Splatoon 2 apparently getting Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology collaboration
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April Fools’ Day can be a tricky thing. Sometimes you aren’t quite sure what is and what isn’t true, but a new announcement made by Nintendo today is apparently being considered the real deal. We’ll let you know if we hear otherwise.
For Splatoon 2, a collaboration with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has been announced. As one part of this, a new Splatfest will be held on April 21. Players will be asked: “Which makes you feel the most wonder? Unknown/undiscovered creatures vs. advanced technology”.
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A look at some Pauline concept art in Super Mario Odyssey
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A soundtrack for Super Mario Odyssey was recently offered in Japan. Aside from including several discs and stickers, it also contained a special booklet with concept art focused on Pauline – see below. We’re also able to get insight into Nintendo’s thinking for the character.
Mayor Pauline usually wears a pants suit. But when she is singing Jump Up, Super Star!, she wears a gorgeous dress which excites the usually cool New Donkers. Pauline is a character with history, so while keeping her original traits intact, Nintendo made a new design for her which fits the world setting of Super Mario Odyssey. The team solidified her image by drawing rough sketches of her various costumes, although they don’t appear in the game.
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Video: A brief look at Okami HD’s Switch touchscreen usage in action
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Okami HD will release on Switch this summer. On Nintendo’s console, Capcom is implementing a couple of unique control schemes.
When playing in portable mode, the touchscreen can be used to draw brushstrokes. You can also use the Joy-Con controller’s motion controls in TV or Tabletop mode by moving it in the desired pattern, just like a paintbrush.
We have a brief video showing the touchscreen functionality below.
https://twitter.com/dev1_official/status/979203779240185856
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
Sekai Project announces A Magical High School Girl for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We’re in the midst of April Fools’ Day when fake announcements are common, but Sekai Project actually announced its first game for Switch at Sakura-Con yesterday. A Magical High School Girl is coming to the system this summer.
A Magical High School Girl is a roguelike RPG. You can craft your own magic based on what you name your spells, battle monsters, and make friends with various characters.
We have further information and a trailer for A Magical High School Girl below.
Outlast series Switch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Now that both Outlast games can be downloaded on Switch, Red Barrels has come out with a new series trailer. We have it below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes – Bound Hero Battle Revival: Minerva & Maria, new Blessed Gardens map, Awakening Special Maps, Part now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes has added in three more pieces of content today.
First, Bound Hero Battle Revival: Minerva & Maria is up and running. Players can take on limited-time special quests until April 10.
Fire Emblem Heroes also has the Grotto of Fire added for Blessed Gardens. You can visit it using four Heroes who are either Fire-type legendary Heroes or Heroes with a Fire blessing.
Lastly, Awakening Special Maps, Part 2 is here. It features Olivia: Flushing Beauty.
Attack on Titan 2 – 30-second ad
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Koei Tecmo has come out with a new 30-second commercial for Attack on Titan 2, which is available now on Switch. View it below.
More: Attack on Titan 2, commercial, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force
Japan’s best-selling games of February 2018
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of February 2018, including debut digital sales for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Bayonetta 2. You can check out the full results below.
Bad Dudes bumped once again to April 5
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We’re not quite sure what’s going on with Bad Dudes at the moment. Originally, it was planned for March 21 on the Switch eShop. Its release date then moved to March 29.
Here we are once again: Bad Dudes still isn’t available. And the eShop listing has updated again, showing a new release date of April 5.
Will this new date stick? We can only hope. We’re not sure what’s even causing the delays, but the situation is definitely confusing.
Source: Switch eShop
Physical listing of Terraria for Switch appears
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We heard from Pipeworks Studio this week that Terraria is still in the works for Switch. Interestingly, a listing for the game has now appeared on Amazon Canada. That would seem to confirm that a physical version is happening similar to 3DS and Wii U.
As for an estimated release window, Amazon Canada sadly doesn’t provide anything new there. The retailer merely lists an obviously placeholder of December 31.
Terraria was originally intended for release on Switch sometime in 2017. We’re without a release date, but perhaps Amazon Canada’s listing is a sign that we could be seeing it sooner rather than later.
