Pikachu highlights Pokemon GO’s second anniversary
Posted on 6 years ago by Bobby in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Two years have passed since the global phenomenon Pokémon GO launched, and Niantic have announced a couple of additions to the game for this milestone.
Pikachu and Pichu will appear more frequently tomorrow (July 6) until the end of the month, and a special “Summer Style” Pikachu can be obtained, complete with a straw hat and sunglasses. Additionally, Pikachu Fan Avatar items will be available for purchase for trainers with a gold Pikachu Fan medal.
The team also hinted at Celebi being available globally in the near future, but no additional details were given there.
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Dragon Marked for Death out this winter
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Inti Creates provided an update on Dragon Marked for Death during a panel at Anime Expo 2018 today. The game is finally confirmed to be launching this winter on Switch.
Dragon Marked for Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG in which up to four people can play together in local or online multiplayer. A number of staffers from the Mega Man Zero / Mega Man ZX series are working on the project.
Octopath Traveler dev says the game was made as a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy VI in terms of game mechanics
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Octopath Traveler producer Masashi Takahashi and composer Yasunori Nishiki are both in attendance at Japan Expo this week. French site Jeuxvideo caught up with the two to learn more about the game.
Lelouch0612 provides the following details from the discussion:
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Steins;Gate Elite’s western release pushed back to early 2019
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
When Spike Chunsoft announced Steins;Gate Elite’s localization, the title was on track for later this year. Unfortunately, that window has since slipped.
Announced at Anime Expo 2018 today, Steins;Gate Elite will now ship in early 2019. That applies to North America and Europe.
By pre-ordering Steins;Gate Elite on Switch, you’ll receive Steins;Gate 8-bit. This will let players explore an 8-bit version of Akihabara.
More: 5pb., Spike Chunsoft, Steins;Gate Elite
Express Raider is the next Data East arcade game for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Flying Tiger Entertainment has confirmed the next Data East arcade release on Switch. Next week, Express Raider will be available on the eShop.
Here’s a brief overview:
Breakers: Dawn of Heroes out now in Japan with English support, footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Breakers: Dawn of Heroes, otherwise known as Dawn of the Breaker, has released on the Japanese eShop – complete with English support. We have some footage below.
Devolver Digital has over a dozen Switch releases planned for this year
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We’re halfway through 2018, but Devolver Digital still has a lot of love in store for Switch. The publisher said on Twitter today that it has over a dozen releases are planned for 2018. This includes “back catalog releases, new games, and unannounced projects”.
At least one of these titles should be Broforce. Devolver Digital indicated last week that a port is on the way.
Devolver Digital will be sharing more about its Switch plans “soon”.
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RPG Maker MV, The Caligula Effect: Overdose, The Princess Guide limited editions up for pre-order
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NIS America made several new announcements today. RPG Maker MV, The Caligula Effect: Overdose, and The Princess Guide are all coming to North America and Europe on Switch next year.
As is traditionally the case with NIS America games, the company is offering limited editions for these new titles through its online store. We have the full rundown on what’s included in each as well as pre-order links below.
Dead Cells’ physical version launches August 21 in North America, August 17 in Europe
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Merge Games has announced a release date for the physical version of Dead Cells. The roguevania-style game will be out on store shelves starting August 21 in North America and August 17 in Europe. The digital version’s release date will be announced later.
All copies include a 20-page artbook in addition to the cartridge. Pricing is set at $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99).
Merge will also be offering 2,000 copies of the Dead Cells Signature Version. This comes with a copy of the game, a double-CD soundtrack, an exclusive enamel character pin, a 56-page hardback artbook, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and an outer box featuring exclusive artwork in a matte finish with spot gloss. The whole package costs $50 / €45 / £40.
Source: Merge Games PR
More: Dead Cells, Merge Games, Motion Twin
Disgaea 1 Complete – “The Angels of Celestia” trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new video has come in for Disgaea 1 Complete as Anime Expo 2018 officially kicks off. Have a look “The Angels of Celestia” trailer below.
