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Posted on 7 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: May 22, 2018
Developer: Choice Provisions
Publisher: Choice Provisions / Nicalis

The Bit.Trip series has had an interesting aesthetic progression. Starting out as an assortment of simple WiiWare rhythm games with mock Atari 2600-style visuals, it treated a few simple gameplay concepts with a kind of low fidelity presentation suitable for the WiiWare service’s strict file size limitations. Out of this collection, Bit.Trip Runner found the most success. Being the least abstract of the series, the autorunning rhythm platformer was fashioned after Pitfall, if Pitfall had trance-inducing chiptune music. Runner2 released with a revamped 3D art style and a musical style that was appropriately more sophisticated. In most ways, Runner3 is a natural progression from Runner2, cutting down on superfluous gameplay concepts and evolving the Bit.Trip formula to an impressive degree. Its control nuances and smart level design makes for one of the least stiff and most improvisational autorunning games that I’ve played.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Earlier in the week, we heard that Code of Princess EX will be landing in Japan on August 2. Nicalis has now announced that the overseas release will take place a few days earlier. Code of Princess EX launches July 31 in North America and Europe.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

A new manga about the life of Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri and Game Freak will soon be released in Japan. Game Freak staffer James Turner tweeted out some excerpts early, which show some interesting things pertaining to the franchise.

Some have believed that we would never get a good look at documentation for the original Pokemon games due to it being lost to time or never having exited. However, one of the manga panels actually has a look at an internal Game Freak poll from way back in the day.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

In a Reddit AMA held today, D-Pad Studios commented on the performance of Owlboy on Switch. While we don’t have specific numbers, the team is very happy with the results thus far. The game managed to turn a profit within just 24 hours of its launch on Nintendo’s console, which took D-Pad “by complete surprise”. The success bodes well for funding future projects, according to co-CEO Jo-Remi Madsen.

Owlboy released on the Switch eShop back in February. A special limited edition will arrive in July.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

Battle Chasers: Nightwar – €39.99
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – €59.99 (available May 18)
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition – €34.99 (available May 18)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – $59.99 (available May 18)
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition – $29.99 (available May 18)
Mega Man Legacy Collection – $19.99 (available May 22)
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – $19.99 (available May 22)
Runner3 – $25.49 (available May 22)
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles – $26.99

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments

Some of you may recall the Wii game Go Vacation, created by Bandai Namco, back in 2011. The title seems to be making a comeback, as Go Vacation has now been announced for Switch as well.

Go Vacation contains over 50 games and activities. Cooperative and competitive games can be played alone or with up to four players. In addition to support for playing on a single Switch system, local wireless is supported.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Brave Neptunia was recently announced for Switch in Korea (and seemingly Japan). Fans will be happy to hear that it’s also releasing in the west under the new name Super Neptunia RPG.

Idea Factory announced that that Super Neptunia RPG will be available this fall in the west. It will include both English and Japanese audio, along with optional French subtitles. The game will be sold physically and digitally.

Here’s the full announcement:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu announced that Okami HD is releasing for Switch in Japan on August 9. As it turns out, that date holds true for the west as well.

Capcom has followed up with an announcement for the west today. In both North America and Europe, Okami HD is slated for August 9.

Pre-loading should be live on the eShop soon.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

It’s official: VA-11 Hall-A is heading to Switch. Sukeban Games announced today that it’s game will be released on Nintendo’s console in early 2019.

VA-11 Hall-A seemed to be destined for Switch after a designer and artist at Sukeban indicated that it was happening. However, this is the first time we’re hearing about it officially.

Continue on below for details about VA-11 Hall-A, as well as a console trailer.

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