Amazon Spain offering Rime Collector’s Edition for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
When Rime eventually makes its way to Switch, Amazon Spain will be selling a special release. The retailer is currently taking pre-orders for the Rime Collector’s Edition.
The package naturally contains a copy of the game. Aside from that, you’ll also receive an exclusive box, an art book, and a map of the island.
You can pre-order the Rime Collector’s Edition here. For those interested, it can be imported to the United States.
Thanks to axel for the tip.
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Lost Sphear introduces characters Sherra and Obaro, mechanized armor Vulcosuit
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This has been a big week for Lost Sphear. The RPG received an October release date in Japan, and a late January 2018 launch in the west.
Famitsu also had coverage of Lost Sphear in its latest issue. Square Enix actually covered most of the news in English through a post on the PlayStation Blog. Along with characters Sherra and Obaro, we’re introduced to the mechanized armor Vulcosuit.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Nights of Azure 2 gets a new video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Gust has prepared another new video for Nights of Azure 2, which primarily focuses on the game’s various characters. Have a look at it below.
#美少女 ×美少女×美少女が惹かれあう動画ですの! #GustPR #よるのないくに2 #新月の花嫁 #ゲーム #ゲーム動画 #ゲーム紹介 #声優 pic.twitter.com/4eAES9QcmS
— がすとちゃん@祝！30周年 (@GustSocialPR) July 28, 2017
Full Sonic Mania behind the scenes panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
At San Diego Comic-Con last week, SEGA hosted a special behind the scenes panel for Sonic Mania. Many fans were unable to attend, but thanks to a recording, the full event is now available for viewing. Check it out below.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of June 2017. You can check out the full results below.
Photos from the Splatoon 2 event at GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Select GameStop stores hosted a special Splatoon 2 event last weekend. You could stop by and play the game, get some color changing cups, and more.
Site contributor Andrew was on hand at the event, and snapped a few photos for us. Check out our images below, including a look at those color changing cups.
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Rumor: Nintendo requested that Walmart cancel all Super NES Classic Edition pre-orders
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors, Switch | 42 Comments
It was nearly a week ago that Walmart took pre-orders for the Super NES Classic – or so we thought. The retailer ended up pulling the plug on reservations a few days ago.
In an email sent to customers, Walmart said that pre-orders went up “due to a technical glitch”. That’s fine and all, but those who thought they were lucky enough to score the system were dissatisfied that their orders were cancelled.
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[Let’s Talk] Splatoon 2 impressions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 32 Comments
Splatoon 2 has been out for just over a week. Nintendo published the game last Friday, and many Switch owners likely purchased the game. One thing is for sure: it’s selling like hot cakes in Japan.
How many of you have picked up Splatoon 2 thus far? If you did, have you had a chance to play it? What do you think of it so far? How do you feel about the new single-player campaign, Salmon Run, and everything else the game has to offer? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: Miiverse memories
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 game demo from Comic-Con
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
At San Diego Comic-Con last week, Marvel featured LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 during its official live stream with a game demo. Watch the recording below for the latest footage.
Splatoon 2 sold through 65% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Splatoon 2’s release helped boost overall software sales in Japan last week. Between July 17 and July 23, there was a 251.55 percent increase at a total of 987,000 copies sold on the whole.
Switch also sold about 100,000 units. It was the second best week for the system – only behind the initial launch – and also raised overall Japanese hardware sales to 169,000 units. Sales were up 128.18 percent from last week.
