New 2DS XL Pikachu Edition up for pre-order on GameStop
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Following today’s announcement, GameStop has opened pre-orders for the New 2DS XL Pikachu Edition. You can reserve it here.
The New 2DS XL Pikachu Edition launches on January 26. Pokemon Crystal hits the 3DS Virtual Console on the same day.
UK’s best-selling boxed games of 2017, publisher market share
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GfK and UKIE has provided GamesIndustry with data that reveals the top 100 best-selling boxed games of 2017 in the UK. Additionally, there’s a breakdown of share by publisher. Find all of the relevant charts below.
Next Up Hero trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
A new trailer has come in for Next Up Hero, which launches on Switch this spring. Have a look at the video below.
More: Aspyr, Digital Continue, Next Up Hero
Vote on Rocket League’s new default menu music
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
With Rocket League’s next update, Psyonix will be changing the default menu music. The studio is getting its fans involved with a vote.
Four tracks are under consideration: “Breathing Underwater”, “Don’t Stop The Party”, “Firework” (Original), and “Solar Eclipses”. Fans can vote on Twitter until January 17. You can listen to each track and cast your vote on Twitter below.
We're changing the default menu music in our next update, and YOU get to help us choose the song! Make your selection in the poll below by Wednesday 1/17 at 12pm PST. Good luck!
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) January 11, 2018
Want to listen to all four tracks before you vote? @Spotify has you covered!
Breathing Underwater:https://t.co/keDNUlXIZY
Don't Stop The Party:https://t.co/CuQM6jXCQl
Firework (Original):https://t.co/MxKBUKoL0K
Solar Eclipses:https://t.co/Lh9jirNPDV
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) January 11, 2018
More: Panic Button, Psyonix, Rocket League
Poly Bridge update out now (version 1.1.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Poly Bridge has been updated once again on Switch. Version 1.1.0 is out now, making adjustments to the control scheme.
Due to player feedback, the gyroscope pointer implementation has been scrapped entirely. You can now play the game using the following:
– Dual Joy-cons using the thumb sticks (either attached or detached)
– Pro Controller
– Touchscreen
You can also switch seamlessly between using the touchscreen and the thumb sticks.
More: Dry Cactus, Poly Bridge, title update
Fire Emblem Heroes – new story maps footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 0 comments
Alongside the latest update for Fire Emblem Heroes, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems added in some new story maps. Get a closer look at the content below.
PriPara: All Idol Perfect Stage details, first screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Listings on Amazon Japan and HMV offer more on PriPara: All Idol Perfect Stage.
First, we have some additional details:
– Can create up to six avatars
– These are known as “My Characters”
– Create an idol all your own by mixing and matching an abundance of My Character Parts
– All-star lineup of 30-plus PriPara idols
– Over 1,300 costume items
– This is the highest amount in the series thus far, which you can freely coordinate
– For concerts, there are 15 game songs in addition to 15 anime concert songs
– “Story Mode” involves your My Character becoming the protagonist
– There is also an “Anime Story” that lets you enjoy a digest version of the PriPara anime
– Game supports all Nintendo Switch play modes, allowing users to at home or on the go
You can find the first screenshots from PriPara: All Idol Perfect Stage below.
Switch provides a boost to GameStop’s sales during the holiday
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For the nine-week holiday period ended December 30, GameStop sales increased 10.6% year-over-year to $2.77 billion. A big reason for that? Switch.
GameStop interim CEO Dan DeMatteo said in a statement that Nintendo’s console helped drive the retailer’s sales. Switch, along with the Xbox One, led to a rise in hardware sales by 38.3%. New game sales were also up 7.3% year-over-year, thanks to Switch games and Call of Duty: WWII. Switch was also a major factor in a 33.7% increase in accessory sales.
More: GameStop
Pokemon GO Community Day announced, first event on January 20
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Today’s Pokemon news continues, as Niantic has announced Pokemon GO Community Day. When active, a special Pokemon will be featured, which will appear frequently around the world for just a few hours. The Pokemon you catch will have an exclusive move. Additionally, other bonuses will be in effect.
Pikachu will be the first Pokemon featured when the inaugural event begins on January 20. You can find more information about Pokemon GO Community Day below.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Tachyon Project Switch footage
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Tachyon Project is currently slated for January 25 on Switch. See what the game has to offer in the video below.
