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:
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
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:
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Toys “R” Us stores have restocked Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve seen stores such as GameStop restock Switch this week. Similarly, Toys “R” Us is carrying the console in stores as well. The retailer cautions that supply is “limited”, but it’s encouraging that more retailers are beginning to receive more regular stock.
Toys “R” Us wrote on Twitter earlier today:
#NintendoSwitch is back in store! Quantities are limited, so check with your local store team before heading out the door! pic.twitter.com/svRIzRlyRl
— ToysRUs (@ToysRUs) August 16, 2017
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EA Worldwide Studios executive VP was initially “puzzled” after seeing Switch, says “it’s a pretty special machine”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 81 Comments
In the latest issue of EDGE, EA Worldwide Studios executive vice president Patrick Söderlund spoke about the possibility of the company further supporting Switch. The same interview also had some talk about Söderlund and Switch on a more personal level.
EDGE asked Söderlund if Switch has blindsided the games industry, in particular due to how Wii U performed. His response was “a little”, before adding that he was “puzzled” by the system when he first saw it. Söderlund admitted though that Nintendo probably understood something he didn’t, and now feels that it’s “a pretty special machine”.
Söderlund said:
More: EA, interview, Patrick Soderlund
Fire Emblem Echoes devs – realistic proportions will carry over into the Switch game, why Alm is left-handed, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 27 Comments
The July 2017 issue of Nintendo Dream had a massive interview about Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Producer Hitoshi Yamagami (Nintendo), director Kenta Nakanishi (Nintendo), director Toshiyuki Kusakihara (Intelligent Systems), and producer Masahiro Higuchi (Intelligent Systems) participated in the discussion.
Among the topics discussed were the use of realistic proportions (which will be carried over into the upcoming Switch title), why Alm is left-handed, and a whole lot more. We’ve picked out some of the notable excerpts below. You can read the full interview on Kantopia.
Switch is in stock at Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Walmart currently has both kinds of Switch units in stock. You can place an order for the gray version here, or the neon version here. Neither may last very long, but it’s definitely worth giving a shot.
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GameSeek bringing back its £198.50 Switch offer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Prior to Switch’s launch earlier in the year, GameSeek was taking pre-orders for just £198.50. That same low price is being brought back.
As long as you’re registered with GameSeek, you should be able to take advantage of the offer. Ultimately you’ll be saving £80 on the RRP. It’s one of the cheapest prices available for Switch in the UK.
GameSeek says the offer is going live now, but it actually looks like we’re just over three days away. Regardless, you can keep track of the product page here.
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Sonic Mania includes an alternate opening
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
Did you know that the team behind Sonic Mania packed in an alternate opening? You can access it by letting the opening animation play twice. For the second go around, the opening features a different song and sound effects for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles’ actions. Check it out below.
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
First wave of reveals for WWE 2K18 roster
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Many more WWE superstars added in below.
Original: 2K Sports is kicking off the first wave of reveals today for the WWE 2K18 roster. Over a dozen new participants have been confirmed thus far.
Media Create sales (8/7/17 – 8/13/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 65 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 87,798
PS4 – 34,691
New 2DS LL – 24,187
New 3DS LL – 17,276
PS4 Pro – 7,771
Vita – 4,651
2DS – 3,527
New 3DS – 740
Wii U – 132
PS3 – 95
Xbox One – 75
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
And here are the software charts: