Shuntaro Furukawa on joining Nintendo and how Mario Kart changed his life
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Shuntaro Furukawa managed to make it to the very top of Nintendo as the company’s president. Tatsumi Kimishima briefly held the position following the sudden passing of Satoru Iwata, but Furukawa took over in 2018 and has stayed there since.
In a piece on Nikkei, Furukawa shared some background on his experience with Nintendo and joining the company. As it turns out, he didn’t really play most of the Big N’s games and instead was more interested in third-party titles. But after receiving a suggestion to play Super Mario Kart, he started to understand Nintendo’s greatness.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ adds Android 21 (Lab Coat) next week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works set a release date for the latest roster inclusion for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Android 21 (Lab Coat).
This character was previously announced a couple of months ago in December. However, a specific release date wasn’t provided at the time. We now know that all Switch players can get their hands on the character starting on February 24, 2022.
Edge of Eternity launch trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Dear Villagers and Midgar Studio have gone live with a new launch trailer for Edge of Eternity. The game will soon be arriving consoles, including Switch – though in a cloud format.
Here’s some additional information about Edge of Eternity:
Spain’s best-selling games of 2021, Switch leads hardware sales
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New data has revealed the best-selling games of 2021 in Spain. While FIFA 22 came out on top, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were right in second at 228,000 copies sold. We also see Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Zelda: Skyward Sword HD in the top five at 187,000 units and 60,000 units respectively. The full results are as follows:
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Arcade platformer Gunborg: Dark Matters heading to Switch
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Gunborg: Dark Matters, an upcoming arcade platformer, has been announced for Switch by publisher Red Art Games and developer Ricpau Studio. The initiall rollout will be taking place in March.
Below is some information about the title:
Wonder Boy Collection to be released for Switch
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Listings from the ESRB and Amazon UK have outed Wonder Boy Collection, a package containing four classic titles. Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder in Monster World, and Monster World IV will all be included.
For the most part, these games will be offered just like they were back in the day. However, some additions will be included such as a filter, shader, rewind option, and art gallery.
Here’s some additional information from the Amazon UK listing:
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Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection Switch gameplay
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Absolute Drift getting a physical release on Switch
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Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Funselektor Labs announced this week that the top-down minimalist driving game Absolute Drift is getting a physical release on Switch. While it’s been on the system since the end of 2020, the title has only been offered as a digital download on the eShop.
The Absolute Drift: Premium Physical Edition will include a collectible folded poster that matches the minimalist style of the game, a stylized sticker sheet, and a 3D lenticular card.
Here’s some information about the game:
Clea and Clea 2 update adds War Maiden Mode on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Clea and Clea 2 were updated not too long ago on Switch, with both games adding a new War Maiden Mode.
Developer InvertMouse describes the mode as its “ultimate challenge to players who have dominated the campaign.” At the end, players can unlock the War Gear costume. The mode can be accessed in the first Clea by completing the campaign with the best ending while Clea 2 becomes available once you have conquered Clea’s Quest with a silver or higher rank.
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Gem Wizards Tactics gameplay
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The turn-based warfare title Gem Wizards Tactics arrived on Switch this week, and gameplay is now available. Those that are interested can check out 10 minutes of footage.
Here’s some information from the official eShop listing:
