Pokemon GO starting to use OpenStreetMap instead of Google Maps
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 3 Comments
In the past, Pokemon GO’s in-game map has been powered by Google. But in recent days, the game has been updated, and has switched to OpenStreetMap. Some players have noticed that the map in Pokemon GO looks different as a result.
The change hasn’t applied in every single region just yet. It appears to have been rolled out in the United States as well as a number of South American and Asian countries.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Arcade Distillery bringing SkullPirates, War Theatre, and Manufactured Beauty to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Arcade Distillery is putting Plague Road on Switch later this week. The developer isn’t stopping there, as three additional titles are confirmed for the console. SkullPirates, War Theatre, and Manufactured Beauty will be on Switch sometime in 2018.
The news was recently shared on Twitter:
Great news for all #PS4, #PSVita, and #NintendoSwitch fans amongst you: there are 3 titles planned for next year. First announcement on the PlayStation Blog today: https://t.co/ikdWhMknq6
— Arcade Distillery (@ArcadeDistiller) November 27, 2017
We have a bunch more on all three games below. This includes a trailer for Skull Pirates War Theatre.
Caveman Warriors Switch launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
JanduSoft released a launch trailer for Caveman Warriors, arriving on Switch later this week. You can see it below.
More: Caveman Warriors, JanduSoft
The Deer God making its way to Switch, out on December 21
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
The Deer God, which came to Wii U last year, is making the transition to Switch. Blowfish Studios announced today that the game will be releasing on the console on December 21.
The Deer God is a 3D pixel art adventure involving platforming, survival, reincarnation, and karma. We have more details and a trailer below.
Wii U maintenance taking place tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo updated its maintenance schedule with a new session specific to Wii U. Online services for the system will be impacted tonight / tomorrow.
Here’s the full rundown of times:
– 6 PM PT (December 4) – 7:30 PM PT (December 4)
– 9 PM ET (December 4) – 10:30 PM ET (December 4)
– 2 AM in the UK (December 5) – 3:30 AM in the UK (December 5)
– 3 AM in Europe (December 5) – 4:30 AM in Europe (December 5)
More: maintenance
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology battle system trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus published the latest Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology trailer today focusing on the battle system. Watch the video below.
Attack on Titan 2 launching March 20 in North America and Europe, story trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Following the news that Attack on Titan 2 is coming to Japan on March 15, Koei Tecmo has announced a release date for the west. We’ll be seeing the game in North America and Europe on March 20.
Koei Tecmo is celebrating the news with a new story trailer. You can watch the video below.
Source: Koei Tecmo PR
More: Attack on Titan 2, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force
Yōdanji also slated for North America and Europe this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
We previously learned that Yōdanji is on its way to the Japanese Switch eShop this week. As it turns out, North America and Europe are getting the game very shortly as well. It should be out worldwide on December 7.
Yōdanji is a rogue-like with turn-based combat and randomly generated dungeon. You’ll find more about the game and a trailer below.
Attack on Titan 2 releases March 15 in Japan – Treasure Box Edition, purchases bonuses, characters, footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During a live stream on Famitsu today, Koei Tecmo announced a Japanese release date for Attack on Titan 2. It’s scheduled for a March 15 release on Switch.
Fans will be able to purchase a Treasure Box Edition for 14,800 yen. A copy of the game, official art book, soundtrack, eight character pins, and two A4-size premium posters will be included.
More: Attack on Titan 2, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 sales 1/3 higher in the UK compared to X; Mario Odyssey overtakes BotW
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 43 Comments
First week sales for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the UK were solid, but not phenomenal. However, it’s important to put this into perspective – the Xenoblade franchise is still a fairly niche affair, so the chances of it outselling triple A, multiplatform titles in the UK, which has traditionally been one of Nintendo’s worst markets, were always going to be slim.
Nonetheless, it marks the best debut for the franchise in the UK so far, as sales are up by a third compared to Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was released on the Wii U two years ago. While we don’t have exact numbers yet, Xenoblade Chronicles X sold 10,500 copies in the UK in its first week, so Xenoblade Chronicles 2 should be at about 14,000. First week sales for the original Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii were at 6,000, so the series has been experiencing a steady growth.
On the higher end of the sales spectrum, meanwhile, Super Mario Odyssey continues to dominate. It has been the best-selling Switch game each week since its debut in late October, and it has now overtaken The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the second best-selling Switch game this year. It remains to be seen if it can take the #1 spot from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, though at its current pace, it’s certainly possible.
