[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2017 reactions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 26 Comments
Just like that, The Game Awards have come and gone. All of the winners have been chosen, and many announcements were made along the way. Nintendo played a very big part in it all.
To get things started, The Champions’ Ballad DLC was properly unveiled for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If that wasn’t enough, it launched right after The Game Awards ended.
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Danmaku Unlimited 3 expected towards the start of 2018 on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
The bullet hell game Danmaku Unlimited 3 was announced for Switch back in June. Originally, Doragon Entertainment hoped to have it ready this year. However, it’s now looking like an early 2018 release is the new plan.
Developer Sunny Tam told one fan on Twitter:
Should hit within the first couple months of 2018, sry for the delay!
— Sunny Tam (@SunnySyTam) December 9, 2017
We have more information about Danmaku Unlimited 3 below.
Nintendo talks scrapped hookshot from Zelda: Breath of the Wild, experimented with dual double hookshots that would let you move like Spider-Man
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 127 Comments
Earlier in the year, Nintendo revealed that the hookshot was scrapped from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The hookshot has previously appeared in a number of Zelda games, but didn’t make it in for the Switch and Wii U title.
Nintendo spoke more about the hookshot in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and why it wasn’t a fit as part of a new interview with IGN. Series producer Eiji Aonuma started out with the following:
A half hour of Mutant Mudds Collection footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Next week, Atooi will be bringing Mutant Mudds Collection to Switch. Get a look at a half hour of footage below.
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Heart&Slash listed for December 22 release on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
BadLand Games announced at the end of November that Heart&Slash will be on Switch sometime this month. It’s not official, but it looks like we have a release date. Nintendo’s North American website as well as on the European eShop list the game for December 22.
In case you missed the news originally, Heart & Slash is a 3D brawler roguelike. We have more information about the game and a trailer below.
Europe’s latest Splatfest in Splatoon 2 features new version of the Shifty Station stage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
The next European Splatfest in Splatoon 2 is underway. In the new event, Team Book and Team Film are battling it out.
This is more than just the typical Splatfest. Nintendo has refreshed Shifty Station, so players can experience a new version of the stage.
Here’s a look:
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Niantic still planning trading and player versus player battles for Pokemon GO
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 3 Comments
Niantic is still continuing its plans to update Pokemon GO. 50 new Pokemon are due out soon, and a dynamic weather system is being implemented.
Some much-requested features are still missing in action, however. Since the beginning of Pokemon GO, fans have wanted to trade, but that isn’t currently possible. Player versus player battles also aren’t supported.
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Amazon deals: Save on the Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset, amiibo, Nintendo books, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon has quite a few Nintendo-related discounts running at the moment. Items like the Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset, amiibo, Nintendo books (including the Zelda ones), and more are on sale.
Here’s the roundup:
Mecho Tales listed for December 14 release on Switch in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
The next Switch game from Arcade Distillery should be out very soon. Over on Nintendo’s North American website, Mecho Tales is listed for December 14.
Here’s a brief overview and trailer:
“An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard.”
Mecho Tales will cost $9.99 on Switch.
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Mantis Burn Racing Switch accolades trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
VooFoo Studios released an accolades trailer for the Switch version of Mantis Burn Racing to highlight the game’s positive reception. See the video below.
