Pokemon Scarlet and Violet update out now (version 1.3.0), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new update has just been released for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, with version 1.3.0 now being distributed.
One of the major issues dealt with here addresses players who caught an Egg instead of Walking Wake or Iron Leaves in a Tera Raid Battle from awhile back. This impacted those who hadn’t updated to version 1.2.0. The Tera Raid Battle events for Walking Wake and Iron Leaves is also returning shortly.
On top of that, a bunch of different bug fixes have been implemented.
The full patch notes for the Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet version 1.3.0 update are as follows:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, title update, top
April 2023 Indie World Showcase recap announcement
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The April 2023 Indie World Showcase is officially in the books, and Nintendo has put out a press release recapping all of the news. Over 20 titles were featured in total.
Here’s the full announcement:
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Switch eShop hosting April 2023 Indie Sale
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new April 2023 Sale has just started up on the Switch eShop. Various games are included such as Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Celeste, Cuphead + The Delicious Last Course, Hollow Knight, Neon White, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach coming to Switch
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Original (3/23): Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach has been confirmed for Switch – but in a bit of an odd way.
Rather than announcing the port via a press release or official trailer, it turns out that a build of the game for Nintendo’s console has been brought to PAX East 2023. If you’re at the event, you should be able to give it a go in-person.
Blasphemous II launches this summer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Blasphemous II now has a slightly more specific release window. As was announced during the Indie World Showcase, the game launches this summer.
We have the first details in the following overview:
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Teslagrad 2, Teslagrad Remastered out on Switch today
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Not one, but two Teslagrad games are out on Switch today – speficially Teslagrad 2 and Teslagrad Remastered. Both are being added to the eShop.
Here’s an overview of both games:
More: Modus Games, Rain Games, Teslagrad 2, Teslagrad Remastered, top
Rift of the NecroDancer coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Brace Yourself Games is working on a Switch version of Rift of the NecroDancer, the studio has confirmed. A release is planned for 2023.
Rift of the NecroDancer comes from the same company behind Crypt of the NecroDancer and Cadence of Hyrule. More information can be found in the following overview:
April 2023 Indie World Showcase live stream
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The April 2023 Indie World Showcase will be starting in just a bit, so we’ve set up a new post with the official live stream. It’ll kick off at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
Nintendo just announced the Indie World Showcase yesterday. The new Switch-focused event will run about 20 minutes long, and will feature “reveals, announcements, and updates on indie games”.
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Best-selling games in the U.S. for March 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 March 2023.
Metroid Prime Remastered makes its first appearance on the chart at #13 – remember that it originally debuted on the Switch eShop, which is where most of its sales are likely stemming from (and the game initially saw some physical stock issues). Other than that, we also see Mario Kart 8, Octopath Traveler II, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2023:
Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo out in July, Noah and Mio figures announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced a final release date for the Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo figures. They’ll be launching on July 21, it’s now been confirmed.
Fans can scan the Pyra figure in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to change the appearance of the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class to match Pyra’s Aegis Sword. Similarly, when scanning the Mythra amiibo, the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class will match Mythra’s Aegis Sword. Note that the Aegis sword weapon skins can be accessed by everyone after meeting a condition with a Patch that will be released in the future.
