Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #7 results
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
The latest Japanese Splatfest took place in Splatoon 2 this weekend. Nintendo has since ended the event, and the results are in.
The topic for this Splatfest was champion vs. challenger. In two areas, the results were determined by just a single percentage point, with popularity separated by just a few percentage points. Team Challenger had just a slight edge in votes and solo battles, which propelled them to a 2-1 victory.
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Kirby Star Allies has amiibo support
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Kirby Star Allies will have some sort of amiibo support. We just don’t know about the specifics of the functionality at present.
A number of outlets were recently able to go hands-on with Kirby Star Allies, including GameXplain. Footage provided by the YouTube channel shows the main menu, which houses the amiibo tab. We should have more details about Kirby Star Allies’ amiibo support leading up to release.
More: HAL Laboratory, Kirby Star Allies
SEGA on the decision to make Super Sonic DLC in Sonic Forces free forever
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 32 Comments
SEGA recently announced that the Super Sonic DLC in Sonic Forces will be made free forever. That wasn’t the original plan, however.
The Super Sonic DLC launched at the end of December for free. After about a month, it was intended to cost $2. SEGA ended up reversing that decision a couple of weeks ago.
More: SEGA, Sonic Forces
Pre-order Dragon Quest Builders at GameStop, get exclusive slime DLC
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
GameStop has revealed a pre-order bonus for Dragon Quest Builders. If you reserve the game, you’ll gain access to exclusive Slime DLC.
GameStop is offering the following:
– King Slime Light
– Slime Eyes and Mouth
– Slime Light
The items above will work in Dragon Quest Buidlers’ free-build mode.
You can pre-order Dragon Quest Builders at GameStop here.
Song of Memories confirmed for physical release in the west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The localization of Song of Memories was announced this week. In both North America and Europe, the game will be published by PQube.
Fans of physical releases will be happy to hear that Song of Memories won’t be an eShop exclusive. It will be sold at retailers, and Amazon UK has already opened pre-orders here. We also have the game’s boxart above.
More: Future Tech Lab, PQube, Song of Memories
Amazon UK: Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller for £49.99
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
The Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller has been discounted on Amazon UK. These tend to go for £65, but the retailer currently has it for £49.99.
Orders for the Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller can be placed here. Note that this cannot be imported to the US.
Amazon: Save $11.33 on Super Mario Odyssey
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Mario Odyssey has received one of its first discounts. Over on Amazon, the game is down to $48.66. Buying the game would save you $11.33 (19%). If interested, you can place an order here.
9 minutes of Bayonetta 2 Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 15 Comments
We have another round of footage showing Bayonetta 2 on Switch – 9 minutes specifically. Check out the gameplay below.
More: Bayonetta 2, PlatinumGames
Nekopara will have some new elements on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Nekopara was announced for Switch at the Taipei Game Show last weekend. Neko Works has since shared the news officially, and provided a couple of extra tidbits of information.
When Nekopara lands on Switch, some new elements will be included. The team is preparing a new theme song, more CG, and new episodes. Also teased are other extras that we’ll be hearing about later.
Nekopara will release in Japan in Q3 2018.
More: Neko.Works, Nekopara
Video: Nintendo Australia shares helpful Xenoblade Chronicles 2 tips for beginners
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
A new video from Nintendo Australia provides some helpful tips for those who may just be starting out in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Have a look at it below.
Thinking about setting off on a grand adventure in #XenobladeChronicles2 on #NintendoSwitch?
We can show you a thing or three with our 'Helpful Hints for Beginners' video! pic.twitter.com/s7xSsI0wWz
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) February 2, 2018