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April 27, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 6:34 am EDT
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Source: SNK
Female focused fighter fights from forty-eight. (Also alliteration is awesome.)
SNK is observing the 30th anniversary of the Neo Geo with a special release of a classic portable fighter.
SNK Gals' Fighters, a 2000 Neo Geo Pocket Color fighting game, will be made available on the Switch eShop this Wednesday (April 29). This is the second NGPC game to be made available on Switch following a preorder bonus of Samurai Shodown II to coincide with the launch of the modern reboot in February.
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by Donald Theriault - 5:00 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Telling lies and moving out - I'll be doing one of those this week.
The big release is a three way fight this week: there's arguments for Moving Out (the speed-based moving simulator with apparently a very liberal damage waiver), Streets of Rage 4 (the Wonder Boy: The Dragons' Trap devs tackle belt action with Sega's permission), or Telling Lies (FMV/adventure maestro Sam Barlow's console debut).
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April 24, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 7:00 am EDT
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Source: Digital Continue
The staff has a bit of a pedigree when it comes to building things.
One of the game announced in December's Indie World has its release date ready to go.
SuperMash, the random game mashup simulator, will release on Switch May 8 for US$19.99. Players will mash together 2D game styles such as JRPG, platformer, and scrolling shooter to try and satisfy the demands of a video game store's customers.
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by Donald Theriault - 4:05 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
If you were affected, illegal purchases will be immediately cancelled. (UPDATING)
Nintendo has confirmed the number of accounts affected by a recent breach and has begun mitigation steps.
According to Nintendo, more than 160,000 accounts were affected by the breach of the Nintendo Network ID service. Nintendo Network ID login has been disabled, and affected users will have forced... Read more...
April 23, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 6:37 am EDT
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Source: Megagon Industries
It's about the only way to ride right now.
The Lonely Mountains will let you get some social distance in a couple of weeks.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill has been confirmed for Switch launch on May 7 for US $19.99/€19.99/£17.99. It features the ability to explore the mountains at any pace, as well as the ability to race at high speeds down it.
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by Donald Theriault - 6:28 am EDT
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Source: 505 Games
Defeat the powers of hell with... paper.
505 Games is getting back on the horror train with their next Switch release.
Book of Demons will launch on the Switch eShop next Thursday (April 30), with preloads live now. The regular price will be US$24.99, though preloading on Switch offers a 10% discount.
Set in the "Paperverse", Book... Read more...
by Neal Ronaghan - 6:00 am EDT
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A slight delay, but a new sports game will arrive on Switch soon.
Super Mega Baseball 3 will launch on Switch on May 13, according to developer Metalhead Software. Additionally, they are working on post-launch updates that will be released for free, including a Super Mega Baseball 2 Team Import tool and a major online gameplay feature.
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April 21, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 6:26 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
And it'll be playable online for the duration for free. Yes, even for non-subscribers.
Just when you thought it was safe to put the ink away, Splatoon 2 has come roaring back.
A special demo of Splatoon 2 will be available on the eShop along the 5.2 update now available. The demo will be operational from April 30 at 2 a.m. ET through May 6 at 9:59 a.m ET. A seven day trial of Nintendo... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 5:28 pm EDT
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Source: Spike Chunsoft
Will you be able to get the games separately? Most likely.
The latest game(s) in Spike Chunsoft's Science Adventure series are releasing outside Japan for the first time ever this fall.
Robotics;Notes Elite and Robotics;Notes DaSH will release for Switch on October 13. Spike Chunsoft has opened preorders for a US$59.99 package that will include both titles,... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 5:13 pm EDT
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Source: Ars Technica
The old Nintendo Network may be to blame for this one.
There is an imminent security threat for Nintendo accounts, and all holders are advised to turn on two-factor authentication to counter it.
Multiple reports of Nintendo accounts having multiple hundreds of dollars in downloadable content purchases - usually Fortnite V-Bucks - have emerged in recent... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 9:00 am EDT
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Source: Annapurna Interactive
Switch owners will finally get to experience the work of Sam Barlow.
A critically acclaimed PC adventure game from 2019 will be making its console debut on Switch next week.
Telling Lies, a mystery game that involves the use of full-motion video to solve a mystery, is coming to Switch next Tuesday (April 28). Nominated for a BAFTA award for its performances, it is the latest game from Sam Barlow who previously created "Her Story" for PC.
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by Donald Theriault - 6:38 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Make it beautiful, then go get hitched.
The release date for the next Animal Crossing update has dropped along with an event roadmap taking it into June.
The update will be available on Thursday (April 23), bringing the promised "Nature Day" event (April 23 - May 4), along with a "May Day" tour (May 1 - 7), "International Museum Day" (May 18 - 31), and "Wedding Season" (June).
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by Donald Theriault - 6:28 am EDT
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Source: NPD Group
The numbers are, quite literally, historic.
The stars aligned for one of Nintendo's biggest months of US sales in years for March.
All data is based on dollar sales for the period of March 1 to April 4, unless otherwise noted.
The Switch was the highest selling console of March, as hardware sales jumped 63% compared to last year for all... Read more...
April 20, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 7:18 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
We don't get a new game officially, but we do have Phanto and the ability to pick stuff up.
Super Mario Maker 2 will drop its final update in a couple of days with some long-requested features.
New power-ups will be available: the "SMB2 Mushroom" for Super Mario Bros levels which introduces Mario 2's appearance and the ability to pick up enemies, the Frog Suit for SMB3, the Power Balloon...
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by Donald Theriault - 6:39 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Keep up your T-spins and don't skip leg day.
Tetris 99 is about to get a real workout this weekend.
A new theme based on Ring Fit Adventure will be available this weekend for Tetris 99. Players will have from 3 a.m. Eastern Friday to 2:59 a.m. Monday to gather 100 rank points in the competition to unlock the theme.
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by Donald Theriault - 6:17 pm EDT
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Source: Sega
The creator of Minecraft takes time out from squashing bugs to drop a hot demo.
Western audiences will get a dose of J-pop rhythm in mid-May.
Following its February launch in Japan, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix will release in Western eShops on May 15. In addition to the preloads going live today, a demo is now available as well. Two packages are available: a US$59.99... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 5:00 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
The main trial this week has my wallet on the stand.
The big game in terms of attention this week is Square Enix's only relevant RPG remake this month in Trials of Mana, obviously. Anime World Report is thriving however, as Naruto Shippuden UNS4 and Code: Realize ~Future Blessings~ come out, as well as two visual novel imports from Japan in the Yumeutsutsu... Read more...
April 17, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 6:36 am EDT
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Source: DotEmu
And revenge for friendly fire is in the package.
It won't be the 23rd, but Streets of Rage 4 will be available in April.
The SEGA-approved beat-em-up sequel will launch on April 30, despite a date of 23 April appearing on the eShop. It will retail for US$24.99.
A feature from Streets of Rage 2 will also return, as a two-player Battle Mode will also be available.
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April 16, 2020
by Donald Theriault - 5:14 pm EDT
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Source: Bandai Namco
Is one of them Mushroom Man? Because this looks like the kind of game that uses Mushroom Man.
One of early 2019's bestsellers is coming to Switch with a new mode and some previous DLC characters in tow.
Jump Force, a Spike Chunsoft-developed brawler featuring a crossover of characters featured in Shonen Jump magazine, will come to Switch. No release window was given for the game, which stars characters from franchises including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece.
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by Donald Theriault - 5:06 pm EDT
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Source: Crytek
The third tech meme following DOOM and blending is now settled.
Crytek is bringing the game that made it famous to modern consoles including the Switch, and they've brought in a strong team to make sure it runs well.
Crysis Remastered, a modern update of the 2007 first person shooter, has been announced for all platforms with a target release of this summer. The remastering will be done by Saber Interactive, who previously brought The Witcher 3 to Switch.
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