Sonic Mania update rolling out
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Sonic Mania’s first patch should be arriving shortly. The series’ official Twitter account states that the update is rolling out now.
Here’s what you can expect from the patch:
A new Sonic Mania patch is rolling out, adding the Super Sonic button, and fixes the Switch home button and other bugs. pic.twitter.com/SFjk5bAQRe
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) September 25, 2017
When the update is officially live, we’ll let you know.
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Bandai Namco confirms new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC for this fall, free update teased
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Bandai Namco remains invested in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. As we found out with the latest issue of V Jump, new DLC is in development. Bandai Namco has confirmed that the content is coming to the west this fall, and a free update is planned.
We do know that Dabura and Buu (Gohan Absorbed) are headlining the DLC as playable DLC. Zamasu will also be around to teach created characters his attacks as a master / mentor.
First screenshots of the DLC in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 are below.
Source: Bandai Namco PR
Sonic Forces devs on the game’s custom character
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
For the first time, Sonic fans will be able to create their own original character in Sonic Forces. Producer Shun Nakamura spoke about the feature in an interview with Polygon.
Nakamura indicated that customization won’t be “as in depth as Fallout or some of those other extremely complex creation mechanics.”
Nakamura explained:
More: interview, SEGA, Shun Nakamura, Sonic Forces, Takashi Iizuka
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Pro Controller available at Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The coveted Xenoblade Pro Controller for Switch is up on Best Buy’s website right now. You can pre-order it for $74.99.
The controller is being made to commemorate the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on December 1.
A link has been provided to the Best Buy page here.
Yooka-Laylee dev posts update on Switch port efforts
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 43 Comments
Playtonic Games has added to their website an update post on the progress of Yooka-Laylee on the Switch. The indie developer has stated that it currently cannot commit to a release date due to some bugs in the current Unity engine. The arrival of Unity 5.6 should fix these issues, according to Playtonic.
The full statement is as follows:
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Switch maintenance planned for tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments
Online play of unspecified software will be disabled during a time of server maintenance tomorrow. Switch games may be impacted during the downtime.
Here’s the schedule:
– 5:50 PM PT (September 26) – 7:30 PM PT (September 26)
– 8:50 PM ET (September 26) – 10:30 PM ET (September 26)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (September 27) – 3:30 AM in the UK (September 27)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (September 27) – 4:30 AM in Europe (September 27)
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Nintendo confirms Fire Emblem Warriors DLC for the west, game’s amiibo support detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 33 Comments
Nintendo has announced the Fire Emblem Warriors DLC for North America and Europe, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Game Show this weekend.
Here’s the full rundown of DLC with pricing:
More: Amiibo, DLC, Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, top
Attack on Titan 2 confirmed for Switch in the west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Attack on Titan 2 was announced for Switch during the Tokyo Game Show this past weekend. Koei Tecmo followed up with news for the west today, confirming that the Switch version will also be released in North America and Europe.
We have the following overview as well:
A.O.T. 2 delves deeply into the fascinatingnarrative of Attack on Titan’s second season and offers players exhilarating action and new challenges, as it introduces the newly improved omni-directional mobility gear offering advanced freedom of movement and targeting precision to counter enhanced Titan movements.
Players will be able to try their new moves against these fearsome Titans as they control characters from a Titan-sized roster! Outside of battle they will be able to deepen their relationships with their fellow squad-mates while gaining greater insight into life within the walls thanks to more advanced RPG elements.
Attack on Titan 2 will launch for Switch physically and digitally in early 2018.
Source: Koei Tecmo PR
More: Attack on Titan 2, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, top
Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 trailers
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments
Capcom has released trailers for the Switch versions of Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2, which give a nice overview of the games. Check them out below:
UK software sales (Week ending 9/23/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
3. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
6. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
7. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
9. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Bandai Namco Entertainment
10. ARMS – Nintendo
Wii U
1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Gold Version – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Silver Version – Nintendo
3. Metroid: Samus Returns – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
7. Miitopia – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
10. Monster Hunter Stories – Capcom
Source: Chart-Track