Monster Sanctuary getting a physical release on Switch with collector’s edition
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Limited Run Games is planning a physical release for Monster Sanctuary, the company announced today.
The boxed versions will come with a standard edition and collector’s edition. With the latter format, you’ll receive various bonuses like a Monster Journal art book and CD soundtrack.
Art of Balance is Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial
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Nintendo is gearing up for its next Switch Online Game Trial, which will be Art of Balance from Shin’en. Subscribers in Europe will be able to play through the title entirely for free starting on December 14. The offer lasts until December 20.
Like all Switch Online Game Trials, progress made in Art of Balance can be transferred to the full version. It’s likely that a sale will be happening soon as well.
Sakurai says it’d be best not to assume there’ll always be a new Smash Bros.
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Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has yet again commented on the future of the series – this time in an interview with IGN.
Speaking with the site, Sakurai stated:
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Astroneer gets final Switch release date, physical version on the way
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When Astroneer was announced for Switch this past summer, it already had a confirmed January 2022 release window. Today, developer System Era Softworks revealed a final date of January 13, 2022. Additionally, a physical version is confirmed with Gearbox Publishing handling distribution at a later date (currently estimated for February).
Astroneer for Switch is described as “the complete experience, including the brand-new Xenobiology update that will introduce mysterious creatures and new adventures.” Here players will go on “a narrative focused mission all over the solar system to discover the secrets behind these curious cephalopods.” Astroneer has been “thoroughly reworked” on Switch “to ensure a great performing experience” and there’s support for local multiplayer.
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Next Sonic game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie confirmed for The Game Awards 2021
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
The Game Awards 2021 will have not one, but two new Sonic debuts.
On the game side of things, SEGA intends to show off the next core 3D entry in the franchise. The project was originally announced for Switch earlier this year with a brief CG teaser. Not much is known at present, though that should change come tomorrow. SEGA has thus far only committed to a 2022 release window. We actually don’t have a confirmed name just yet.
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Arcade Paradise confirmed for physical release, new trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A physical version of Arcade Paradise is on the way, publisher Wired Productions and developer Nosebleed Interactive confirmed today. All copies include a folded double-sided poster, graffiti sticker set, reversible King Wash sleeve, and digital Extended Play download. Pricing is set at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 with pre-orders open here.
For more on Arcade Paradise, read the following overview:
Puzzle adventure game OneShot coming to Switch
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Publisher Dangen Entertainment and developer Future Cat today announced that OneShot, a top-down puzzle adventure game, is in development for Switch. The news was shared in celebration of the title’s fifth anniversary having originally debuted on PC.
OneShot stars Niko, a child tasked with returning light to a desolate world that has been shrouded in darkness. The game involves guiding the character through a mysterious world as he looks to restore its long-dead sun. It’s been teased that new, console-specific features are in the works with further details to follow at a later date.
Here’s a rundown of OneShot’s features:
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Switch network services, including Switch Online, hit by outage
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original: Nintendo is currently dealing with an outage situation with Switch as all network services are currently impacted, including Switch Online.
Based on the information Nintendo has provided, it appears that the issues began at around 7:30 AM PT / 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM in the UK / 4:30 PM in Europe. It is not currently clear when service will be fully restored. Nintendo’s site merely states, “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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Ice Station Z update arriving today (version 1.3), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Developer Wobbly Tooth has announced that Ice Station Z is receiving a new update later today. Here’s what is being changed:
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl surpass 6 million units sold
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According to a translation by Serebii, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl surpassed 6 million global sales during their launch week.
