Nintendo and Pokemon GO developer Niantic announce new partnership, starting with Pikmin app for mobile
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Nintendo and Niantic – the developer of Pokemon GO – have just announced the establishment of a new partnership. The two companies are collaborating “to jointly develop apps that combine Niantic’s real-world AR technology with Nintendo’s beloved characters,” according to today’s press release.
First up on the docket is a new app based on Pikmin, “with gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It is being made by Niantic Tokyo Studio.
The new Pikmin app will launch later in 2021. A pre-registration website can be found here.
Here’s the full announcement:
Mature fantasy JRPG Lucid Soul coming to Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Developer Jon Bookout just wrapped up a month-long Kickstarter campaign for Lucid Soul. After raising $100,000, the mature fantasy RPG will be made for Switch.
Here’s a whole bunch of information about Lucid Soul as well as a trailer:
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Retro-styled action platformer Hellbreachers due out on Switch this week
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Eastasiasoft and Omegacore are bringing Hellbreachers to Switch this week, the two sides announced today. The retro-styled action platformer is on track for March 24.
Here’s an overview of Hellbreachers, along with a trailer:
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Amazon kicks off its own buy 2, get 1 free sale on games and more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update (3/22): Amazon’s lineup has indeed slowly started to update, and now includes games like Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Crash Bandicoot 4, Astral Chain, and more. Check out the sale page here.
Original (3/21): Usually when Target hosts a buy 2, get 1 free sale, Amazon follows suit. That has again taken place with both retailers. After Target begin its sale earlier today, Amazon just now started offering a similar deal.
The lineup of items is slowly being updated, but it includes games, movies, music, and a bunch of other categories. We recommend keeping an eye on the Amazon sale page here – which currently has over 1,000 items across all products – in the days ahead.
Target’s buy 2, get 1 free deal lasts through March 27. The same likely applies to Amazon as well.
Puzzle-platformer One Escape hitting Switch this week
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Ratalakia Games is putting another game on Switch this week. One Escape, a puzzle-platformer made by BUG-Studio, will be out on March 26.
We have the following overview and trailer for One Escape:
More: BUG-Studio, One Escape, Ratalakia Games
Unrailed! announced as next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has teamed up with Daedlic Entertainment and Indoor Astronaut on the latest Switch Online Game Trial. At least in Japan, Unrailed! can be played for free between March 29 and April 4, assuming you’re a subscriber of the service. The game will also have a 50 percent discount until April 11.
Nintendo sometimes extends these Game Trials to North America and Europe, so we’ll keep an eye out for any news about plans for the west. In the meantime, you should be able to play Unrailed! for free during the period mentioned above so long as you create a Japanese Nintendo Account, set it up and your Switch system, and download the trial from the Japanese eShop.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection – Digital Deluxe Edition announced, digital-only in the west
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Update 2 (3/22): Koei Tecmo has also confirmed to Nintendo Everything that just like in North America, Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is digital-only in Europe.
Update: Koei Tecmo has officially confirmed to Nintendo Everything that Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is digital-only in the west. We’ll let you know about Europe, but it’s likely the same there as well.
Original (3/19): Koei Tecmo today announced a Digital Deluxe Edition for Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. It will include a 70-page digital art book, a soundtrack featuring over 180 tracks, and all three games: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge.
Collectors interested in Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection may be disappointed to hear that the release could be digital-only in the west. Retailer Videogamesplus claims that North America and Europe will not have a physical version. We’ve followed up with Koei Tecmo for clarification.
If you are interested in picking up Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection physically, you’ll be happy to hear that there will be a retail option in Asia with English support. Play-Asia is taking pre-orders here.
Source: Koei Tecmo PR
Zelda: Breath of the Wild fans come together to create large-scale DLC mod
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Despite being four years old, Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still very much alive and well. That’s especially so within the fan community. Just this past week, there’s been attention surrounding a major mod that adds even more content to the game.
Over 50 fans came together to create the mod (led by CEObrainz), which is known as “Second Wind”. It contains new quests, weapons, NPCs, and enemies as well as additional features like an original crafting mechanic.
Here’s the mod description relayed by YouTuber Waikuteru:
Get-A-Grip Chip footage
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New footage is in for Get-A-Grip Chip, the grappling hook platformer. Get a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Get-A-Grip Chip is due out for Switch via the eShop on March 25. Learn more about the game here.
Monster Harvest dated for Switch, new trailer
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Merge Games and Maple Powered Games have set a final release date for the action farming RPG Monster Harvest. Initially, it will be landing digitally on May 13. A physical version will follow on June 8 in North America and June 4 in Europe.
Here’s an official overview of Monster Harvest with plenty of details:
