Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas launches for Switch via the eShop on June 22. This will be the only way to purchase the game. Reader StrawHatEevee emailed the developer, and received a reply stating that there are currently “no plans” to make it available as a physical release.

FDG will be publishing Monster Boy on Switch. Unlike Oceanhorn, there’s a good chance for a physical version of that game.

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Swap Fire: Season 2 moving forward after successful Kickstarter funding

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments

The tale of Swap Fire is an interesting one. Even though it didn’t garner a whole lot of attention upon its initial launch on the Wii U eShop, word about the shooter spread after it was made entirely free. Swap Fire saw only 500 paid copies, but 20,000 downloads after the price was completely slashed.

Using that spark, Midnight Status looked to turn its focus to creating Swap Fire 2 for Switch. Investors showed interest, but wanted some convincing that it could achieve solid sales. And so Midnight Status recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to prove that gamers wanted the sequel. Thankfully for the team, the funding goal was reached, and Swap Fire 2 will be developed for Switch.

Midnight Status promises to create a “great game in Swap Fire 2” and “will stay focused on making sure the fun parts of Swap Fire remain wholly in-tact while we remove the rough edges, furnish it with beautiful art, and bring it online with a system that fosters community activities and engagement.”

Swap Fire 2 is tentatively planned for launch next year.

Thanks to Fredy R for the tip.

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/9/17, North America)

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Mighty Gunvolt Burst Switch file size

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Mighty Gunvolt Burst won’t take up much space when it comes to Switch next week. According to an eShop listing, the game is just 33MB. The 3DS version should be equally small in size.

Source: Switch eShop

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Switch eShop charts (6/8/17)

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

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Ultra Street Fighter II
2. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
3. NBA Playgrounds
4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
6. Snipperclips
7. Has-Been Heroes
8. Disgaea 5 Complete
9. Puyo Puyo Tetris
10. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
11. Kamiko
12. Thumper
13. Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap
14. The Jackbox Party 3
15. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
16. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
17. I Am Setsuna
18. 1-2-Switch
19. Blaster Master Zero
20. ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’99

Source: Switch eShop

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Sengoku is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch

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

Shock Troopers 2nd Squad was the newest NeoGeo game on Switch having been added to the eShop today. Next week, Sengoku will be available. A listing on the European eShop shows a release date of June 15.

Here’s an overview:

“Sengoku is an action game released by SNK in 1991. Players will fight against past ghosts that have been revived to the present age in a devastated Washington City. Players can use special characters who are confirmed, after releasing them. Fighting by switching to Armor-clad Wolf, Samurai, or Ninja according to the situation will be your key to success.”

ACA NeoGeo Sengoku will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

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ACA NeoGeo Shock Troopers 2nd Squad footage

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Shock Troopers is now available on the Switch eShop as the latest NeoGeo release. Take a look at some footage below.

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Mr. Shifty patch out now on Switch

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments

Mr. Shifty’s long-awaited patch is out now on Switch. Primarily, the update is intended to improve the game’s performance, including frame rate.

The patch should be downloaded automatically. However, you can also invoke the update process manually on Switch. Once applied, your game should be at version 1.0.3.

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Blasphemous heading to Switch

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments

The Game Kitchen has been hosting a Kickstarter in order to raise funds for its upcoming 2D platformer Blasphemous. The $50,000 target was blown out of the water, as over $150,000 has been raised.

Today, The Game Kitchen announced plans to support Switch. Those who have backed the game between $40 to $120 can move their pledge to Nintendo’s console. Pledges over $200 won’t need to take further action since they will be asked the platform of their choice via a form at the end of the campaign. Backers who pledged below $25 but would like to receive a console version of Blasphemous as their reward can do so by upgrading their pledge to at least $25 that has “(Console)” on the end of the tier. This tier offers a digital copy of the game on console, and perks such as a digital download of the OST along with their name in the credits.

Blasphemous is tentatively slated for Q1 2019. Find a video and an overview below.

“Hand-crafted by The Game Kitchen, the makers of the award-winning The Last Door. Blasphemous is an action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core, delivered through exploration of a huge universe comprised of non-linear levels.
Playing as The Penitent One, a rogue nomad tackling the evil of this world alone with only its trusty sword by their side, players will explore the savage land of Orthodoxia. Fight and slay creatures, each one bigger and more fearsome than the last. Engage in epic boss battles and have your skills truly challenged by the enormous and fierce creatures that rule this damned universe.”

Source: The Game Kitchen PR