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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 20 Comments

Nintendo sent out a couple of notable news notices on Switch today for its Japanese users. Both reveal the most-downloaded titles via the eShop, but there are a couple of exceptions.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 3 Comments

Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura added DLC this week featuring new character Murasaki. Take a look at some footage below.

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Pokemon Duel is turning a year old. To celebrate, players can partake in a number of gifts and events.

Here’s everything that’s planned:

– Log-In Gift: Players who log in between January 17 at 10:00 a.m. and January 30, 2018, at 9:59 a.m. (EST) will receive [EX] Deoxys Normal Forme.
– Monthly Loyalty Rewards for All: Previously only available to players who purchased 1,500 points worth or more of gems and other items, all players can experience monthly loyalty rewards for a limited time! Receive extra log-in bonuses, plus a fulfillment bonus, between January 17 at 10:00 a.m. and January 30, 2018, at 9:59 a.m. (EST).
– Gem Discount: Available from today until January 30, 2018, at 9:59 a.m. (EST).
– New Pokemon Figures: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have been added to the game’s Recommended Boosters.
– New Ultra Beast: An Ultra Beast figure with strange new powers, Nihilego, has premiered. More Ultra Beasts are coming!

Pokemon Duel can be downloaded on both iOS and Android.

Source: Pokemon PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments

Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura has been downloaded over 50,000 times, series producer Kenichiro Takaki revealed on Twitter.

The game is currently being distributed on the Switch eShop, though only in Japan. Soon after its release, Shinobi Refle quickly climbed to the top of the eShop charts.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

Over on the Japanese eShop, a listing shows a new Switch game from Poketto. The company is releasing Boxy Racers on January 25 for 980 yen.

Boxy Racers is a racing game with block-like voxel visuals. It has two steering modes: handle mode and stick mode. The latter lets you drift easily just by using a stick.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments

PQube and Inti Creates have announced a special collector’s edition for Gal*Gun 2. The two sides will be releasing the “Free Hugs Edition” this year.

It comes with the following:

– A copy of the game
– High quality presentation collector’s box
– Official art book
– Official soundtrack CD
– Huggable Mr. Happiness plushie
– Pin-badge set
– Double-sided “Gaming Accessories Pouch”

The Gal*Gun 2 Free Hugs Edition will be sold exclusively on the Rice Digital online store. North American and European versions can be pre-ordered here.

Source: PQube PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Aegis Defenders is coming to Switch, a listing on the North American Switch eShop reveals. Humble Bundle should be publishing the GUTS Department-developed game on February 8 for $19.99. You can actually pre-load it right now.

Aegis Defenders has you playing as a team of Ruinhunters who are searching for the legendary weapon known as the Aegis to save their village. The title itself features a mix of action-platformer and tower defense strategy gameplay.

Here’s a recent trailer:

Source: Switch eShop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments

Atlus has announced a western release date for Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. In the Americas, it’s scheduled for May 15. The European release will follow on May 18.

We’ve attached the official US cover art is above. Read up on some additional information below.
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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

TorqueL, a 2D “rolling and extend” platformer / action-puzzle game, made it to the Japanese Wii U eShop a little over a year ago. That same game is now coming to Switch with HD Rumble support. Based on a new eShop listing, TorqueL: Physics Modified Edition will be available on February 1.

It’s unclear if TorqueL will be distributed outside of Japan, but the entire game is in English. You shouldn’t have any trouble playing if this one happens to pique your interest.

Here’s a trailer:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

D3Publisher has a bunch of games in the pipeline for Switch. One of these is Tennis, which the Japanese eShop shows is launching next week. It’s slated for January 25 at an 800 yen price point.

Tennis is an accessible tennis game, as the name supplies. It supports standard controllers, Joy-Con motion controls, and touchscreen support. Eight characters are in the game along with various modes.

Here’s a trailer:

Source: Switch eShop

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