Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launches for Switch in North America and Europe on September 22
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments
Update: Also now confirmed for September 22 in Europe.
Original: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will release for Switch in North America on September 22, Bandai Namco announced today. The Japanese version had previously been confirmed for September 7.
Exclusive to Switch are specific controls and functionality, allowing players to execute famous moves such as the Kamehameha and the Spirit Bomb with Joy-Con motion controls. You’ll also be able to join with friends through a six-player local play mode, only available in this version.
We’ve attached the official English boxart above. The latest screenshots are featured below.
Source: Bandai Namco PR
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WWE 2K18 announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments
WWE 2K18 is coming to Switch, it’s been announced. Wrestler Seth Rollins delivered the news in a special message just released today.
Those who pre-order WWE 2K18 will be able to play as Kurt Angle.
This will be the first time in years in which a WWE game has released on a Nintendo platform. Prior to 2K18, the last was WWE ’13 on Wii.
ARMS maintenance taking place on Tuesday / Wednesday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has added ARMS to this week’s maintenance schedule. While the maintenance is taking place, all of the game’s network services will be impacted.
Here’s the schedule:
– 5:50 PM PT (July 11) – 7:30 PM PT (July 11)
– 8:50 PM ET (July 11) – 10:30 PM ET (July 11)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (July 12) – 3:30 AM in the UK (July 12)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (July 12) – 4:30 AM in Europe (July 12)
During the early part of ARMS’ maintenance, the new update should begin distribution.
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ARMS – profile for Max Brass (52 years old), more lore
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Nintendo updated the Japanese ARMS website with a profile for Max Brass, the new character being added to the game this week.
StreetsAhead translates his details as follows:
Belongs to: ARMS Association
Height: 195cm (6’4″)
Weight: 117kg (258lbs)
Age: 52
Likes: Cocky, strong rookie fighters
More details about Max Brass, including his new ARMS and stage, can be found here.
Finally, here’s the latest ARMS lore update:
120 years ago, thanks to the invention of the masks that help fighters maintain their spirally arms, the sport of #ARMS was born! pic.twitter.com/7GxD6mMVFc
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 10, 2017
Nowadays, the #ARMS League gives out these masks free of charge to anyone affected by the ARMS ability. pic.twitter.com/YRcSgWgjdH
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 10, 2017
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Latest Minecraft update out now on Switch and Wii U
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
Following last night’s maintenance, a new patch is out now for Minecraft on Switch and Wii U. Both platforms have had very fixes implemented.
Patch notes for both platforms are included below.
Splatoon 2: official Japanese Splatfest World Premiere art for Pearl and Marina
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Images, Switch | 1 Comment
For Splatoon’s Japanese Splatfests, the game’s official Twitter account always released special artwork of Callie and Marie which showed what side of the Splatfest they were on. Since Splatoon 2’s first Splatfest is now upon us in the form of the Splatfest World Premiere demo, the Twitter account has released special artwork of the new hosts Pearl and Marina. Pearl supports “rock” while Marina is on the “pop” side.
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/8/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. ARMS – Nintendo
4. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
5. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Super Bomberman R – Konami
7. Ultra Street Fighter II – Capcom
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
10. Disgaea 5: Complete – NIS America
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U -Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. Ever Oasis – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/8/2017)
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First off-screen footage of Lucina in Fire Emblem Warriors, a glimpse of other new characters
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Five minutes of off-screen footage has come in showing Fire Emblem Warriors’ demo at Japan Expo. Most of the gameplay consists of Lucina, but we also get a glimpse at Lissa, male Robin, and Frederick (as a boss). We’ve included the video below.
Details about these characters can be found in our previous post here.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (7/9/17)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Super Mario Odyssey enters the top five for the first time, and Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon have a big bump.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 22 and June 28.