Nintendo Treehouse talks ARMS characters – Twintelle, Byte & Barq
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Two new entries have been added to the Nintendo Treehouse Log on Tumblr about ARMS. Two characters are put into the limelight: Twintelle and Byte & Barq. You can read up on their naming origins, moves, style, and more.
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More off-screen FIFA 18 Switch images
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FIFA 18 is playable for the first time at EA Play 2017. With people getting their hands on the game today, new images are being shared. More off-screen photos are attached below.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar will have a physical version on Switch, but costs $10 more
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Just like Sine Mora EX, THQ will be offering a physical version of Battle Chasers: Nightwar on Switch. The two also have another similarity: each one costs $10 more on Nintendo’s console.
Amazon’s listing for Battle Chasers: Nightwar is live. On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the normal price will be $30. The Switch version will cost $40.
Here’s a look at the boxart:
There’s been talk that producing Switch cartridges costs more to manufacture than the typical disc. Other third-party games have also seen a higher asking price on Switch. Some publishers have attempted to ease the pain by including exclusive goodies, such as a soundtrack download code with copies of Rime.
Reggie stopping by YouTube Live at E3 tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 40 Comments
YouTube Live at E3 is kicking off its festivities tomorrow. Hours of conferences, gameplay previews, and more will be shown. The Game Awards boss Geoff Keighley will be hosting the proceedings.
Towards the end of tomorrow’s stream, Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime will be stopping by. The program note mentions, “Geoff and Reggie are reunited live on the YouTube Live at E3 stage for an epic head-to-head battle in ARMS, as Reggie previews Nintendo’s activities for E3 2017.”
Reggie will be on the program at the following times (roughly):
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Off-screen FIFA 18 Switch screenshot, has AI improvements from FIFA 17
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 20 Comments
USgamer got an early look at the Switch version of FIFA 18. The site posted an off-screen screenshot, posted above. USgamer also says that the game has AI improvements from FIFA 17.
First FIFA 18 Switch details – split Joy-Con support, modes, more
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Update: Full announcement added below.
Orignial: EA has finally shared the first details about FIFA 18 on Switch. We have confirmation for split Joy-Con support, modes, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
EA SPORTS FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch™ is the most immersive, social, and authentic football game ever created for Nintendo players. Feature packed, you can now play the world’s game anytime, anywhere and in unique ways with FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch.
With a variety of controller and display configurations available, as well as split Joy-Con support, FIFA 18 built for Switch offers a responsive and exciting experience – no matter how you play.
HORI also putting out Switch Mario Analog Caps, Mario / Luigi wheels
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
HORI has a whole bunch of accessories on the way for Switch. We previously reported on some goodies featuring Splatoon 2. HORI is also preparing a fight pad and its own wired controller with a detachable d-pad.
If that wasn’t enough, Amazon shows even more HORI accessories for Switch. Mario Analog Caps will help protect your Joy-Con while offering increased accuracy and comfort. Additionally, you’ll be able to pick up Joy-Con wheels with different designs for Mario and Luigi as a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tie-in.
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HORI’s Switch fight stick, HORIPAD Wired Controller will be sold in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
HORI officially announced its fight stick for Switch back in March. At the time though, the news only pertained to Japan.
A new listing on Amazon reveals that the Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa Fight Stick will also be sold in North America. Though it may change, the current release date is July 31. Pre-orders are open on Amazon here.
HORi is also preparing its HORIPAD Wired Controller. It’s unique in that it comes with a detachable d-pad adapter. Amazon also has this one up here with a tentative July 31 release date.
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GameSpot showing three unspecified Nintendo games during E3 stream
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At E3 2017 next week, GameSpot will be hosting its own stage show to show off upcoming games from various companies. Nintendo will be represented with three titles. GameSpot will be featuring each one on three different days – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
It’d be very surprising if at least one of these sessions isn’t for Super Mario Odyssey. As for the other two, that’s unknown for now.
GameSpot will be showing the three Nintendo games at the following times:
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Nights of Azure 2 boxart
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The boxart is in for Nights of Azure 2. Take a look at the packaging image above.
