[Review] Payday 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Vincent Ward in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: February 27, 2018
Developer: Overkill Software / Sumo Digital
Publisher: Starbreeze
Payday 2 originally released in 2013 on most major consoles of the time, all except for the Wii U. It only took a short five years for it to eventually come to a Nintendo system, and so we have Payday 2 on the Switch. Over the past few months, we’ve seen some excellent ports of games onto this system, so it seemed the recipe for perfection was falling into place for this team-based heist shooter. Unfortunately, something that should’ve been super sweet ended up just a little too sour.
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Payday 2 launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Payday 2 has arrived for Switch in Europe, with the North American release set for Tuesday. Watch the official launch trailer below.
Starbreeze Studios wants to update Payday 2 on Switch with voice chat support once Nintendo allows for it
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
As things stand now, Payday 2 has no voice communication option on Switch. That’s a rather important deal given how integral communicating with other players is to the experience.
For its part, Starbreeze Studios does hope to offer voice chat in the future. A spokesperson told Kotaku:
More: 505 Games, Overkill Software, Payday 2
New Bloodstained video gives a look at crafting
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
The latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter update has arrived, and fans are being treated to a new look at the game’s crafting system. A video clip released today can be viewed below.
Bloodstained’s crafting system lets you combine items to make yourself new items and equipment. The team is also teasing other things that can be created, but we’ll be hearing about that later. Crafting can be done by visiting Johannes, an alchemist friendly to Miriam.
Bloodstained will have a panel at SXSW with “new info, features and news to be revealed”; small Switch tease
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
At SXSW 2018 in March, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will be hosting a special panel. The game’s official Twitter account says attendees can anticipate “new info, features and news to be revealed”.
We also have this overview of the panel that offers a few more details:
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night unveils new stage and enemy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
The Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter posted its latest news update today. Fans are treated to some brand new content not previously shown.
First, here’s a look at a new stage inspired by a traditional Japanese motif:
Portal Knights update out now (version 1.2.2)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Portal Knights’ new update on Switch has arrived. Version 1.2.2 is now available for all players to download.
As far as we’re aware, the patch only fixes a memory issue that plagued the game previously. We’ll let you know if we hear about the update involving anything else.
More: 505 Games, Keen Games, Portal Knights, title update
Payday 2’s physical version for Switch appears to be priced at $50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 201 Comments
Payday 2 was announced for Switch during a Nintendo Direct way back in April. This past week, a final release date was shared. The game will be offered both physically and digitally on February 27 in the Americas and February 23 in Europe.
At least for the physical version, we appear to have a price point. GameStop has its product page up at $49.99. The digital version could end up costing that much as well, though we don’t have confirmation on that front for the time being.
Portal Knights Switch patch incoming
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Portal Knights will soon be updated on Switch. 505 Games has stated that a patch has passed through the submission process, and it will address a reported memory issue.
An exact date for the update hasn’t been set. However, 505 hopes to have it ready early next week. We’ll let you know when it’s live.
More: 505 Games, Keen Games, Portal Knights
Payday 2 launches for Switch on February 27 in North America, February 23 in Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments
Starbreeze Studios and Overkill have announced a release date for Payday 2 on Switch. The cooperative first-person shooter launches in February 27 in North (and South) America. The European release will take place a bit early on February 23.
Payday 2 will be sold both physically and digitally for Switch. 505 will handle the retail release.
Source: Starbreeze PR
