Pikmin Bloom update out now (version 55.0), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Niantic has issued a new version 55.0 update for Pikmin Bloom.
One of the additions is that users can send postcards in the weekly challenge screen. On top of that, it’s possible to see all of the Mii items available in the shop in the Mii editor. Finally, speaking of Miis, players can try on Mii items in the shop and easily access the Mii editor.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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Tropico: Nintendo Switch Edition update out now (version 1.0.5), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A major 1.5.0 update has gone live for Tropico: Nintendo Switch Edition.
Included in the patch is new content, including new maps, the helpful Resource Overview, the “Secure Mansion“, new modern military building, the “Overwatchtower”, and more. With the Overwatchtower, players have the ability to uncover hidden roles of passing Tropicans. Lots of improvements and bug fixes are also available.
Below are the full patch notes for the Tropico: Nintendo Switch Edition version 1.0.5 update:
Insomnis, first-person horror game, coming to Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Original (9/28): Today, Meridiem Games announced a partnership with Path Games to bring the first-person horror game Insomnis to Switch. It will be available by the end of 2022.
Insomnis will come with Switch-specific gameplay features including a redesigned interaction system for play with the Joy-Con and HD Rumble. Additionally, touch screen usage will be supported in which players can interact with objects or solve puzzles. The game will run at a resolution of 720p in portable mode and 1080p in docked mode.
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Gym Leader Iono to reveal her partner Pokemon tomorrow in a new video
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Following on from yesterday’s video, which introduced us to Iono, the Gym Leader of Levincia in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, the official Japanese Pokemon Twitter account have announced that she will reveal her partner Pokemon in another video tomorrow, October 14. The video will be released at the same time as the previous one, 9am EDT/2pm BST/23pm AEST.
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The Battle of Polytopia gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Gameplay footage of The Battle of Polytopia has emerged, to coincide with its release on Switch via the eShop today. A total of twenty six minutes of the turn-based strategy game are available.
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Fire Emblem Engage introduces Celica
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are back with another character introduction for Fire Emblem Engage, this time highlighting Celica.
The game is bringing back heroes from past entries in the series, and Celica is among them. These characters can be summoned with Emblem Rings, and their power can be added to yours.
Here’s the bio for Fire Emblem Engage, as well as a trailer showing a short conversation between Celica and Alear:
Samurai Maiden opening movie
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
D3Publisher and Shade have gone live with the opening movie for Samurai Maiden, their sword fighting action game. It shows off gameplay, the main characters, and more.
Here’s an overview of the game with further information:
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Rune Factory 3 Special out March 2023 in Japan
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We seem to know when Rune Factory 3 Special will launch on Switch – at least in Japan. Thanks to retailer listings, it’s confirmed that the game will launch on March 2, 2023.
In Japan, Marvelous will offer a “Dream Collection” special edition for 10,780 yen. It includes a copy of the game, special box featuring an illustration by Minako Iwasaki, “all-star” drama CD featuring a “mass gathering” of protagonists, “classified private CD,” memorial diorama acrylic stand, and download code for the additional content “Everyone Wears Swimsuits Mode.”
Rune Factory 3 Special was previously announced during the last Nintendo Direct in September. We know it’s on track for 2023 in North America and Europe, but a specific date hasn’t been provided.
Sonic Frontiers combat trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new trailer has come online for Sonic Frontiers that gives a closer look at the game’s combat. This is an area of gameplay that SEGA reworked for this entry and it’s now a greater focus compared to past titles.
Dodges, parries, counters, combos, and the new Cyloop ability are all a part of combat, and the game even has a skill tree. Aside from smaller enemies, there are also huge titans to take on.
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Nintendo Switch Sports update out now (version 1.2.1), patch notes
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Nintendo Switch Sports has received a new update, and version 1.2.1 is now accessible. This follows version 1.2.0 which dropped at the end of July.
It seems that Nintendo is taking a stronger stance against cheaters and those who are performing actions that the company doesn’t approve of. This was one of the points mentioned in the patch notes. According to Nintendo, it will suspend online play “for violators of Nintendo’s Community Guidelines, including if we detect fraudulent behavior such as save data manipulation.”
The patch notes for the Nintendo Switch Sports version 1.2.1 update are as follows:
