R-Type Final 2 – Japanese launch April 29
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This spring sees the launch of R-Type Final 2. For Japan, the release date is announced as April 29th per Weekly Famitsu– whereas we are still awaiting a western date. The game will be available both physically and digitally. If you missed our earlier coverage of the title, you can check out an overview and trailer here.
Smash Bros. Ultimate to host Spirit Board event featuring yellow characters
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced the latest Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will feature yellow characters. Defeat these spirits to obtain more gold than you normally would.
The new event goes live on January 29. As usual, it will last for a total of three days.
Spinch getting a physical release
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iam8bit, Akupara Games, and Queen Bee are teaming up on a physical version of Spinch. The “transportive side-scroller” was previously offered only as an eShop download.
Here are the full details on Spinch’s physical release:
More: Akupara Games, iam8bit, Queen Bee
2021 D.I.C.E. Awards nominees announced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Most of the big 2020 events for awards have already concluded, but the 24th annual D.I.C.E. Awards won’t be handed out until April 8. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences revealed the full nominees today.
A number of Nintendo-related titles have been nominated in various categories, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Hades. The full list can be found below.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed to 2022
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been pushed back from its originally-planned 2021 release window. It will now launch sometime in 2022, Daedalic Entertainment and newly-announced co-publisher Nacon have announced. Nacon will also handle distribution.
The partnership for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will “ensure that the game will meet the expectations of fans”. Further mentioned is that “the universe will be faithfully represented thanks to the partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises, the company that holds the adaptation rights to the novel series by J.R.R. Tolkien.”
For those that missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview:
Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system pre-orders live on Amazon UK
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon UK has opened pre-orders for the recently-revealed Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system. You can reserve it here. It does ship to North America for those that happen to be interested.
Nintendo will be bringing out the Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system on February 12.
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Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass – Kublai Khan first look
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
2K shared a new video today that shows off Kublai Khan, a new alternate leader for China and Mongolia. This will be featured in the game’s New Frontier Pass.
Here’s the video:
More: 2K Games, Civilization VI, DLC, Firaxis
WWE 2K Battlegrounds fourth roster update includes WWE Hall of Famers Chyna and Mark Henry
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2K announced today that WWE Hall of Famers “Ninth Wonder of the World” Chyna and “World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry will be joining the WWE 2K Battlegrounds roster alongside several current WWE Superstars and WWE Legends, including Christian, Dana Brooke, Otis and Tyler Breeze.
The roster update begins on January 27. Six new WWE Superstars and a new arena will be added to the game.
Here’s the full rundown of upcoming content:
Dead Cells: Fatal Falls DLC animated trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In celebration of Dead Cells’ new Fatal Falls DLC, Motion Twin and Evil Empire have created a new animated trailer. Check out the video below.
Dead Cells: Fatal Falls is out now on Switch for $4.99.
More: Dead Cells, DLC, Evil Empire, Motion Twin
Atelier Ryza 2 launch trailer
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Koei Tecmo has uploaded a new launch trailer for Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. Get a look at the video below.
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy launches today in North America, and on January 29 in Europe. Read our new review here and check out nearly an hour of English footage here.
