Wargroove will have a campaign editor
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 5 Comments
Chucklefish unveiled a new feature of its turn-based strategy game Wargroove at the PC Gaming Show at E3 today. When the upcoming Switch game ships, it’ll come with functionality that lets players make their own campaigns, including custom levels. See the feature in action below.
You can learn more about Wargroove’s campaign editor in the official blog post here.
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day 1 Edition listed on Walmart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has been one of Ubisoft’s worst-kept secrets over the past few months. Now the game has suffered from another leak, this time from a retailer. Walmart is listing the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day 1 Edition.
We might be hearing about Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle later today. Ubisoft could be unveiling the game during its press conference this afternoon. What’s included in the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day 1 Edition should be made known as well.
More: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, top, Ubisoft
8 minutes of off-screen FIFA 18 Switch footage with audio
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments
Nintendo World Report shared another video of FIFA 18 running on Switch. It’s off-screen once again, but audio is now included. See the gameplay below.
Nintendo Treehouse E3 stream to feature Pokken Tournament DX with Pokemon president and devs on Wednesday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Pokken Tournament DX will have a heavy focus at E3 2017. We previously heard about the tournament taking place on Wednesday. However, before that, something else will be happening.
Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara will be stopping by to talk about Pokken Tournament DX with Nintendo Treehouse, developers, and experts. It’ll offer development insights, new gameplay, and “behind-the-scenes details”.
The session will take place at the following times on Wednesday:
– 10 AM PT
– 1 PM ET
– 6 PM in the UK
– 7 PM in Europe
More: Bandai Namco, E3 2017, Pokken Tournament DX
Sonic Mania footage – Green Hill Zone (including Act 2 boss)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
In addition to Sonic Forces, SEGA also showed off Sonic Mania footage during Twitch’s Pre Pre Show at E3 2017. Have a look at the video for gameplay of the Green Hill Zone Act 2 boss battle and more.
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Rumor: Ubisoft had internal concept of Mario and Rabbids adventure game during the Wii era
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 2 Comments
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle should finally be announced at E3 this week. Before that game existed though, Ubisoft apparently had interest in mashing the two franchises together during the Wii era.
It seems that a formal pitch was never actually made to Nintendo, and it ended up as nothing more than an internal concept at Ubisoft. Nintendo may have shut things down before talks ever progressed in the slightest.
Liam Robertson has the full report on the concept below.
New Sonic Forces footage (all gameplay styles)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments
New Sonic Forces footage was shown during Twitch’s Pre Pre Show at E3 2017. We’re able to get a look at the Classic and Modern Sonic sections as well as custom character. View the recording below.
More: SEGA, Sonic Forces
Blade Strangers officially announced, launching in Q4
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Last night, Nicalis unveiled a new Switch fighter from developer Studio Saizensen called Blade Strangers. We now have the full announcement about the game that mashes up characters from Code of Princess, Cave Story, and Umihara Kawase, including the confirmation of a Q4 2017 launch. Read it below.
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Nicalis’ E3 2017 lineup – Tiny Barbarian DX heading to Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nicalis’ E3 2017 lineup is in. Believe it or not, everything the publisher intends to showcase is lined up for Switch.
The newly-revealed Blade Strangers will be present, along with The End is Night, and Ittle Dew 2+. We also now know that Tiny Barbarian DX is on the way to Switch.
Tiny Barbarian DX is a mix of 2D platforming action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with a retro-style pixel art style. Two-player co-op, unlockable game modes, and homages to classic 8- and 16-bit games are included.
We’ve included a trailer for Tiny Barbarian DX below. You can also find the full rundown on Nicalis’ E3 lineup after the break.
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New limited-time Fire-type and Ice-type Pokemon GO event starts tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Pokemon GO is gearing up for another special event. Starting tomorrow and lasting for a week, players can participate in a new promotion involving Fire-type and Ice-type Pokemon.
Trainers will be able to more easily discover Charmander, Cyndaquil, Growlithe, Houndour, Ponyta, Swinub, Vulpix, and their Evolutions. Sneasel, Magmar, Cloyster, and other Fire types and Ice will be more likely to appear as well.
Players will earn huge XP bonuses for successfully catching Pokemon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws, as well as Curveballs and First Throws. You’ll earn even more XP for hatching Eggs, too. Lucky Eggs will be 50% off in the in-game shop to celebrate.
Niantic teases “more exciting updates coming your way soon” in Pokemon GO.
