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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

Splasher was taken off of the North American Switch eShop shortly after its launch around a month ago due to a rating issue with the ESRB. The situation was addressed, and it returned on the digital store yesterday.

The Splasher team is thanking fans for their patience with an eShop sale. It’s 20% off at the moment, down to $11.99. The sale price lasts until December 7.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 9 Comments

Traverse USA is coming to Switch in the west tomorrow, but it’s already available in Japan. Get a look at some footage below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments

Two more classics are joining the Wii U Virtual Console in North America this week. Nintendo’s website lists Bomberman ’93 and Battle Lode Runner for tomorrow.

Below is an overview of each game:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

PQube will be publishing Street Heat on Switch, the company announced today. We can expect to see it on the eShop sometime in 2018.

Street Heat is a top-down racer with neon-noir visuals. You can compete against three other players, participate in tournaments, and more.

Continue on below for more information and a trailer for Street Heat.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

Microids prepared a new trailer to promote the launch of Syberia 2 on Switch. Have a look at the video below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

The Japanese Switch eShop confirms next week’s NeoGeo game for Switch. Hamster will be publishing Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy, a side-scrolling platformer made by SNK.

Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy will arrive on December 7. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Switch eShop

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments

A pair of unboxing videos have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The first shows off the European collector’s edition while the second offers a look at the Switch Pro Controller. Check out both unboxings below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 37 Comments

Shin Megami Tensei V is coming west, Atlus has announced. Further details, including release date and pricing, will be announced at a later date.

Shin Megami Tensei V takes place in modern Tokyo. Players will face a new onslaught of demons in the latest from the highly-acclaimed series.

The English version of Shin Megami Tensei V’s latest trailer can be found below.

Source: Atlus PR

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 78 Comments

Tekken 7 director Katsuhiro Harada was asked about the possibility of a Switch version earlier in the year. However, he didn’t have much to say at the time. Harada was again asked about the possibility in a new interview with GameSpot this week.

While speaking with the site, Harada indicated that there would be some technical work needed to make a Switch version happen. He brought up the idea of “a lighter version of the game that’s easily portable to that platform”, though right now there are no immediate plans.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Kemco is continuing its Switch support with Yōdanji, another title for the eShop. It’s coming to Japan next week, and will likely make its way west soon.

Yōdanji originally debuted earlier this year. It’s a roguelike themed after Japanese folklore tales.

Continue on below for more information and a trailer.

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