[Review] Overwatch
Posted on 5 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 15, 2019
Developer: Blizzard / Iron Galaxy Studios
Publisher: Blizzard
Overwatch took the world by storm when it released in 2016, and even now years later it has grown into a property worth billions of dollars. The Switch version sees its release in 2019 three years after its launch on PC and consoles, sporting newly featured gyro controls and the ability to make the experience portable. But as great as Overwatch is, are the sacrifices made to run on what is essentially a tablet worth it at the end of the day? Parity is key here, but Switch finds itself in a situation of the age old saying, “Just because you could, doesn’t necessarily mean you should.”
Dreamcast shoot ’em up Sturmwind returning on Switch next month as Sturmwind EX
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Sturmwind, a shoot ’em up that originally debuted on the SEGA Dreamcast, is seeing new life on Switch. A listing on the eShop shows that the game is releasing on Nintendo’s console next month as Sturmwind EX.
Here’s an overview of Sturmwind EX, along with a trailer:
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated special editions up on Amazon
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon has opened pre-orders for the newly-announced F.U.N. and Shiny Editions for Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. You can reserve a copy here.
The Shiny Edition contains a SpongeBob figurine, wallstickers, six lithographs, tennis socks, and the game itself. The F.U.N. Edition has all of the same goodies in addition to figurines for Patrick and Sandy plus a set of tiki keyrings.
For those that missed it, GameStop also has pre-orders here.
Overwatch update out now
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Blizzard has issued a new patch for Overwatch on Switch. Today’s update includes some bug fixes plus more.
Here are the full patch notes:
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Dragalia Lost now featuring Shishimai in Astral Raids
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Shishimai has shown up as the latest boss in Dragalia Lost’s Astral Raids. The battle is available in Beginner, Standard, Expert, and Master difficulties. Players can obtain astral shards and trade them for various rewards. Note that astral pieces are needed to challenge Astral Raids quests.
The Astral Raids with Sabnock will be live until October 26.
More: Cygames, Dragalia Lost
Switch eShop charts – October 26, 2019
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Video: “Minecraft Dungeons Diaries: Origins”
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Mojang has issued a new video for Minecraft Dungeons that explains a few key questions. The team discusses why the action-adventure game exists, who exactly is making it, and more. Watch the full video below.
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Disgaea 4 Complete+ – HL-Raising Limited Edition unboxing
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
NIS America published a new video unboxing the HL-Raising Limited Edition for Disgaea 4 Complete+. The package includes a hardcover art book, soundtrack, bookmark, double-sided poster, and Pringer X Coaster (PVC).
Here’s the full video:
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger will be sold at retail, but only as a download code
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger was officially announced for Switch this week. We now know that retailers will be carrying the game, though physical collectors won’t be happy. While it looks like it’ll be sold in a box, only a download code will be included inside – no cartridge.
We also have news regarding pricing. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger will set you back $19.99.
You can pre-order Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Amazon here. The game launches for Switch on December 10.
Street Fighter producer says Blanka never came up in Smash Bros. discussions, Nintendo support needed for more Street Fighter on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Street Fighter has a decent amount of representation in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Ryu and Ken are both playable while Guile even appears as an Assist Trophy. However, Blanka was one character that was never under consideration to represent the series.
Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono, speaking at EGX, indicated that there were never talks with Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai of Blanka being added to the game in any fashion. Ono said the following in response to a fan question:
