Zerodiv bringing Zero Gunner 2 to Switch soon, other arcade games to follow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Zerodiv brought Strikers 1945 and Gunbarich to Switch last month. The company outlined other arcade ports heading to the console in a blog post today.
The next game we can expect on Switch is the 3D shooter Zero Gunner 2, which will be out sooner rather than later. An entry in the Sengoku series will follow next, then a game from the Gunbird and Strikers 1945 franchises this year as well.
We should also note that Zerodiv has plans that go beyond ports. It sounds like the developer is cooking up something original as well.
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SteamWorld Dig 2 sales off to a very strong start on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
SteamWorld Dig 2 has only been out for a few days, so it’s tough to make too much out of the game’s sales thus far. But with that said, it seems Image & Form is very happy with its performance thus far.
When one fan asked about SteamWorld Dig 2’s sales on Twitter, the developer responded:
I can't (or won't, doesn't matter) divulge actual figures, but #SWD2 has started way, way better than both the original Dig and SW Heist. ->
— Image & Form Games (@ImageForm) September 24, 2017
-> We have seen only the first-day sales on Switch… when we first saw the figures, we were sure we were reading them incorrectly. But…!!
— Image & Form Games (@ImageForm) September 24, 2017
This is definitely encouraging to hear. Hopefully SteamWorld Dig 2 continues to sell in the weeks and months to come.
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Juicy Realm heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
SpaceCan Games has confirmed that its new project Juicy Realm is lined up for Switch. In the roguelike game, players will face off against all types of strange fruits from across the world.
Juicy Realm is slated for sometime in 2018. View a bit of gameplay below.
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22 minutes of off-screen Rime footage on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
New off-screen footage has emerged showing Rime running on Switch. Get a look at 22 minutes of gameplay in the video below.
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Mastiff bringing Party Planet to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Mastiff, publisher of Gurumin 3D, will be bringing out its first Switch game soon. GameStop is listing Party Planet for the console, which will apparently be an exclusive to the retailer.
Party Planet is a mini-game collection with support for up to four players. GameStop provides the following overview:
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Is Dispatch Games teasing localizing of Penguin Wars for Switch?
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
City Connection brought a new Penguin Wars game to Switch this week in Japan. It’s a remake of the original title of the 1985 NES game, with overhauled visuals, online play, and more.
Although no announcements have been made regarding an English release, that could be changing at some point. Messages from Dispatch Games on Twitter suggest that something could be on the horizon.
Team Gira Gira Wins!
— Dispatch Games (@DispatchGames) September 22, 2017
Random fact – Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere.
#pggw #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo @claricedisc pic.twitter.com/cRNQNnMvsm— Dispatch Games (@DispatchGames) September 22, 2017
This could just be Dispatch Games having a bit of fun and showing enthusiasm for Penguin Wars. Then again, Dispatch Games does have a connection with City Connection. The two sides worked together to localize Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase for the west, including a physical version. If something is planned, perhaps an announcement will be made in the near future.
Thanks to James McKee for the tip.
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works bumped back to October 17
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch eShop, Wii U | 0 comments
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works was originally planned for August. For unknown reasons, the book ended up being pushed back, but a new (and hopefully final) release date has been announced.
You should be able to purchase Shovel Knight: Official Design Works beginning on October 17. Amazon has also reopened pre-orders after previously closing them here.
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works is packed with all sorts of content. It includes key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and a new tribute art gallery! Creator commentary and an exclusive interview are also featured.
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12 minutes of Huntdown Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment
Eurogamer has a lengthy look at Huntdown on Switch. Take a look at 12 minutes of footage in the video below.
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Lots of new Descenders footage
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During a live stream last week, Descenders was showcased with a ton of new footage. For the full recording, continue on below.
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Critically acclaimed Inside coming to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
Inside, which has received much praise from both the media and players, is heading to Switch. Director Arnt Jensen revealed the news to Famitsu. That’s all the information we have at present, but the announcement itself is huge.
Inside is Playdead’s second project following Limbo, which was also well received. The title has players controlling a boy in different ways, exploring dark environments, and taking on platforming / puzzle gameplay.
Here’s a trailer:
A release date has not yet been announced for the Switch version of Inside. We’ll keep an eye out for Famitsu’s full interview for any additional details.