Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #3 properly announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced the proper details about the third Japanese Splatfest for Splatoon 2. Players are being asked what they have more self-confidence in: power or stamina / endurance.
If this Splatfest sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Some players had accidentally encountered the theme a few days ago, but Nintendo said that the details were correct. It seems that the theme was spot on, but the timing wasn’t. The Splatfest will begin on October 14 rather than October 8.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (10/5/17, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, 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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GoNNER update out now (version 1.01), leaderboards to be added
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Raw Fury issued a new update for GoNNER on Switch today. Version 1.01 is available now.
GoNNER now has support for the “B” button to go back to the previous menu. A number of issues have also been addressed.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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Yono and the Celestial Elephants footage, file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
The adorable Switch game Yono and the Celestial Elephants makes its way to the eShop next week. Ahead of the launch, some folks are already getting their hands on it, and 15 minutes of footage is below.
Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a 1.0GB download on Switch.
NBA 2K18 update out now on Switch (version 1.03)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
NBA 2K18 has received what many would probably feel is a much-needed patch on Switch. We’re hearing reports that the new update just went out a short while ago.
Visual Concepts has specifically addressed the frame rate and audio syncing during cut-scenes in MyCAREER. An issue has also been fixed with local play.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 season pass detailed, new characters confirmed
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Fresh out of Comic-Con, details about the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 season pass have been revealed.
The season pass will offer six level packs and four character packs. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Black Panther, Cloak and Dagger, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Runaways will be represented in stages. Agents of Atlas, Out of Time, Champions, and classic Guardians of the Galaxy will be featured in the character packs.
North American Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions commercial
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Nintendo publishing the commercial airing for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions in North America. Have a look at the advert below.
Wulverblade launching on Switch next week
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After five years of work, Wulverblade is releasing next week. Fully Illustrated announced today that the launch is set for October 12.
It actually wasn’t too long ago that we found out about Wulverblade coming to Switch. The news was shared during the most recent Nindies Showcase presentation. The turnaround here has been pretty quick.
Super Bomberman R soundtrack out on December 13 in Japan, comes with an in-game code for Takosuke
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Konami recently announced that a soundtrack for Super Bomberman R is due out in December in Japan. A more specific release date has now been announced: December 13.
Initial copies of the soundtrack will come with a special bonus. It’ll include a code for Takosuke, who originally appeared in Parodius Da! and other titles such as Konami Krazy Racer. By redeeming the code, Takosuke will be playable in Super Bomberman R.
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Sonic Mania director on the origins of the Mean Bean Machine boss battle
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One of the more interesting boss fights in Sonic Mania is the Mean Bean Machine. As a tribute to the original game on the SEGA Genesis, it has you battling Doctor Eggman with falling block pieces.
Sonic Mania director Christian Whitehead touched on the origins of the boss fight in an interview with IGN. He shared the following:
