Various indie devs interviewed about Switch, Nintendo’s involvement in the process
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 6 Comments
US Gamer recently conducted interviews with a host of indie game developers about the process of bringing their titles to the Switch, and how Nintendo is involved in that process. Among the interviewed are names such as Yacht Club Games, developer of Shovel Knight, and Tequila Works, the team behind Rime.
It seems the overall concenseus is that porting to the Switch is a very simple process. You can find some excerpts from the interview below.
More Switch pictures, comparison shots for consoles and controllers
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Images, Switch | 20 Comments
Another gallery full of Switch pictures has popped up, this time containing a good amount of comparison photos between the Switch and various other Nintendo consoles and controllers like the 3DS and the Wii U GamePad.
You can find all the photos in the gallery below.
Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo pre-orders open at Best Buy (Alm & Celica)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Best Buy is now taking pre-orders for the recently-announced Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo. You can nab the Alm & Celica two-pack here. It arrives on May 19 alongside the game.
Fire Emblem Heroes live in North America on Android, iOS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments
Update: Now live on iOS as well. Official page here.
Original: Fire Emblem Heroes is now starting to launch in North America. For those on Android, you should be able to install it. The official Google Play page is here.
If you click on the app, it may still says pre-register. However, if you try to install it from the menu, you should be good to go (thanks Devin).
Unfortunately, Fire Emblem Heroes still doesn’t seem to be up for iOS users in North America. We expect that will be changing very soon though.
In related news, Fire Emblem Heroes features Google Play Achievements. You can find the full listing below.
More: Fire Emblem Heroes, Intelligent Systems, top
Plantera also launching in North America next week, supports cross-buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Plantera was already confirmed for launch on the European eShop next week. Ratalaika Games has now followed up about plans for North America, and we can now say that both regions will have the title on February 9.
Plantera will cost $4.99 / €4.99. Cross-buy is supported, so if you buy it on Wii U, you’ll get the 3DS version free (and same goes in the opposite direction).
Source: Ratalaika Games PR
More: Plantera, Ratalaika Games
Playtonic wants physical version of Yooka-Laylee on Switch, currently beyond Kickstarter scope
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 43 Comments
As of now, Yooka-Laylee will be an eShop-only title on Switch. That doesn’t mean Playtonic is interested in a physical version, however.
In a Kickstarter FAQ on its website, Playtonic again says that “the Kickstarter Switch version will be delivered to backers via digital game codes and thus no additional upgrade cost is required.” The notice then goes on to state:
“For Kickstarter, unfortunately physical Switch editions are beyond our scope right now, as we anticipate the difference in costs compared to digital formats would result in further expense to backers which we’re unable to accurately determine at this point in time. If circumstances change, we’ll update you ASAP as we 100% would love to do a Physical Release on Switch.”
Playtonic says the team is “working as hard and fast as we can and are looking forward to giving you the answers you’re looking for on many topics including release timing” on Switch. The studio also thanked Nintendo fans “for their continued patience and understanding.”
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
Ghost Blade HD slated for the Wii U eShop this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Ghost Blade HD is coming sooner than expected. After only just announcing the Wii U eShop release last week, a launch month has already been set.
A specific date should be shared next week, but Hucast Games says it’s actually heading to the eShop this month. It will run at 720p with a TATE/portrait screen option available.
More: 2Dream, Ghost Blade HD, Hucast Games
TumbleSeed heading to Switch this spring
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
TumbleSeed is in the works for Switch, aeiowu has announced. The “rolly roguelike” is coming to the eShop this spring.
Here’s a brief overview of the game:
“TumbleSeed is a rolly roguelike about a small seed with big dreams. Roll up a procedurally generated mountain filled with holes and corrupted creatures. Reach the top and save your home! TumbleSeed features simple controls that are easy to pickup but difficult to master. Balance the seed, grow powerful with upgrades, and meet new friends on your way to the peak.”
On Switch, TumbleSeed features HD Rumble. The functionality is used to provide “a unique sense of how fast and where the player is rolling in the world.” aeiowu says “Switch is the only game console available that can provide this experience and TumbleSeed aims to be the console’s flagship title for HD Rumble.”
Get a look at TumbleSeed in the trailer below.
Bomberman ’94 Wii U Virtual Console footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Bomberman ’94 arrives on the Wii U Virtual Console today. Take a look at a bunch of footage from the download below.
More: Bomberman '94, Virtual Console
LEGO Dimensions – “Sonic Meets Michael Knight” video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
LEGO Dimensions is adding the Knight Rider Fun Pack next week. To promote its release, a new video is live in which Sonic meets Michael Knight. Watch it below.
