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May 15, 2018

Mario Tennis Aces Serves Up Pre-Launch Tournament Switch

by Donald Theriault - 11:07 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo

You can try Smash, and its partners Serve and Volley.

Details have been announced for the pre-launch Mario Tennis Aces tournament.

The tournament will play out over the first weekend in June. Play begins at 9 p.m. Eastern time (6 Pacific) on June 1 and will run until 2:59 a.m. on June 4 (11:59 on June 3 PDT).

All participants will unlock a Classic Mario outfit for the final game assuming the save data for the demo is kept. The demo app is expected to launch next week.

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May 13, 2018

NES Classic To Re-Release June 29 Classic

by Donald Theriault - 6:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Nintendo

With availability for far longer.

Nintendo promised a restock of the NES Classic in 2018, and they are delivering.

The first of the Classic Mini series of systems will return to stores on June 29, after being originally shelved in April of last year. Both it and the SNES Classic are expected to be in regular supply through the end of the year at minimum.

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May 11, 2018

Inti Creates Announces New Throwback Title And Latest Gunvolt Game 3DSSwitch

by Donald Theriault - 8:30 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Inti Creates

Prepare to whip it good in two weeks.

The BitSummit festival in Japan has seen a couple of new announcements from Inti Creates.

Releasing first - on May 24 - is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, developed by Inti in association with Bloodstained developer Koji Igarashi. Originally promised as a stretch goal of the Bloodstained: Ritual... Read more...

May 10, 2018

Minit To Win Spot On Switch eShop In 2018 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:37 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Seek adventure sixty seconds at a time.

One of the year's most intriguing adventure titles is coming to Switch in a hot minute.

Minit was revealed in a Japanese-language trailer confirming various independent titles coming to the Switch ahead of this weekend's BitSummit festival. No specific date was provided beyond 2018 for the game's release.

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Crystal Crisis On Infinite Switches In Fall Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nicalis

Nicalis is going bonkers with crossovers.

Nicalis is leaning heavy on crossovers this year, as Blade Strangers is joined by a new puzzle/fighting hybrid.

Crystal Crisis has been tabbed for a fall release on Switch, both physically and on the eShop for US$39.99. The game is a competitive puzzle game which leans heavily on fighting game... Read more...

Minecraft Cross-Platform Patch, Physical Version For Switch Launch June 21 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Microsoft

Yes, now you can get cheevos on the Switch.

One of last E3's most interesting announcements will finally happen after this year's.

A free update to Minecraft for Switch releasing on June 21 will bring the long-promised crossplay function with Xbox One, Windows 10, and mobile versions to Switch. This includes the ability to earn Gamerscore for Xbox Live on the Switch version of Minecraft, as well as access to a community marketplace for skins.

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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Conquers Switch August 28 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:08 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo

Some might call it a double cross.

Hunting parties will be forming on Switch in North America this summer.

In a Twitter announcement, Nintendo of America have confirmed Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for an August 28 launch on Switch. The game is the localized version of Monster Hunter XX for Switch.

A 3DS version of the game was released in Japan last March, and its status is unknown for Western release.

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Crash Bandicoot Trilogy Now Releasing June 29 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 7:27 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Activision

Shouting outside Activision's HQ works.

Gaming's most prominent bandicoot is arriving ahead of his initial schedule.

The remastered versions of the original trilogy from the PlayStation has now been announced for a June 29 release on Switch. Originally, the trilogy was announced for a July 10 release.

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ARMS Demo Releasing Today Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:21 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

And two can test.

It won't be necessary to wait for a Testpunch to try ARMS.

A demo for the June 2017 puncher is now live in Europe and will be live in North America shortly. "Certain" fighters are available to try in some states, for both single player and multiplayer.

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Nintendo Downloads - May 10, 2018 Switch3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:06 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

Over in Japan, some stars of WiiWare are celebrating its 10th anniversary by returning.

As we approach Runner 3 Day, it's a solid-looking lineup of digital releases for the Switch this week. The headliner depending on your point of view is either the all-DLC version of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (high recommendation from yours truly) or another One Piece adventure that's actually more expensive despite - at least in NA - no physical release. Weird.

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May 9, 2018

New Switch Charging Stand Releasing On July 13

by Donald Theriault - 6:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo

Throw another one on the early summer pile.

Nintendo has made an already busy day just a little busier.

The North American branches have announced a new charge stand for a July 13 release, priced at US$19.99/C$24.99. The stand is adjustable and allows the system to be charged while playing in tabletop mode via a USB port on the side of the stand.

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May 8, 2018

Nintendo Not Bringing Virtual Console Branding To Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:06 am EDT
Total comments: 18 Source: Kotaku

Retro games will still come, but they'll stand alone.

Among the items retired in the transition to Switch will be the Virtual Console name.

Following the announcement of Nintendo Switch Online adding enhanced NES games, Nintendo issued a statement to Kotaku regarding the status of the legacy Virtual Console service:

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May 7, 2018

Nintendo Details Switch Online Plans Mobi

by Donald Theriault - 6:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 38 Source: Nintendo.

"Save custody" is about to become a buzzword.

Nintendo has detailed the Switch's online service, though has still not given a date beyond September.

The service will be US$19.99 or equivalent for a single account, or $34.99 for a family plan that will include up to seven other accounts. Creating a family will go live on May 15. According to... Read more...

May 3, 2018

Framed Collection Snaps Up May 17 Release

by Donald Theriault - 8:00 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Loveshack

Change the order, change the outcome.

The Framed Collection will jump into a busy week for its release.

A winner of multiple mobile awards, the two puzzle games will hit Switch on May 17 as one release. Developed by Australian developers Loveshack, the Switch version will feature a brand new interface but the same adventure based gameplay.

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Nintendo Downloads - May 3, 2018 Switch3DSWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 6:04 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Presented in glorious New Funky Mode.

There's one giant... ok, I guess we can't say Rambi in the room because he's not in it, but I guess Funky Kong is. The first big release in what threatened to be a month of remakes is Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. We've got a couple of reviews from Neal and Daan if you're wondering about how Retro's best game ever transitioned to the Switch.

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May 2, 2018

Disco Dodgeball Remix Grooving Onto Switch May 22 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:15 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Zen Studios

If you can dodge a funky wrench, you MIGHT be able to dodge these balls.

May's release schedule for Switch just picked up some more fever.

Zen Studios has announced an agreement to bring PC hit Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball to consoles, including Switch, on May 22 under the name Disco Dodgeball Remix. The price will be revealed closer to release.

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May 1, 2018

Ikaruga Blasts Onto Switch May 29 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 12:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Nicalis

And vertical play is supported.

The Switch has a lot of scrolling shooters, and it's landing a giant of the genre this month.

Developers Treasure are teaming with Nicalis to bring Ikaruga to the eShop on May 29 for US$14.99. The game previously hit Nintendo platforms with a 2003 GameCube release.

The core gameplay of Ikaruga involves switching the polarity of the titular ship to absorb bullets.

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SNK Heroines Coming to Switch in September Switch

by Neal Ronaghan - 11:35 am EDT
Discuss in talkback!

Get ready for some frenzied tag team fighting later this year.

SNK Heroines, the female-focused fighting game from SNK and NIS America, is coming to Switch on September 7.

This 2-vs.-2 fighter pits a variety of characters together, all from SNK's history, to do battle in a streamlined battle system. One of the main hooks is that in order to win matches, combatants need to land specific finishing moves.

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