast: Drag and drop minions onto your side of the map on Turn 1; start hitting stuff on Turn 2! Games typically last 10-30 minutes (depending how fast you think), with the action always intensifying in the late game for an epic conclusion.
Hex Gambit will be on Switch sometime in 2018.
More: Hex Gambit, One Man Left
New Sonic Mania music – Stardust Speedway Zone Act 1
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
SEGA has delivered a new piece of music from Sonic Mania. We’ve included the track for Stardust Speedway Zone Act 1 below.
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Minecraft – Better Together update FAQ
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Most versions of Minecraft are getting the big “Better Together” update later this year, including Switch. One of the main highlights is that players on different platforms will be able to join up together online. That means, for example, someone on Switch could play with another person using an Xbox One.
An in-depth FAQ was posted to the Minecraft site today explaining the update in detail. It really covers everything you need to know about what’s to come. Head past the break for the various questions and answers.
Prodigy planned for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Earlier today, we found out that Forever Entertainment is bringing Violett to Switch via an eShop listing. That won’t be the publisher’s only release on the system.
Also in the works is Prodigy, an upcoming tactical RPG developed by Hanakai Studio. It was funded on Kickstarter back in 2014.
Here’s a brief overview:
Prodigy is a head to head tactical role playing game with mixed turn-based and real time multiplayer action, pitting your heroes against those of your friends or online opponent. The game will feature both PvE and PvP modes, including Ranked and Unranked Multiplayer.
Forever Entertainment will be putting the “electronic” version of Prodigy on Switch. The download version makes use of a “digital board tested through a closed Alpha”, and it “will be entirely compatible” with the physical version.
GameStop to host new Pokemon Sun/Moon distribution event for Salazzle
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
GameStop will soon be kicking off a new distribution event for Pokemon Sun/Moon. Early leaflets from the retailer confirm that Salazzle will be handed out to players.
Salazzle will come with the moves Fake Out, Toxic, Sludge Bomb, and Flamethrower. It will also be holding a Focus Sash.
GameStop’s event will begin on August 14. It will last until September 4.
More: GameStop, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun
Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! being brought to theaters for a two-day cinema event
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! is coming to movie theaters around the world this November, The Pokemon Company announced today.
An agreement has been reached with Fathom Events to distribute the film outside of Asia. Fans will be able to watch the movie on November 5 and November 6 in select international markets.
Here’s an overview:
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash and Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along the way, new characters including Trainers Verity and Sorrel, and even a mysterious new Mythical Pokémon, Marshadow. Challenges and epic Pokémon battles abound in this unique new story about the beginning of one of the most beloved friendships in popular culture.
Additional information, including screening times and special offers, will be available soon.
Source: Pokemon PR
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Rumor: Sonic Forces Day One Edition to feature avatar costumes from Jet Set Radio, NiGHTS, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 18 Comments
A pair of interesting retailer listings have been spotted that may point to a possible “Day One Edition” for Sonic Forces.
Amazon Spain and XtraLife both list the release, though there’s an important caveat here. Neither store has the Sonic Forces Day One Edition for Switch – only PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, we did come across a listing from Game Mania in the Netherlands that does list it for Nintendo’s console.
More: SEGA, Sonic Forces
Violett releasing soon on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The European Switch eShop has updated with a new listing for an upcoming game. Though it’s without a release date, the 2.5D point-and-click adventure game Violett will be releasing soon on Nintendo’s console.
Here’s the premise:
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do. But what she cannot imagine, is that in just a few moments, she’ll have the adventure of her life.
And a trailer:
Source: Switch eShop
More: Forever Entertainment, Violett
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters confirmed for September 29 in Europe as well, new trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo announced a short while ago that Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is planned for September 29 in North America. Similarly, Europe just received the same date as well. We have the latest trailer below.
