Ubisoft announcing more Switch games “quite soon”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 46 Comments
Ubisoft delivered its latest financial results today. Following that, the regular investors call was held with CEO Yves Guillemot.
Yves shared an interesting tease during the call. We know that Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is slated for next month, but the publisher will also be announcing new Switch games “quite soon,” according to Yves. Nothing else was shared beyond that.
Ubisoft released Just Dance 2017 for Switch’s launch in March. The company is also preparing the previously-mentioned Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, Monopoly, Just Dance 2018, and (supposedly) Steep.
New Sonic Mania music – Hard-Boiled Heavies theme
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
SEGA is back with another piece of music from Sonic Mania. After sharing the piece created for Studiopolis Act 1, today’s video is the Hard-Boiled Heavies theme. Listen to the music below.
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Splatoon 2 footage – scanning the original Splatoon amiibo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 11 Comments
Nintendo is producing a new round of amiibo for Splatoon 2, but the original figures from the first game are compatible as well. You can get special gear, pose for photos, and save loadouts and settings. You can see the original amiibo being scanned into Splatoon 2 below.
More: Splatoon 2
Square Enix’s San Diego Comic-Con 2017 lineup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Square Enix announced its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 today. The publisher will have three titles on display, one of which is in development for a Nintendo platform.
The Switch RPG Lost Sphear, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will be playable. Each title will be located at booth #3829. For Lost Sphear, this will be the first-ever hands-on opportunity for the general public.
Aside from the playable games, the Square Enix Members team will be on site to host a text message sweepstakes for exclusive Members Reward items. Sweepstakes are held every day, so be sure to stop by daily for your chance to win. Those who sign up will also walk away with free giveaways throughout the entire show.
Source: Square Enix PR
Splatoon 2 multiplayer footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Various videos have been popping up giving us a good look at the different multiplayer modes in Splatoon 2. Plenty of footage can be found below.
More: Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 reviews roundup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
With the embargo lifting just a few minutes ago, reviews for Splatoon 2 are pouring in. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.
Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
GameXplain – Loved
Eurogamer – Recommended
GamesBeat – 90 / 100
Polygon – 8 / 10
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Nintendo Life – 10 / 10
Videogamer – 8 / 10
Destructoid – 8.5 / 10
GamesRadar – 4 / 5
Game Informer – 8.25 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 8.5 / 10
USgamer – 4 / 5
More: reviews roundup, Splatoon 2
Koei Tecmo details main cast of Nights of Azure 2 alongside pre-order bonuses and trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
Koei Tecmo sent out a bunch of new information about Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon today. We have details about the main cast, pre-order bonuses, and a new trailer.
Below are the full character details:
Mario + Rabbids devs on the music, initial leaks, director’s emotional response, inspirations
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Today, GamesIndustry published a new interview with a couple of people involved with Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Director Davide Soliani and composer Grant Kirkhope participated in the discussion.
During the interview, Kirkhope talked about first finding out about the game, also shared an… interesting story about an encounter with Shigeru Miyamoto from his time at Rare. Soliani also talked about being starstruck with Kirkhpoe, worries stemming from the initial leaks, and the game’s inspirations.
You can find that and a bit more below. You can read up on GamesIndustry’s full piece here for additional comments.
Famitsu once again holding a Squid Fashion Contest for Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just like for the first game, Famitsu is holding a Squid Fashion Contest for Splatoon 2. Fans can submit designs for pieces of gear to Famitsu, and the winning submission will be added to the game. This time, the contest will also include a graffiti category. More details will become available once the full issue of Famitsu is out tomorrow.
More: Splatoon 2
Target restocking Switch on Friday as well
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
You’ll have three different ways of purchasing a Switch unit in the United States this week. Along with GameStop and Best Buy, Target should be restocking the console. That’s based on the store’s new ad put out yesterday.
Target indicates that Switch will be in stock on Friday. Note that quantities will be limited, and colors will vary by store.
