Yooka-Laylee Switch status update, additions and changes will be included at launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 22 Comments
Playtonic offered a status update on the Switch version of Yooka-Laylee on its blog. The studio will be entering a testing phase on Nintendo’s platform soon, and will have a release date soon after if all goes well.
Playtonic also confirmed that “all of the important additions and changes contained in our upcoming game update will be included on day one” for Switch. Also highlighted is the ability to play Yooka-Laylee on the go, of course.
Speaking of updates, Playtonic has outlined what will be included in that big update. Continue on below for the full details.
More: Playtonic, top, Yooka-Laylee
Bulb Boy will be heading to Switch this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
A new game has been discovered on the Switch eShop. It seems Bulbware’s Bulb Boy, a horror puzzle adventure, will launch on Switch months ahead of the other platforms.
French website JeGeekJePlay has reported it to launch on June 20 for a price of €7.99 / £7.19 according to a photo of the eShop itself. Furthermore, Nintendo Life has published that it will release this summer in all regions, so we suppose that previous date applies to North America as well.
Here’s the official Switch trailer, so you can see for yourselves how the game looks.
And here’s an overview from the eShop:
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad out on the Switch eShop tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo Life has just reported that the Neo Geo classic Shock Troopers 2nd Squad will be available on the Switch eShop tomorrow for $7.99 / £6.29 / €6.99.
This action game will follow the trend of other Neo Geo games that have already appeared on the new console, and it was already confirmed to appear last month during the latest Nintendo Direct.
More: Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, SNK
Video: European eShop highlights – May 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from May 2017. You can watch it below.
More: Europe, Nintendo Download
Poi making its way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
The 3D platformer Poi, originally announced for Wii U, is transitioning to Switch. Developer PolyKid shared the news in a tweet posted today.
PolyKid wrote on Twitter:
And finally, we're super excited to announce that Poi is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year! Wahooo! #nindie #indiegame pic.twitter.com/xkil4YL9zR
— Poi (@PolyKidGames) June 5, 2017
Poi came out on PC earlier this year and was met with a positive reception. We’re hoping it won’t be too long until the game ends up on Switch.
Inti Creates was able to bring Blaster Master Zero to Switch in just a couple of months
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 12 Comments
At BitSummit a couple of weeks ago, Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu hosted a special stage show. It was here where Mighty Gunvolt Burst and Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack on Switch were officially revealed. Before the two announcements were made, Aizu was able to talk about how Blaster Master Zero came to be.
Sunsoft originally reached out to Inti Creates about the remake. However, the company was pretty busy at the time, and only said that they’d think about it.
More: Blaster Master Zero, Inti Creates
Shakedown: Hawaii will have a 3DS zoomed out camera option
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Shakedown: Hawaii is planned for Switch, but we also can’t forget about the 3DS version. Just recently, Vblank Entertainment posted a short clip of a new zoomed out camera option on the handheld, which you can view below. The studio recommends using it only with XL systems.
GORSD details, footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
IGN published a BitSummit-focused article containing small previews of various indie games. Among these is GORSD, an upcoming title for Switch. Find some information about the project below along with a few minutes of footage.
More: GORSD, indie, Springloaded
NBA Playgrounds update on Switch will cut file size in half, increase resolution, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 34 Comments
Saber Interactive is still working towards NBA Playgrounds’ first big Switch update. Although it’s taking awhile, it might be worth the wait in the end.
Saber CEO Matt Karch has been interacting with fans on Facebook, and offered additional details about what the first update for NBA Playgrounds on Switch will entail. Two big things confirmed is a reduction in file size as well as an increase of resolution. Of course, online play is also coming.
Karch’s full comments on the update:
More: NBA Playgrounds, Saber Interactive, title update, top
18 minutes of Mighty Gunvolt Burst footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Inti Creates held a live stream on Twitch this week and showed off Mighty Gunvolt Burst with plenty of gameplay. Watch 18 minutes of footage from the recording below.
