Game Freak on the Pokemon anime boosting Pikachu’s popularity, was hesitant about Pokemon speaking their own names
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
One of the most popular Pokemon around is Pikachu. In an interview with Game Informer, Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda said that Pikachu was able to catch on with fans thanks to the anime and being Ash’s partner.
Masuda added that Game Freak didn’t go out of its way for Pikachu to be the face of Pokemon. It was anime production company OLM Inc. who thought it would make sense to put the creature front and center.
Masuda said:
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SEGA’s Gamescom 2017 lineup
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 3 Comments
SEGA announced its lineup for Gamescom 2017 today. Along with Sonic Forces, Total Warhammer II will be playable at the Koch Media stand, located in Hall 9.1, Booth no.011.
The Sonic Forces demo will contain three stages. Gamescom attendees can play as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the customizable Hero character.
Source: SEGA PR
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Etrian Odyssey V – Masurao class trailer
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus has a new Etrian Odyssey V trailer focusing on the Masurao class. We have the video along with a brief introduction below.
Do you know what’s really effective against the deadly creatures that call the Yggdrasil tree home? If you said katanas, you’re absolutely right! Luckily, the Therian Masurao in Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth just so happens to delight in slicing and dicing with beautifully crafted Japanese swords. They can be slotted in the frontline to slash everything in their path and can even attack multiple opponents in a single attack. Oh, they can also lure rare enemies into combat to get better items and gain more experience with the New Challenger skill. The better the skill, the rarer the enemies, and the greater the rewards! The Masurao can specialize in using one sword to become a master of the blade or it can learn to wield up to four of them and become a bona fide sword saint.
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Gray, Neon Switch in stock on Amazon for Prime members
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 0 comments
Lumo seeing physical release on Switch
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Last month, news broke that Lumo is coming to Switch. We initially assumed that it would be digital-only, but that won’t be the case after all.
Amazon currently has a listing up for a physical version of Lumo on Switch, boxart and all. A tentative October 31 release date and $30 price point are included on the page.
We also have further confirmation that 88Heroes is getting a physical release on Switch. It will also cost $30, and is listed on Amazon for $30.
More: Lumo, Rising Star Games, Triple Eh?
Splatoon 2 – Splatfest #2 announced (flight vs. invisibility)
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 46 Comments
The next Splatfest for Splatoon 2 has been announced. In the second competition, players will be asked to choose between flight and invisibility.
This Splatfest will be taking place in both North America and Europe. We’re waiting on details for Japan at present.
The next Splatfest will run between September 1 and September 2.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Splatoon 2 Switch bundle announced for North America, exclusive to Walmart
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 141 Comments
A new Splatoon 2 Switch bundle is on the way to North America, Nintendo has just announced.
Walmart will be the exclusive retailer of the new package. It includes a Switch unit, download code for Splatoon 2, carrying case, and Neon Pink / Neon Green Joy-Con controllers.
The Splatoon 2 bundle launches on September 8. Pricing is set at $379.99.
Read today’s full announcement regarding the Splatoon 2 Switch bundle below.
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Dragon Quest X shares details on new expansion
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
It wasn’t too long ago that Square Enix announced a new expansion for Dragon Quest X known as The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online. In the latest issue of Jump, fresh details are revealed.
The expansion’s story involves the past world. Two characters are featured: a knight in black and a mysterious fairy named “Kyururu” who lends his powers to the hero.
The expansion also has a new Druid job from Dragon Quest VII. It specializes at hitting multiple enemies at once, and is characterized by the ability to freely control the power of nature.
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Screenshots of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (8/17/17)
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo Download (8/17/17, Europe) – Jackbox Party 1 / 2, Chicken Wiggle, more
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Sonic Mania – €19.99
Troll and I – €34.99
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Magician Lord – €6.99
The Jackbox Party Pack – €20.99
The Jackbox Party Pack 2 – €20.99