Strato Fighter is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hamster is putting Strato Fighter on Switch eShop as the latest Arcade Archives game, the company just announced. A release is planned for July 13, 2023.
Originally developed and released on Arcade by Tecmo back in 1991, Strato Fighter takes place in 2135 AD, after Earth Forces were attacked by an unknown enemy. The game is a vertical side-scrolling shooter in which the player pilots a ship and will be repelling enemies that attack from all directions with various weapons.
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Famitsu review scores – July 12, 2023
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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Nippon Ichi Software teases four upcoming games, opens 30th anniversary site
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicolas in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Today is Nippon Ichi Software’s 30 year anniversary, and the studio has made a special 30th anniversary website to celebrate. This site contains loads of neat little details and information, including a teaser page for four upcoming 30th anniversary games.
Of these, only one is confirmed: Hayarigami 1-2-3 Pack, a horror visual novel collection releasing on Switch in Japan later this July. The other three titles are complete mysteries which will likely be announced in the coming months.
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HORI reveals Switch Split Pad Compacts for Sonic and Pac-Man
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
HORI is adding two more designs to its lineup of Switch Split Pad Compacts, with Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man now getting the spotlight.
As a reminder, the Split Pad Compact is an updated version of the Split Pad Pro with a focus on handheld player. It features full-size analog sticks and a d-pad plus turbo functions and assignable rear buttons. However, it does not support motion controls, HD Rumble, NFC, and the IR camera.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 2.4.0), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just started distribution of its latest update, version 2.4.0.
The patch is highlighted by the new Booster Course Pass DLC. Eight more tracks across two cups have been added, along with new playable characters – specifically Kamek (Mario Kart Tour), Petey Piranha (Mario Kart Double Dash!!), and Wiggler (Mario Kart 7).
Even if you don’t plan on nabbing the DLC, you’ll want to download the update as some other aspects are included. These include performance improvements of some characters and vehicle customizations, adjusted invincibility time of some characters, lowered appearance rate of Mirror and 200cc races in Worldwide and Regional settings, and more.
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.10), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft is back with another update, and version 1.20.10 is pretty sizeable.
A bunch of improvements have now been implemented. Some of the highlights include how players can now sneak under 1.5 block gaps, shovels are no longer needed to craft Boats, more actions now emit vibrations detected by Sculk Sensors, and fixes to over 50 community-reported issues.
The full rundown can be found below.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – July 20, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of July 20, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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The Jackbox Party Pack 10 reveals Timejinx and Hypnotorious
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Two more additions to The Jackbox Party Party 10 have now been revealed – specifically Timejinx and Hypnotorious. These follow previous announcements of Tee K.O. 2 and FixyText.
Here’s some information straight from Jackbox:
Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients is in development for Switch, publisher Versus Evil and developer C2 Game Studio announced today. The title is currently slated for early 2024.
Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients is an action RPG that has players going on an adventure across the mystical world Gliese which has been threatened by dark forces. Further information can be found in the following overview:
World of Horror Switch physical release revealed
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Fangamer will produce a physical version for World of Horror on Switch, the company has announced. This coincides with the upcoming digital launch.
Each copy will contain a copy of the game plus a few goodies. Buyers will get a reversible cover, instruction manual, and Old Gods art card set.
