Super Bomberman R update out now (version 2.0) – Grand Prix, new characters, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments
Super Bomberman’s next big update has arrived. Players can download the patch foor a new 3-vs-3 game mode and a bunch of new characters.
In Grand Prix mode, two teams of up to three players are pitted against each other to battle it out in different arena stages using new characters with special abilities. It includes these match types:
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Nintendo nearing agreement with Illumination Entertainment for animated Mario movie
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 29 Comments
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a massive agreement that is wrapping up between Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment. According to the publication, the two sides will be teaming up for an animated Super Mario Bros. movie. Illumination Entertainment has produced animated films for Universal Pictures in the past.
The Wall Street Journal says that one sticking point is how Nintendo wants to ensure it will be involved enough in the creative process. Shigeru Miyamoto has apparently been part of the talks and will likely be a producer on the movie, along with Chris Meledandri.
Currently, just one Mario movie is planned, though the agreement could allow for more. If everything goes through, Illumination’s Paris studio Mac Guff will animate the project. Since it’s in early stages of development, don’t expect to see the film for a few years.
Sleep Tight revealed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
We Are Fuzzy has revealed Sleep Tight, a new arcade-style twin-stick shooter for Switch. The game involves building the perfect pillow fort and defending a childhood bedroom from monsters.
We Are Fuzzy has quite a bit of talent on board. Maxx Burman, the creative director behind Westworld’s opening credits, is working on the game. An artist who has been involved with Game of Thrones, Far Cry 5, Titanfall, and Iron Man 3 is working on the project as well, in addition to Disney character artist Dylan Ekren and Ubisoft / Far Cry designer Oscar Mar.
Sleep Tight is slated for Q1 2018 on Switch. View the first trailer below.
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The Game Awards 2017 nominees announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 101 Comments
The nominees are in for The Game Awards 2017. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are both nominated for a ton of categories, including “Game of the Year”. Other Nintendo titles like Splatoon 2 and ARMS are included in “Best Family Game” and “Best Fighting Game” respectively.
Below is the full listing of nominees:
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New Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Update: English trailer added below.
Original: A new trailer has gone live for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon. We’ve included today’s video below.
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Hataraku UFO released in Japan, first mobile game from HAL Laboratory
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 30 Comments
A few months ago, HAL Laboratory announced plans to begin developing games for mobile under its new brand “HAL Egg”. The first title, Hataraku UFO, just released in Japan today.
Hataraku UFO is a crane game, but there’s much more to it than that. There are different objectives to complete like fishing, stacking cheerleaders, and more. You can also used money earned to change how your UFO looks and performs.
View a brief trailer for Hataraku UFO. It’s out now for iOS and Android in Japan for 480 yen.
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Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology heading west in February, new trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 1 Comment
Atlus has announced a western release date for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. In the Americas, the game arrives on February 13. European players can purchase the RPG on February 16.
As previously mentioned, Atlus will be offering launch goodies for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. Those who pick up the game at release or pre-order in North America will receive an exclusive art book and a decal set that features some key figures from the game. In Europe, fans will be given an art book tucked inside the game case.
We have a new trailer for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology below.
Rumor: Switch getting two Ace Attorney compilations, along with brand new entry
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 67 Comments
Last week, Capcom confirmed that Ace Attorney is heading to Switch in some fashion. Kotaku UK shares more on the company’s apparent plans.
If the site is to be believed, two compilations will be launched in the first half of the 2018 / 2019 financial year, which falls between April and October 2018. The initial release will be a bundle of the first three Ace Attorney entries. The other, naturally, is a bundle of games four through six.
Kotaku UK adds that Capcom is also working on a brand new, mainline Ace Attorney title for Switch. It’s supposedly scheduled for a late 2018 simultaneous global release. The site goes on to say that it will have “five cases at launch, and features Phoenix Wright returning as the playable protagonist of the story.”
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Mario Party: The Top 100 release moved forward in Europe, now launches December 22nd
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Less than two weeks ago, Nintendo announced the release date for Mario Party: The Top 100 in Europe. The game was set to launch on January 5th next year. In a somewhat surprising move, Nintendo announced today that the game would instead launch on December 22nd this year. Usually when release dates change it means they’re delayed, so this is definitely a welcome surprise. The reasoning for the release date change is unclear, though perhaps Nintendo wanted to profit from some last-minute Christmas shoppers.
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Video: A look into the canned Justice League game planned for Wii, which became Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 1 Comment
In 2015, news surfaced about an unreleased Justice League beat ’em up game. Double Helix had been working on the project, which was eventually morphed into Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. Unseen64 and Did You Know Gaming? shared a new report on the original Justice League project today, officially confirming that it was planned for Wii.
16 characters would have been playable, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Green Lantern. Story mode would have had players choosing between the five Justice League characters with their own attributes. Versus and training modes were also planned, in addition to a shop where players could purchase more characters and enhance heroes’ stats in the story mode.
