Splatoon 3 announces Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Splatfest
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (4/14): To celebrate next month’s launch of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a special Splatfest will be held in Splatoon 3. Players are being asked whether they’d side with power, wisdom, or courage.
Something that’s been teased as part of the event is a special Tricolor Turf War stage in the Scorch Gorge with “unusual, triangular geometry” – obviously a nod to the Triforce from Zelda. You can get a closer look below.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan gets surprise release on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Out of nowhere, Bandai Namco has announced and released a brand new version of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan for Switch.
This package includes a series of standalone, branching cinematic horror games. Mutliplayer modes are also included.
LEGO 2K Drive details post-launch Drive Pass plans
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2K shared a roadmap today for the Drive Pass in LEGO 2K Drive. Players will be able to continue their adventures with four waves featuring new content and challenges.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Nintendo Download – May 4, 2023 (North America)
Posted on 2 years 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 May 4, 2023. The latest releases include Dokapon Kingdom: Connect, No Place Like Home, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons announced for Switch
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Publisher Modus Games and developer Secret Base, in partnership with Arc System Works, today unveiled Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. The game launches on Switch this fall.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a new entry in the beat ’em up series that will let players experience “the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they take on both new and familiar enemies in this alternate story.” As a roguelite, each playthrough will be different and “the difficulty of the missions you take on will change depending on the order you have selected them.”
Biomutant coming to Switch
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THQ Nordic and Experiment 101 are bringing Biomutant to Switch, the two sides just announced. A release is planned for November 30, 2023.
Biomutant is an open world action RPG. While it originally debuted in 2021, it’ll be appearing on Nintendo’s console for the first time.
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns cancelled on Switch
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The Switch version of Marvel’s Midnight Suns is no longer happening. In a blog post today, 2K and Firaxis shared the news.
It’s unclear what happened. The blog merely states: “Note that a Nintendo Switch version of Marvel’s Midnight Suns is no longer planned.”
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Minit Fun Racer gets surprise release on Switch
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Back in 2021, Devolver Digital released Minit Fun Racer as a special game for charity. That title has just received a surprise release on Switch.
Minit Fun Racer is a small racing game from the developers of the original Minit – which is also on Switch. We have an official overview below.
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4 great Switch games to get you into beat ’em ups
Posted on 2 years ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Switch is home to several incredible beat ’em ups, and we wanted to highlight newer games that exemplify both the immense quality and variety of the classic genre. For those that may be intimated by the genre’s old-school labeling, we think any of these games would be a perfect place to begin your beat ’em up journey.
In our newest video, Sam provides detailed recommendations to introduce you to one of gaming’s most storied genres and some of the best games you can play on the Switch today.
Nintendo composer Ryo Nagamatsu has left the company
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ryo Nagamatsu announced today that he has left Nintendo. This went into effect on April 30, 2023.
Nagamatsu joined Nintendo in 2006 and worked on some of the company’s biggest games as a composer since then. He was the sole composer on games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes, and Link’s Awakening on Switch as well as Wii Sports Resort and Nintendo Land. He also contributed to Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario Kart 8, and more.
