Kickstarter opens for new Switch accessory Flip Grip
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A few months ago, we heard that game historian and Retronauts podcast host Jeremy Parish was putting together a vertical grip for Switch in partnership with Fangamer. A Kickstarter for the project, known as Flip Grip, has gone live today here.
Flip Grip will need to reach its $42,500 goal by July 9. If successful, the accessory will move forward. Users will be able to flip the Switch 90 degrees for vertical handheld action.
Thanks to Ben for the tip.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker demo out now on the North American Switch and 3DS eShops
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Nintendo started distributing a demo for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in Japan and Europe this week. North America has joined in on the fun as well. On both Switch and 3DS, the demo is live in North America.
You can try out three different levels in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker demo. The full version launches July 13.
Source: Switch / 3DS eShops
Mario Tennis Aces comes with a day-one update, unlocks online tournaments
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If you plan on picking up Mario Tennis Aces tomorrow, you should be aware that the game has a day-one update. Downloading the patch unlocks the game’s tournament mode.
Tournament mode will be split into online and offline matches. Along with the Standard Class (standard rules / powers), Simple Class (without the energy meter) is available.
Those who pick up the physical version of Mario Tennis Aces may see that a message on the box about a required 2GB download. Eurogamer says that its digital version with the patch comes in at 1.9GB.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces, title update
Shikhondo – Soul Eater announced for Switch
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Digerati has announced Shikhondo – Soul Eater for Switch. The bullet-hell shoot ’em up is coming to Switch this summer.
DeerFarm created Shikhondo – Soul Eater, which “features hypnotic barrage patterns, enemies inspired by Asian mythology, and stunning Oriental artwork.” Two-player local co-op is included.
More: DeerFarm, Digerati, Shikhondo - Soul Eater
Minecraft cross-play trailer
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A new Minecraft trailer has been released highlighting how users on Switch can play with others on Xbox One, Windows 10 or Mobile. View it below.
Monolith Soft reveals more on Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country and how it came to be
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Last week, Torna – The Golden Country was announced as the big story expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Monolith Soft executive director Tetsuya Takahashi has since shared more on the new content and how it came to be.
Takahashi reveals that Torna – The Golden Country was included with the team’s original prototype for the main game – or “one of the potential story candidates”. However, it was determined that the Torna content “would divert a major portion of the budget and development time we had allotted for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.” The concept was abandoned, but Takahashi still had it on his PC, and it was brought back in the form of the expansion / DLC.
Minecraft gets The Incredibles Skin Pack on Switch and Wii U today
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The team at Minecraft has partnered with Disney and Pixar on a special Skin Pack based on The Incredibles. It’s out now on Switch and 3DS.
42 character skins are included with the DLC. You can play Minecraft as Mr Incredible, Elastigirl, Dash, Violet, and more. The source link below has a look at the various designs.
Dragon Ball FighterZ for Switch launches September 28 in the west
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The new Switch version of Dragon Ball FighterZ was given a September 27 release date in Japan earlier this week. In the west, Bandai Namco just confirmed that the game is launching on September 28. That date has been confirmed for both North America and Europe.
Those who pick up Dragon Ball FighterZ on Switch will be able to purchase all the extra characters already released on other platforms from day one. By pre-ordering the game, you’ll be given two gifts:
More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball FighterZ, top
Rebellion confirms the studio is making Switch games
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Rebellion hasn’t had a game on a Nintendo platform since 2012 with Sniper Elite V2. However, CEO Jason Kingsley confirmed to VG247 that the studio is in fact working on titles for the system.
Speaking with the site, Kingsley said that “Switch is a really important format to us.” But since the system doesn’t have the same kind of power as competing consoles, Rebellion isn’t merely porting its games over and is instead thinking about “new and interesting ideas.”
More: interview, Jason Kingsley, Rebellion
@NintendoUKVS Live: London to be held next month – Splatoon 2 qualifier, playable Smash, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
A new @NintendoUKVS Live: London event has been announced, which is taking place on July 28 and July 29 at the Royal Horticultural Halls. Along with tournaments, hands-on opportunities with Switch games will be available. It will also play host to the first official qualifier for the Splatoon 2 UK Championship 2018 series, as well as the first chance for folks in the UK and Ireland to go hands-on with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
