New ARMS update out now (version 2.0.0) – Max Brass, Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats, Events, much more
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ARMS has received a new update, and it’s a big update. All players should now be able to download version 2.0.0.
As previously mentioned, Max Brass is added in as a new playable character. This includes his ARMS and a new stage as well. Other new features include the Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats, Events, balance updates, fixes, and more.
The full list of patch notes (they’re quite lengthy) are posted below.
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Niconico app launches on Switch this week in Japan
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A Niconico app was previously teased for Switch. Today, it’s been officially announced, and it’s launching in Japan very soon. Using it will allow Switch owners to watch online videos from the service.
Niconico is coming to Switch on July 13 in Japan. View a promo video for its release below.
【今夜】Nintendo Switch niconicoリリース!
Nintendo Switchで動画を見ようhttps://t.co/OuOADTJOu9 pic.twitter.com/aj3GZWOl1m
— ニコニコ公式 (@nico_nico_info) July 12, 2017
Niconico will be the first media app for Switch. Worth noting, the system is region free, so you can download it from the eShop with a Japanese Nintendo account. The app will be distributed at no extra cost.
Splatoon 2 – Squid Beats 2 footage
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Splatoon 2 has a new mini-game called Squid Beats 2. Located in Inkopolis Square, you’ll need to press the right buttons while notes travel across the screen. Footage of two songs – New You and Shooting Starfish – Turquoise October – can be found below.
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First look at the Capture Bubble in Super Mario Odyssey
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Super Mario Odyssey’s E3 2017 trailer demonstrated how Mario can capture a whole bunch of objects. In a Twitter update, Nintendo gives a first proper look at the Capture Bubble in action as played in the Luncheon Kingdom.
Using the Capture Bubble, you can jump through lava. Shaking the Joy-Con allows Mario to move more quickly.
Here’s a quick bit of footage:
「キャプチャーバブル」。溶岩からジャンプするのが得意なキャラクターにもなれちゃいます。 pic.twitter.com/jVzlwnWMtJ
— スーパーマリオ オデッセイ (@mario_odysseyJP) July 11, 2017
熱い溶岩の上もすいすい自由に移動できちゃいます。Joy-Conを振ると、水切りのように水面を素早く移動することもできるんですよ! pic.twitter.com/dBMJj9Q48T
— スーパーマリオ オデッセイ (@mario_odysseyJP) July 11, 2017
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Video: Marie can get annoyed with you in Splatoon 2 if you talk her too much
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos | 17 Comments
Marie is your new guide in Splatoon 2’s single-player mode. When you’re not battling Octarians in the various levels, you can catch up with her for a quick chat. But be warned: she’ll get annoyed with you if you keep pestering you. Oh, and Marie isn’t a fan of pineapple pizza, it seems.
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Splatoon 2 tech analysis: resolution, Wii U improvements, and more
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Now that Nintendo is distributing final copies of Splatoon 2 to the media, Digital Foundry is back with a new techn analysis for Splatoon 2. The game has not only been improved compared to the original game on Wii U, but also back when it was originally shown a few months ago.
What’s interesting is that Splatoon 2 offers an adaptive resolution. It can go up to 1080p – higher than Wii U – but also lower resolutions like 1536 x 864 and 936p. The adaptive frame rate is for both docked and portable modes.
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New Splatoon 2 single-player footage
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Update: More footage added below.
Original: We have several minutes of new footage showing the single-player campaign in Splatoon 2. Have a look at the gameplay below.
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ARMS producer reveals new versus mode involving Hedlok, talks game balance plans
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This week’s ARMS update is going to be pretty extensive. In addition to adding Max Brass, his ARMS, and a new stage, a new versus mode is also incoming.
Producer Kosuke Yabuki spoke about the new mode with Eurogamer:
“I can talk about it a little bit now – Max Brass is the main part of tomorrow’s update, but there is a new versus mode where in a fight between two or three players there’s a Hedlok mask players battle over, and when you get the mask your own character can turn into Hedlok. If one player turns into Hedlok it’ll be up to the other players to take him down. The Hedlok mode won’t just be available in one v one versus modes – it’ll be available online and in every multiplayer mode.”
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WWE 2K18 Kurt Angle pre-order trailer
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2K Sports has a new trailer up for WWE 2K18 to promote the game’s pre-order bonus, which will let you play as two versions of Kurt Angle. You can check it out below.
Headup Games’ Switch lineup: Slime-san, Binding of Isaac (EU), Earth Atlantis, Panzer Party
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Headup Games announced its full schedule of games the company intends to publisher during the second half of 2017. Four Switch games are included.
Slime-san will start things off when it launches in August. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, finally coming to Europe, is next up on September 7. Earth Atlantis is slated for Q3 2017, and Panzer Party drops in October.
Most of these titles we’ve heard about previously, but Panzer Party appears to be a new project for Switch.
Here’s some early information about the game:
Take your tank, aircraft or ship and fight against up to 3 players on your couch or around the world in this fast paced action arena brawler. Win round after round and take advantage of the items you will be given in return. Battle at various locales from the Desert, the Andes or even Venice, but be aware of the dangers each setting will confront you with.
- 6 settings, each packed with its own unique events
- 9 vehicles split into 3 classes: Water, ground and air
- More than 20 equippable upgrades and pick-ups combined
Source: Headup Games PR