Kirby Star Allies has seen a visual boost, plus other small touches
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments
Kirby Star Allies reappeared in this week’s Nintendo Direct Mini. It was the first time we’ve seen the game in several months, as it was last showcased during the September Nintendo Direct.
In the past, we’ve seen that Nintendo has improved the visuals of its games over time. That was the case with Super Mario Odyssey. Likewise, Kirby Star Allies has been given a boost.
Kirby fan reserved_kirby pointed out some of the improvements on Twitter, as well as some of the smaller touches you may not have noticed. We’ve rounded up the relevant points below.
More: HAL Laboratory, Kirby Star Allies
Switch eShop charts (1/12/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 11 Comments
This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros.
2. Rocket League
3. NBA Playgrounds: Enhanced Edition
4. Stardew Valley
5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
6. Oxenfree
7. Super Mario Odyssey
8. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
10. Overcooked: Special Edition
11. Enter the Gungeon
12. Sonic Mania
13. Splatoon 2
14. Human: Fall Flat
15. Brawlout
16. Snipperclips
17. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
18. Xenoblade Chronicles 2
19. Mighty Gunvolt Burst
20. The Escapists 2
Source: Switch eShop
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (1/11/18, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A few new games out came out this week on the various eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Pokemon Crystal up for pre-load on the 3DS eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments
Pokemon Crystal can now be pre-loaded on the 3DS eShop. You can take advantage of the option in both North America and Europe.
In case you’re curious, the final size is 95 blocks. Or in other words, it’s just 11.875MB.
Source: 3DS eShop
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Super Meat Boy’s first day sales on Switch “shockingly close” to original Xbox 360 debut
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 20 Comments
Switch has been around for almost a year now. Over the past several months, many indie developers have stepped forward to share their success stories on the console. In a bunch of instances, Switch sales have even outperformed other platforms.
Super Meat Boy is one of the latest high-profile indie titles to hit Switch. And like some of those other titles we’ve been hearing about, it has also found success on Nintendo’s console.
Team Meat just shared the following on Twitter:
Me looking at Super Meat Boy on Switch sales stats. pic.twitter.com/0RKWHODG8s
— Team Meat (@SuperMeatBoy) January 12, 2018
Super Meat Boy on Switch first day sales came shockingly close to it's debut on Xbox 360 back in 2010. That's. nuts.
— Team Meat (@SuperMeatBoy) January 12, 2018
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New Space Dave! trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Today, Choice Provision published a new trailer for the upcoming Switch game Space Dave!, which is due out “soon”. View the video below.
More: Choice Provisions, indie, MiniVisions, Space Dave!
KORG Gadget footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Detune has published several new videos for KORG Gadget on Switch. Find the full roundup of footage below.
More: Detune, KORG Gadget
Kyogre now appearing in Pokemon GO via Raid Battles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The Legendary Water-type Pokemon Kyogre is now making an appearance in Pokemon GO’s Raid Battles. Starting today, it will begin to show up at nearby Gyms.
Note that this is a limited time event. Kyogre will only be available until 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on February 14.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
New 2DS XL Pikachu Edition up for pre-order on GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments
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
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 9 Comments
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.
