Pinball FX launches on Switch next week
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The wait for Pinball FX on Switch is almost over, as Zen Studios has come through with a release date. We’ve received word that the game will launch on July 6, 2023.
Pinball FX was revealed for Switch at the end of last year. We knew it’d be arriving this year, but we didn’t know when exactly until today.
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PowerWash Simulator reveals SpongeBob SquarePants DLC
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Original (5/18): PowerWash Simulator has just announced its latest DLC, this time as a crossover with SpongeBob SquarePants.
The upcoming DLC for PowerWash Simulator will officially be known as the “SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack”. More details can be found below.
More: DLC, FuturLab, PowerWash Simulator, Square Enix, top
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After it was leaked nearly a year ago, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance has finally been revealed. GameMill and Bamtang Games unveiled the title today which launches for Switch in Fall 2023.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance is an action adventure game that supports single-player, two-player co-op, and online co-op. You’ll be able to play as one of nine different characters from the show – Aang, Toph, Sokka, and Katara are confirmed thus far. The game will feature puzzles (which are based around the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water) as well as side quests, character upgrades, and interactions with well-known characters.
More: Bamtang Games, GameMill Entertainment, top
Nintendo Download – June 29, 2023 (North America)
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of June 29, 2023. The latest releases include AEW: Fight Forever, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, The Lara Croft Collection, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (6/19/23 – 6/25/23)
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Pikmin 4 overview trailer, demo live on the Switch eShop
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Pikmin 4, and the recently-announced demo is now available as well.
The video introduces fans to the game’s world. Like previous entries, you’ll team up with plantlike creatures, and this time around, the Rescue Pup Oatchi will be joining the fun. The game lets you explore a mysterious planet, rescue stranded castaways in strategic Dandori Battles, collect Treasures on the planet’s surface and underground, set off for Night Expeditions (also new for this entry), and more.
Activision regrets not releasing Call of Duty on Switch, PlayStation boss says Nintendo isn’t Sony’s direct competitor
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Call of Duty has thus far not made it to Switch, but looking back on things, Activision seems to regret things a bit.
In a court battle taking place this week between the FTC and Microsoft, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick actually ended up commenting on Nintendo’s console. Speaking about the lack of support for Call of Duty on the console, he said: “I made a bad judgment.” Kotick had initially believed Nintendo was trying to do too much with the Switch and that it wouldn’t be a success. However, he has now acknowledged: “It’s probably the second biggest video game system of all time.”
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So much Mario! (Nintendo Direct June 2023 discussion) | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 058
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!
[Preview] Hands-on with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed was a huge surprise for fans of arcade racers and the die-cast toys alike; I had a great time with it when I reviewed it, even if I felt the game could have benefitted from tweaked vehicle handling and more variety overall. Now, two years later, developer Milestone is gearing up for the release of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on October 19, and I had an opportunity to check out an early build of the game at Summer Game Fest. While some of my critiques of the first game – like environmental variety – look like they may not be resolved at launch, I enjoyed some of the new mechanics and modes the team is adding this time around.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the biggest release of the month, and it’s no surprise that the game managed to top the chart at #1. Nintendo previously announced that over four million copies were sold alone in the Americas in its first three days. This title was also the fastest-selling Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.
Also worth noting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo led May accessories in unit sales. Breath of the Wild returned to the top 20 monthly chart in May, placing at #13 after finishing April at #28.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023:
