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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 1. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

Switch Retail

Cave Story+
Gal Metal

Switch Download

Dandara (available February 6)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 5 Comments

Last month, we reported the GBA game Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge would be coming to the Switch. At that time, we weren’t sure when to expect the game, other than it was “coming soon.” Today on Twitter, Naps Team‏ revealed that Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge will be ready for release Q1 2018.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Wii Shop Channel | 17 Comments

In a previous FQA, Nintendo stated users will no longer be able to add Wii Points, the Wii Shop Channel’s currency, to their accounts beginning March 26. Today, the company announced the functionality will be disabled on this date at 1:00 PM (PT). Users who want to purchase Wii Points will need to do so before this time. This is in preparation for the closure of the Wii Shop on January 30, 2019.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 11 Comments

We have a handful of new screenshots showing off Bayonetta and its sequel on Switch. Get a look at the images in the gallery below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments

If you’re interested in watching video content on Switch, you don’t have a whole lot of options at present. But there is Hulu, as the app started distribution last November.

As part of a new Reddit AMA, SVP of Experience at Hulu Ben Smith commented on bringing the service to Switch. One interesting point mentioned is that the company is looking into adding touch support, which is something users have requested.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments

The physical version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap isn’t too far away. Today, Nicalis announced a release date of February 13 for the retail release.

Those who purchase Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap at launch will receive a few goodies. Along with the game itself, Nicalis is including an instruction booklet, a soundtrack sampler, and PVC strap.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

Fabraz is publishing SpiritSphere DX on Switch this spring. A mix of tennis and “magical beat down”, the new DX version will ship with new content and features.

One new element being added is a vertical mode. We’ve seen this with a few Switch games in the past. If enabled, you can hold the Switch vertically and use the screen space in a different way.

Fabraz took to Twitter today and showed what the mode looks like:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Chucklefish has issued a new piece of music from Wargroove’s soundtrack. Today’s track is “Dancing Crane”, the main theme for Tenri. We have that for you below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 8 Comments

Morphies Law was announced for Switch during a Nindies Showcase presentation many months ago. Cosmoscope hoped to have it ready sometime this winter, but the shooter is experiencing a delay.

If all goes well, Morphies Law will now be launching this spring. However, it may end up slipping to the summer. The extra time will be used “to give you the best possible version of this crazy playground we’re building.”

For those who haven’t heard of Morphies Law previously, check out the overview and trailer below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Drakhar Studio’s new game Plasmaniacs will be on Switch, the indie developer has confirmed. The project comes from the same team as Ginger: Beyond the Crystal.

Described as a “shooter-clicker”, Plasmaniacs is set in Vortex City, “a city always in alarm state with continuous catastrophes that terrorize the citizens of its five districts every day.” Drakhar further states, “The game is divided into a succession of rounds in which you will be one of the four outsiders that keeps at bay the strange creatures that appear in the central vortex of the stage.”

You can find more information about Plasmaniacs below, along with a new gameplay video.

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