2K issuing NBA 2K18 cover with Kyrie in a Celtics uniform “at a later date”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Last night, NBA 2K18 cover star Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. That had obviously implications for 2K Sports.
As for how the publisher is handling the situation, 2K says that the company “will issue a version of 2K18 featuring Kyrie in a Boston Celtics uniform at a later date.” The full statement reads:
“We are excited to be part of one of the most memorable NBA offseasons in history with Kyrie, our 2K18 cover athlete, and Isaiah, one of the stars of our 2K roster, trading places. This isn’t an unprecedented event, a cover athlete being traded – but it’s certainly interesting timing with 2K18 being released in less than a month. The good news is that as the most authentic and realistic basketball game on the market, we’re used to being nimble and responding to changes in the NBA. Fans should be thrilled to know that we will issue a version of 2K18 featuring Kyrie in a Boston Celtics uniform at a later date.”
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Pokken Tournament DX demo includes a 15 battle limit, but you can get around it
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
Play limits were a thing on Wii U and 3DS, but we haven’t really seen anything similar on Switch – until now. In the Pokken Tournament demo, those who have downloaded the Japanese version have found that a 15 battle limit is included. It sounds like once you’ve hit that number, the demo doesn’t let you play any further.
… Or does it? We downloaded the Japanese Pokken Tournament demo and played through a couple of battles. We were then told that 13 were remaining. After deleting the demo data from Switch’s system settings and redownloading from the eShop, the counter reset to 15.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
Super Mario Odyssey Gamescom footage shows another kingdom name, Seaside Kingdom
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
Super Mario Odyssey was featured during Nintendo’s Gamescom live stream earlier today. Towards the end of the first demo with producer Yoshiaki Koizumi, we’re able to see the name of another kingdom. That’s none other than the Seaside Kingdom.
It’s likely that we’ve already seen the Seaside Kingdom, though only very briefly. It’s likely where we see Mario capturing a Cheep Cheep in the trailer from E3.
Thanks to LukasManak for the tip.
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Nintendo at Gamescom 2017 – full day 2 live stream recording
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Missed any of the action from Nintendo’s Gamescom stream earlier today? If you’re interested in watching the full thing in its entirety, you can do so with the video below.
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Another 37 WWE Superstars confirmed for WWE 2K18
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Following up on last week’s reveals, another 37 WWE Superstars have been announced for WWE 2K18. The list is comprised of legends, women, tag teams, current superstars, and all-time greats.
Here’s the full rundown:
Pokkén Tournament DX demo footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
New footage is in showing the Pokkén Tournament DX demo. The demo was just released in Japan and will be available tonight in North America.
Watch below:
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament DX
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle season pass announced, new story content in 2018
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 204 Comments
Update: The Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle season pass will cost $19.99.
Original: Ubisoft announced post-launch plans for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle today. New weapons, solo challenges, co-op maps and brand new story content are on the way.
Players will be able to purchase a season pass next week. It’ll include the following DLC:
– 8 unique steampunk weapons will be available at the launch of the game, each one with its own statistics. These items will be exclusive for season pass owners.
– This autumn, players will be able to test their skills with new solo challenges, or with a friend, through additional co-op maps.
– In 2018, players will be able to play through brand new story content.
Ubisoft will begin distributing the season pass for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle on August 29.
Source: Ubisoft PR
More: DLC, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, top, Ubisoft
Scans roundup – Sonic Forces, Fire Emblem Warriors, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, Fire Emblem Warriors, Atelier Lydie & Soeur: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting, Lost Sphear, and Sonic Forces. Scans of all games are below.
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Sonic Forces launch November 9 in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Sonic Forces has been dated for Japan. In the latest issue of Famitsu, the magazine reveals a release date of November 9.
We’re still waiting for Sonic Forces’ release date in other territories. It should be around the beginning of September, however.
More: SEGA, Sonic Forces, top
Exclusive Mario, Luigi, and Samus cars revealed for Rocket League on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
Psyonix is revealing some big news about the Switch version of Rocket League today. This version of the game will offer some exclusive Nintendo-specific cars.
Players will be able to ride in vehicles based around Mario, Luigi, and Samus. The Mario and Luigi cars are the same but for a different predominant color and logo, and the one you get depends on the Rocket League team you’re on. You’ll be Mario on the Orange team, and Luigi on the Blue team.
