Switch returns to GameStop stores this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Consumers still on the hunt for a Switch unit may want to try their luck at GameStop this week. The retailer’s stores across the United States will have stock available between July 17 and July 21.
GameStop hasn’t said how much stock it received from Nintendo. It’s best to call your local store to see what the situation is like.
GameStop will also be selling a few Switch bundles online. Those options are as follows:
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North American Hey! Pikmin commercial
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Continuing the trend of commercials today, Nintendo has a North American ad up for Hey! Pikmin. Have a look at it below.
New 2DS XL launch commercial
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Nintendo published a launch commercial for the New 2DS XL that will be available at the end of next week. Check it out below.
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North American Miitopia commercial
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Nintendo has gone live with a new North American commercial for Miitopia, launching July 28 on 3Ds. View it below.
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Video: A look at the Switch HORIPAD Wired Controller
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HORI will soon be bringing out a new controller for Switch. The HORIPAD Wired Controller features a detachable d-pad adapter, fast-action trigger shoulder buttons, and more.
HORI posted a video on its Japanese Twitter that offers a look at the controller. Take a look at it below.
https://twitter.com/HORI__OFFICIAL/status/885420832888979457
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Phantom Trigger might be coming to the European Switch eShop next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The European Switch eShop now has a listing up for Phantom Trigger. If what’s mentioned is correct, the game will be releasing on July 27. Pricing will be set at €14.99 / £13.49.
Here’s an overview:
Stan is losing control. The phantom realm brings arcade hexes into a pulsing neon reality, where demons fight in packs and use every trick they have to break your defense. Throw spells and traps mid-combo, ride the edge of control and chaos in this fresh take on action combat. You are your own worst enemy in Phantom Trigger.
tinyBuild shared a video last night showing Phantom Trigger running on Switch. You can find that right here.
Source: Switch eShop
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Switch lottery lines in Japan reached new levels of insanity this weekend
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 87 Comments
The Switch stock situation isn’t so great around the world. But if you thought it was difficult finding a system in the west, you should be thankful that you’re not living in Japan. We’ve reported how crazy things can get with people lining up just for a chance to get a Switch. The insanity was taken to new heights this weekend.
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CoroCoro making a Splatoon anime
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments
CoroCoro has long been producing a manga based on Splatoon. Now the magazine is taking things to the next level with its own original anime.
The anime won’t actually air on TV, but it will be published on CoroCoro’s YouTube channel. It will naturally be based on the manga.
CoroCoro will be kicking off the Splatoon anime on August 12.
ARMS art features Max Brass, Master Mummy
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Nintendo sent out a new piece of ARMS art on its Japanese Twitter account today. The special image features Max Brass – the first time he’s in one of these drawings – as well as Master Mummy. Check it out above.
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/15/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. ARMS – Nintendo
4. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
5. Cars 3: Driven to Win – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Super Bomberman R – Konami
8. Ultra Street Fighter II – Capcom
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. Mighty No. 9 – Deep Silver
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
8. Ever Oasis – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track