[Review] Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 28, 2022
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
The Pokemon games have always been traditionally known for their turn-based “catch ’em all” mantra that sees a trainer take on a new adventure set in a region with many different types of creatures, attaining badges and friends along the way before making it to the Pokemon League and inevitably becoming champion. For over 25 years now this has been a steady formula with each new generation that has been consistently released in two separate versions containing different Pokemon in each, with sometimes a third tagged-on entry, and has also brought with it many new spinoffs to take Pokemon into a different direction. However, nothing has ever been done so drastically different as it has now with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. For a formula that has become tried with little known innovation outside of debut generations on each new platform (despite consistent fun) from entry to entry, this new Switch game reinvents the wheel of what Pokemon has become and can be moving forward in the most exciting way possible. It’s not just a matter of catching them all as a personal goal, but it’s also become a gameplay element that incorporates research into it as well.
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River City Girls Zero launch trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward has readied a new launch trailer for River City Girls Zero, the 16-bit beat ’em up game that was originally only released in Japan as Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Bank. The title makes its debut on Switch and in English today.
Here’s everything you need to know about River City Girls Zero:
Batora: Lost Haven gets a new story trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Developer Team 17 has today shared a new story trailer for upcoming story-driven action RPG Batora: Lost Haven, which was previously announced for Switch last year.
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Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires gameplay
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Ahead of its launch on Switch tomorrow, fans interested in Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires can now check out 35 minutes of gameplay footage.
For more information about the game, see below:
Yomawari 3 gets new trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nippon Ichi Software has debuted a brand new trailer for Yomawari 3, the third entry in its survival horror series. It provides a general overview of the game – in Japanese, of course.
Here’s the full video:
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UK software sales – February 14, 2022
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – February 13, 2022
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. The shuffling of Switch games continues with Dragon Quest X Offline overthrowing Bayonetta 3 for the top Switch spot.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 27 and February 2.
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Pre-order updates – February 13, 2022
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Nintendo says component shortages involving Switch starting to impact its gross profit
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s no secret that there have been component shortages for all sorts of technology, including Switch. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has now said that the situation is starting to impact the company’s gross profit due to increased costs.
During Nintendo’s financial results briefing last week, Furukara explained that the “rise is gradual” and there will only be a small impact this fiscal year. However, “if costs continue at current levels through next fiscal year as well, then we would expect hardware profitability to decrease correspondingly compared to this fiscal year.” Also brought up is how the Switch OLED has a lower profit margin compared to the standard Switch and Switch Lite.
Furukawa stated:
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Nintendo says digital sales saw huge growth in Q3, Animal Crossing and Smash Bros. key contributors
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo was asked about what percentage of users purchased the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC during its financial results briefing last week. While president Shuntaro Furukawa didn’t go into specifics, he did share some notable information.
According to Furukawa, “digital sales grew enormously in Q3, and one factor in that was the Animal Crossing: New Horizons add-on content.” He also mentioned that Smash Bros. Ultimate played a big part as Sora was released during the final DLC character for the game. Furukawa noted that the recent DLC contributed to user engagement on Switch.
Furukawa’s full words:
