Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments

FIFA 18 is the series’ first entry on Switch, and the first game in the franchise to hit a Nintendo system in quite a few years. On the whole, it contains many of the same features as other platforms, but some key elements are missing.

We do know that The Journey is missing from the Switch version of FIFA 18. The story mode won’t be present, seemingly due to how tied it is to Frostbite. Rather than using that engine on Switch, Nintendo’s console incorporates custom technology.

USgamer also put together a nice piece outlining other missing Switch features that you may not have been aware of. Here’s what the site shares:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Update: Full patch notes added below. Nintendo also fixed a couple of issues and made adjustments to fighters and ARMS.

Original: ARMS already received a big update this month in the form of the Lola Pop patch, adding the new character and more. Just a couple of weeks later, another patch has been issued. Players can download version 3.1.0.

One thing we’ve noticed is that the Sparring Ring has been added in as a fully playable stage, and can be selected in Ranked Match. We’re waiting on the full patch notes, and we’ll add them in here when they’re live.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 8 Comments

Koei Tecmo has three more games coming to Switch in Japan on November 8. The company is publishing Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada, and Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.

We’ve posted the boxart for Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires above. The packaging shots for Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada and Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate are below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show has gone live. In the new video, Pokken Tournament DX is shown off, and some weirdness ensues. Watch it below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 22 Comments

The FIFA series makes its debut on Switch tomorrow with FIFA 18. Rather than taking what was on other platforms and transplanting it onto Switch, EA created the Switch version with a custom engine. If you’re curious about how FIFA 18 compares to other editions – namely Xbox One – watch the video below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

A new trailer has been released for Superbeat: Xonic on Switch. Take a look at the video below.

Superbeat: Xonic was recently delayed from its October launch. It’s now planned for simply “fall”.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

With what looks to be a new ARMS update coming very soon, Nintendo has scheduled maintenance for the game. Online services will be impacted tonight in North America (very early tomorrow in Europe).

The maintenance schedule for ARMS is as follows:

– 5:50 PM PT (September 28) – 7:30 PM PT (September 28)
– 8:50 PM ET (September 28) – 10:30 PM ET (September 28)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (September 29) – 3:30 AM in the UK (September 29)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (September 29) – 4:30 AM in Europe (September 29)

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Retailers have been listing it for awhile, but Monster Jam: Crush It! has been officially announced for Switch. GameMill Entertainment will publish the title on October 31.

Here’s an overview:

Monster Jam: Crush It! features a massive variety of game modes that capture the unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable moments that only Monster Jam can create. Climb the online leaderboards in single-player classic Monster Jam truck races, freestyle competitions and special physics-based skill challenges across 96 levels.

There are 25 fully licensed and detailed trucks to choose from, including fan-favorites like Grave Digger, Max-D, Monster Mutt and more. All of this raw, automotive power is brought to life with a cinematic, live-event feel in real-life stadiums like Sam Boyd Stadium, home of the Monster Jam World Finals, as well as other outdoor environments.

Monster Jam: Crush It! will cost $39.99. Select retailers will be selling a physical version, though it will be distributed on the eShop as well. View a trailer below.

Source: GameMill PR

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 58 Comments

At this point, we don’t need to go over what a huge success Switch has been. It has blown everyone’s expectations out of the water, including Nintendo’s.

We’ve seen how well Switch can do when enough stock is available, and a new stat from analyst Mat Piscatella from NPD further puts this into perspective. According to Piscatella, physical software sales for the console in the United States “are on pace to be the biggest ever for a Nintendo platform launch year since ’95, by a fairly large margin.”

Worth noting, sales started to be tracked in 1995. So Switch is performing just about as well as Nintendo could have hoped – both with the hardware and physical software sales as well.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

First made known through a retailer listing last weekend, Planet Party has been officially announced for Switch. Mastiff is publishing the game on December 12. The physical version will be exclusive to GameStop in the United States.

We’ve included some additional information about Planet Party below, along with a few screenshots.

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