Switch in stock at Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Update: Sold out now. Lasted a good while!
Original: Walmart’s website is currently taking pre-orders for the Switch. This is the version with gray Joy-Con included. To get one, head on over here.
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Toys “R” Us stores restocking Switch again on Sunday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Toys “R” Us is restocking Switch once again this weekend. This Sunday, the retailer is expected to have units in stock at its various stores across the United States.
Toys “R” Us will open at 9 AM. Given the limited stock, you may want to show up early. Consumers should also call their store ahead of time to ensure that they’ll have units on hand.
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Cave Story+ details new additions on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
Earlier this week, Nicalis came forward with the first official news about Cave Story+, which is slated for Switch. The company followed up today with additional details.
Nicalis says Cave Story+ on Switch will be “the definitive version with new challenges, gameplay options and enhancements.” The game will also have “more levels and additional subtle graphic improvements, future free content updates as well as a few bonuses that are yet to be revealed.”
As for the game itself, here’s an overview:
“With its striking blend of platforming action, shooting and exploration, Cave Story+ offers plenty of “twitch” for the Switch. But storytelling is a huge contributing factor to its international success. Through a series of brief and often emotional conversations with various characters, players gradually learn the tragic history of the game’s cast as well as its amnesiac adventurer, whose athletic ability and weapon skills are much more advanced than his appearance would suggest.”
Source: Nicalis PR
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Has-Been Heroes update out now (version 1.0.2)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Frozenbyte has updated Has-Been Heroes on Switch with another update. Version 1.0.2 is out now on the platform.
Specific patch notes for Switch weren’t distributed (at least as of now), but some news was shared for the Steam version and likely apply here as well. Players should anticipate the following changes and improvements:
* Gameplay: Hitting over enemy Stamina now has a damage penalty of -10% instead of -25%
* Gameplay: Skeleton Leader, who speeds up nearby enemies, now always walks into the battle, never spawns in the middle
* Gameplay: Red-bandana “Boxer” Skeleton Boss health now 1450 (was 1825)
* Gameplay: Heroes’ lane backstab damage increase
* Gameplay: Changes and fixes to Summon Boar spell
* User interface: Helpful popup screen at the start of the game to explain Stamina
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Super Bomberman R concept art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 3 Comments
Over on its European Twitter page, Konami has been sharing various concept art of Super Bomberman R. Background images, Plasma and Karaoke Bomber, and bosses are all featured. Take a look at the full set below
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More Switch, Wii U, and 3DS maintenance taking place next Wednesday / Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
It was a busy week for Nintendo maintenance, and it looks like that’s carrying over into next week as well. Maintenance has already been scheduled for Switch, Wii U, and 3DS next Wednesday / Thursday.
The schedule is as follows:
– 6:45 PM PT (April 12) – 8 PM PT (April 12)
– 9:45 PM ET (April 12) – 11 PM ET (April 12)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (April 13) – 4 AM in the UK (April 13)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (April 13) – 5 AM in Europe (April 13)
As is usually the case, certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be impacted while maintenance is underway.
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Takashi Tokita (Square Enix) teases Switch game
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Yesterday, we reported on Square Enix and its increased focus on the Switch. It seems like that was not just marketing speak – today, Takashi Tokita, who works at Square Enix, posted a photo of the Switch on his Twitter account with the caption “Top-secret mission starts!”. While not exactly an official announcement, it does seem pretty likely that he has started work on a Switch game. Whether it’s a brand-new game or a port is impossible to say at this point.
Tokita has been with Square Enix since 1985 and as such has been involved with numerous projects in a variety of roles. Some of his most notable achievements include being one of the directors of Chrono Trigger and directing Parasite Eve. He has also been heavily involved with the various Final Fantasy IV spin-offs and re-releases over the years.
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Dylan Cuthbert on Switch, Star Fox old-school re-make pitch, Star Fox Command, “X” staying in Japan, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 35 Comments
Q-Games founder Dylan Cuthbert conducted a new Reddit AMA today. As a Star Fox developer who has played an influential role in the Star Fox series, he had plenty to say about the franchise. He spoke about an old-school re-make pitched to Nintendo, working on Star Fox Command (and its endings), and his own personal ideas for a new game. Cuthbert also weighed in on Switch, Nintendo’s Game Boy title for “X” and why it never left Japan, and more.
We’ve collected a number of important responses from the Reddit AMA below. You can read the full thing right here.
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Media Create software sales (3/27/17 – 4/2/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
02./00. [PS4] Warriors Stars #
03./00. [PS4] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
04./00. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
05./02. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
06./00. [PSV] Warriors Stars #
07./03. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
08./00. [PSV] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
09./00. [PSV] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
10./04. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
11./09. [PS4] NieR: Automata
12./06. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./05. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn #
14./10. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
15./14. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
16./08. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX
17./00. [PS4] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
18./00. [PSV] Chaos;Child: Love Chu Chu!! #
19./07. [PSV] Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight
20./15. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 composer says it’s the largest production he’s worked on, trying to top the original
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 69 Comments
Yasunori Mitsuda is the lead composer on Xenoblade Chronicles 2. On his personal Facebook page this week, he provided a status update on the music.
Recording for Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s music appears to be pretty much complete. It was worked on by 150 people (note: in case this isn’t clear, this is just the musicians), the largest production Mitsuda has been involved with. The mixing process for music began this week.
