[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Sword/Shield impressions
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The first all-new generation of Pokemon games for Switch have arrived. Last week, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield launched as Nintendo’s big holiday releases. We imagine that many of you picked up the games and have already started playing.
Although Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield haven’t been out for too long, we want to hear about your impressions thus far. Which starter did you go with? Have you found any new Pokemon that you’re liking? What are your overall thoughts based on what you’ve played? Let us know in the comments below.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, top
Shovel Knight Showdown – Mole Knight character highlight
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Yacht Club Games has shown off the latest roster inclusion for its Shovel Knight Showdown character highlight series. We have a video featuring Mole Knight below.
Distraint Collection pre-orders open
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Play-Asia has opened exclusive pre-orders for Distraint Collection. This is the physical version of Distrant and Distraint 2, a pair of psychological horror games for Switch.
As previously mentioned, Play-Asia has standard and limited edition copies available. The latter version includes:
More: Distraint, Distraint 2, Play-Asia, pre-order, Ratalakia Games
Sakurai humbly celebrates Smash Bros. Ultimate beating Street Fighter II’s sales, talks eSports, FGC, the true appeal of Smash
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Masahiro Sakurai has published his latest column. In this article, Sakurai addresses the sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate surpassing Street Fighter II in a very humble and logical way. He then discusses the legacy of Street Fighter II, and Smash’s appeal in direct opposition to the fighting game genre.
We’ve prepared a full translation below the break.
Survival adventure game Breathing Fear reaching Switch next month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The survival adventure game Breathing Fear will be appearing on Switch next month, according to an eShop listing. Drageous Games will publish the title on December 6.
We have the following overview and trailer for Breathing Fear:
More: Breathing Fear, Drageus Games, Lunar Pixel
Pokemon Sword sells more than Pokemon Shield in Japan, sell-through rate and more
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Earlier this week, Famitsu reported that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield sold 1.365 million copies in Japan in just a few days. Dengeki has now shared its own figure of 1.357 million units.
Unlike Famitsu, Dengeki also provides a more comprehensive breakdown of sales. Pokemon Sword was the more popular version at 499,753 copies sold. Pokemon Shield sold 347,629 units. Then with the Double Pack, that’s another 254,612 units (counted twice for both versions).
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, sales
Minecraft adds new Frozen II collaboration
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Frozen II collaboration has joined Minecraft. Available through Minecraft Marketplace, players can access mini-games, complete puzzles, and decorate the castle. Well-known characters such as Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf are included.
Here’s the full announcement:
More: Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
Lost Ember gets new trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Lost Ember, an animal switching adventure coming to Switch, has received a new trailer. Take a look at the video below.
Lost Ember is due out for Switch in 2020.
More: Lost Ember, Mooneye Studios
Switch eShop charts – November 23, 2019
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Switch file sizes – Alien: Isolation, Trover Saves The Universe, Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Alien: Isolation, Trover Saves The Universe, Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
