More 1-2-Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Gnarcade has uploaded more footage from 1-2-Switch. Unlike past videos, today’s clip shows what’s happening on-screen while the players try out Quick Draw, Milk, and Ball Count. View the footage below.
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Bplus planning Puzzle Box, Bit Boy!! Arcade Deluxe for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Having already confirmed Tank It! for Switch, Bplus is announcing two more games for Switch. Puzzle Box and Bit Boy!! Arcade Deluxe should also be on the eShop at some point.
Bplus shared the news in an anniversary video published late last week. The clip also shows a look at Tank It!, which is currently planned for September.
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Zoink Games seems to be teasing a secret game for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Zoink Games is working on a new project, and it looks to be planned for Switch. The studio shared some new concept art today with a hashtag of the system attached to the end.
The tweet in question is as follows:
Sneak peek of our seeeecret game! What will it be, what will it be? #NintendoSwitch https://t.co/KYu7fzihAl
— Zoink (@ZoinkGames) January 30, 2017
That definitely comes across as a tease. Just might be too early for Zoink to be talking about the game.
Thanks to ContraNetwork for the tip.
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Star Splash: Shattered Star file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Star Splash: Shattered Star is due out on the European Wii U eShop this week. The game’s file size is in, which is a 208 MB download. It should be available on Thursday.
PlatinumGames designer up for NieR: Automata on Switch, if Square Enix shows interest
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 99 Comments
Square Enix just wrapped up a fan Q&A event on Facebook for NieR: Automata. At one point, desginer Takahisa Taura was asked about a potential Switch version.
Taura seemed open to the idea, as well as bringing the game to more platforms in general. It would ultimately come down to Square Enix’s interest.
Taura said:
“From our perspective in PlatinumGames, if Square Enix pays us to do it, we’ll make you a version for the Switch, we’ll make you a version for the Super Nintendo if you want – anything you ask for.”
Square Enix is already bringing several titles to Switch. One more wouldn’t hurt, right?
Pre-orders open for Nintendo-licensed Switch LAN adapter on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments
For Switch’s launch, HORI is making an official Nintendo-licensed adapter available. It plugs right into the Switch dock, and allows for a fast / stable wired online connection. You can pre-order the accessory here.
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SDK Spriter adding functionality to create platformer and turn-based battle levels
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
HullBreach Studios still has plenty of plans for SDK Spriter. Some new free and paid content is in the works for the downloadable Wii U app.
First, a platformer level mode is coming to SDK Spriter at no extra cost. The indie studio is also making a turn-based battle mode which will be offered as paid DLC. Details on both are practically non-existent at the moment, though we’ll probably be receiving concrete information sooner rather than later.
More: DLC, HullBreach Studios, indie, SDK Spriter, title update
Yooka-Laylee goes gold, Playtonic hires another former Rare staffer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 31 Comments
Update: Playtonic now has a post up on Kickstarter about how console backers will soon be able to prepare their final platform choices. We’ve included all of the relevant information after the break.
Original: Yooka-Laylee has gone gold, Playtonic announced today. Work on the game is now finished 21 months after the game’s Kickstarter campaign ended.
Playtonic wrote in a website post:
“We couldn’t have reached this moment without the incredible support of our backers, fans, family and friends across the games industry. Thanks again for your unwavering enthusiasm for our studio. We hope you enjoy Yooka-Laylee when it releases on April 11!”
Playtonic will ship the PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions on April 11. However, the Switch release will likely take a bit of extra time.
In other news, former Rare staffer Gary Richards has joined the team. Richards previously was the lead designer on Viva Pinata. He also worked in testing on games including Perfect Dark, Banjo-Tooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
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Nintendo shares statement on passing of Namco founder Masaya Nakamura
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 9 Comments
As reported earlier today Namco founder Masaya Nakamura sadly passed away last week. He was 91 years old.
Nintendo has now issued a statement on Twitter about Nakamura’s passing. The brief but sincere comment reads:
As a 3P partner Namco has been a big part of Nintendo's history, thanks in large part to Masaya Nakamura. He changed gaming for the better.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 30, 2017
Natsume kicking off Harvest Moon 20th anniversary plans next month, news on other games coming
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Harvest Moon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Way back in June 1997, the first game in the series was released.
Fans can look forward to some Harvest Moon news beginning next month. Also, Natsume will be making some announcements about other titles for 2017 “in the coming weeks and months.”
