Super Bomberman R update out now (version 1.3)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Update: Added in the full patch notes after the break.
Original: Super Bomberman R’s next update is here. Version 1.3 is now available for download for all players worldwide. If you have a copy of the game, you may even see it download automatically.
Today’s Super Bomberman R is highlighted by the addition of a new map. Konami also made further refinements to the controls and difficulty.
We’ll pass along the full patch notes once we have them.
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Video: Playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with Mario
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
YouTuber iJustine was greeted by an unexpected guest in a recent video, along with getting early access to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While Mario doesn’t stay for most of the video, it does contain plenty of new footage for the game. Check it out below.
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Video: How to Unlock Gold Mario in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
A video posted by GameXplain has detailed the process for unlocking Gold Mario in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and provides a look at the new character in action.
Check out the video below.
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Switch has second biggest hardware launch since NPD began tracking sales in 1995
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 54 Comments
Nintendo has previously said that Switch is its fastest-selling system ever. More information is provided by the NPD Group today.
According to analyst Sam Naji, “Switch had the biggest hardware launch for a Nintendo platform and the second biggest launch for any video game platform since 1995, the time NPD began tracking this category.”
Naji later added:
March 2017 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S. – Zelda: Breath of the Wild at #2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of March 2017. The results can be found below.
ACA NeoGeo Fatal Fury footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Fatal Fury is the new NeoGeo game on Switch having launched across North America, Europe, and Japan. Take a look at some footage below.
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Puyo Puyo Tetris expert tutorial videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in Switch, Videos | 10 Comments
SEGA America has just uploaded four new videos about the imminent Switch title Puyo Puyo Tetris. This strange puzzle crossover will feature some exciting new characteristics and SEGA wants to make sure that we understand everything we can about the game before buying it.
Check out these four tutorial videos after the break:
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Keys Factory making some Splatoon 2 accessories for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
Update (4/20): These accessories are now up for pre-order on Play-Asia.
Original (4/19): Keys Factory has several Splatoon 2 accessories lined up for Switch. New items are planned to come out in Japan alongside the actual game.
Keys Factory’s accessories include Joy-Con covers in a soft silicon style or a hardshell design, a new addition to the Front Cover series, and neoprene pouches. They’ll all be out on July 21.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reviews roundup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 38 Comments
With about a week to go until launch, the reviews for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are in. Across the board, the racer is reviewing pretty highly, as did the original game on Wii U.
Here’s the roundup of notable verdicts thus far:
Nintendo Everything – “Thumbs Up”
IGN – 9.3 / 10
GameSpot – 9 / 10
GamesRadar – 5 / 5
GameXplain – “Liked-a-Lot
Game Informer – 9.25 / 10
GamesBeat – 90 / 100
Nintendo World Report – 85 / 100
Nintendo Life – 10 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
GameReactor UK – 10 / 10
USGamer – 5 / 5
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Super Bomberman R update 1.3 hitting this Friday, comes with new stage and other improvements
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Konami seems committed to improving Super Bomberman R even after its launch, as is evident by the continuous patches and updates the game has been receiving. The next patch, which will bring the game up to version 1.3, is slated to be released this Friday. The biggest change will be the addition of a brand stage. Other than that, tweaks will be made to the game’s difficulty setting, as well as other general improvements and fixes.