Rumor: Pokemon Switch reveal happening soon, unconfirmed details
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been a busy start to the week for Nintendo rumors. In the latest round of speculation, Pokemon is the focus.
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are supposedly gearing up for a reveal very soon. Emily Rogers, who has been both correct and somewhat off with past rumors in the past, claims that an announcement will be happening by the end of the month. Rogers brings up Pokemon GO as she suggests fans consider what that mobile game could mean for the future of the series. The name and branding may also “raise a few eyebrows.”
Rumor: Retro had a project other than Star Fox: Grand Prix in the pipeline, but might be cancelled
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
The rumor mill has been swirling today with speculation about Star Fox: Grand Prix. Supposedly, Retro Studios is working on this new project for Switch, which is drawing comparisons to Diddy Kong Racing. Among what’s speculated to be included in the game is a story mode and boss battles.
Star Fox: Grand Prix apparently wasn’t the only title Retro had been working on since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, though it may never see the light of day. Kotaku reports that “Retro had a separate project that went through a rocky development cycle and may in fact be canceled.”
More: Retro Studios, top
Rumor: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Switch case appears at GameStop
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
When Activision unveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in March, Switch was not included among the confirmed platforms. But a new discovery at GameStop is giving hope that the shooter will make its way to the system after all. Today, Twitter user AUGMC snapped a photo showing a Switch case for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 at the retailer.
Activision will be blowing out Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 at an event later this week. If a Switch version is happening, perhaps we’ll hear about it then. Activision could also choose to announce it even further down the road – something that has happened with other Nintendo platforms in the past. Of course, nothing is confirmed, so take this with a grain of salt for now.
Thanks to Jes T for the tip.
Rumor: Even more evidence of plans to put Paladins on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
On two separate occasions, signs have pointed to a possible Switch version of Paladins. The rumor cycle started at the end of November when updated engine config files referenced Nintendo’s console. Then just last month, an “Oasis” codename was discovered that pointed to a Nintendo account.
Dataminers have gone to work once again. In the latest update, it’s been found that Joy-Con images are included next to the Xbox One and PS4 controllers pictures. They are intended to appear in the options menu, likely to remap controls.
More: Hi-Rez Studios, Paladins
Rumor: Retro Studios working on a Star Fox racing game
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
We don’t need to point out how quiet Retro Studios has been since 2014. That was when the company’s last game, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, first appeared on Wii U.
Retro Studios is back in the news with some new speculation that has surfaced over the past couple of days. Alleged leaks claim that they’re working on the new Switch game Star Fox Grand Prix.
More: Retro Studios, Star Fox, Star Fox Grand Prix, top
Rumor: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 datamine reveals story DLC details, big news about new Blades
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Datamining has often led to new information about games being uncovered early. For example, a bunch of costumes were found in update files for Super Mario Odyssey ahead of time, which Nintendo has slowly started adding in over the past couple of months.
Another datamine appears to have taken place for another Switch game, and it’s pretty huge. Details about Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s story DLC have apparently been uncovered, as well as information about new Blades.
We have a roundup of information below – proceed at your own risk.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Rumor: Walmart Canada lists NBA 2K19 for Switch, also LEGO DC Villains and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
A number of new listings have popped up on Walmart Canada, possibly tying in to E3.
In terms of brand new games, NBA 2K19 is listed for Switch. LEGO DC Villains also has pages for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, though assuming the game is legitimate (and it has been rumored before), a Switch release is almost certainly happening.
More: E3 2018
Rumor: Pokemon park coming to Universal Studios Orlando
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
Rumor has it that a Pokemon park will be added to Universal Studios Orlando. Following up on a report from Theme Park University blogger Josh Young, WFTV has also heard from “numerous sources inside Universal who say Pokemon is indeed coming to Universal Orlando.”
The Pokemon park will apparently be housed at the KidZone section of Universal, where Woody Woodpecker and Barney can currently be found. Nintendo’s Mario Kart and Donkey Kong roller coaster rides were apparently intended to be placed there previously, though they’ll instead be built at the 400 acres Universal recently bought near Kirkman Avenue.
WFTV reports that the Pokemon park will arrive in 2020.
Rumor: Diablo 3 port for Nintendo Switch is in development, according to Eurogamer
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
A possible port of Diablo 3 on Nintendo Switch has been the source of much speculation lately. Some fans interpreted a certain tweet by Blizzard as a tease for a Switch port of Diablo, but Blizzard quickly clarified that that wasn’t their intention and that they had “nothing to announce”.
Today, Eurogamer has come forward with a report, claiming that Diablo 3 for Switch is in the works after all, according to their sources. Any further details were not disclosed, such as a release date or whether or not this port would include the Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer expansions.
As always, take reports like this with a grain of salt. Eurogamer has been spot-on with several of their reports, but they weren’t always right. We will just have to wait and see if anything comes of this.
Rumor: Super Mario Odyssey version 1.2.0 datamine shows new Hint Art thumbnails
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo introduced version 1.2.0 for Super Mario Odyssey last week. It added Luigi’s Balloon World, new outfits, and a couple of Snapshot Mode filters. Some other changes were made as well.
Aside from what we know about officially, it seems that 20 new thumbnails have been added. Dataminers apparently found these images contained within Super Mario Odyssey’s latest files.
