Next Up Hero footage
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One of the games on display at GDC this week is the upcoming Switc hgame Next Up Hero. Check out some footage below.
More: Aspyr, Digital Continue, Next Up Hero
Desert Child Switch footage
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After it was just announced for Switch last week, the racing RPG Desert Child is on display at GDC. Get a look at some footage below.
More: Akupara Games, Desert Child
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (3/29/18)
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Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its platforms for the week of March 29. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Nintendo highlights strong digital sales, Switch eShop navigation to be improved
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Nintendo hosted a Nindies panel at GDC 2018 today. Among what was discussed, the company highlighted strong digital sales and touched on improvements planned for the Switch eShop.
First, as USgamer supports, digital sales of third-party games for Switch and 3DS are exceeding sales of traditional boxed games in the US. Nintendo also said that eShop navigation will be improved on Switch for “better discoverability”. With more and more games coming to Switch each week, it’s difficult for titles to stand out and for consumers to find them. It sounds like Nintendo will be looking to improve the situation in the future.
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Nintendo reveals the top ten best-selling indie games on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Nintendo unveiled the top-selling indie games on Switch to date. Although we don’t have actual numbers, Nintendo’s publisher and developer-relations department Damon Baker shared which games are in the top ten.
The results are as follows:
Crashlands heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
During a Nindies event at GDC today, Nintendo revealed that Crashlands is making its way to Switch. Developer Butterscotch Shenanigans has not yet shared a release window.
Crashlands is another title joining Switch thanks to its new support for GameMaker Studio 2. The engine will be adding proper Switch support this summer.
Nidhogg 2 confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Last year, Messhof said Nidhogg 2 would make sense on Switch. It’s now happening, as the studio has announced that the game is bound for Nintendo’s console. It’s planned for sometime in 2018.
Messhof revealed the news on Twitter today:
Switch the way you play Nidhogg 2 later this year! @Nintendo @NintendoAmerica @NintendoEurope pic.twitter.com/72oyR2ih0T
— Mark Essen (@messhof) March 20, 2018
Hyper Light Drifter coming to Switch
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Abylight is collaborating with Heart Machine to bring Hyper Light Drifter to Switch, the company announced today. A release is planned for this summer. Also, it’ll be launching worldwide.
Abylight says it’s working closely with GameMaker engine developer Yoyo Games since “this title pushed the technical envelope.”
Pinball Arcade planned for Switch
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Stern Pinball Arcade released on Switch towards the very end of 2017. That won’t be FarSight Studios’ only release on the console, as Pinball Arcade has now been confirmed as well. A release date has not yet been determined.
Here’s more on Pinball Arcade: