New Xenoblade Chronicles 2 battle footage
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Nintendo updated the Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles 2 website this week. On it, new direct-feed battle footage is posted. We’ve rounded up the clips in the video below.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night introduces Japanese voice cast
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A new Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night development update has been published on the official Kickstarter page. In a post primarily handled by creator Koji Igarashi, the Japanese voice cast is introduced.
Voice actors for eight different characters are now known. Another actor is also named, but the character he plays is currently a secret. We’ll be hearing about him “soon”.
Here’s the full lowdown from Igarashi:
Lots of Champion Jockey Special footage
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Famitsu held a live stream yesterday and showed a bunch of footage from Champion Jockey Special on Switch. Watch the full recording below.
Splatoon 2 – Kelp Dome stage and Heavy Splatling Deco weapon footage
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Splatoon 2 received another wave of new content tonight. The returning stage Kelp Dome was added in along with the Heavy Splatling Deco weapon. Check out footage of both below.
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Video: Reggie on Nintendo’s 2018 outlook
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 17 Comments
At Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit, Nintendo of America’s president Reggie Fils-Aime offered a brief overview regarding the company’s plans for 2018.
Reggie touched on all of the key points you would expect. Nintendo will still be looking to drive its Switch business with “a number of great games”. Reggie also stressed how increasing the system’s install base will create opportunities for third-parties.
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New Grizzco Blaster shows up in Splatoon 2’s Salmon Run
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A new weapon has made its first appearance in Splatoon 2. Specifically, the Grizzco Blaster has shown up in the newest rotation for Salmon Run.
We’re hearing that the Grizzco Blaster appears randomly in Salmon Run matches. It has the label “Rare Weapon”. While it has a massive fire rate, ink is consumed very quickly. Note that weapons can stack and switch between waves.
Here’s some footage:
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GameStop offering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bundle with clear case
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When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hits Switch in November, GameStop will be selling an exclusive bundle. Along with a copy of the game, you’ll receive a Skyrim clear case.
The case is a 3-piece protector featuring artwork from the game and designed to resemble worn metal armor right out of the Skyrim world. Nintendo and Bethesda has officially licensed the case.
GameStop’s Skyrim bundle can be ordered here.
NBA 2K18 Switch vs. PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One S video comparison
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IGN published a new video that compares NBA 2K18 on Switch to the game running on a PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S. See how the three versions stack up against each other below.
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NBA 2K18 – “Momentous” trailer
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2K Sports has prepared a launch trailer of sorts for NBA 2K18, which is out today on Switch. Have a look at the video below.
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LEGO Worlds dev on future update plans, how long the Switch version took to make, more
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One of the developers from TT Games stopped by Reddit today to answer questions about LEGO Worlds. What’s to come for updates, development time for the Switch version, and more were discussed.
Here’s a quick recap:
– Additional feature the team is hoping to discuss soon
– Adhoc / LAN multiplayer this year
– Next patch will add online multiplayer, improve performance
– Decided against IP tie-ins to keep LEGO Worlds apart from other games
– Will add more LEGO-exclusive IPs
– Will be adding an automatic house builder called the “Planner”
– Team will add feature updates and improve existing ones like menus and the way tools behave
– “Survivor” game mode planned
– Easier to port to Switch than other consoles since most of the work was already done when the game was ported to other consles
– Gyroscopic aiming controls will be considered
– Took about five months to make the Switch versions
– More biomes likely to be added
– No demo planned
– Working on a way to creating things and then being able to download other people’s creations
If you’re interested, you can find the full Reddit AMA here.
