Nintendo at E3 2018 guide / recap – Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee playable
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Nintendo has passed along a guide of sorts that recaps its activities at E3 this year. It goes over the different competitions, streaming events, and opportunities for people attending the show.
One big piece of news confirmed is that Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee will be playable. We also have a look at the exclusive Switch pin that will be given to some attendees spotted playing the system.
NBA 2K19 officially announced for September launch
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NBA 2K19 is official. The game will launch in September for Switch, and depending on which version you buy, you’ll have a chance to play it a few days early.
LeBron James will star on this year’s cover. 2K wanted to partner “with the most iconic athlete of this generation” to celebrate developer Visual Concept’s 30th anniversary, VP of marketing Alfie Brody said.
Splatoon 2: Another look at an Octo Expansion stage
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has poster another brief preview video of a stage in Splatoon 2’s upcoming Octo Expansion. This one is all about rail grinding:
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Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes – opening movie
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Arc System Works has published the opening movie for Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes, the mystery adventure game coming to Nintendo Switch. Watch it below:
Video: A quick look at Dark Meta Knight in Kirby Star Allies
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Nintendo and HAL Laboratory posted a short clip on Twitter offering a look at Dark Meta Knight in Kirby Star Allies. View it below.
ジャマハローア。
皆、待たせたな。
追加ドリームフレンズ「ダークメタナイト」の新情報だ!
鏡を使った技が得意なようだが…
なっ…!敵の弾丸を反射させただと!?
やるな、ちょいワル仮面…!#星のカービィスターアライズ pic.twitter.com/PiKnFxtPNd— 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) June 5, 2018
Dark Meta Knight will be added to Kirby Star allies this summer as a new Dream Friend. He’ll be joined by Daroach in a free update.
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NBA 2K19 confirmed for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NBA 2K19 is coming to Switch, new retail marketing material has revealed. It seems that we’re on track for a September launch, just like last year. Those who purchase the game’s 20th Anniversary Edition will be able to play four days early.
The NBA 2K franchise returned to Nintendo platforms after being on hiatus for several years. Once 2K Sports published NBA 2K13 on Wii U back in 2012, that was it until last year’s comeback on Switch.
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New officially-licensed GameCube controllers for Switch in the pipeline
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch | 0 comments
PowerA is creating some new GameCube-styled controllers for Switch. Over on Reddit, user Mew_The_Creator says that he’s seen some new designs that have been delivered to the facility where he works. He adds that “Nintendo sent them to our facility to produce product layout for stores so the actual controllers aren’t in there, but the product is confirmed.”
PowerA is also producing some new controllers with Mario designs – see below.
No word yet on when these controllers will be launching, but stay tuned.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Second Slime-san content patch goes live July 10
Posted on 6 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 0 comments
On Slime-san’s official Discord page, Fabraz founder Fabian Rastorfer has confirmed a big Slime-san content patch will be coming July 10. This is presumably the Sheeple’s Sequel DLC we reported on earlier this year.
For those who have been holding out for a physical release, the physical pre-orders for the game will be available June 8.
We will keep you updated with further details regarding the content patch when more information is available.
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Mega Man 11 only releasing digitally in Europe, “no announcement” on new amiibo
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Capcom had a ton of news to share about Mega Man 11 last week. The company announced an October 2 release date, unveiled a new amiibo, and more.
Mega Man 11 will be offered at retail in North America as well as in Japan. But in Europe, the situation is much different. Capcom has confirmed that Mega Man 11 is only planned as a digital title in PAL regions. As for the amiibo, there is currently “no announcement” for Europe.
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Splatoon 2 World Championship t-shirt will be available in-game starting June 7
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Nintendo has a special promotion planned for the Splatoon 2 World Championship. Starting on the evening of June 7, players will be able to obtain a related t-shirt in game. Further information will be sent out through the Switch news channel.
Also, if you’re attending the Splatoon 2 World Championship in-person, you’ll be able to receive an exclusive t-shirt.