Golf Story gets news channel on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
The Switch news section was updated today with the addition of a new title. Sidebar Games’ upcoming release Golf Story now has a channel of its own. It teases that “rumors, speculation and sometimes news” will be delivered to fans.
We’re hoping that the news channel is another sign that Golf Story is due out very soon. Sidebar Games has only committed to a September release.
Source: Switch news
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VooFoo Studios bringing Mantis Burn Racing to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
VooFoo Studios announced today that Mantis Burn Racing is heading to Switch. Here’s a quick rundown of the racer:
Mantis Burn Racing is a visually stunning, action-packed top-down racing game that combines real-world ‘fun’ physics with intuitive controls in highly competitive ‘one-more-go’ style races that players of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Prove your race skills in 5 unique classes of vehicles over an extensive 11-season career with multiple challenges in fast, frenetic, bumper-to-bumper races where winning is everything!
Mantis Burn Racing features an RPG-style upgrade system, 4-player split-screen multiplayer, and online play with up to eight players. The Switch version will have all DLC, including “Battle Cars”, “Elite” class vehicles, and “Snowbound” tracks.
Mantis Burn Racing doesn’t have a release date yet, but it’s coming soon. Those attending EGX in the UK this weekend can give the game a try. We’ve added in a trailer below.
Source: VooFoo Studios PR
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Battle Princess Madelyn teaser #1
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Casual Bit Games created a new trailer for Battle Princess Madelyn to celebrate the game’s Kickstarter success. Watch it below.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime launches October 3 on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, which was only just made known through last week’s Japanese Nintendo Direct, already has a release date. Developer Asteroid Base announced today that the launch will be taking place on October 3. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime will cost $14.99.
In Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, you can expect frenzied co-op action as you switch back and forth between manning a spacecraft’s controls, weapons, and defenses against alien robots. If you’d prefer playing the campaign alone, you can do so with a trusty AI space dog or cat.
We have plenty of additional information about Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime below, along with a new Switch trailer.
Chucklefish wants to put all of its games on Switch going forward
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
Chucklefish is currently creating Wargroove for Switch. Additionally, the company is publishing Stardew Valley and Pocket Rumble on Nintendo’s console. Going forward, we can count on even more Chucklefish Switch support.
Studio CEO Finn Brice told one fan on Twitter yesterday:
We'd like to support the switch with everything we do going forwards if we can 🙂
— Tiy (@Tiyuri) September 19, 2017
Based on the comment above, we should expect Chucklefish’s next game on Switch, which Brice recently teased on Twitter. Aside from the image below, not much is known.
SDV still in testing, no news yet. Thought this sneak peak might tide you over. We've learned a lot of lessons from working with Stardew. pic.twitter.com/EcabZ8DGb7
— Tiy (@Tiyuri) August 31, 2017
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Jupiter announces Picross S for Switch, out next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 7 Comments
Over the past few years, Jupiter has created several Picross e games for 3DS. After the series reached 500,000 downloads on Nintendo’s dedicated portable, the studio is now turning its attention to Switch with its first release for the console: Picross S.
Picross S will contain 300 puzzles in Picross and Mega Picross modes. 5×5, 10×10, 15×15, and 20×15 puzzle sizes are included.
Tiny Metal opening movie
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
Tying in with its appearance at the Tokyo Game Show, Area 35 has prepared the opening movie for Tiny Metal. See the video for the upcoming Switch game below.
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Famitsu review scores (9/19/17) – Fire Emblem Warriors
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Switch eShop | 39 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Destiny 2 (PS4 / XBO) – 9/9/8/9
Planet of the Eyes (PS4) – 7/7/7/8
Kingdom New Lands (Switch) – 7/7/8/7
Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch / New 3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Shinobi Koi Utsutsu Kanmitsu Hanakoi Emaki (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Heiligenstadt no Uta (PSV) – 7/8/8/8
Nora Princess and Stray Cat (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Genkai Tokki: Castle Panzers (PS4) – 8/8/8/7
Knack 2 (PS4) – 7/8/8/8
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (PS4) – 9/8/8/8
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Flip Wars – new update trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Overfence has released a trailer for the new update coming to Flip Wars. The patch adds a new stage, new mechanics, local wireless multiplayer, Class Matches, and a new online battle mode. View the video below.
Earthlock: Festival of Magic confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
Earthlock: Festival of Magic, which finally released on Wii U this month after a lengthy wait, is officially making the jump for Switch. Cross Function will be publishing the game in Japan this winter, and we’ll likely be seeing it in the west around the same time.
Here’s a trailer:
SnowCastle teased a Switch version earlier this month. We pretty much knew it would be happening, but it’s nice to have the confirmation.