SEGA’s Gamescom 2017 lineup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
SEGA announced its lineup for Gamescom 2017 today. Along with Sonic Forces, Total Warhammer II will be playable at the Koch Media stand, located in Hall 9.1, Booth no.011.
The Sonic Forces demo will contain three stages. Gamescom attendees can play as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the customizable Hero character.
Source: SEGA PR
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Gray, Neon Switch in stock on Amazon for Prime members
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Gray Switch is now in stock here.
Still on the hunt for Switch? If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you have another chance to purchase the system. The Neon Switch unit is in stock here. We’ll keep an eye out for the gray version, but that one is currently unavailable.
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Lumo seeing physical release on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Last month, news broke that Lumo is coming to Switch. We initially assumed that it would be digital-only, but that won’t be the case after all.
Amazon currently has a listing up for a physical version of Lumo on Switch, boxart and all. A tentative October 31 release date and $30 price point are included on the page.
We also have further confirmation that 88Heroes is getting a physical release on Switch. It will also cost $30, and is listed on Amazon for $30.
More: Lumo, Rising Star Games, Triple Eh?
Splatoon 2 – Splatfest #2 announced (flight vs. invisibility)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 46 Comments
The next Splatfest for Splatoon 2 has been announced. In the second competition, players will be asked to choose between flight and invisibility.
This Splatfest will be taking place in both North America and Europe. We’re waiting on details for Japan at present.
The next Splatfest will run between September 1 and September 2.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Splatoon 2 Switch bundle announced for North America, exclusive to Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 141 Comments
A new Splatoon 2 Switch bundle is on the way to North America, Nintendo has just announced.
Walmart will be the exclusive retailer of the new package. It includes a Switch unit, download code for Splatoon 2, carrying case, and Neon Pink / Neon Green Joy-Con controllers.
The Splatoon 2 bundle launches on September 8. Pricing is set at $379.99.
Read today’s full announcement regarding the Splatoon 2 Switch bundle below.
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Dragon Quest X shares details on new expansion
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
It wasn’t too long ago that Square Enix announced a new expansion for Dragon Quest X known as The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online. In the latest issue of Jump, fresh details are revealed.
The expansion’s story involves the past world. Two characters are featured: a knight in black and a mysterious fairy named “Kyururu” who lends his powers to the hero.
The expansion also has a new Druid job from Dragon Quest VII. It specializes at hitting multiple enemies at once, and is characterized by the ability to freely control the power of nature.
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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game – “Ninja-gility” vignette
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Warner Bros. issued a new trailer for The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game. It shows the Ninjago heroes training in the art of Ninja-gility, allowing them to use all sorts of abilities. View the video below.
Monster Hunter XX Switch – Capcom TV footage, another video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Two more videos are in for Monster Hunter XX on Switch. The first one contains gameplay as shown on the latest episode of Capcom TV, while the other is a general trailer. Both videos are attached below.
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Pokken Tournament DX: Scizor trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
The latest character trailer for Pokken Tournament DX is out and this time, it’s Scizor’s turn. Watch the Bug/Steel type in action:
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Sonic Mania has an unlockable Mean Bean Mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Believe it or not, a Puyo Puyo-esque game mode is tucked away inside Sonic Mania. You can unlock Mean Bean Mode, though it’ll take some work. You’ll just need to get gold and silver medals in the Blue Sphere extra stages first.
Here’s some footage of the mode: