Huge lines form once again in Japan for Switch and Splatoon 2
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
Last week, lines in Japan were pretty crazy as consumers waited just for a chance to purchase a Switch unit. Now that Splatoon 2 has launched, consumers were back in full force. Kotaku shows us a look at what happened for the big release.
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Media Create software sales (7/10/17 – 7/16/17) – Top 50
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
02./00. [3DS] Hey! Pikmin
03./01. [PS4] Gundam Versus #
04./00. [3DS] Ever Oasis
05./02. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
06./00. [3DS] 100% Pascal Sensei: Kanpeki Paint Bombers
07./03. [NSW] Arms
08./06. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
09./00. [NSW] Super Bomberman R
10./10. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
11./00. [PS4] Hakoniwa Company Works
12./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
13./09. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
14./16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
15./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
16./04. [PS4] Omega Labyrinth Z #
17./17. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
18./07. [3DS] Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology #
19./13. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Game of the Year Edition
20./19. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
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NBA 2K18 – complete soundtrack announced
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
2K Sports announced the complete soundtrack for NBA 2K18. It features music spanning genres from Hip Hop to Classic Rock, with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Future, and X Ambassadors with classic arena jams from Def Leppard, OutKast and Onyx.
The full soundtrack is as follows:
Splatoon 2’s first actual Splatfest taking place during the first weekend of August – mayonnaise vs. ketchup
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
Splatoon 2 recently had a downloadable demo event dedicated to a Splatfest. However, the game’s first true Splatfest will be taking place during the first week of August.
In both North America and Europe, players will be asked about their condiment of choice: mayonnaise or ketchup. says that the Splatfest will run “during the first weekend in August.”
As of now Nintendo hasn’t made any announcements about Japan. North America and Europe also had the same topic for the demo event, but Japan had something different.
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Off-screen The End is Nigh Switch footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez hosted a live stream recording last night and showcased footage from The End is Nigh on Switch. Check out the full recording below.
The End is Nigh for Nintendo Switch https://t.co/AiYftYLpfc
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) July 21, 2017
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Nights of Azure 2: new trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Gust has released a new Japanese trailer for Nights of Azure 2. This one is focused entirely on story and characters, so be wary of spoilers:
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star: 1 hour of English version footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Splatoon 2 isn’t the only game launching today – Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star also got released on Switch. Below you’ll find a video of the first hour of gameplay from the English version of the game.
Super Mario Odyssey New Donk City footage from Comic Con
Posted on 6 years ago by Nick in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
We’ve got some more New Donk City footage from the Comic Con event. If you want to see some more Super Mario Odyssey check out the video below from Yoshiller.
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Axiom Verge physical editions up for pre-order on Amazon
Posted on 6 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Two physical versions of Axiom Verge are up for pre-order on Amazon right now, the standard edition and the multiverse edition. Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition comes with a double-sided poster, soundtrack CD and a “making of” documentary.
You can check out the standard edition here and the multiverse edition here.
The physical game is listed to be released on October 17th.
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Callie and Marie amiibo functionality in Splatoon 2
Posted on 6 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 5 Comments
We haven’t really had a good look at what the Callie and Marie amiibo do in Splatoon 2, until now that is. They seem to have the same functions as all the other Amiibo, plus giving the player some gear. You can check out the video below, by GameXplain, to see how they’ll function in game.
