Fire Emblem Warriors Premium Box unboxing
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Koei Tecmo began shipping Fire Emblem Warriors in Japan this week, including the special Premium Box release. Its full contents are unboxed below.
Volgarr the Viking scheduled for October 5 release on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Another Switch game is lined up for release next week. According to Nintendo’s website, Volgarr the Viking releases digitally on October 5.
Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics – simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design – combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood.
Volgarr the Viking is also listed for October 5 on the European eShop, so this should be the final date. The game will cost $9.99.
Super Beat Sports – “Equipment Abduction!” teaser
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Harmonix has released a third teaser for its upcoming Switch title Super Beat Sports. Five games will be included in the package: Whacky Bat, Net Ball, Rhythm Racket, Buddy Ball and Gobble Golf. Each one supports full multiplayer and a bonus Pro mode. Watch today’s video below.
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Hive Jump dev explains decision to stick with Wii U
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 16 Comments
When Switch was announced, many developers who were planning Wii U projects jumped ship over to the new console. However, Graphite Lab stuck to its guns and remained on track to bring Hive Jump to the older system. Just this past week, the game finally launched on the eShop.
Graphite Lab’s Matt Raithel reflected on the whole process in a new blog published on Gamasutra this week. In one section, he explains why the team was committed to the Wii U version, writing:
More: Graphite Lab, Hive Jump, Matt Raithel
Nintendo on keeping the Mario dev team together, why the series is fun, Mario Run update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The App Store updated today with a news piece about Super Mario Run. The article included some comments from Takashi Tezuka, who has long been working on the Mario series.
Takashi is one of a select few developers who has had a large impact on Mario – others being Shigeru Miyamoto and Toshihiko Nakago.
Tezuka had this to say about their lengthy working relationship:
“If we were a rock band, we’d have disbanded long ago. After working together for 30 years, our sense of what’s good and what’s bad in terms of quality is in sync.”
More: interview, Mario, Super Mario Run, Takashi Tezuka
More special outfit codes for Pokken Tournament DX
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Nintendo has passed along two more codes for Pokken Tournament DX. The latest ones, as shown above, can be used to obtain original outfits for your trainer.
Missed last week’s codes? You can find them right here.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
Pankapu Switch footage, file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Among the various games that hit the Switch eShop yesterday was Pankapu. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
In case you’re curious, Pankapu is a 1.4GB download on Switch.
Mario + Rabbids success sparks renewed interest in Ubisoft Milan, dev sees bright future ahead
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Mario + Rabbids couldn’t have gone better for Ubisoft… well, aside from the initial leaks. Once the game was actually revealed at E3, it was given a proper chance, and what was initially shown seemed very promising. The final product ultimately delivered.
Not only has Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle been well received by both critics and players, but it has also sold very well. It’s thanks to all of the success that Ubisoft Milan has a bright future ahead.
Amazon UK opens pre-orders for the Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Bumped to the top. This is now live on Amazon US.
Original: Amazon UK has started taking pre-orders for the Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle. Reserve it here. Along with the Switch hardware (including the red Joy-Con), you’ll receive a digital code for Super Mario Odyssey.
The Count Lucanor lands on Switch next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
The Count Lucanor is coming to Switch next month, Merge Games announced today. The game will be available on the eShop beginning October 28. Pricing is set at $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99.
For more information about The Count Lucanor, continue on below. We have a new Switch trailer as well.
