Splatoon 2 – Bamboozler 14 Mk I footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
It’s been a busy day for Splatoon 2. After adding the Snapper Canal stage, Bamboozler 14 Mk I was just made available a short while ago as a new weapon. Get a look at some footage below.
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Full North American Fire Emblem Warriors site open
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Fire Emblem Warriors’ North American site was in a teaser site not too long ago, but the full page has gone live. It’s available for viewing here.
The site covers everything you need to know about the game. It contains information about the playable characters, gameplay, amiibo support, and upcoming DLC. A couple of very short clips are located on the gameplay page as well.
Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #3 properly announced
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Nintendo has announced the proper details about the third Japanese Splatfest for Splatoon 2. Players are being asked what they have more self-confidence in: power or stamina / endurance.
If this Splatfest sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Some players had accidentally encountered the theme a few days ago, but Nintendo said that the details were correct. It seems that the theme was spot on, but the timing wasn’t. The Splatfest will begin on October 14 rather than October 8.
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NBA 2K18 update out now on Switch (version 1.03)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
NBA 2K18 has received what many would probably feel is a much-needed patch on Switch. We’re hearing reports that the new update just went out a short while ago.
Visual Concepts has specifically addressed the frame rate and audio syncing during cut-scenes in MyCAREER. An issue has also been fixed with local play.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 season pass detailed, new characters confirmed
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Fresh out of Comic-Con, details about the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 season pass have been revealed.
The season pass will offer six level packs and four character packs. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Black Panther, Cloak and Dagger, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Runaways will be represented in stages. Agents of Atlas, Out of Time, Champions, and classic Guardians of the Galaxy will be featured in the character packs.
Super Bomberman R soundtrack out on December 13 in Japan, comes with an in-game code for Takosuke
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Konami recently announced that a soundtrack for Super Bomberman R is due out in December in Japan. A more specific release date has now been announced: December 13.
Initial copies of the soundtrack will come with a special bonus. It’ll include a code for Takosuke, who originally appeared in Parodius Da! and other titles such as Konami Krazy Racer. By redeeming the code, Takosuke will be playable in Super Bomberman R.
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Sonic Mania director on the origins of the Mean Bean Machine boss battle
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One of the more interesting boss fights in Sonic Mania is the Mean Bean Machine. As a tribute to the original game on the SEGA Genesis, it has you battling Doctor Eggman with falling block pieces.
Sonic Mania director Christian Whitehead touched on the origins of the boss fight in an interview with IGN. He shared the following:
UK sales for September 2017
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GamesIndustry has some insight into UK gaming sales for last month. The site said that Switch experienced “broad growth”, leading to more games sold during September the than at any previous month since it launched. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also made it into the top ten.
GamesIndustry does caution that “Switch sales do appear to be slowing slightly, with stock becoming more readily available at retail.” The site adds that the platform’s performance in the UK “hasn’t matched other territories.”
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance scheduled for next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Along with specific 3DS maintenance early next week, Nintendo is also planning additional downtime for the handheld plus Switch and Wii U. All three platforms will be impacted for several hours on Tuesday / Wednesday.
The schedule is as follows:
– 9 PM PT (October 10) – 2 AM PT (October 11)
– 12 AM ET (October 11) – 5 AM ET (October 11)
– 5 AM in the UK (October 11) – 10 AM in the UK (October 11)
– 6 AM in Europe (October 11) – 11 AM in Europe (October 11)
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SEGA uploads Sunset Heights track from Sonic Forces
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SEGA uploaded a new piece of music from Sonic Forces today. We’re able to have a clean version of Sunset Heights, an area where Sonic darts through the crumbling landscapes in pursuit of a friend-turned-foe. Listen to the track below.
