Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore screenshot seems to show Persona 5 Joker collaboration costume
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Amazon Japan updated its listing for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, showing the back of the box. Twitter user theprinceofiris noticed what appears to be a new collaboration costume. In the game, it seems as though Itsuki will be able to wear an outfit based on Persona 5’s Joker.
Here’s a look at the back of the box:
Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov says Tetris 99 “is absolutely a great title”, loves Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Alexey Pajitnov created one of the most important and influential games of all times in Tetris. The classic title has been released on plenty of different platforms over the past few decades in different forms and is a big reason why the Game Boy was as successful as it was.
Tetris 99 was Nintendo’s take on the battle royal genre, and might be the most interesting version of Tetris yet. What does Pajitnov think of the Switch release? He’s actually appreciative of what was done with Tetris 99, telling USgamer that it “is absolutely a great title.”
He mentioned to the site:
NPD: Switch ended up with more games in 2019 than PS4 and Xbox One combined
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
Whereas Wii U struggled to get new games throughout its lifecycle, the situation has been much different for Switch. New games continue to lands on the system every day. That’s particularly evident in the weekly Nintendo Download report, where it’s not uncommon to see over a dozen new releases.
According to the NPD’s Mat Piscatella, the company tracked more than 1,480 new releases on Switch in the United States in 2019. That stacks up favorably to other consoles, as it’s actually over 400 more than the PS4 and Xbox One combined.
Piscatella also compared the situation to another successful Nintendo console – that being the Wii. Here’s a chart showing how the first three calendar years of Switch and Wii stack up against each other:
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Mighty Switch Force! Collection getting a physical release
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Mighty Switch Force! Collection, which was previously distributed on the Switch eShop, is now getting a physical version. WayForward and Limited Run Games are partnering together, which will also bring about a special collector’s edition. The special release will come with a soundtrack CD, badge enamel pin, reversible poster, and 1:1 floppy disc USB drive.
Pre-orders for the physical version of Mighty Switch Force! Collection open on January 17 at 10 AM ET, followed by a second batch at 6 PM ET.
Vitamin Connection launches February 20, debut trailer
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Shantae developer WayForward has dated its Switch exclusive Vitamin Connection. The game is launching digitally on February 20, though a physical version will also be distributed at a later date through Limited Run Games.
Here’s an overview of Vitamin Connection, along with the first trailer:
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Pre-order Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo UK store, get a tote bag / pins pack
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Today, the Nintendo UK store opened pre-orders for Animal Crossing: New Horizon. Two different bonuses are up for grabs. You can nab either a tote bag or a pins pack, both of which are pictured above.
Pre-order Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo UK store here.
2020 D.I.C.E. Awards nominees – Luigi’s Mansion 3, Untitled Goose Game, and more
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in General Gaming, News, Switch | 0 comments
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced the finalists for its 23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. The D.I.C.E. Awards recognizes outstanding achievement in video game development with categories focusing on character and story as well as the technical side.
Quite a few Switch games have been nominated, including Untitled Goose Game for “Outstanding Achievement in Character” and Luigi’s Mansion 3 for “Outstanding Achievement in Animation.” The D.I.C.E. Awards also announce Game of the Year categories and both Luigi’s Mansion 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening are nominated for “Adventure Game of the Year.”
More Switch games make the list, so make sure to check the full catalog below.
New Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore “Battle Trailer” for Switch
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Nintendo has just released a new trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore taking an in-depth look at the battle system. The over five minute video gives a voiced walk-through of each stage of a typical battle sequence. This includes “Session Attacks,” “Special Performances,” and more. The full trailer is available to view below.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore launches on Switch on January 17, 2020.
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX pre-orders open
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore: Soundtrack preview video
Posted on 4 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We’re just one week away from the release of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. As we reported last month, in Japan, the soundtrack of the game will be released separately to purchase on the same day. Today, the production company responsible for the game’s soundtrack released a preview video for the soundtrack release:
