Japanese Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Square Enix will soon be hosting its Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream. As the name implies, we’re expecting the RPG to be given a final date in Japan – at least on 3DS. It’ll be interesting to see if Square Enix talks about the Switch version of the game or holds off until sometime in the future.
You can watch the Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation as it happens below. It should begin in about an hour from now.
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XSEED is a big Switch supporter, will be making announcements “soon”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 26 Comments
XSEED often tends to support Nintendo platforms. Even when the Wii U was winding down, the publisher brought Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Exile’s End to Wii U by working with WayForward and Magnetic Realms respectively.
With Switch, XSEED once again has plans to support a Nintendo system. A representative from the company told one fan that announcements will be made “soon”. Although, mysteriously, “it may not specifically be for the titles and series you’re looking for.”
XSEED said:
“We are big supporters of the Switch so you’ll definitely be seeing some announcements about it from us soon, though it may not specifically be for the titles and series you’re looking for.”
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I Am Setsuna’s free Temporal Battle Arena DLC arrives on Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Square Enix previously announced free DLC for I Am Setsuna, known as the Temporal Battle Arena. Today, the publisher issued a release date in an email sent out to fans. The Temporal Battle Arena will be out on Thursday as a content patch.
For the uninitiated, I Am Setsuna’s Temporal Battle Arena lets you participate in battles against other players parties. It can be accessed by progressing through the main story and talking to a character that appears on a specific map.
Here’s a trailer:
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European Switch eShop hinting at English Puyo Puyo Tetris demo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Puyo Puyo Tetris already has a demo on the Japanese Switch eShop. If you’ve been holding out for an English version, you’ll be happy to hear that it should be released soon.
An image included with Puyo Puyo Tetris’ listing on the European eShop makes note of the demo. It’s not out just yet, but with the game launching in North America and Europe this month, it shouldn’t be too long until SEGA makes the download available.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild tops German charts for March
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
BILD has published the results of Germany’s best-selling games during the month of March. A few Switch games made the chart, highlighted by Zelda: Breath of the Wild at the first position. 1-2-Switch and Super Bomberman R came in at #7 and #17 respectively.
The full lineup is as follows:
- (new) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- (new) Horizon Zero Dawn
- (new) Ghost Recon: Wildlands
- (new) Mass Effect: Andromeda
- (3.) GTA V
- (4.) Fifa 17
- (new) 1-2-Switch
- (new) Lego Worlds
- (1.) For Honor
- (13.) Mafia 3
- (5.) Battlefield 1
- (new) Nier: Automata
- (9.) Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- (2.) Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- (17.) Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- (11.) Minecraft
- (new) Super Bomberman R
- (new) Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 & 2.5 Remix
- (16.) Pokemon Sun
- (14.) Farming Simulator 17
Nintendo Direct announced for Wednesday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 96 Comments
A new Nintendo Direct is set to air on Wednesday, Nintendo has just announced.
The upcoming presentation will have news about both Switch and 3DS. However, it will be primarily focused on ARMS and Splatoon 2, Nintendo says.
Broadcast times are below:
– 3 PM PT
– 6 PM ET
– 11 PM in the UK
– 12 PM in Europe (Thursday)
The news about this week’s Nintendo Direct was published on Twitter:
Nintendo Direct incoming! Tune in 4/12 at 3 PM PT. pic.twitter.com/SFHXEaFQIc
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 10, 2017
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Switch is in stock on Amazon UK
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Amazon UK has the Switch in stock on its website here. Neon and gray can both be ordered at the moment. The gray version is technically out of stock, but you can still nab one now and have it shipped as soon as units are shipped out.
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ coming to Europe and Australia in Q2 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Headup Games is teaming up with Nicalis to bring The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to Europe and Australia, the company announced today. A release is planned for Q2 2017. Pricing will be set at €39.99.
It was also suggested that Headup and Nicalis will be working together again in the future. That may mean games like Cave Story+ and Redout will reach PAL regions as well.
More Mario Kart 8 Deluxe footage, pink boost and faster loading times
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
GameReactor Spain has new footage up from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, the site shares a little bit of extra information about the game as well.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a new pink boost, as we’ve seen in some of Nintendo’s official videos. If you hold the ZR button longer (about four seconds), after the red and blue boosts, it’ll turn pink. The pink boost is said to be more powerful and durable.
Loading times also seem to be improved on Switch. For example, loading the Egg Cup now takes less than 9 seconds on Switch in TV Mode, whereas it’s about 13-14 seconds on Wii U. Playing it in Handheld Mode hasn’t been fully tested, but it’s likely the same there as well.
Check out all of the latest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe footage below.
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More Switch maintenance taking place tonight
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Along with Switch, Wii U, and 3DS maintenance set for Wednesday / Thursday, more maintenance for Switch specifically is planned for tonight. Certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be affected.
The schedule is as follows:
– 5 PM PT – 7 PM PT
– 8 PM ET – 10 PM ET
– 1 AM in the UK – 3 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe – 4 AM in Europe