Rogue Trooper Redux announced, heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Rebellion announced today that the company is bringing back its third-person shooter Rogue Trooper. The new version, titled Rogue Trooper Redux, is planned for Switch.
Here’s a brief overview:
“Rogue Trooper Redux delivers a beautiful remaster of one of gaming’s greatest comic book adaptations for the next generation!
Play as Rogue, the iconic, blue-skinned super solider from the 2000 AD comic of the same name, and avenge your fallen comrades across the chemical-blasted wastes of Nu-Earth! Experience tactical third person action and cover-based shooting that feels as fluid now as it ever did.”
And a teaser:
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Switch will be the first console to support Stardew Valley’s new multiplayer feature
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Stardew Valley is still without a release date on Switch, but we do have some news about the game. Switch will be the first console to support the new multiplayer feature.
Stardew Valley is coming to #NintendoSwitch, and will be the first console to support the new multiplayer feature. Look for it in 2017! pic.twitter.com/3dYNmwGPFA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 28, 2017
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Pocket Rumble heading to Switch this month as a console exclusive
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
Another indie title is joining the Switch eShop in March. Pocket Rumble will be released as a digital download and console exclusive.
Pocket Rumble is a blast from handhelds past and console exclusive to #NintendoSwitch! Take it to the streets anytime, anywhere this March. pic.twitter.com/JpORcCXAyC
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 28, 2017
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Shakedown Hawaii on the way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
Shakedown Hawaii is launching soon, as it’s due out in April. Now only that – it’s also going to be on Switch first. The news was just shared during the Nindies Showcase presentation.
The spiritual successor to Retro City Rampage is @VblankGames' Shakedown: Hawaii, and its coming first to #NintendoSwitch this April! pic.twitter.com/aDDEZ2vwx6
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 28, 2017
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Blaster Master Zero launches March 9 in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Blaster Master Zero now has a release date in North America. It’s set to arrive on March 9 in North America on both Switch and 3DS.
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SteamWorld Dig 2 announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
SteamWorld 2 is coming to Switch, Image & Form has announced.
Here’s what we know thus far:
– Platform mining adventure
– Past and the future meet in an old mining town
– Search for an old friend
– Team up with an unlikely companion
SteamWorld Dig 2 is coming to the Switch eShop this summer.
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Switch Nindies Showcase live stream
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
The Switch Nindies Showcase will be beginning shortly. Nintendo will kick off today’s presentation at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
You can watch the broadcast as it happens below. For big announcements, we’ll have separate posts, and we should have a recap straight from Nintendo soon after the presentation concludes.
Niantic announces 650 million downloads for Pokemon GO
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments
During the 2017 Game Developers Conference today, Niantic announced that its hit mobile game Pokemon GO has exceeded 650 million downloads.
Niantic chief technology officer Phil Keslin mentioned that trainers have now walked roughly 8.7 billion kilometers (5.4 billion miles) while playing Pokemon GO. Keslin said that distance is “just shy of Pluto”, but it’s actually closer since Pluto is about 7.5 billion kilometers (4.67 billion miles) away even at its farthest distance from Earth.
Keslin added that Niantic intends to keep Pokemon GO fresh with regular content updates.
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Thoughts on Switch from third-parties
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments
Polygon published a pretty big feature on Switch today. The site has a ton of comments from third-parties (and other industry members) about the new system, including general thoughts, why they’re supporting it, and more. Suda51, Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono, and SEGA’s Takashi Iizuka are just a few of the people who participated.
We’ve picked out some highlights from the piece below. You can find a ton of additional comments in the full article here.
New 30th anniversary Zelda amiibo potentially spotted in Breath of the Wild’s files
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 37 Comments
Four Zelda amiibo are already out as part of the series’ 30th anniversary. However, Nintendo may have even more figures in store.
Hidden away in Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s files are listings for a few potentially unannounced amiibo. Head past the break for more.
