Pokemon president on the decision to have the Let’s Go games based on Pokemon Yellow
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon CEO and president Tsunekazu Ishihara has explained why the new Let’s Go games are based on the Game Boy classic Pokemon Yellow.
In an interview with Famitsu in one of its recent issues, Ishihara mentioned that they wanted to expand the idea of walking around with a partner Pokemon, which was featured in Pokemon GO. Pikachu can also be seen with Ash in the anime, while Eevee has been popular since it can evolve in various ways.
West of Loathing dev “thrilled” with initial Switch sales
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West of Loathing is one of the latest games to have reached Switch after it initially released on PC. Thus far, things have been going well.
According to producer Kevin Simmons, the West of Loathing’s Switch version sold roughly a third as it did on Steam. Simmons added that the team is “thrilled” and feels that “those are great numbers for a goofy stick-figure cowboy comedy game.”
West of Loathing is currently available on Switch via the eShop.
More: Asymmetric, sales, West of Loathing
Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Breath of the Wild among 2018 Teen Choice Awards nominees for best game
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Teen Choice Awards have been going strong for nearly two decades. Fans are able to make their voices heard across a number of different entertainment categories, including TV shows, movies, and video games.
For this year’s show, a few Nintendo-related titles have been nominated under the “Choice Videogame” category. Two hit games in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are included.
Reggie says multiplayer is a key aspect of Switch, but will still have “wonderful single-player experiences”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Switch was practically built with multiplayer in mind. The Joy-Con themselves can be detached from the main unit so that they can be shared with another person, allowing for gaming sessions with friends anywhere.
Nintendo has also put out quite a few multiplayer-focused Switch games over the past year or so. We’ve seen the likes of ARMS, Splatoon 2, and Mario Tennis Aces with Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to follow later in the year.
More: interview, Reggie Fils-Aime
Inside, Limbo Switch trailers and file sizes
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Playdead announced this week that Inside is finally heading to Switch on June 28. Not only that, but the studio’s previous title Limbo is due out on the same day.
Below are Switch-branded trailers for both games:
Square Enix games discounted on the Switch and 3DS eShops
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Square Enix has discounted a few games across Switch and 3DS through the eShops. Eligible titles include Lost Sphear, Final Fantasy Explorers, and more.
The full lineup is as follows:
More: sale, Square Enix
The Journey Down – Chapter One footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
The Journey Down kicked off on Switch this week with its first chapter. Have a look at some footage from the episode below.
More: Blitworks, SkyGoblin, The Journey Down
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido accolades trailer
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Nintendo published one more trailer for Sushi Striker as a way of highlighting some of the game’s accolades. You can watch it below.
Super Mario Run – Friendly Run Event has started
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Super Mario Run is hosting another one of its usual events. Friendly Run is here, lasting until July 6.
During Friendly Run, you can earn Rally Tickets regardless of whether you win or lose. Tickets can in turn be used for Toad Rally or Remix 10.
More: Super Mario Run
More characters teased for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
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Nintendo is teasing new character additions for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp once again. On its Japanese Twitter account, the image above was posted, showing silhouettes of villagers who will be available soon.
After these pictures are shared, it’s usually just a few days later when the characters are added. We’ll let you know when they’re live.
