Hello, my beautiful warp stars and pop stars! This week on NEP, we kick things off with info on our limited edition Switch console giveaway! We then talk about Octopath Traveler losing its Switch exclusivity and how this does not ruin your experience. We discuss the new mode Nintendo leaked themselves for Smash Ultimate and what else they may have in store. We talk God Eater 3, and Galen requests that we both imitate overly dramatic anime… Finally, Oni and Galen reveal their personal habits as we have a lengthy discussion on what gaming related media to display in your space.
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Diablo III, FIFA 19, Gal Metal, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of sales:
The stylish neo-noir, action-platformer Katana Zero launches for Switch on April 18 from Askiisoft and Devolver Digital. We have a look at the first half hour of the game below.
Per usual, Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule once again. Fortunately things are looking light so far with only one session planned for Switch later tonight.
Here’s the current schedule:
HumaNature Studios has provided details on the 1.3.0 update for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, which will be coming to Switch in the near future. It’ll include improvements, European Spanish support, and more. The team is also promising to further optimize the Switch version.
Here’s the full notice from HumaNature:
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action launches for Switch via the eShop on May 2, with a physical version to follow. View a half hour of footage in the video below.
Ubisoft has issued a new update for Trials Rising on Switch. With version 1.0.3, the game has implemented a number of improvements and fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
A couple of months ago, Versus Evil announced that it would be putting Into the Dead 2 on Switch. We now have a trailer for the game below.
Versus Evil has not yet dated Into the Dead 2 for Switch, but we’ll let you know when we have any additional information.
Since the Switch’s launch two years ago, a few companies have become associated with porting games to the system. One such example is Virtuos. Virtuos has helped bring over L.A. Noire, Dark Souls Remastered, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and more.
Speaking with EDGE last month, Virtuos Shanghai general manager Elijah Freeman said that the studio’s games have done “exceptionally well” – not only critically, but also commercially. Freeman added that the success has led to more opportunities, and believes things will pick up even more after Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster launch on Switch.
