Covenant of Solitude coming to Nintendo Switch next month
Posted on 3 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Kemco is bringing another one of their RPGs to Nintendo Switch, this time Covenant of Solitude. The game is set to hit the eShop on June 6th, 2025.
Covenant of Solitude was developed by Magitec, and originally released for mobile platforms in 2013. It follows Fort, a descendant of an outcasted race of genies who were feared for their ability to control monsters.
Here’s the full overview of the game:
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Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat requires a phone number to use
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you plan on using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need a phone number. That news has been spotted in the official terms for the feature.
Nintendo doesn’t go into detail about why a phone number is required for GameChat on Switch 2, but the reason seems fairly clear. The company always takes the protection of its players seriously – especially younger ones. If someone uses GameChat in a nefarious way, it’s a bit easier for Nintendo to block them and prevent them from returning.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo updated to support Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
If you own Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, you can now access new scenes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This is being made available via a free update.
Getting the scenes is simple. If you connect your device to the internet and link your Nintendo Account, you should be able to download the update.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3.0.5 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update has just come through with version 3.0.5. Nintendo has come forward with the patch notes – there’s just not much too them.
Nintendo has addressed a specific issue involving ghost data for 3DS Music Park. Get the full details below.
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Soccer Golf out on Nintendo Switch this week [update: trailer]
Posted on 3 months ago by Carlos in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
May 19: Ratalaika Games has announced that its latest title, Soccer Golf!, a quirky blend of soccer and golf, is heading to the Nintendo Switch this week. The game launches digitally on May 23.
In the title, players are tasked with athletically kicking their soccer ball into the goal in the lowest possible number of shots. Over fifty levels are included.
Here’s an official overview:
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time launch trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Level-5 has prepared a final launch trailer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. A follow-up to the original Fantasy Life on Nintendo 3DS, this one is officially available for all Nintendo Switch owners today.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance confirms Nintendo Switch physical release [update: full details]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 26: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, which was previously announced for Nintendo Switch, today confirmed that a physical release will be available. Limited Run Games is working with SEGA on the boxed versions.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available standalone, but it seems that a collector’s edition is in the works. Details about it will be provided at a later date.
Miyamoto says he’s been wanting to grow the Pikmin IP, not ruling out a movie
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto, he’s been wanting to grow the franchise over the past few years.
Pikmin has been around since the GameCube days, but it hasn’t seen the same amount of popularity as some of his other creations such as Mario and Zelda. However, during the Nintendo Switch era, it’s been steadily gaining traction – especially with the launch of Pikmin 4.
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Castle of Heart: Retold announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Castle of Heart: Retold is in development for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, 7Levels announced today. The game is due out this summer.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because we saw Castle of Heart on Nintendo Switch way back in 2018. Retold is “a massively upgraded and expanded version of the original game, featuring significant enhancements across gameplay, story, visuals, and more.”
Here’s some additional information:
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Shuten Order announced for Nintendo Switch, coming from Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka [update: release date, first details, trailer]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 16: Today, DMM Games and Too Kyo Games announced Shuten Order for Nintendo Switch. A release window was not provided.
Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait on actual details. But it’s still a significant announcement – Took Kyo Games previously made Master Detective Archives: Rain Code and worked on the recently-released The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy. Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka will naturally be involved with the new Nintendo Switch title.
Below is a teaser trailer:
