Falcom president says Switch is an “extremely Nintendo-like” platform, open to developing for the system
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 47 Comments
You may know Falcom for its work on the The Legend of Heroes series. The company has also worked on the long running Ys franchise. While Falcom hasn’t done too much with Nintendo platforms and they aren’t exactly running to Switch, they are keeping an open mind when it comes to supporting the platform.
Falcom president Toshiro Kondo mentioned to USgamer that Switch is an “extremely Nintendo-like” platform. He also noted that the team isn’t working on any games for the system currently, but added: “Should someone on staff bring up an interesting idea or something, we’d be more than happy to entertain it and develop a game for Switch.”
Kondo was also asked if Switch can fill the gap left by the PlayStation Vita. He had this to say:
“I guess you’d say genre of games in Japan called Otome games which are games made for girls and right now they’re heavily concentrated on the Vita. Should those games not go to Switch, then there’s really no reason for their fans to purchase it.”
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Play Nintendo Show episode 23: Super Summer Powers with ARMS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show has gone live. Andrew and Jenna compete in ARMS to see who is victorious. Check out the full episode below.
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Kirby’s Blowout Blast, Alchemic Dungeons file sizes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Among this week’s new 3DS titles are Kirby’s Blowout Blast and Alchemic Dungeons (currently Europe only, not out in North America). Both are digital games.
With Kirby’s Blowout Blast, you’ll need 754 blocks of free space. Alchemic Dungeons takes up 858 blocks. That’s 94.25MB and 107.25MB respectively.
Source 1: 3DS eShop, Source 2
Japan’s first Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is rock vs. pop
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Splatfests are back in Splatoon 2. And before the game launches later this month, fans will be able to download a demo event from the eShop to participate in the first competition.
North America and Europe have the same topic, which is cake vs. ice cream. In Japan though, it’s entirely different. Players in that country will instead be asked if they prefer rock or pop.
So which of these two topics do you prefer?
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ACA NeoGeo Metal Slug 2 footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 5 Comments
Metal Slug 2 was added to the Switch eShop today as the latest NeoGeo release. For a look at the game, check out the video below.
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Shephy Switch footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Shephy is one of the new games out now on the Switch eShop today. Have a look at some footage below.
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Thimbleweed Park confirmed for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Thimbleweed Park, a new game from Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, is officially heading to Switch. A video was posted today showing the title running on Nintendo’s system.
Here’s a look:
Thimbleweed Park is developed by Terrible Toybox. It’s considered to be a spiritual successor to Gilbert and Winnick’s adventure games Maniac Mansion and The Secret of Monkey Island.
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Kirby’s Blowout Blast launch trailer
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Kirby’s Blowout Blast can now be downloaded on the 3DS eShop. Nintendo published the game’s launch trailer, available for viewing below.
Sonic Forces – main theme “Fist Bump” released, vocals included
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments
SEGA is giving fans another taste of Sonic Forces’ music with the main theme “Fist Bump”. We’ve heard this track slightly before, but vocals are now included. Listen to the music below.
Vocals and lyrics were done by Douglas Robb (Hoobastank). It was composed and arranged by Tomoya Ohtani. Finally, strings were arranged by Takahito Eguchi.
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Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition up on Walmart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Retailers have started to sell out of pre-orders for the Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition. Over on Walmart though, the retailer just began to take reservations. You can place an order here.
