Amazon: Save $20 on LEGO City Undercover for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Amazon has a sizable update on LEGO City Undercover for Switch. It’s down to $39.99, meaning you can save $20 with a purchase. You can place an order here.
April 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, games through 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 12 Comments
The final bit of news stemming from this month’s NPD report concerns platform-specific sales. Over on GamesBeat, the site has published a listing of the top sellers in the US on Switch and 3DS for the month of April. Additionally, we have the lineup of the best-selling games of 2017 so far. Head past the break for the full results.
April 2017 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of April 2017. The results can be found below.
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*
- Persona 5*
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
- MLB 17: The Show
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Mass Effect: Andromeda
- NBA 2K17
- Overwatch**
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Lego City Undercover
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix
- Lego Worlds
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
- Battlefield 1
- For Honor
- Nier: Automata
- Minecraft
*Does not include digital sales
**Battle.net sales not includes
Thumper on Switch – PS4 comparison + docked / portable frame rate test
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
Digital Foundry has taken an in-depth look at the newly-released Switch game Thumper.
On Switch, it runs at a full 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolution as promised. It also maintains a steady 60 frames per second. Thumper may have lost some effects from the PlayStation 4 version, but many will likely be unaware that they’re missing in the first place. Digital Foundry also has high praise for the anti-aliasing used on Switch and the port overall.
Have a look at the full analysis below.
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Play Nintendo Show episode 20: “Snippin’ & Clippin’ with Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show, featuring Snipperclips, has gone live. Andrew and Jenna play the Switch game that launched a few months back. Check out the full episode below.
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Snipperclips devs on ties to Wii U, cutting down on story, Nintendo’s involvement, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 50 Comments
Game Informer was recently able to speak with Snipperclips developer SFB Games. During the chat, the team touched on how it was originally assumed that the project would be made for Wii U, scrapping a story idea to cut down on story, how much Nintendo was involved, and more.
Read up on SFB’s comments below. For the full interview, visit Game Informer’s site here.
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition up on Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
If you’re still looking for another option to nab the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition, Walmart has you covered. The item is in stock on the retailer’s website here. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia launches tomorrow in both North America and Europe.
Pokemon: Magikarp Jump footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 2 Comments
Pokemon: Magikarp Jump, the latest Pokemon game for mobile, began its slow rollout yesterday. It’s only out in Italy at the moment, but its reach should be expanding soon. For now, watch 42 minutes of footage below.
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XSEED shows off Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns’ upcoming DLC
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns arrived in North America earlier this year, but XSEED has additional plans for the game. As promised, the DLC will be translated and released in the west. XSEED shared a few screenshots of the upcoming DLC today, which you can see below.
Graceful Explosion Machine update rolling out (version 1.0.2)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Graceful Explosion Machine has received an update. If you purchased the Switch game, be on the lookout for version 1.0.2.
Today’s update primarily consists of two new features. Players now have the ability to upload scores later (useful if you’re in an area without an internet connection). An option has also been implemented to reduce or disable the Screenshake effect.
Full details on today’s update are posted below.
