Animal Crossing: New Horizons update out now (version 1.1.1)
Posted on 5 years ago by Elias in Switch | 0 comments
A new update has gone live for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing the version number up to 1.1.1. There’s one patch note:
- Fixes a major issue impacting game balance.
Our guess is that this is to correct the recently-discovered item duplication glitch that made its way around social media in the last couple of days. Please make sure to update your software as soon as possible to ensure that you can continue to play online.
Pokemon Sword and Shield – Wild Area Update 3/26/2020
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The Wild Area has shifted once again, seeing Snorlax, Machamp, and Gengar tag out. The new arrivals this time are Gigantamax Copperajah, Charizard, Garbodor, Duraludon. It would seem the item drops this time are more focused on rare berries, but you can see the entire drop rate list via Serebii here. Are there any Pokemon you’ll be chasing this round?
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Puchitto Cluster comes to Switch April 2nd in Japan
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Puchitto Cluster, an action puzzle game from Ullucus Heaven, will be arriving on Switch as of April 2nd. The game will cost a mere 500 yen, and players can enjoy a variety of single and multi-player experiences, including online battles and NPC Battles. Puchitto Cluster tasks players with stacking and moving cards to make the color of a row uniform, and they can utilize special magical attacks to quickly move and stack cards. Take a look at the trailer below:
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Famitsu software sales (3/16/20 – 3/22/20) – Top 30
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) – 1,880,626 (New)
2. [PS4] Nioh 2 (Koei Tecmo, 03/12/20) – 26,140 (118,032)
3. [NSW] Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Nintendo, 03/06/20) – 21,954 (206,893)
4. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield (The Pokemon Company, 11/15/19) – 17,608 (3,527,528)
5. [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Bundle Version Included) (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 12,116 (1,321,931)
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 12,095 (2,829,353)
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 10,647 (3,612,919)
8. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 7,505 (731,308)
9. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 7,467 (3,349,417)
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo, 10/05/18) – 6,580 (1,375,417)
Samurai Shodown – DLC character Sogetsu Kazama out on April 1, trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
SNK has dated the next DLC character for Samurai Shodown. Sogetsu Kazama will launch on April 1, the company announced today.
We have a trailer showing off the new character below.
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PlatinumGames to make final “Platinum 4” announcement on April 1
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Over the past several weeks, PlatinumGames has teased a series of announcements collectively known as the “Platinum 4”. Thus far, we’ve heard about The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Project G.G., and a new studio in Tokyo.
The fourth and final announcement now has a confirmed reveal date. PlatinumGames will be sharing the latest news on April 1, the studio’s website reveals.
A recap of the previous Platinum 4 announcements can be found on the site here.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons tech analysis
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Digital Foundry published a new analysis today for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Per usual, the outlet has explored the Switch title from a technical perspective.
Here are some of the highlights:
Nintendo says “more systems are on the way” as Switch sells out across the U.S.
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been made clear that certain products have been impacted by the coronavirus. Switch is one such item that is starting to be heavily impacted, and it’s becoming more difficult to find a system at normal retail price. Many retailers just don’t have units available. And with high demand and short supply, some are taking to eBay and selling systems for far more than the normal asking price. That goes for both the original Switch and Switch Lite.
At least in the United States, things may improve soon. Nintendo said in a statement to GameSpot that “more systems are on the way.”
Minecraft Dungeons FAQ – future cross-platform play, Hero Edition, future free updates, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Mincraft Dungeons FAQ was added to the official Mincraft website today, revealing new information about the game.
There are a few main takeaways. Mojang is looking to include cross-platform play in the future, a Hero Edition is planned with some extras, and there will be “many free updates” after launch.
Here’s the FAQ in full:
Stickernauts Paintwars, couch co-op paintball shooter with 3D printed NFC figurines, looking to come to Switch through Kickstarter
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Moragami launched a Kickstarter today for Stickernauts Paintwars, a couch co-op paintball shooter. It goes beyond the idea of just a game as the studio is looking to include an optional element involving 3D printed NFC figurines.
Here’s some additional information about the whole project:
