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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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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

Kirby isn’t the only series HAL Laboratory is known for. Over the past few years, the company has created a series of BoxBoy! games. Even its main character Qbby received an amiibo – well, in Japan at least.

As a nod to its past works, Kirby Star Allies has a special cameo. Those with preview access have discovered that Qbby can be found in the game.

Thanks to Álvaro for the tip.

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

The new Hotel Transylvania 3 movie is releasing in theaters this summer. Tying in with that, Outright Games has a related title in the works, and it’s planned for Switch.

The Hotel Transylvania game picks up where Hotel Transylvania 3 leaves off. Drac’s Pack find themselves washed overboard and lost on mysterious islands. Players will need to “rescue their favorite monster friends from fearsome enemies, discover lovable new allies with amazing abilities, and push their puzzle-solving skills to the limit to find their friends and the magic compass needed to get back to Hotel Transylvania.”

Outright Games will publish the new Hotel Transylvania game this summer.

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

Update (1/30): Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back is currently scheduled for February 1 (thanks m_t).

Original (1/24): Forever Entertainment brought Frederic: Resurrection of Music to Switch back in December. Its sequel, Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back, will be available soon as well.

Forever Entertainment shared the news via Twitter:

Continue on below for more on Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back, including an overview and trailer.

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