Splatoon 2 soundtrack pre-orders open on Play-Asia
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the new Splatoon 2 soundtrack (Splatune 2), which was announced for Japan last week. It can be reserved right here. Orders are expected to ship on December 6.
Sonic Mania update rolling out
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Sonic Mania’s first patch should be arriving shortly. The series’ official Twitter account states that the update is rolling out now.
Here’s what you can expect from the patch:
A new Sonic Mania patch is rolling out, adding the Super Sonic button, and fixes the Switch home button and other bugs. pic.twitter.com/SFjk5bAQRe
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) September 25, 2017
When the update is officially live, we’ll let you know.
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Bandai Namco confirms new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC for this fall, free update teased
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Bandai Namco remains invested in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. As we found out with the latest issue of V Jump, new DLC is in development. Bandai Namco has confirmed that the content is coming to the west this fall, and a free update is planned.
We do know that Dabura and Buu (Gohan Absorbed) are headlining the DLC as playable DLC. Zamasu will also be around to teach created characters his attacks as a master / mentor.
First screenshots of the DLC in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 are below.
Source: Bandai Namco PR
Layton’s Mystery Journey English 3DS footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
The English release of Layton’s Mystery Journey will be taking place on 3DS next month, and some footage has come in showing the game in action. View a few minutes of gameplay below.
More: Layton's Mystery Journey, Level-5
Astro Bears Party coming to Switch September 28
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
According to its Twitter, Astro Bears Party will be launching on the Switch come September 28 at a price of $4.99. This news applies to both North America and Europe.
Astro Bears Party launches on #NintendoSwitch on September 28th! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ#Nintendo #eShop #Nindie #Bears pic.twitter.com/xLDhhqc9Bp
— Astro Bears (@Astro_Bears) September 25, 2017
Astro Bears Party is a “competitive game featuring bears in space suits,” sure to turn some eyes in its direction.
More: Astro Bears Party, Qubic Games
Thumper is 25% off on the Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thumper has received its first discount on the Switch eShop. In both North America and Europe, the game can be purchased for 25 percent off. The sale lasts for one week only.
Sonic Forces devs on the game’s custom character
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
For the first time, Sonic fans will be able to create their own original character in Sonic Forces. Producer Shun Nakamura spoke about the feature in an interview with Polygon.
Nakamura indicated that customization won’t be “as in depth as Fallout or some of those other extremely complex creation mechanics.”
Nakamura explained:
More: interview, SEGA, Shun Nakamura, Sonic Forces, Takashi Iizuka
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Pro Controller available at Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The coveted Xenoblade Pro Controller for Switch is up on Best Buy’s website right now. You can pre-order it for $74.99.
The controller is being made to commemorate the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on December 1.
A link has been provided to the Best Buy page here.
Yooka-Laylee dev posts update on Switch port efforts
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 43 Comments
Playtonic Games has added to their website an update post on the progress of Yooka-Laylee on the Switch. The indie developer has stated that it currently cannot commit to a release date due to some bugs in the current Unity engine. The arrival of Unity 5.6 should fix these issues, according to Playtonic.
The full statement is as follows:
More: Playtonic, Yooka-Laylee
Switch maintenance planned for tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments
Online play of unspecified software will be disabled during a time of server maintenance tomorrow. Switch games may be impacted during the downtime.
Here’s the schedule:
– 5:50 PM PT (September 26) – 7:30 PM PT (September 26)
– 8:50 PM ET (September 26) – 10:30 PM ET (September 26)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (September 27) – 3:30 AM in the UK (September 27)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (September 27) – 4:30 AM in Europe (September 27)
