Fire Emblem Heroes – 1/8/20 events roundup
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Earlier this evening, an update was released for Fire Emblem Heroes and with it comes the Brace Phase for Mjölnir’s Strike. This time, the enemy army will be lead by Navarre. Players can place their heroes and build structures in an attempt to defend from enemy forces.
Additionally, there are new Hero intros to Meet Some of the Heroes. This time, Larcei: Keen Kin, Shannan: Wielder of Astra, Ced: Hero on the Wind, Altena: Luminous Rider, and Travant: King of Thracia have been added.
Kairosoft to release Anime Studio Story on January 16th in Japan
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Available worldwide on iOS and Android, Anime Studio Story will be arriving on Switch in Japan on January 16th. Take a look at an overview of the game via the mobile listing below, followed by a trailer for the Switch version:
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Twitter shares the most talked about games of 2019 and more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Much like other companies, Twitter has looked back on the past year with a new set of data. The social media platform has given a look at the most talked about games of 2019 – which includes Smash Bros. – and more.
Here’s the full set of lists:
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 6.1.1)
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A new update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available. Version 6.1.1 is live, which implements support for the Dark Samus and Richter amiibo.
You’ll need today’s update in order to access the online mode. Replay data works with version 6.1.0, but not version 6.0.0 and earlier.
Latest Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament features amiibo
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Nintendo has lined up another tournament event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This week, amiibo are getting the focus and are actually needed to participate. FP (figure players) are involved.
The new tournament goes live on January 10. Look for it to last a total of three days.
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 155
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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German press release for Pokemon Direct mentions new details coming for Pokemon Sword/Shield
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Nintendo was expected to kick off 2020 with a Nintendo Direct, but perhaps not one specifically focused on Pokemon. Yet that’s what we’re getting on Thursday. Nintendo has been coy on what exactly we’ll be seeing, though we may have a better idea about plans for the presentation.
A German press release for this week’s Pokemon Direct mentions Pokemon Sword/Shield in its headline. Specifically, the broadcast will apparently have new details regarding those Switch games.
The new Pokemon Direct airs on January 9. If Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are present, they probably won’t be the only games discussed.
More: Nintendo Direct, Pokemon, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, top
New SELF gameplay on Switch
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The text-based adventure game, SELF, received a 26 minute gameplay preview in a video by Handheld Players on Youtube. The full video is available to view below.
Described by Nintendo as “a Kafkaesque suspense text-based adventure game with simulation and puzzle mechanics,” SELF releases on January 16, 2020 for the Switch.
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Astral Chain director says the game has sold “above expectations”
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The upcoming issue of Famitsu will have an interesting talk between PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya and Takahisa Taura on a variety of topics. Thanks to a few excerpts being posted early, we now know that the director of Astral Chain, Takahisa Taura, is quite pleased with the Switch exclusive’s performance, stating: “Thankfully, Astral Chain has sold above expectations.”
The discussion also includes Japanese game director and scenario writer Yoko Taro. Naturally, the conversation gets strange and fascinating very quickly. Look forward to more coverage soon.
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Switch getting two more Oddworld games this year, Stranger’s Wrath HD confirmed for physical release
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Publisher Microids has announced a partnership with Oddworld Inhabitants involving the distribution of three Oddworld titles on Switch.
First up is Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD. While it will be sold digitally on January 23, Microids will sell the game at retail in Q1 2020. A standard edition is planned alongside a limited edition, which will feature “some nice exclusive collectibles”.
