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June 11, 2018

Fortnite Launching On Switch Tomorrow? RumorSwitch

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

Look, if you can't believe Chance the Rapper who can you believe?

Paladins may not be the only mega-popular shooter launching on Switch tomorrow, if an apparent eShop listing is to be believed.

The listing in the eShop shows Fortnite, Epic Games's building sim that later pivoted into the biggest shooter on the planet, releasing on June 12 as a 2GB download. A... Read more...

June 10, 2018

Devolver Announces My Friend Pedro: 2019 Release Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:30 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Devolver Digital

As befits Devolver, it features a sentient banana.

The annual Devolver Digital press conference performance featured a Switch announcement that fit the wackiness.

My Friend Pedro has been announced for a 2019 release by Devolver. A side scrolling action title, the game stars an unidentified character who is urged to slaughter everything in his path by a sentient banana.

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Fallout Shelter Opening Tonight On Switch Switch

by Donald Theriault - 7:49 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Bethesda

There's at least 75 vaults still to open.

Mobile hit Fallout Shelter will be unlocking on Switch tonight.

The free-to-start strategy simulation released at E3 2015 on mobile, and has been played by over 120 million players in that time. The goal is to build a successful vault as its overseer, managing the daily lives of its residents.

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Bethesda Bringing Elder Scrolls: Legends To Switch Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:58 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Bethesda

Not straight away but progress can come from elsewhere.

Bethesda is still dealing on the Switch.

During their E3 presentation, Bethesda confirmed that strategy card game The Elder Scrolls: Legends would come to Switch later this year. Previously available on mobile, the card game can carry progress from there or PC with a Bethesda account.

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Tales Of Vesperia Celebrating 10th Anniversary On Switch Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:48 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Bandai Namco

Yes, that one.

The first Tales game for the Switch is already celebrating an anniversary.

Bandai Namco has announced a remastered version of 2008's Tales of Vesperia, which will come to all consoles including Switch this winter. The game was initially announced at Microsoft's E3 game presentation.

The remaster will include the full 2008 release, as well as content from the PlayStation 3 version of the game that was never localized and dual audio.

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June 9, 2018

FIFA 19 Kicks Off September 28 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 11:55 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: EA

Time to complete the treble.

FIFA 19 will take the Switch pitch at the end of September.

The annual soccer phenomenon was shown at today's EA Play kickoff event with a release date of September 28 for all versions including Switch.

One of the soccer world's biggest annual competittions, the UEFA Champions League, has been licensed by EA for this year's editions, though only the story mode - not present on Switch - was mentioned as featuring it.

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June 7, 2018

Freedom Planet Switching Platforms, Has New Publisher SwitchWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 8:32 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: XSEED

In case you missed it the first time - and let's face it, you probably did.

A Wii U cult hit is getting a second lease on NIntendo life with a little help from a friend.

XSEED Games have announced a partnership with Freedom Planet developer GalaxyTrail to bring the game to Switch this fall. It will be playable in the XSEED E3 booth on Switch.

Originally released in 2015 on Wii U, Matt West called it "the best Sonic game in years".

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Hamster Reveals Another Slate Of Neo-Geo Arcade Archives Games Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:24 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Japanese Nintendo

Here comes the money...

Hamster held a livestream today in Japan to announce the next few Arcade Archives titles from the Neo-Geo.

Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory is first up, releasing next week. Following it will be 2D fighter The Last Blade 2, cult classic puzzle game Money Puzzle Exchanger, early first person action RPG The Super Spy, and early bowling sim League Bowling.

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Paladins: Champions Of The Realm Officially Announced Switch

by Donald Theriault - 7:53 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

It'll be free to play... eventually.

Next Tuesday will see the launch of a popular hero shooter on the Switch.

After being teased with eShop updates, Paladins: Champions of the Realm was listed in the European eShop as available for pre-purchase with an unlock date of 12 June (this coming Tuesday). Although the game is normally free-to-play,... Read more...

Nintendo Downloads - June 7, 2018 Switch3DS

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

Let's just clear the deck for all the stuff getting announced next week. Or leaked on eShop updates.

With a particular dog and pony show happening in LA next week, the North American branch is taking the opportunity to clear the indie deck before that. The big release is the dual launch of Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido which debuted last year during Treehouse Live, though you might prefer your... Read more...

