ARMS – Nintendo teasing new ARM
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The next update for ARMS will be adding a new character. Additionally, new ARMS will be added as well. Nintendo has started teasing the content on Twitter.
Here’s a look at the new ARM, which looks to be shield-based:
ARMSラボから、試作アームの映像が送られてきました。ラボ、民間企業がつくったアームの評価試験も行っているんですよ！
ほほう、「盾型」アームのようですね。今、盾型はファランクスだけですし企業としても狙い目……んん？？コレ、何が起こってるんでしょう…！？ pic.twitter.com/qipWFu75Hs— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) August 18, 2017
Nintendo has not yet said when the next ARMS update is happening. Given the recent teases, hopefully it isn’t too far off.
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Poi receiving physical copy for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Images, News, Switch | 12 Comments
As previously reported, Poi will be coming to the Switch. EB Games now has a listing up for a physical release, featuring extra content with the “Explorer Edition.”
This special edition is set to include:
- Extended Storyline
- More challenging boss battles
- Unlockable Soundtrack and Digital Art Book
- New costumes and hats only available within the “Explorer Edition”
- Joy-Con motion control support
The game is listed as $40 CAD.
More: Alliance Digital Media, Poi, PolyKid
July 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, games through 2017, last twelve months
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 12 Comments
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of July, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
July 2017 NPD: Switch outsells PS4 and Xbox One
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 234 Comments
Nintendo is finally starting to send out some extra Switch stock. Thanks to that, the system was the best-selling console in the United States last month. NPD has confirmed that Switch outsold the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One in July. The system is also contributing to a healthy gaming market in the United States.
NPD analyst Mat Piscatella says that hardware spending has increased by 20 percent compared to 2016 to $1.6 billion. “Performance of the Nintendo Switch continues to be the primary cause of the year-on-year gains,” Piscatella said.
July 2017 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S. – Splatoon 2 is #1
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2017. The results can be found below.
1. Splatoon 2*
2. Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
6. Injustice 2
7. Mario Kart 8*
8. Overwatch
9. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
10. NBA 2K17
11. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
12. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
13. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
14. Minecraft
15. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
16. MLB 17: The Show
17. ARMS*
18. Battlefield 1
19. Mass Effect: Andromeda
20. Tekken 7
*No digital sales
Splatoon 2 Switch bundle up for pre-order on Walmart
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following today’s announcement, Walmart has started taking pre-orders for the Splatoon 2 Switch bundle. You can reserve the hardware here. This is the only retailer where the bundle will be sold.
Minecraft will let you transfer worlds from Wii U to Switch following next update, first look
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 6 Comments
One of the features Minecraft players on Nintendo consoles have been waiting for is the ability to transfer worlds from Wii U to Switch. Fortunately, the functionality isn’t too far off.
During an official live stream today, the world transfer feature was shown off for the first time. The team had hoped to have it ready for the Switch version’s launch, but they wanted to take the extra time to ensure that it worked perfectly.
Video: ARMS producer battles two UK Smash Bros. experts
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Nintendo challenged two UK Super Smash Bros. experts to put their fighting game skills to the test against ARMS producer Kosueke Yabuki.
A general introduction is posted below. You can also watch the full matches with Super Smash Bros. pros Tom G-P Scott and J.Miller below.
More: Arms, Kosuke Yabuki
SEGA’s Gamescom 2017 lineup
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
SEGA announced its lineup for Gamescom 2017 today. Along with Sonic Forces, Total Warhammer II will be playable at the Koch Media stand, located in Hall 9.1, Booth no.011.
The Sonic Forces demo will contain three stages. Gamescom attendees can play as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the customizable Hero character.
Source: SEGA PR
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Gray, Neon Switch in stock on Amazon for Prime members
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Gray Switch is now in stock here.
Still on the hunt for Switch? If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you have another chance to purchase the system. The Neon Switch unit is in stock here. We’ll keep an eye out for the gray version, but that one is currently unavailable.
