Apex Legends “looking really good and running very well on Switch”, will support gyro controls
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Yesterday, EA and Respawn Entertainment revealed that Apex Legends is heading to Switch. GameSpot spoke with director Michael Higham to chat a bit more about bringing the battle royale game over to the console.
Higham noted that Apex Legends is “looking really good and running very well” on Switch currently. The team has “been working on it for awhile,” and is now in the testing phase. Additionally, we have confirmation that gyro controls are supported.
Higham’s full words:
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Turn-based tactical RPG Demon’s Rise: War for the Deep hitting Switch in July
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Publisher Silesia Games and developer Wave Light Games have announced that Demon’s Rise: War for the Deep, a turn-based tactical RPG, will be on Switch soon. It’s expected digitally on July 9 via the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Demon’s Rise: War for the Deep:
Pool Slide Story out on Switch in July
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Kairosoft is readying its next simulation game for Switch. Pool Slide Story will launch digitally on July 2, the company announced today.
We have the following overview and trailer for Pool Slide Story:
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Arcade Archives Kangaroo, P-47 The Freedom Fighter heading to Switch
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Hamster announced a pair of additional titles for its Arcade Archives series during a live stream today. Sunsoft’s 1982 title Kangaroo along with Jaleco’s P-47 The Freedom Fighter from 1988 are both now confirmed for Switch. Specific release dates have not yet been provided.
Hamster has other Arcade Archives releases in store for Switch as well, including Super Punch-Out!! We have more information about recently-confirmed titles here.
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Retro shoot ’em up Octonaut to appear on Switch next week
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The retro shoot ’em up Octonaut will arrive on Switch next week, publisher Eastasiasoft has announced. It will be available on June 25.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters launch trailer
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The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters, a Korean survival horror-adventure, lands on Switch today. We have the official launch trailer below.
The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is being distributed digitally on Switch via the eShop.
Jump Rope Challenge – players have made 200 million jumps in just three days
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Nintendo has announced a new milestone for its downloadable Switch game Jump Rope Challenge. In just three days, players have recorded more than 200 million jumps worldwide.
Jump Rope Challenge, which was made by a small group of Nintendo developers while working from home in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic, was added to the Switch eShop this past week. Players can jump rope virtually and watch the on-screen counter increase with each successful hop. A second player can join in with another Joy-Con as you strive for a high score.
Switch owners can access Jump Rope Challenge from the eShop until the end of September.
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Apex Legends announced for Switch
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Following recent speculation regarding a Switch version of Apex Legends, the news was made official during today’s EA Play 2020 presentation. It will launch this fall.
Details about the Switch version will be shared at a later date. However, it should support cross-play with all other versions on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Here’s a refresher on Apex Legends with an overview and trailer:
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location Switch footage
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location ended up receiving a surprise release on Switch today, and now some new footage has emerged. Check out the gameplay below.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is available for Switch via the eShop.
Infini footage
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As reported earlier today, the puzzle-adventure game Infini is hitting Switch on July 3. Find some early footage in the video below.
Infini will be distributed digitally on Switch via the eShop.
