Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

A new Nintendo Direct will air this Thursday focusing on Splatoon 2, Nintendo has announced. Fans can look forward to information about “some of the new features, weapons and styles” that will be in the game.

This week’s Splatoon 2 Direct will air at the following times:

– 7 AM PT
– 10 AM ET
– 3 PM in the UK
– 4 PM in Europe

We’ll have the Splatoon 2 Direct stream up an hour before it goes live on Thursday.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has an official, final release date in PAL territories. Headup Games will be publishing the title for Switch on September 7.

Like in North America, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will have some special goodies. Sticker sheets and a retro-style manual will be included. Also, pre-orders will come with extra trinkets.

Headup shared today’s news on Twitter:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Switch | 5 Comments

Square Enix updated the Dragon Quest XI website today with the latest screenshots. Characters Martina and Row are shown as well as the new town Grotta. Have a look at the latest images below.

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Martina, Row, and Grotta were all covered heavily in the latest issue of Jump. If you missed our coverage last week, all of the details can be found here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

Hex Gambit is in development for Switch, One Man Left Studios has announced. The developer says the platform “is a perfect fit for our multiplayer focus, allowing you to easily gather friends around the TV for a couple of matches, or knock out a few turns while you’re out doing your thing.”

One Man Left Studios will be starting a Kickstarter campaign in August. Switch will be included as a reward option for backers.

For more on Hex Gambit, read the overview below. We’ve also attached a brief teaser.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 47 Comments

PlatinumGames has opened a brand new Twitter account for its Japanese fans. To celebrate, Yusuke Hashimoto drew new Bayonetta art. Hashimoto is not only the director of Bayonetta 2, but also the producer on the series’ first game.

Based on the art and activity on the Twitter page, fans are speculating about Platinum’s potential plans for Switch. Some believe that the red and blue colors are a reference to the Joy-Con controllers. Platinum liked a tweet about the connection… and some other messages about Bayonetta and Switch.

Of course, this could very well amount to nothing. We do know though that Platinum is involved with Switch in some fashion.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest round of Nintendo maintenance is taking place tonight. Switch / Wii U / 3DS is up first, followed by another period specifically affecting Nintendo’s new console.

Here’s the full schedule:

Switch / Wii U / 3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)

– 5 PM PT – 8 PM PT
– 8 PM ET – 11 PM ET
– 1 AM in the UK – 4 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe – 5 AM in Europe

Switch (online play)

– 9 PM PT – 11 PM PT
– 12 PM ET – 2 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 7 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 8 AM in Europe

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments

Gust has sent out a couple of gameplay videos on its Twitter account for Nights of Azure 2, which is slated for Switch. Watch the footage below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 2 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. There’s not too much movement this week, but Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon appears at the very end.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 15 and June 21.

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

Ubisoft had plenty to show at E3 2017 last month, and CEO Yves Guillemot spoke about the publisher’s slate in the video below. Guillemot talked Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Starlink, and more.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

In its first week in Japan, The Alliance Alive sold around 25,000 – 30,000 copies. That may not seem like a lot, but FuRyu had realistic expectations. The RPG wasn’t overshipped as Dengeki reports that The Alliance Alive sold through 70 percent of its initial shipment.

The Legend of Legacy, FuRyu’s last 3DS RPG, saw first week sales of 53,974. It also sold through 83 percent of its initial shipment. The Alliance Alive has sold less so far, but it could have longer legs as the player reception has been more favorable this time around.

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