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June 13, 2017
by Matt West - 9:46 am EDT
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Mario's hat has some new tricks...
Mark your calendars for October 27, 2017. During Nintendo's E3 Digital Spotlight, the company announced the previously mentioned date as the launch for Super Mario Odyssey, as well as showing a ton of new game play details in a tantalizing trailer.
Super Mario Odyssey, named after Mario's hat-shaped... Read more...
by Carmine Red - 9:46 am EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: Nintendo
No longer woolly, these Yoshis will be launching eggs in a 2.5D cardboard craft world in 2018.
Yoshi is coming to Nintendo Switch. But as Nintendo's E3 Spotlight trailer for the game claims, "there are two sides to every story... and every stage!"
The game appears to be a puzzle platformer in the same vein as previous titles in the series. Aesthetically speaking, it does take a shift: Yoshi... Read more...
by Bryan Rose - 9:39 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Spotlight
Sometimes enemies can become friends.
A new Kirby game has been announced for the Nintendo Switch at today's Nintendo Spotlight event.
Footage shown had Kirby absorbing enemies, then having them serve as partners as they helped him clear the battlefield.
The game, just called Kirby at this point in development, is scheduled for release in 2018.
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by Donald Theriault - 9:35 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
A focus on co-op and supporting friends
New playable characters were announced for Fire Emblem Warriors in today's Digital Spotlight.
In addition to the brother and sister protagonists, Marth (Shadow Dragon), Chrom (Awakening), female Corrin, Xander and Ryoma (Fates) will be among the playable heroes.
No further release date was given beyond "Fall 2017".
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by Perry Burkum - 9:30 am EDT
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The champions are back.
Nintendo outlined the DLC planned for Breath of the Wild with a new trailer during their E3 Spotlight.
The 1st DLC pack will introduce a new mode called "Trial of the Sword", and seems to feature waves of enemies for Link to fight without using any previously obtained equipment. The trailer shows floating Bokoblins and a higher difficulty "Master Mode", "The Master Trials Expansion Pass" will arrive on June 30.
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by Carmine Red - 9:16 am EDT
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Not this year, but it's coming!
A core Pokemon game is coming to the Nintendo Switch, and is currently in active development by developer Gamefreak. However, don't expect it anytime soon, as by Nintendo's own admission the title "May not release for more than a year."
Nintendo took only a few seconds to drop that juicy tidbit and wet gamers' appetites, but so far there are no other details on the upcoming title.
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by James Jones - 9:16 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
It's finally Metroid Time.
Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4 is in development for Switch during this morning's Nintendo Digital Spotlight, kicking off E3 2017. The announcement was a title card, offering no details on developer or release target.
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by Perry Burkum - 9:13 am EDT
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Maybe it will be released this year after all.
During Nintendo's E3 spotlight Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was reconfirmed to launch this year, officially slated for Holiday 2017
Nintendo released a brand new trailer showcasing new characters and landscapes. The game appears to feature airships, vehicles and a brand new cast of playable characters.
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by - 9:07 am EDT
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The Vehicular Soccer Sensation is coming to the Nintendo Switch this Holiday 2017 with cross-network play.
Rocket League, from Psyonix, is coming to Switch. The reveal was made almost immediately upon Nintendo's E3 Spotlight presentation, and provided a few additional details later in the show.
The game, which has been a fixture on other platforms, will finally reach Nintendo's latest console and also... Read more...
June 12, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 3:13 pm EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: Nicalis
Platformers, adventure and some busty fighting.
Nicalis has announced their lineup for Switch for the rest of the year, and they'll be quite busy.
The company announced four different titles today, and all but one is slated to release in the July-September quarter.
Tiny Barbarian DX from StarQuail is a combo based hack-and-slash platformer that...
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by Donald Theriault - 2:01 pm EDT
Total comments: 8
Source: Ubisoft
A late 2018 game from Ubisoft.
Late next year, the Switch will feature a space exploration game with toys to life elements.
Ubisoft announced Starlink: Battle of Atlas for a fall 2018 release on Switch, as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game appears to feature figures that clip onto the Joy-Con grip to expand the arsenal of ships. The producer from Ubisoft's Toronto branch indicated that the items would be available "virtually" as well.
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by Donald Theriault - 1:54 pm EDT
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Source: Ubisoft
The second three Nintendo platform game ever.
Just Dance 2018 will join its predecessor as a rare three platform game.
The company announces that like last year's title, Just Dance 2018 would release for Switch, Wii U and Wii. All three versions will release simultaneously in October of this year.
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by Donald Theriault - 1:19 pm EDT
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Source: Ubisoft
Most definitely without a filter.
The Switch's worst kept secret is finally official, as Ubisoft has unveiled Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
Due to release on August 29, the strategy RPG sees Mario-themed Rabbids teleported to the Mushroom Kingdom, which made it unstable. The game was confirmed to be in development for three years. The soundtrack was also confirmed to be created by former Rare composer Grant Kirkhope.
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June 11, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 9:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 8
Source: Bethesda
Open world games with Link are a thing now.
A new trailer for Skyrim on Switch has aired as part of Bethesda's E3 press conference, confirming two new features for the Switch port.
The Link Amiibo for Breath of the Wild was shown to work with Skyrim, allowing players to explore the world as LInk. In addition, it appears that motion controls with the Joy-Cons will be supported in the new port.
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by Donald Theriault - 2:57 pm EDT
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Source: Microsoft
A Nintendo-related announcement during the Xbox conference.
Minecraft on consoles is about to become even more open.
During the Microsoft E3 press conference, the company announced an update to Minecraft this summer that would enable cross-platform play between consoles, including the Switch version. Player-created servers will also be a part of the update.
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June 10, 2017
by - 4:40 pm EDT
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Lots of news and excitement is up in the air, but we've got some plans to start.
Thanks to EA, E3 2017 more or less starts today. However, most likely, if you're here for Nintendo goodness, the show won't start in earnest until Tuesday June 13 when Nintendo's E3 Spotlight starts at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. With that in mind, we've got some plans for E3 2017, though be warned: a lot of it could change depending on what Nintendo reveals.
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by Donald Theriault - 2:04 pm EDT
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Source: EA
One of the big moneymakers in modern sports will be on the Switch
After a press and influencer event today to kick off the 2017 EA Play event, EA has released new details on FIFA 18 for Switch.
The game's website has launched with details on the modes, which include a career mode (non-cinematic), Local Seasons, and FIFA Ultimate Team. Split Joy-Con control support will also be available, as well as multiplayer with a single set of Joy-Cons.
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June 9, 2017
by Justin Berube - 9:30 am EDT
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June 8, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 6:48 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
A lot of remakes coming out of France today.
Ahead of E3, several independent developers have announced details about Switch independent titles to release in the coming months.
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas will be the first to launch, making land on the Switch June 22. Heavily inspired by Wind Waker and already appearing on Sony systems and PC, the Switch version promises full resolution (1080p) docked and a high framerate.
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by Donald Theriault - 7:53 am EDT
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Source: Badland
Looks like somebody had to make it.
After a few months of speculation, Axiom Verge is now confirmed for the Switch.
Badlands Games, who are handling the publishing of the physical Multiverse Edition of the game, announced today that they are taking preorders for a Switch version of the game in addition to the previously announced... Read more...
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