[Interview] Saber Interactive talks NBA Playgrounds, Switch version, developing for the system
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
On Tuesday, Switch will have its first sports game. Saber Interactive will be releasing NBA Playgrounds, which just so happens to be the company’s debut title on a Nintendo platform.
We recently spoke with Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch to learn more about NBA Playgrounds just ahead of its release. Karch chatted with us about the art style, roster, modes, update plans, and more. He also spoke about the Switch version, what it’s like making games for the system, and future support on the console. If that wasn’t enough, there’s an interesting note about how the 2007 shooter TimeShift nearly ended up on Nintendo platforms.
Continue on below for our full interview.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers details – HD Rumble, replays, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Nintendo updated its Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers website today. It contains a lot of information that we heard about previously, but there are new tidbits here as well. The site covers HD Rumble, replays, and the game’s various other modes and features. We’ve rounded everything up below.
Nintendo has gone live with a new trailer for Ever Oasis. The new video providing a general overview of the game can be found below.
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Similar to Hey! Pikmin, new footage for Ever Oasis is starting to arrive. Videos that are published today will be posted here.
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New Hey! Pikmin footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
New footage is just starting to come in for Hey! Pikmin. We’ll be rounding up the various videos below.
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Splatoon 2 – Squid Sisters Stories – chapter 3
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
Nintendo is back with the continuation of the Squid Sisters Stories for Splatoon 2. This new initiative intends to tell the tale of Callie and Marie following the final Splatfest.
Read up on the third chapter in the story below. For previous entries, head on over here.
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Nintendo Download (5/4/17, Europe) – TumbleSeed, Blazing Star, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Blazing Star – €6.99 / £6.29
TumbleSeed – €13.99 / £11.99
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Nintendo Download (5/4/17, North America) – NBA Playgrounds, Blaster Master Zero demo, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
NBA Playgrounds – $19.99 (available Tuesday)
ACA NeoGeo Blazing Star – $7.99
Switch Demo
Blaster Master Zero
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Rumor: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle coming to Switch in August or September, details
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 165 Comments
One Switch game rumor that has persisted for months is a new crossover between Mario and Ubisoft’s Rabbids. Kotaku has a follow up on the project today.
Kotaku writes that Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will be on Switch this August or September. It’s being developed by Ubisoft with the company’s Snowdrop engine.
Based on Kotaku’s report, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle features turn-based combat, two-player local co-op, and a “goofy sense of humor.” Playable characters include Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, and, four Rabbids dressed up as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Peach.
Kotaku writes about having gotten a look at a particular piece of art that “features Mario and crew wielding guns that shoot laser beams.” We can confirm having seen this as well, and it looks pretty ridiculous – yet amazing.
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[Review] TumbleSeed
Posted on 8 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 15 Comments
System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: May 2, 2017
Developer: aeiowu
Publisher aeiowu
The first thing that hit me upon playing TumbleSeed is how tactile it feels. Even as I was hopelessly fumbling and rolling my seed, making inconsequential progress up the game’s procedurally generated mountain, its textured soundtrack, satisfyingly percussive sound effects, and bright bubbly visuals kept me going – at least until I had a better grasp on the game. As it turns out, TumbleSeed is an excellent roguelike.
