GameStop to host Dynamax Crystal event for Pokemon Sword/Shield
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
GameStop has announced a Dynamax Crystal event for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. While live, players can scan a code into the Pokemon Pass app and receive the SGR 6879 Dynamax Crystal. This provides a Max Raid battle for a Gigantamax Copperajah with competitive IVs.
The GameStop event begins tomorrow, August 14. It’ll be live through August 31.
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Zero Strain gameplay footage
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Top-down arena shooter Zero Strain, from publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Kalo Meris, launches on Switch today. Take a look at its gameplay with the video below.
Zero Strain is available today on the Switch eShop.
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Under The Jolly Roger announced for Switch, trailer
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Developer and publisher HeroCraft has announced that their upcoming Open World Action RPG, Under the Jolly Roger, is coming to Switch. Take a look at a brief overview and the announcement trailer below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Alm and Faye Bound Hero Battle + Summoning Focus, new Tactics Drills map
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes is once again hosting a single-day Bound Hero Battle paired with a matching Summoning Focus. Today’s Bound Hero Battle features Alm and Faye, and the 5-star Summoning Focus features Alm: Hero of Prophecy, Faye: Devoted Heart, and Celica: Warrior Priestess. These will only be available for one day only, so be sure to take part!
Additionally, a new Tactics Drills map is available: Pirate Royalty (Skill Studies, Hard)
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – “Tutorial” video
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco has shared a new “Tutorial” video for Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions that introduces the game’s controls and mechanics. View it below.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions launches for Switch on August 28.
Strategy RPG Dark Deity targeting release on Switch
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Dark Deity, a strategy RPG inspired by games such as Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, seems on track for Switch. The project just reached its $12,000 funding goal on Kickstarter after the campaign launched earlier today. As noted on the official page, Switch is one of the target platforms.
Here’s some information about Dark Deity as well as a trailer:
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Through the Darkest of Times lands on Switch
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher HandyGames and Paintbucket Games have announced that they’re releasing Through the Darkest of Times on Switch. The historical resistance strategy game should launch within the next day on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Through the Darkest of Times, along with a trailer:
Stardew Valley will let players move their beds with the 1.5 update
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe is continuing to tease fans about the next major update. Earlier today, it was revealed that version 1.5 will allow players to move their beds. While it may seem like a small detail, fans have been showing their enthusiasm since hearing about the news.
Stardew Valley version 1.5 was first announced in February. We haven’t heard too much about what’s in store aside from today’s tidbit, but we did get a new tease last month.
The previous content update for Stardew Valley, version 1.4, launched last December. You can learn more about it here.
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Star Fox dev recalls working on the game while Miyamoto smoked in the office
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Netflix has a new video game documentary coming out next week. In the final episode, there’s talk about the relationship between Nintendo and Argonaut Software and the making of Star Fox on the SNES. Dylan Cuthbert and Giles Goddard, two developers who worked on the game, spoke about the development experience.
According to Goddard, the Big N “never had anybody outside Nintendo working in the building. They actually made a separate office for us in one room on our own, basically segregated out.”
We also have some interesting words from Cuthbert, who said that famous developer Shigeru Miyamoto was only allowed to smoke in the area that Star Fox was being developed. Cuthbert noted during the episode: