Shovel Knight amiibo adding new functionality to unlock Fairy of Shovelry
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch eShop, Wii U | 6 Comments
Today, Yacht Club Games introduced new amiibo functionality coming to Shovel Knight with the game’s new Specter of Torment update.
Using the figure, players can unlock the Fairy of Shovelry. Speak to Madame Meeber in the Village, Potionarium, and Tower of Fate and scan the amiibo to do so.
As for what the fairy does, Yacht Club says:
“The Fairy of Shovelry will accompany Shovel Knight, Plague Knight, or even Specter Knight on their respective adventures! Whether the little scamp is digging for treasure, trying to battle enemies, or cheering along with your victories, he is guaranteed to be delightful. Don’t worry, he won’t get in your way or mess with your gameplay! But things sure are less lonely with the Fairy of Shovelry around!”
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Arcade Archives site may point to launch alongside Switch in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Despite being a couple of days out, we’re still finding out about new Switch eShop launch games. We previously heard that Arcade Archives is set for release in Japan on Friday, but the same may be planned for North America as well. Hamster’s website says that the “ACA Neo Geo series will start from March 3, 2017 on Nintendo Switch”. That’s technically not an announcement, but we’re very hopeful.
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MonoGame software is compatible with Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
MonoGame, a tool developers use to bring Windows games to other platforms, is officially compatible with Switch. TowerFall, Celeste, and Stardew Valley are all making use of the software.
The official MonoGame Twitter account shared the news:
MonoGame is coming to Switch!! First titles will be @MattThorson's Tower Fall, Celeste & @ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley with multi-player!! https://t.co/XI7OgcOkoO
— MonoGame (@MonoGameTeam) March 1, 2017
Wii U’s lack of compatibility with MonoGame hurt the console somewhat. Axiom Verge’s developer struggled to get the game running on Nintendo’s old console, which required an outside team to be brought in and handle the port.
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FAST RMX file size, surround sound, touch controls in menu
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 30 Comments
Another file size is in for a Switch eShop game. FAST RMX, Shin’en’s racer, will be 900 MB.
Other information from Shin’en is below:
File Size
As always we used all tricks to keep the file size super small without sacrificing any quality.
The file size of FAST RMX will therefore only be ~900 Megabytes! So anyone can download it really ‘FAST’ to their internal memory.Despite the small size the game is full packed of content, with an overview below:
– 10 Cups
– 15 Vehicles
– 30 Individual tracks
– 47 Audio TracksSurround Sound
When playing in console mode on a 5.1 surround set you can hear other drivers coming from behind or passing by. Of course also most other actions have 3D sounds associated.
When playing in handheld mode we down-mix to stereo but still have 3D information processed (distance, panning, doppler effect..)
Touch Screen
All buttons in the menus can also be operated by touch! This makes it a breeze to select any items when playing in handheld mode.
I Am Setsuna launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 3 Comments
Square Enix published a launch trailer for its Switch eShop RPG I Am Setsuna. Have a look at the video below.
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Blaster Master Zero file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Blaster Master Zero launches in the west next week, but the digital download is coming to Japan this Friday. It will be sold on both Switch and 3DS. On the game’s Japanese website, the file sizes are posted.
Blaster Master Zero is 185 MB on Switch. The 3DS version is 1,596 blocks, or 199.5 MB. Expect the overseas versions to be very similar.
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Hydra confirmed for Switch, first 1001 Spikes and Cave Story footage on the system
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
It was assumed that Nicalis was teasing Hydra (or Hydra Castle Labyrinth) for Switch last month after the company tweeted out an image of the game on the system’s home screen. Now that’s been officially confirmed.
Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez showed Hydra running on Switch during a Polygon live stream yesterday. Additionally, the first gameplay of 1001 Spikes and Cave Story debuted as well. Check out the recording below.
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GoNNER, Kingdom: Two Crowns, Dandara trailers
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment
Raw Fury uploaded trailers for its initial batch of Switch games. You can watch videos for GoNNER, Kingdom: Two Crowns, and Dandara below.
Famitsu review scores (3/1/17) – Zelda: Breath of the Wild awarded perfect score
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U | 122 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild (NSW / Wii U) – 10 / 10 / 10 / 10
Dragon Quest Heroes I-II (NSW) 9/9/9/9
For Honor (PS4/XBO) – 8/9/9/9
Blaster Master Zero (NSW / 3DS) – 8/8/8/8
The Brookhaven Experiment (PS4) – 8/8/8/8
Ys Origin (PS4) – 7/7/8/8
Super Bomberman R (NSW) – 8/7/8/7
Pirate Pop Plus (Wii U / 3DS) – 6/6/6/6
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the 24th perfect score from Famitsu in the magazine’s history. Other titles to receive the same accolades are as follows:
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New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers is another worldwide Switch eShop launch game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers was already announced for the Japanese launch of Switch. However, Arc System Works has now confirmed today that the game will release in North America and Europe on March 3. It will cost $9.99 £7.99 / €9.99.
We have the following trailer:
And a ton of information from the new website: