28 minutes of direct-feed Yooka-Laylee Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 23 Comments
IGN has posted a video showcasing some of the first-direct feed footage from the new Switch version of Yooka-Laylee. Watch 28 minutes of gameplay below.
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
The Last Blade is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
It’s not much of a surprise, but The Last Blade is confirmed as next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch. It was the last remaining title from the latest batch of NeoGeo releases Hamster had announced for the system, so this was to be expected.
The Last Blade is a 2D fighter. You can choose from over ten fighters and go between the “Power” and “Speed” modes.
Look for The Last Blade on December 12 via the eShop.
Source: Switch eShop
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Ultimate Chicken Horse now planned for early 2018 on Switch, will include “Elephantastic Update” content
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Clever Endeavour Games was hoping to have Ultimate Chicken Horse ready on Switch sometime this year. Unfortunately, the party platformer is seeing a delay of sorts. We’ll now be seeing Ultimate Chicken Horse on Switch sometime in early 2018.
SWITCH UPDATE:
We are aiming to release Ultimate Chicken Horse on Switch in early 2018!
We'll have more news soon, so stay tuned!
— CleverEndeavourGames (@ClevEndeavGames) December 6, 2017
When Ultimate Chicken Horse does hit Switch, it will include content from the “Elephantastic Update”. This is comprised of a new Elephant character, new Jungle Temple and Volcano levels, new platforms and traps, as well as a new game mode. Full details and a trailer can be found below.
Plantera Deluxe finally releasing on the North American and European Switch eShops tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Switch version of Plantera launched in Japan way back in June. Meanwhile, in the west, we’re finally getting the game tomorrow.
Plantera Deluxe is a simulation game in which you grow a garden and breed plants as well as animals. New to the Switch version is the inclusion of the horse, a Christmas mode, and a bigger garden.
We have more details about Plantera Deluxe below.
More: Plantera Deluxe, Ratalaika Games
Hammerwatch heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Crackshell and BlitWorks have announced that the acclaimed game Hammerwatch is coming to Switch. It’s due out on December 14 in North America and December 23 in Europe for $9.99 / €9.99.
Hammerwatch is a hack and slash dungeon-crawler that lets you play alone or up to three other players. The new console version will be the first to add some new features, including the new Sorcerer character, a new control scheme for consoles, new character art, and enhanced balance in the skills.
More: Blitworks, Crackshell, Hammerwatch
Yooka-Laylee given a price on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 23 Comments
Yooka-Laylee will finally end up on Switch next week. And over in Europe, the game’s price point has been confirmed. The 3D platformer will cost €39.99 / £34.99, which should be $39.99.
Yooka-Laylee currently goes for the same amount on other digital marketplaces. The only tricky thing here is that physical copies on the likes of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One cost much less. As we know though, Yooka-Laylee has no physical version on Switch – at least for now.
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
Dragon Fang Z arrives on the Japanese Switch eShop next week with English language support
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Toydea published the 3DS game Dragon Fang last year in Japan. Switch is now getting its own title, Dragon Fang Z.
Dragon Fang Z is a rogue-like with dungeons that are randomly generated. When you die, your level and items are reset. Battles progress in a turn-based manner, and monster abilities can be used once defeated. Over 200 monsters are included in the game.
More: Dragon Fang Z, Toydea
Video: European eShop highlights – November 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from October 2017. You can watch it below.
More: Europe, Nintendo Download
Polygod heading to Switch in early 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Krafted Games has announced that its rogue-like first-person shooter Polygod is in the works for Switch. The title will be released in early 2018 via the eShop. It has already received a price point of $14.99 / €16.59 / £16.19.
Continue on below for plenty of information about Polygod. We’ve got a trailer for the game as well.
More: Krafted Games, Polygod
Bridge Constructor Portal announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 14 Comments
Headup Games and ClockStone Software have announced Bridge Constructor Portal. The title merges the Bridge Constructor series with the popular Portal license from Valve.
Headup says that “Bridge Constructor Portal will blend the laws of structural engineering and technology straight from Aperture Laboratories into an exciting new game experience, all under the demanding gaze of GLaDOS.”
Bridge Constructor Portal will be released on Switch in early 2018. Check out the first trailer and screenshots below.
Source: Headup Games PR
