Kotaku editor-in-chief Stephen Totilo reached out to a local New York GameStop yesterday to find out if the store had any Switch units available. Oddly, Totilo was told that he would only be sold the system if he purchased a $50 warranty.

Kotaku editor Cecilia D’Anastasio then called other GameStops and visited a few outlets. Four GameStop locations in New York City did have Switch units in stock, though would only sell them in bundles, which could include just a warranty and a game or a warranty, two games and a case. A number of employees said it was something they “had” to do.

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Super Mario Odyssey map may reveal major discovery of a new region

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments

A short while ago, we posted a new Super Mario Odyssey advert from Japan. The image itself is nice and all, but when you look at it more closely, something very interesting is potentially revealed.

It goes without saying, but potential spoilers regarding the map follow below.

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Special outfit codes for Pokken Tournament DX

Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 3 Comments

Nintendo UK just posted some special codes on their website to unlock some cool outfits in the game. Simply press X to get to your menu, then select “Special Code.”

The codes for the leather jackets as seen above are here:

Male: 6GSSALLDM9RL

Female: NQLMEMRGX37X

The codes for the Decidueye shirt as seen below are here:

Male: TC2JY22VBQUU

Female: J7XEEQLYNDMT

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Super Mario Odyssey advertising starts in Japan

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We’re just over a month away until Super Mario Odyssey hits store shelves. As a result, Nintendo is ramping up its promotional efforts. Ads are starting to appear in Japan, including the one pictured above.

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Fire Emblem Warriors – Lyn x Celica Bond Conversation

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 5 Comments

Along with all of the footage shown during the latest Fire Emblem Warriors stage event at the Tokyo Game Show today, a Bond Conversation between Lyn and Celica was also shown. We’ve attached that below.

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The Evil Within 2 producer says “a Switch version would be interesting”

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments

After working at Capcom and being involved with many Resident Evil games over the years, Shinji Mikami founded his own studio Tango Gameworks back in 2010. He then partnered with Bethesda and went back to his survival roots to create The Evil Within. Next month, that game is getting a sequel.

In an interview with Mikami, GameSpot asked potentially bringing the game to Switch. He said in response:

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Switch launch trailer

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is out today on Switch, and Bandai Namco put out a new trailer to remind us all of that. Have a look at the video below.

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game launch trailer

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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is now available on Switch. Take a look at the official launch trailer from Warner Bros. below.

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Atelier Lydie & Suelle coming west in early 2018

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Atelier Lydie & Suelle will be released in the west early next year, Koei Tecmo has announced. The game will be released early next year.

Here’s

Burlingame, Calif. — September 22, 2017 — KOEI TECMO America announced today the upcoming western release of Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam®. Slated to release in Early 2018, this latest entry to GUST’s popular Atelier franchise continues from Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, concluding the Mysterious series with an all-new heart-warming narrative.
The gripping conclusion to the Mysterious series marks the 20th Anniversary for the Atelier franchise, following the tale of the alchemist twins – the reserved but caring Lydie Marlen, and the eccentric and carefree Suelle Marlen. The young twins work alongside their father at the family atelier, but due to his inexperience in alchemy they rarely see any customers. While working hard to hone their skills, the duo uncovers a mysterious-looking painting, and as they reach out to investigate the girls are drawn inside a world bountiful with rare materials… perfect for Alchemy! This fateful discovery is just the beginning of the twin’s adventure leading them to their joint goal… to run the best atelier in the country.

The first English trailer for Atelier Lydie & Suelle can be found below.