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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments

You won’t have to wait much longer to play Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. Today, DotEmu announced that the game is set to launch on April 18 via the eShop (and other platforms). A “last surprise” will be revealed on March 18.

For those who haven’t heard of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap previously, here’s a brief overview:

“Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure. Play as Lizard-Man, Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Lion-Man, and Hawk-Man, and use their unique abilities to uncover the land’s deepest secrets. Switch in real-time between the original retro graphics and the visually stunning modern remake, and input your old Sega Master System passcode to unlock all of your old saves and progression – just how you left them in 1989.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 24 Comments

System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: SFB Games
Publisher Nintendo

In most cases I find it exhausting when reviews for launch games go on and on about the new piece of hardware it’s on. With that said, it’s unavoidable to mention how well suited Snipperclips is to the modularity and modes of the Switch and its Joy-Con. On top of being an excellent puzzle game on its own, Snipperclips is the Switch’s premier local multiplayer showcase.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

If it wasn’t clear that Axiom Verge creator Tom Happ wants to port the game to Switch, it should be now. Happ already reached out to Nintendo “many times” in hopes of being approved to develop on the system, but that hasn’t happened. “As soon as we get the green light, we’ll drop everything and get right to work on the Switch version,” Happ told Nintendo Life.

Nintendo has previously stated that the company is prioritizing newer experiences over ports for Switch during the system’s early days. When that begins to change, we should be getting Axiom Verge on Switch.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Chucklefish kicked off its series of development blogs with an introduction for Queen Mercia. Mercia is one of the game’s Commanders, who act as in-game avatars and units.

Here’s the full rundown:

“The Commanders are at the heart of Wargroove – a cast of exciting and energetic characters who each have their own distinct personalities and motivations. As well as acting as your avatars in-game, your Commanders will also be able to fight alongside your army as powerful units on the field. Be careful though, for if they fall, the battle is lost! Here’s a look at the first of our Commanders.

Queen Mercia is the young daughter of King Mercival II, the legendary and beloved ruler of the Cherrystone Kingdom. She is well-meaning, but inexperienced in the matters of diplomacy. Much more comfortable on the battlefield than on the throne, she hopes she can use her energetic and fearless spirit to rule the country she has now inherited, and gain the respect of those around her.

In battle, Mercia charges in with her mighty greatsword. It probably isn’t a great idea to underestimate her based on her friendly demeanour…”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments

Blaster Master Zero is getting a patch to add Switch Pro Controller support, and it should be out very soon. Inti Creates told one fan on Twitter that the company is doing everything it can to have the update ready for the North American and European release on Thursday.

The tweet reads:

While the release date for Blaster Master Zero’s update isn’t confirmed, we should be finding out when it will be available soon.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in 3DS eShop, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Some new footage of the Switch version of Master Blaster Zero is available to watch. You can check the footage out below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments

The first teaser trailer is online for Away: Journey to the Unexpected. While no specific platforms are listed, we know that it’s bound for Switch thanks to the Nindies infographic sent out last week.

Here’s the video:

Away: Journey to the Unexpected is a Japanese-inspired, first-person game. The Next Penelope (also coming to Switch) creator Aurelien Regard is working on the project. More information should be shared tomorrow.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ just missed out on Switch’s launch, though it should be heading to store shelves later this month. You can get a lengthy look at the game below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Two indie Switch games announced for the platform within the past few days should be making use of HD Rumble.

First up, Choice Provisions indicated during a live stream that the feature will be used in Runner3. Making it an exclusive shows “how confident we are in the system.”

Much like Runner3, Thumper will also have HD Rumble. The game’s developer also said that it should run at 60 FPS.

Thanks to Mr Objection for the tip.

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