Latest Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament features amiibo
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has lined up another tournament event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This week, amiibo are getting the focus and are actually needed to participate. FP (figure players) are involved.
The new tournament goes live on January 10. Look for it to last a total of three days.
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 155
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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German press release for Pokemon Direct mentions new details coming for Pokemon Sword/Shield
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Nintendo was expected to kick off 2020 with a Nintendo Direct, but perhaps not one specifically focused on Pokemon. Yet that’s what we’re getting on Thursday. Nintendo has been coy on what exactly we’ll be seeing, though we may have a better idea about plans for the presentation.
A German press release for this week’s Pokemon Direct mentions Pokemon Sword/Shield in its headline. Specifically, the broadcast will apparently have new details regarding those Switch games.
The new Pokemon Direct airs on January 9. If Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are present, they probably won’t be the only games discussed.
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Narrative thriller Simulacra 2 heading to Switch later this year
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher Another Indie and developer Kaigan Games have announced that Simulacra 2 is coming to Switch. The narrative thriller is slated for a 2020 release on the console.
Here’s some information about the game:
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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition has a new Style Change system on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Earlier today, Capcom teased “a little something extra” for the Switch version of Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition. What that could be referring to is a new Style Change system, which lets players “experience the action through a number of unique Styles allowing for unprecedented variety.”
Here’s a brief rundown of the feature from the official website:
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – January 16, 2020
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 16, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Physics-based fighting game Drunk-Fu: Wasted Masters out on Switch this week
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Rust0 Games has announced that the physics-based fighting title Drunk-Fu: Wasted Masters will be appearing on Switch this week. A release is set for January 10 via the eShop.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
Story-driven puzzle game Red Bow releasing on Switch next week
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Ratalakia Games will publish Stranga’s Red Bow, a game with a story-driven narrative and puzzles. It’s due out on January 17.
Here’s an overview of Red Bow, along with a trailer:
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New SELF gameplay on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The text-based adventure game, SELF, received a 26 minute gameplay preview in a video by Handheld Players on Youtube. The full video is available to view below.
Described by Nintendo as “a Kafkaesque suspense text-based adventure game with simulation and puzzle mechanics,” SELF releases on January 16, 2020 for the Switch.
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Astral Chain director says the game has sold “above expectations”
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The upcoming issue of Famitsu will have an interesting talk between PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya and Takahisa Taura on a variety of topics. Thanks to a few excerpts being posted early, we now know that the director of Astral Chain, Takahisa Taura, is quite pleased with the Switch exclusive’s performance, stating: “Thankfully, Astral Chain has sold above expectations.”
The discussion also includes Japanese game director and scenario writer Yoko Taro. Naturally, the conversation gets strange and fascinating very quickly. Look forward to more coverage soon.
