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Posted on 5 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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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

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.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

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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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

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.

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Posted on 5 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.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

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.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Yesterday, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX was announced for Switch. Retailers have now followed up by opening pre-orders. You can currently reserve a copy on Best Buy here or GameStop here.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX launches for Switch on March 6.

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Posted on 5 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:

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Iazanagi Games has introduced the latest character in Death Come True: the news anchor Kenichi Mino, who seems to have a larger connection to the case than just reporting on it. He will be played by Jiro Sato, a renowned Japanase actor who has appeared in countless movies and TV series.

The FMV mystery game Death Come True will be released sometime this year.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Yesterday saw the release of a new trailer for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Today, even more info about the game has been released via the latest “Morgana Travel Report” video. The video shows off the next main location the Phantom Thieves will be visiting – the tropical island of Okinawa, as well as the cooking and requests systems (credit goes to Persona Central for translating the video).

Okinawa

While they’re solving the case of the mysterious Jails, the Phantom Thieves head to Kugojima, a resort island near mainland Okinawa. They’re enjoying a bit of vacation in this tropical paradise, but something seems strange about the residents of the island. The Okinawa Jail takes on the form of an abandoned laboratory. It’s unclear at first what happened here, but voice recorders that were left behind might provide some clues.

You will encounter several obstacles in this Jail – you may have to make use of the so-called Phantom Moves which allow you to do a variety of stealthy actions, such as breaking through panes of glass that are blocking your way. Sometimes, you will also encounter giant locked doors. To get through them, a so-called Hacking Battle will occur. Protect your Navigator from Shadows while she’s hacking the security system of the door.

Cooking

Briefly glimpsed in yesterday’s trailer, there’s a cooking system called Joker’s Kitchen. Gather ingredients and use them to create dishes that have a variety of effects in combat, such as restoring HP of buffing stats. You can obtain new recipes from event shops and other locations.

Requests

It wouldn’t be an RPG without quests. People in the various locations you’ll visit throughout the game will have requests for you, and completing them will earn you a variety of rewards. Sometimes, even your fellow Phantom Thieves will have requests for you.

Here’s the video detailing the Okinawa location:

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