Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (9/14/17, North America)
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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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New Grizzco Blaster shows up in Splatoon 2’s Salmon Run
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A new weapon has made its first appearance in Splatoon 2. Specifically, the Grizzco Blaster has shown up in the newest rotation for Salmon Run.
We’re hearing that the Grizzco Blaster appears randomly in Salmon Run matches. It has the label “Rare Weapon”. While it has a massive fire rate, ink is consumed very quickly. Note that weapons can stack and switch between waves.
Here’s some footage:
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GameStop offering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bundle with clear case
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hits Switch in November, GameStop will be selling an exclusive bundle. Along with a copy of the game, you’ll receive a Skyrim clear case.
The case is a 3-piece protector featuring artwork from the game and designed to resemble worn metal armor right out of the Skyrim world. Nintendo and Bethesda has officially licensed the case.
GameStop’s Skyrim bundle can be ordered here.

NBA 2K18 Switch vs. PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One S video comparison
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IGN published a new video that compares NBA 2K18 on Switch to the game running on a PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S. See how the three versions stack up against each other below.
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NBA 2K18 – “Momentous” trailer
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2K Sports has prepared a launch trailer of sorts for NBA 2K18, which is out today on Switch. Have a look at the video below.
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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition adding stereoscopic 3D with future update
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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition debuted this week. We’ve heard that local multiplayer will be added with a new update, but that isn’t the only feature on the way.
As mentioned by Mike Mika on Twitter, stereoscopic 3D is in the pipeline. Additionally, it’s not too far off. Mika says that it’s already functional and will be added in an update “super soon.”
not yet! But it WILL BE. Totally works- update coming super soon.
— Mike Mika (@MikeJMika) September 13, 2017
Piczle Lines DX adds free “Horror” puzzle pack next week
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Piczle Lines DX will be receiving some free content next week. On September 21, players will have access to the “Horror” puzzle pack. 20 new puzzles will be available in Puzzle Mode ahead of Halloween.
Rainy Frog shared the news on Twitter today:
Piczle Lines DX free update coming Sept 21st adds the "Horror" puzzle pack to Puzzle Mode! 20 new scary puzzles for Halloween! #Switch pic.twitter.com/jqU4dOir8g
— Rainy Frog (English) (@RainyFrogEng) September 15, 2017
Piczle Lines DX is available on the Switch eShop worldwide.
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LEGO Worlds dev on future update plans, how long the Switch version took to make, more
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One of the developers from TT Games stopped by Reddit today to answer questions about LEGO Worlds. What’s to come for updates, development time for the Switch version, and more were discussed.
Here’s a quick recap:
– Additional feature the team is hoping to discuss soon
– Adhoc / LAN multiplayer this year
– Next patch will add online multiplayer, improve performance
– Decided against IP tie-ins to keep LEGO Worlds apart from other games
– Will add more LEGO-exclusive IPs
– Will be adding an automatic house builder called the “Planner”
– Team will add feature updates and improve existing ones like menus and the way tools behave
– “Survivor” game mode planned
– Easier to port to Switch than other consoles since most of the work was already done when the game was ported to other consles
– Gyroscopic aiming controls will be considered
– Took about five months to make the Switch versions
– More biomes likely to be added
– No demo planned
– Working on a way to creating things and then being able to download other people’s creations
If you’re interested, you can find the full Reddit AMA here.
Super Beat Sports – “Whacky Bat IRL” teaser video
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Today, Harmonix released a new live-action video for Super Beat Sports, its upcoming collection of sports-themed mini-games with a musical twist for Switch. It focuses on Whacky Bat in which you’ll swing, volley and hit to the beat to defeat the fun-loving aliens from the Muzicalian galaxy. View the video below.
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Target hosting exclusive Charizard distribution for Pokemon Sun/Moon starting October 1
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Beginning October 1, Target will be hosting an exclusive Charizard distribution for Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. It can be received in the two games with a download code.
The powerful Charizard will be at level 50. Dragon dance, flare blitz, fly, and earthquake are its included moves. Charizard also knows the ability Blaze, and holds a Red card item.
The promotion ends on October 14 and is exclusively available at Target locations in the US and Canada.
Source: Pokemon PR