Splatoon 2 – North American Splatfest #9 announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new North American Splatfest will be held in Splatoon 2 next week. This one is all about sports, putting baseball up against soccer.
The Splatfest begins on April 6 at 9 PM PT / April 7 at 12 AM ET. Expect the event to last for a full day, with the results coming soon after.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (3/29/18, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Sumer hitting the Switch eShop next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A few months ago, Studio Wumpus announced that Sumer was being worked on for Switch. The title now has a listing on the North American eShop, indicating that it’s launching next week.
Sumer is digital board game that blends action and strategy. You’ll play as Sumerian nobles, who are vying for the affection of the great goddess Inanna. Up to four people can play together.
Sumer arrives on April 5 for $14.99. We have additional information and an older trailer below.
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Pokemon GO’s research features are now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
One of Pokemon GO’s biggest content updates is now up and running. The Field Research and Special Research features, leading to the discovery of Mew, can now be taken on. If you’re curious as to what this is about, visit our original post here.
Niantic also posted an in-depth article this week going over how it created the research functionality. You can find that in full below.
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Video: Behind the scenes recording of Super Mario Odyssey’s Peronza Plaza music
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has posted another behind the scenes music recording session video for Super Mario Odyssey. This time around, Peronza Plaza from Luncheon Kingdom is the focus.
We have the video below:
https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/979476291949907968
You can watch similar videos for other Super Mario Odyssey music at the links below.
Jump Up, Superstar!
Shiveria Town
Steam Gardens and Fossil Falls
Forgotten Isle
Bowser’s Kingdom
Physical version of SteamWorld Dig 2 out in North America on May 22, Europe on April 27
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Rising Star Games has announced a release date for the physical version of SteamWorld Dig 2. In North America, the game will be available on May 22. Europe will have it a month earlier on April 27.
SteamWorld Dig 2’s boxed version will include the game on a cartridge. The package also has an exclusive double-sided poster as well as a reversible inlay with never-before-seen artwork.
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Japanese Little Nightmares: Complete Edition commercials
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco has uploaded a pair of Japanese commercials for Little Nightmares: Complete Edition. You can see both below.
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
Nintendo’s “The Download” video – March 2018
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Nintendo has put out a new video highlighting some of the games that were added to the eShop around March. Get a look at it below.
Sally’s Law out on Switch next week
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Confirmation has come in regarding a release date for Sally’s Law. At least in North America and Japan, it’s due out on April 5. Pricing is set at $14.99.
Here’s the news straight from Twitter:
"Sally's law" is going to be released April, 5 ! Thank you for your waiting 😉 Specific info (e-shop URL etc.) will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/NOGyOJEaWe
— "Sally's law" Switch (@sallyslaw_en) March 30, 2018
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
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Nintendo Labo FAQ – box and Toy-Con sizes, durability of the cardboard, replacement-parts, more
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Nintendo has updated the North American Nintendo Labo website with a lengthy FAQ. Four different categories are covered – “Basics”, “Make”, “Play”, and “Discover”.
The FAQ does hold some very interesting information. Nintendo goes over box and Toy-Con sizes, the durability of the cardboard, replacement parts, and a whole lot more.
You can read the FAQ in full below.