June 6, 2018

Final Season Of The Walking Dead To Launch On Switch Later This Year Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:00 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Telltale Games

The twisted tale of Clementine will be here soon.

At least one season of one of the most critically acclaimed adventure series of the decade will play out on Switch before the end of 2018.

Telltale Games has confirmed that The Walking Dead: The Final Season will come to Switch "later this year". Previous Telltale Switch releases have released in complete packages, such as Minecraft: Story Mode and the Telltale Batman series, as opposed to their normal episodic model.

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Carcassone, Other Board Games To Roll Out On Switch Switch

by Donald Theriault - 7:28 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: VentureBeat

All the fun of the board games without having to pick up pieces afterwards.

The Switch will be able to determine a chairman of the board this winter.

VentureBeat has confirmed that Asmodee Digital, publisher of multiple digital adaptations of board games, will begun publishing versions of its licenses on Switch starting with Carcassone. In the statement to VentureBeat, Asmodee confirmed that it would be the "first of many" Switch titles.

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June 4, 2018

Switch eShop Updated: Expanded Charts, New Search Options Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo eShop

Last week's releases won't disappear into the ether anymore.

The Switch eShop is back from a maintenance period with some new search options.

A "Featured" section has been added to the options on the left side of the screen, which shows a selection of highly regarded older titles available for purchase. The "Recent Releases" section has been expanded to... Read more...

May 31, 2018

Arena Of Valor Holding Second Switch Beta Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:39 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Tencent

North American players can now join in on the fun.

Arena of Valor is looking for some more beta testers.

After their Europe-specific beta at the end of last year, the game will be running a North America / Europe beta test later this summer. People who fill out this survey will have the opportunity to participate in the closed beta.

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GungHo Bringing Space Shooter Galak-Z, Unannounced Title To E3 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:30 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: GungHo

The Switch is keeping the spirit of the horizontal shooter alive.

GungHo Online Entertainment has announced the contents of their E3 booth, and the Switch will be well represented.

The company announced a follow-up to the 17-Bit developed shooter Galak-Z today called Galak-Z: Variant S. A follow-up to the 2015 original, it will be a horizontal space shooter based on Japanese animation.

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FIFA 19 Called Up To Switch: Not Changing Engines Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:22 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: DreamTeamFC

Nothing chilly here... yet.

After a solid first effort, FIFA and the Switch have re-upped for another season.

Electronic Arts confirmed the news to FIFA-focused site Dream Team FC, through a statement from producer Andrei Lazarescu. No release date has been given, though FIFA titles traditionally release in September.

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Nintendo Downloads - May 31, 2018 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:07 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: NIntendo

It all depends on your skill - face it straight!

Throw a couple dozen more games on the Switch this week as the platform continues to pile up the big guns. In stores now is the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection - even if most default kits would be suboptimal for it - as well as Vita refugee Fallen Legion and Yoku's Island Express, who will be getting its card release in a few weeks.

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May 30, 2018

LEGO DC Super Villains Strike Back On Switch October 16 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 9:38 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: WB Games

I guess we'll add the screens and art to the Rogue's Gallery.

The oft-rumored title featuring playable DC villains is finally a reality.

WB announced that their second LEGO title for 2018 would be LEGO DC Super Villains, which will release on October 16. The full roster has not yet been revealed, but DC standbys such as Harley Quinn, The Joker, and Lex Luthor have been confirmed.

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Team Sonic Racing Takes Green Flag On Switch In Winter Switch

by Donald Theriault - 9:23 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Sega

Sadly, Danica Patrick's retirement means she won't be partaking.

After a tease in March, Sega has finally pulled the cover off their newest racing title.

Team Sonic Racing will release in Winter 2018, and will feature characters from across the Sonic franchise. A full single player Adventure Mode and up to 12-player online mode will be available.

Sumo Digital, who developed the previous Sonic Racing titles, will reprise their development role.

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May 29, 2018

Pokemon Let's Go! Pikachu And Eevee Officially Announced Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: Pokemon Company

Put EEVEE on HEAD.

After weeks of rumors and speculation, GameFreak have pulled the cover on the first full Pokémon RPG for the Switch.

Pokémon Let's Go! will release for Switch on November 16 in two versions, starring Pikachu and Eevee. The game will feature split Joy-Con co-op play, as well as online interactions.

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