Amazon UK has started taking pre-orders for the Bayonetta 2 Special Edition, which was just announced for Europe today. You can reserve it here. The package includes Bayonetta 2 on a Switch game card, a download code for Bayonetta, a steelbook, Bayonetta-themed stickers, and Verse Cards.

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Splatoon 2 – North American Splatfest #5 announced for next weekend

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments

Europe and Japan are both having new Splatfests this weekend. In North America, the fifth event will take place next weekend.

The event asks players which bad holiday gift they’d rather receive. Would you prefer sweaters or socks? You’ll be able to make your voice heard starting on December 15 at 9 PM PT / December 16 at 12 AM ET when the Splatfest starts.

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Splatoon 2 version 2.1.0 out next week, full patch notes – changes to stages and more

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments

Splatoon 2 is getting an update later this month that introduces a new Ranked Battle mode called Clam Blitz. But aside from that, version 2.1.0 drops next week, and it is fairly substantial.

Nintendo is implementing changes to multiplayer, Salmon Run, Spectator Mode, and more. Among what will be affected are various stages. Some are being changed more than others.

Below are the full patch notes:

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Switch, Splatoon 2 maintenance taking place next week

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule once again. Next week, general online services for Switch and Splatoon 2 will be impacted on December 12 / December 13.

The full schedule is as follows:

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Gal Metal boxart

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 2 Comments

DMM Games has posted the official boxart for Gal Metal. Have a look at the packaging image above.

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Update: trailer added – Romancing SaGa 2 remaster launching on Switch worldwide on December 15th

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 24 Comments

Update: Square Enix released a trailer for the remaster:

Original: A remaster of the classic SNES JRPG Romancing SaGa 2 is coming to the Switch. Launching worldwide on December 15th, it’s based on the release of the game on mobile platforms from last year, which was the first time the game received an official English translation. The Switch version will feature improved controls.

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Splatoon 2: N-ZAP ’89 to be added to the game soon

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

A classic weapon from the first game will soon return to Splatoon 2: the N-ZAP ’89 is identical to the N-ZAP ’85 in terms of stats, but comes with the Autobomb sub-weapon and the Tenta Missiles special instead. It’ll be available tomorrow around noon in Japan and Australia, early in the morning in Europe and later tonight in North America.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Champions’ Ballad footage

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo finally delivered the new The Champions’ Ballad DLC for Zelda: Breath of the Wild tonight. Check out the video below for a lengthy look.

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Nintendo at The Game Awards 2017 – recap announcement

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 17 Comments

Nintendo has put out an announcement recapping all of its news from The Game Awards 2017. This includes the awards won, plus news about Bayonetta and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Here’s the full press release: