Sakurai believes many players “gave up on Melee because it’s too technical, because they can’t keep up with it”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Washington Post caught up with Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai around E3 time. He shared some interesting comments about competitive gaming, among other things.
One noteworthy topic addressed is Smash Bros. Melee. In Sakurai’s view, he believes many players gave up on the game “because it’s too technical, because they can’t keep up with it.”
Warframe announced for Switch, Panic Button working on the port
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The free-to-play cooperative online action game Warframe is coming to Switch, Digital Extremes announced at TennoCon today. Panic Button, who previously ported Doom, Wolfenstein II, and Rocket League to Nintendo’s console, is working on the release.
Here’s the full announcement and trailer:
More: Panic Button, top, Warframe
Mega Man 11: Official Collector’s Edition Guide revealed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A listing on Amazon reveals an official Mega Man 11 guide. Moreover, Prima is readying a collector’s edition.
The guide will feature tips and tricks for Mega Man 11, along with interviews, a fan art section, and more. The collector’s edition comes in the form of a premium hardcover book.
More: Capcom, Mega Man 11
GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition packaging
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, Images, Switch | 0 comments
Thanks to Amazon, we now have a look at the packaging for the GameCube Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition. View it above.
Namco Museum Arcade Pac price, pre-orders open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco announced Namco Museum Arcade Pac. It’s bundling Namco Museum and Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus together in one package for retail.
Bandai Namco didn’t say how much it would cost, but Amazon has come through with that information. Namco Museum Arcade Pac is priced at $40. Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus costs $20 on the eShop while Namco Museum is $30, so it looks like you’re saving $10 here.
If interested, you can pre-order Namco Museum Arcade Pac on Amazon here.
Epic Loon now coming to Switch next week following short delay
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Epic Loon was originally announced for a June 28 release on Switch. That day came and went, but the game isn’t actually available on the eShop. It seems that a slight delay was involved, as a new eShop listing shows a release date of July 13.
We’ll let you know if anything changes again with regard to the release date. For now, here’s an overview along with a trailer:
More: Epic Loon, Macrales Studio, Ukuza
Yoiyami Dreamer in the works for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yoiyami Dreamer is in the works for Switch, Tripper Room has announced. A release date is not yet confirmed.
Previously released on the PlayStation 4, Yoiyami Dreamer features Touhou Project character Rumia in a 2D action game.
Below are a few images:
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
More: Mediascape, Tripper Room, Yoiyami Dreamer
Okami HD touchscreen footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The Japanese Okami Twitter account has been sharing various clips of the game running on Switch and using the touchscreen. We’ve compiled them all into a single video below.
Atari Flashback Collection for Switch includes 150 games
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At E3, one of the titles that went a bit under the radar was Atari Flashback Collection. Vooks was able to go hands-on with the Switch release, and has shared some details in a new report.
The biggest thing we learn is that Atari Flashback Collection will include 150 games on Switch. These volumes have been split into three releases across other platforms, but they’re all bundled together on Nintendo’s console.
More: Atari, Atari Flashback Classics
Splatoon 2 – official Inklings vs. Octolings Splatfest art
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Nintendo is upping the ante with Splatoon 2’s next Splatfest, as Inklings and Octolings will be battling it out worldwide. We have some special art celebrating the event above.
