Baki Hanma: Blood Arena announced for Nintendo Switch, inspired by Punch-Out!!
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, publisher Purple Play and Thunder Ray developer Purple Tree, along with TMS Entertainment, revealed Baki Hanma: Blood Arena. The game launches on Nintendo Switch in September.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is inspired by the Baki anime, which is currently streaming on Netflix. The title takes inspiration from Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! series for its gameplay.
Here’s some additional information:
Nintendo ranks #22 in Metacritic’s 2024 game publisher rankings
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
The annual Metacritic publisher rankings just went live, and now we have the results for 2024 – including a look at where Nintendo stacks up. The selection is based on how each company fared in terms of their releases and reviews.
In 2024, Nintendo actually saw a big dip. The company sits at #22, compared to #6 for 2023 – and behind both Sony and Microsoft. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom definitely provided a big boost which was missing in 2024, but even taking that into account, it’s a significant decline.
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Humble Games Showcase 2025 announced for March 12
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There’s yet another gaming showcase on the docket with the Humble Games Showcase 2025 now having been scheduled for March 12. The event begins at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
Humble Games will be highlighting upcoming projects from its lineup. As part of that, the publisher is teasing two “never-before-seen world premieres.”
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Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 6, 2025
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Konami’s Suikoden series is not only much-lauded for players of turn-based RPGs, but boastfully comprises a total of eleven games, with five of those being mainline titles and the rest being considered spin-offs. With the original Suikoden hitting the PlayStation back in December of 1996 here in the west, it was a time where RPGs could sometimes be hard to find, with pre-orders being a common way for gamers to assure they’d get to have their own copy rather than being a dirty rental peasant like myself. This resulted in the title being mostly overlooked at the time, but having gathered a bit of a cult following since gaining more traction as subsequent titles joined the roster. Teased originally for a 2023 release, after a delay the first two mainline entries in the series will be available for players on modern consoles with Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars – so if you slept on Suikoden before, or haven’t heard of the series this is a very good time for you to see an example of the golden ages of turn-based RPGs.
Famitsu review scores – March 5, 2025
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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Nintendo Music 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
A new version 1.1.0 update is now rolling out for Nintendo Music. If you’ve downloaded the game on mobile, you should be seeing it soon.
The main thing here is the addition of an automatic-volume adjustment. Note that this is an optional feature.
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Carmen Sandiego launch trailer
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Carmen Sandiego came to Nintendo Switch today, and alongside that, Gameloft readied a new launch trailer. This is a new take on the franchise in which you now play as the vigilante.
Everything you need to know is available in the following overview:
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 announced for Nintendo Switch with release date, first details, trailer
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following recent leaks, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was made official today. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in just a few months with a release date confirmed for July 11, 2025.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 brings back the classic games with updated graphics and addition content, including the new Waterpark level.
Civilization 7 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes – Bermuda Triangle Natural Wonder, improvements, more
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
An absolutely massive version 1.1.0 update has just landed for Civilization 7 on Nintendo Switch as well as other platforms.
Both free and paid content is included. Additionally, the team implemented several additional changes based on player feedback. Highlights include Bermuda Triangle as a new Natural Wonder, UI adjustments, changes to the Modern Age’s Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, and much more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2025 sales, events, activities
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Ahead of MAR10 Day next week, Nintendo has announced its plans for the event. There are various things planned including activities, events, and game discounts.
For Nintendo Switch owners, select titles will be going on sale for $39.99. These include Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario RPG, Princess Peach: Showtime, and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. We’ll also be seeing Mario vs. Donkey Kong for $29.99. Look for these discounts at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.
