Nintendo on big mobile ambitions, entering new markets with Switch, new decision-making panel
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, Japanese publication Nikkei published some new comments from soon-to-be Nintendo president Shuntaro Fukugawa as well as current president Tatsumi Kimishima. The two discussed the company’s mobile ambitions, plans to expand Switch into other regions, and more.
While Nintendo’s consolidated operating profit has increased thanks to Switch, Fukugawa wants to increase performance in other areas as well – with mobile being a specific highlight. The policy under Fukugawa will be to improve the smartphone game business with a title that can generate an explosive hit. Nintendo is looking for smartphone game operations to become a 100 billion yen ($910 million) business.
More: interview, Shuntaro Furukawa, Tatsumi Kimishima, top
SOEDESCO announces limited edition for Owlboy on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SOEDESCO, who will be publishing Owlboy at retail, has revealed a physical limited edition for the game. At this time, not many details are known, but the publisher has confirmed this special edition will be made available worldwide, limited to 6,000 copies. The Switch edition features the red box art (pictured above).
Thanks to axel for the tip.
More: D-Pad Studio, Owlboy, SOEDESCO
Video: Runner3 Official Trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Choice Provisions has shared a new trailer for Runner3. The game launches on the Switch May 22. Check out the video below:
More: Choice Provisions, Nicalis, Runner3
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’s boxart has a couple of random differences in North America and Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 0 comments
The boxart for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is mostly the same in North America and Europe. There are a couple of differences though, and both are pretty random.
The first difference concerns the positioning one Donkey Kong’s foot. Nintendo also went with a slightly different approach to the text pointing out the new Funky Kong mode. We have a look at both boxart versions above.
Fun fact: the foot positioning was actually the same for the original Wii U release. Fans seem to be noticing it more on Switch, however.
Natsume to offer Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition bundle on the Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A listing on the North American Switch eShop reveals that Natsume will be offering a bundle for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition. Along with the game, some DLC will be included. The bundle allows customers to save a decent amount of money compared to buying everything separately.
The full list of items in the bundle are as follows:
Sushi Striker Switch file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The eShop listing for Sushi Striker has updated with the game’s file size. If you plan on downloading the game on Switch, you’ll need 2.7GB of free space.
Sushi Striker is also releasing for 3DS simultaneously. However, that version’s size is not yet known.
Sushi Striker is due out on June 8.
Source: Switch eShop
U.S. International Trade Commission investigating Switch following Gamevice complaint
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Last year, Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo. The company wasn’t happy with Switch as its detachable controllers bear a resemblance to the Wikipad, which had been patented previously and had been implemented in past products. Gamevice was seeking compensation and a ban on Switch sales.
The U.S. International Trade Commission today voted to begin an investigation following a complaint from Gamevice. The complaint was filed on March 30, which requests “a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.”
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Sylvie and Zarina revealed for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SNK and NIS America are introducing two new characters for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. Sylvie and Zarina will both be playable, the two sides have announced.
Here’s some information about both characters:
More: NIS America, SNK, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, top
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – “Meet the Kongs” trailer – Dixie Kong and Diddy Kong
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has new trailers up for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze that introduces a couple of the game’s playable characters. View videos for Dixie Kong and Diddy Kong below.
Nekopara heading to Switch on June 21
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: In addition to Japan, North America and Europe will also be getting Nekopara for Switch on June 21.
Original: Neko Works was present at the character1 2018 convention, and brought along a demo of Nekopara Vol. 1 on Switch. We now have a release date for the visual novel. In Japan, it’ll be out on June 21.
On Switch, Nekopara will feature a new theme song and additional CG artwork. Neko Works is also including a new episode and new content to be announced later.
