Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel gets surprise release on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has just seen a surprise release on Switch. Konami had previously committed to a winter launch, but hadn’t indicated that it would be available today.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel takes the classic card game franchise and turns it into a digital format. More information about the title is included below.
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Banjo-Kazooie coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack this week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Banjo-Kazooie now has a specific release date on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Members can begin playing the title as of January 20, 2022, Nintendo just announced.
Banjo-Kazooie, the 3D platformer developed by Rare, originally released in 1998. This is the first time it’s seeing a rerelease on a Nintendo console.
We’ve got more information about Banjo-Kazooie for its Nintendo Switch Online launch below.
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OlliOlli World is fun, fast and addictive
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We recently had the opportunity to play an early demo of OlliOlli World, the new entry in the series that mixes 2D platforming and skateboarding. While we specifically went hands-on with the PC version, the game will also come to Switch for its launch on February 8.
Based on my time with OlliOlli World, I was really impressed by how much fun I had playing it. The gameplay is a bit different compared to the typical titles out there, but it works really well, with each mechanic complementing the other. Be sure to check my full impressions in the video down below.
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Switch was the best-selling hardware platform in the U.S. for 2021, new Pokemon milestone
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve got a couple of more notes from the NPD Group detailing the latest gaming sales for the U.S.
First up, it’s been confirmed that Switch was the best-selling hardware platform in units sold during December. We’re also hearing that Switch and PlayStation 5 were essentially tied for dollar sales leadership in the month. Additionally, Switch led 2021 hardware when it comes to both unit and dollar sales.
Along with Switch, 2021 was a good year for Pokemon. We already know that Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were collectively the third best-selling title of December 2021, and it ranked first on Nintendo platforms for both December as well as 2021 overall. Even more significant, 2021 dollar sales of Pokemon franchise physical software reached its highest annual total since the year 2000.
Best-selling games of 2021 in the US revealed, top 20 for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just a short while ago, we shared new data from the NPD Group revealing the best-selling games of December 2021 in the U.S. That’s not the only information we have though.
NPD Group has also come out with two additional lists. First up, here’s a look at the best-selling games of 2021 as a whole in the U.S.:
December 2021 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of December 2021. The results can be found below.
[Review] Arcadia Fallen
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 5, 2022
Developer: Galdra Studios
Publisher: Galdra Studios
It’s hard not to respect a game that tries to punch above its weight and bring fresh ideas into a crowded genre; that alone was enough to get Arcadia Fallen on my radar. Developed by a small team and originally funded on Kickstarter, the game appears at first glance to be just another visual novel about magical beings trying to save the world, but Galdra Studios created something special by adding layers of decision-making and puzzle mechanics to what otherwise would have been a by-the-books experience. And while the individual elements of Arcadia Fallen’s presentation and systems lack the polish and nuance to match its ambitions, its heartfelt narrative and lovable cast of characters elevate the experience to something greater than the sum of its parts.
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What to expect from Pokemon Legends: Arceus (and eShop credit giveaway)
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Giveaway, Switch | 0 comments
We’re doing a giveaway! See the YouTube description for additional information and the relevant details.
Now, about the video, we are less than two weeks away from the launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The expectations for the game have been all over the place – some people excited, some people disappointed, and others trying to balance a bit of both.
It’s undeniable that the game’s proposal of a structurally different Pokemon experience is exciting. Even though the series has evolved a lot during the years, the core formula stayed the same and with the mixed reception of recent games, right now seems like the perfect moment to shake things up. You can check my full thoughts on the game and the Pokemon series as a whole in the video below.
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Square Enix was initially worried about Final Fantasy X-2’s name
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Direct sequels to mainline Final Fantasy games isn’t something that we see very often. But with Final Fantasy X, that’s a path Square Enix decided to pursue. The RPG ended up seeing a sequel with Final Fantasy X-2 that brought back familiar faces from the original.
Producer Yoshinori Kitase spoke about Final Fantasy X-2 in a recent blog post, and revealed some interesting information about its name. It turns out that deciding on a title for the project was “one of the biggest challenges” the team encountered. Kitase actually revealed that with X-2, Square Enix “was initially worried that it would be mistaken for Final Fantasy XII and turned it down.” But “they’ve grown fond of it” since that point.
[Let’s Talk] Your favorite Kirby game
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
2022 is no doubt a big year for Kirby. The series is turning 30 years old, and Nintendo and HAL Laboratory will be celebrating the milestone. One thing that we know is happening this year is Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which launches for Switch on March 25.
For this week’s Let’s Talk topic, we want to hear about your favorite Kirby game. The character has been around since the Game Boy days back back in 1992 and there have been a truckload of releases since then across Nintendo’s various systems. Share your Kirby memories with us in the comments below.
