GameStop cites Switch as a catalyst for driving sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
GameStop reported its second quarter 2017 financial results today. This was for the period ending July 29.
In its release, GameStop cited Switch as a primary factor for growth. The system helped drive a 1.9 percent increase in same store sales.
Paul Raines, chief executive officer, also mentioned:
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Tons of Monster Hunter XX Switch footage, file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 18 Comments
After previously hitting 3DS, Monster Hunter XX landed on Switch in Japan today. A whole ton of footage is posted in the video below.
Capcom currently isn’t bringing Monster Hunter XX west, but you can buy the game from the Switch eShop with a Japanese account. Note that it requires 9.8GB of free space.
Source: Switch eShop
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NBA 2K18 – All-Time Teams trailer
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2K Sports put out a new trailer for NBA 2K18 today. It focuses on the All-Time Teams, with players from all sorts of eras included in the sports title. View the video below.
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Nintendo teams up with We Bare Bears to deliver Splatoon 2 and ARMS tips
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 16 Comments
In collaboration with the Cartoon Network show We Bare Bears, a series of videos have been produced that provide tips for Splatoon 2 as well as ARMS. We’ve attached the various clips below.
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Even more footage of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch footage (off-screen)
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GameXplain has given us another look at The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim running on Switch. The video is still off-screen, but was taken while the system was docked as opposed to on the system’s screen itself. Check out the latest gameplay below.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Pirate Queen’s Quest launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments
WayForward has gone live with a launch trailer for the Pirate Queen’s Quest DLC in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. It’s out now for Kickstarter backers, and will be available for everyone else next week to purchase. Watch the trailer below.
Nintendo at Gamescom 2017 – full day 3 live stream recording
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has wrapped up its activities for the day at Gamescom 2017. If you missed any of the live gameplay demonstrations or any events, you can catch up on the full recording below.
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Gamescom Awards 2017 winners announced – Super Mario Odyssey chosen as “Best of Gamescom”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 16 Comments
In a ceremony that just concluded a short while ago, the winners were announced for this year’s Gamescom awards. Super Mario Odyssey was ultimately the big winner.
Nintendo’s 3D platformer was nominated for several categories. It won out in each one, including “Best of Gamescom”. Metroid: Samus Returns and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also took home a couple of awards.
We have the full results of the Nintendo-related Gamescom awards below. All winners are underlined.
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Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman series officially confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The teases, rumors, and retailer listings are finished. Finally, new titles from Telltale Games have been confirmed for Switch.
Nintendo put out a tweet officially announcing that Guardians of the Galaxy and Batman: The Enemy Within will be making their way to Switch:
Get ready to defend the galaxy or become the Dark Knight when more @telltalegames adventures arrive on #NintendoSwitch! pic.twitter.com/4TncanjMgf
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 24, 2017
No word yet on release dates, but both are very likely candidates to drop before the end of 2017.
Sonic Forces – Tag direct-feed gameplay, VS. Metal Sonic remix
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SEGA published two new videos for Sonic Forces. Both are attached below, and offer the first direct-feed gameplay of Tag style gameplay as well as a new VS. Metal Sonic remix.
For Tag, the character leading depends on the move used. Sonic leads when boosting while the Hero Character takes over when using its Wispon.