Yooka-Laylee’s Switch version runs at 900p when docked, 600p in handheld mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Playtonic has confirmed Yooka-Laylee’s resolution on Switch. When playing docked, the game runs at 900p. It’ll drop down to 600p in portable mode.
After many months of waiting, Playtonic just announced today that Yooka-Laylee is heading to Switch on December 14. Pre-orders will begin a week prior.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – English Hero Colosseum launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Bandai Namco released an English trailer for the new Hero Colosseum mode added to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 this week as part of the latest update. Check out the video below.
Yooka-Laylee launches December 14 for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 92 Comments
Yooka-Laylee is launching for Switch on December 14, Playtonic has announced. Pre-orders will start on the eShop beginning December 7.
Playtonic says that Yooka-Laylee “features a shed-load of polish and updates” on Switch. These include single Joy-Con play in all eight multiplayer games and a custom achievement system. Improvements that have been made to Yooka-Laylee over time will also be in the Switch version, including a new camera mode, control improvements, menu options, music, and more.
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Indies on Switch: SteamWorld Dig 2 sells nearly 10 times as much as on Steam, Wonder Boy sells 100,000 units
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
During the German program Game Two, new information was shared about the success of two prominent indie games on Switch. Those are SteamWorld Dig 2 and Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.
Image & Form’s Brjann Sigurgeirsson didn’t share any specific data for SteamWorld Dig 2. However, he did say that the studio had its biggest launch on Switch. The Switch version sold nearly ten times the amount as the Steam version.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is another game that has done very well on Switch. According to Lizardcube’s Omar Cornut, 100,000 copies have been sold on Nintendo’s console. Moreover, Switch sales have surpassed the total from all other platforms.
Caveman Warrior footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Next week, Caveman Warrior will be hitting Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.
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Famitsu review scores (11/28/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (PS4) – 9/10/9/9
Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/8/9
Neo Angelique Tenshi no Namida (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Taishou x Alice: Heads & Tails (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Need for Speed Payback (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/8/8
Earth Defense Force 5 (PS4) – 8/8/7/8
Agents of Mayhem (PS4) – 8/8/7/8
Splasher (PS4) – 8/7/7/7
Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park he Youkoso (NSW) – 8/7/7/7
Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters (PS4) – 7/7/8/7
ZombieVital DG (PS4) – 7/7/8/7
Star Ghost (NSW) – 7/6/6/7
Ninja Shodown (NSW/PS4) – 6/6/7/6
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Takahashi and Mitsuda on development, soundtrack, rare Blades, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu features a 14-page article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which will finally be released this Friday. Included in that article is an interview with director Tetsuya Takahashi and main composer Yasunori Mitsuda. Japanese blog Hachima Kikou has a summary of the interview up on their website, and Perfectly Nintendo has kindly translated that. Here are some key points from the interview:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – two ice rare blades shown off
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 27 Comments
We have two more rare blades shown off before the game’s release. The first character is the older looking ice girl, Tsuki, who is designed by Risa Ebato (satellite corporation) and voiced by Naomi Shindou . The younger looking girl is Nanakori, designed by Risa Ebato (satellite corporation) as well and voiced by Rina Hidaka. Check out their images and videos down below.
Fire Emblem Heroes Fjorm summoning focus now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in Mobile, News | 4 Comments
The huge Fire Emblem Heroes update became available not too long ago and now we are getting its first summoning focus. The focus will include newcomer Fjorm as well as a ton of rare heroes like Ike, Hector and Spring Xander. All the heroes in the list will have an 8% chance of showing up, so good luck. On top of all that there is also so weapon refinery quests for players to try as well.
Pokemon Shuffle update (11/28/17) Shiny Gardevoir giveaway
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Shiny Gardevoir is being distributed for all players in Pokemon Shuffle, so if your looking to get yourself a free Pokemon this would be a good time to login. Celesteela and Froakie (Winking) stages have started, as well as returning stage Mudsdale, all lasting til December 5th. Another new stage featuring Ribombee has started with returning Alolan Raichu accompanying it til December 12th.
