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NBA 2K18 for Switch has same content and modes as PS4 version, amiibo support confirmed

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 72 Comments

Update: Another important detail has come in. NBA 2K18 will run at 30 frames per second, while the PlayStation and Xbox One versions are 60 FPS.

2K Sports and Visual Concepts seem to be treating the Switch version of NBA 2K18 well. Folks are starting to go hands on with the game, including USgamer, and we’re hearing that it’s feature complete and will be identical to the PlayStation 4 version. NBA 2K18 players on Switch can expect the inclusion of MyGM team-management, MyLeague, MyCareer, Story mode, and everything else. It’s the same engine across all platforms.

amiibo support is officially confirmed as well. However, the specifics are being kept under wraps.

More: 2K Sports, NBA 2K18, top, Visual Concepts

River City: Rival Showdown heading to North America in November, physical copy to include limited edition keychain

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

River City: Rival Showdown is releasing in North America this November, Natsume announced today. Along with a digital version, the company will be offering a physical copy that includes a limited edition keychain. Pricing is set at $29.99.

We have some additional information about River City: Rival Showdown below.

More: Arc System Works, Natsume, River City: Rival Showdown, top

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack Switch footage

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

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack is out now on Switch as an eShop download, with a physical version to follow this fall. Check out some footage below.

More: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, Inti Creates

GameStop says demand for Switch is similar to Wii or greater, explains approach to online bundles

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 23 Comments

Recently, Rolling Stone spoke with GameStop’s Eric Bright. One topic brought up in the discussion is the continued to demand for Switch, of which Bright said “seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”

Bright noted:

“We are constantly selling out of our weekly allocations of the Switch. We kind of go up and down with stock. Nintendo did this before with the Wii. It was highly successful and extremely hard to find. Looking at demand – I can’t comment on rate of sale – demand for the Switch seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”

More: Eric Bright, GameStop, interview, top

Sonic Forces launches November 7 in the west, Bonus Edition with SEGA / Atlus outfits and controller skin

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 76 Comments

Update: Sonic Forces Bonus Edition is up on GameStop and Best Buy.

Original: Sonic Forces will launch in the west on November 7, SEGA has announced.

The company has also confirmed the rumored Bonus Edition. If you pre-order the game, you’ll receive 13 in-game outfit items and accessories that can be used to recreate the look of five other SEGA / Atlus icons for your Hero Character: Jet Set Radio, Persona 5, Puyo Puyo, Super Monkey Ball, and NiGHTS. A controller skin will be included as well.

Sonic Forces pre-orders should be going live soon. The game will cost just $39.99 / $54.99 CAD.

Source: SEGA PR

More: SEGA, Sonic Forces, top

NBA 2K18 boxart updated on Switch, internet download and microSD card required

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments

Retailers are updating the boxart for NBA 2K18 on Switch. It’s mostly the same, but the packaging has one key addition. As shown above, it’s noted that an internet download and microSD card are required.

The boxart change isn’t just limited to one retailer. Best Buy and GameStop have both made the change for all versions – the Early Tip-Off Edition and Legend Editions.

We still have to assume that NBA 2K18 will come on a cartridge on Switch. However, you may need an extra download before you can begin playing. NBA 2K games tend to be huge, so perhaps it couldn’t fit on the cartridge alone. That’s just our speculation, however.

Thanks to megasnorlax for the tip.

More: 2K Sports, NBA 2K18, top, Visual Concepts

Blue’s Journey is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch

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

The European Switch eShop has updated once again, giving us a look as to which NeoGeo game lies in store for Switch next week. On September 7, Hamster will be putting out the side-scrolling action game Blue’s Journey.

We have the following overview:

Blue’s Journey is a side-scrolling action game released by SNK in 1991. In order to save the planet Raguy from the invasion of the Daruma tribe, the hero Blue must fight using leaves, boomerangs, and a variety of other weapons along with his special ability to change his body size. The branching stages allow you to enjoy the game again and again.

ACA NeoGeo Blue’s Journey will set you back $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Switch eShop

More: Arcade Archives, Hamster

Star Fox 2 manual posted online – new art, design documents, more

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

Ahead of the SNES Classic Edition’s launch in a few weeks, Nintendo has uploaded a new manual for Star Fox 2. It’s packed with all sorts of goodies pertaining to the game.

For one thing, the manual has some new pieces of art. One of those images is above. Another, added below, features early concept art of Star Wolf.