Super Bomberman R receives new update, features more characters and “Civilians” Grand Prix mode
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Update: Super Bomberman R version 2.2 patch notes and trailer added below.
Original: After initially debuting in March 2017, Super Bomberman R has received continued updates. Konami issued another notable patch for the game today with new content.
Once the latest update is applied, five new Bombers will be added. These include Caesar from Gradius, Alucard from Castlevania, Mimi Bomber, Nyami Bomber, and Upa Bomber. A “Civilians” Grand Prix mode has been added as well.
Despite being available, the Super Bomberman R update hasn’t actually been announced. We’ll bring you the patch notes when Konami shares them.
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Switch version 6.0.0 introduces digital game sharing across multiple systems
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Today’s Switch update has introduced some new functionality worth highlighting. Interestingly, Nintendo has added digital game sharing across multiple systems.
Once you connect to the eShop, you can designate a Switch system as the “primary console”. Other units can act as a “non-primary console”. If the primary console starts playing a game, the person with the non-primary console will have to stop. Additionally, the non-primary console needs to be connected to the internet.
This information from Nintendo sheds additional light on the situation:
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Switch update out now (version 6.0.0)
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Update: Full update notes from Nintendo added below.
Original: Switch’s next major update is live. Version 6.0.0 is out now for all users, highlighted by the addition of Nintendo Switch Online features.
Nintendo hasn’t published the full details about the update, but they should be arriving soon. We’ll add them in here as soon as we have the information.
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August 2018 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, through 2018, last twelve months
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of August, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best through 2018 and over the past twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
August 2018 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of August 2018. The results can be found below.
SEGA Genesis Classics announced for Switch
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SEGA Ages is starting on Switch later this week. But if you’re in the mood for even for classic games, you’ll be happy to hear that SEGA Genesis Classics is heading to Nintendo’s platform. It’s due out this winter both physically and digitally.
SEGA Genesis Classics features over 50 titles across all genres plus new features. We have more details and a trailer below.
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Nintendo reveals Fortnite Switch bundle
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A new Switch bundle featuring Fortnite is on the way, Nintendo has announced.
The package goes on sale on October 5. For $299.99, consumers will receive the Switch system, 1,000 V-bucks, and the Double Helix Set.
Here’s today’s full announcement:
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Suda51 says he’s talking with Marvelous about releasing No More Heroes 1 and 2 on Switch
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At the start of 2019, Travis Touchdown will finally be making a return with Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. But fans have also shown quite a bit of interest in having past entries in the series appear on Switch as well.
While director Suda51 has acknowledged interest in doing this previously, it appears he’s actually now taking a proactive approach. Speaking with Nintendeal at PAX West 2018, he mentioned that he’s in talks with Marvelous in hopes of bringing No More Heroes 1 and 2 to Switch.
Nintendo Switch Online – NES games have suspend points, show cursor on your friend’s screen during online play
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More and more details about the NES games included with Nintendo Switch Online are coming to light. The latest batch of information comes straight from the official site.
On the Nintendo Switch Online page for NES games, a couple of clips are shown. One of these confirms that suspend points will be included.
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Mega Man 11 is newcomer and casual friendly
Posted on 6 years ago by Eric Zauch in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Mega Man as a series has not been known as a “casual” experience. The levels require patience and the robot masters require learning. This all changed when the latest Mega Man Legacy collections added accessibility with a rewind feature. Fortunately, Mega Man 11 follows suit and upgrades itself with difficulty options that will help newcomers and casuals alike. Come take a look at what the changes mean for you.
