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January 12, 2017
by Carmine Red - 9:21 pm EST
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However, he didn't actually claim that another No More Heroes game was in the works.
Travis Touchdown, protagonist of the Wii's No More Heroes titles, will appear on the Switch. Grasshopper Studio CEO and Director of the No More Heroes franchise Goichi Suda made a surprise cameo on the stage at Nintendo's January Switch Reveal event, promising that the protagonist he created - the... Read more...
by Kelton Rice - 8:59 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is making its debut on Nintendo Switch
Monolith Soft has shown a trailer announcing Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The trailer was around a minute long showcasing some gameplay and massive environments. There is not much information, but it will be coming out on Nintendo Switch at a later date.
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by Bryan Rose - 8:55 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Switch Confrence
Bethesda's finally coming to Nintendo systems.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is headed to the Nintendo Switch.
A video was shown with Todd Howard, director of Bethesda Game Studios, making the announcement while giving praise to Nintendo and the Switch console. It is most likely a port of the recent Special edition released last fall.
No date was given.
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by Carmine Red - 8:55 pm EST
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The New Mario game takes Mario out of the Mushroom Kingdom into a variety of different worlds with some new hat-powered tricks.
Super Mario Odyssey will be coming to the Nintendo Switch Holiday 2017.
In what looks to be the next entry in Nintendo's hallmark franchise, Super Mario Odyssey looks to be taking Mario out of the Mushroom Kingdom and into a variety of different worlds. The footage Nintendo showed off revealed... Read more...
by J.P. Corbran - 8:54 pm EST
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A FIFA experience custom-build for Switch.
EA's FIFA series will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. EA promises a game built for the Switch experience. More info will be revealed in the months to come.
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by Kelton Rice - 8:52 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
Joy-Cons up close
Nintendo showed off it's new controllers, the Joy-Con in more detail.
The Joy-Cons will attach to the side of the Switch itself. They will feature motion sensors, an NFC reader in the right Joy-Con, a capture button for photo capture and later video capture, a home button, and SL and SR buttons. They will also release in colors "Neon Blue" and "Neon Red" along with wrist straps in the same colors.
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by Donald Theriault - 8:52 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
One anniversary celebration, one brand new
The Switch event featured the announcement of two major JRPG projects.
Atlus announced that the 25th anniversary of Shin Megami Tensei would be celebrated on the Switch with Shin Megami Tensei V. No release date was given, but a video did show many of the series's trademark demons.
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by - 8:46 pm EST
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Fire Emblem's the next series to get a musou treatment.
A brief video was shown today at the Nintendo Switch press conference for the next Fire Emblem game, developed by Koei Temco.
It is called Fire Emblem Warriors, meaning it will most likely be in the same vein as Hyrule Warriors as a musou-style game. No details or a release date were given.
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by Donald Theriault - 8:45 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
The fruit of SquareEnix continues to blossom.
More Dragon Quest will be coming to the Switch.
Dragon Quest Heroes I + II, the two Omega Force developed action RPGs in the Dragon Quest universe, were announced for the Nintendo Switch today. No release date was given, but it was noted that the pack would come alongside Dragon Quest X and XI "for Japan".
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by J.P. Corbran - 8:35 pm EST
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Coming in Summer 2017.
Splatoon 2 will be coming to Nintendo Switch in Summer 2017.
The game will include new items and weapons, including an artillery-style weapons and ink jetpacks. Players can use the Joy-Con or the Pro Controller, and it can be played on TV or in handheld mode. Gyro aiming controls will be an option in both modes. You can play online or against others in the same room.
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by Bryan Rose - 8:32 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Switch Confrence
Have you always dreamt of having big 'ol fighting arms? Well, this game's for you!
A new IP was shown tonight at the Switch press conference by Nintendo called Arms.
It is a fighting sports game that features you having expendable arms. Movement is similar to boxing, but also like shooting where you aim and fire at distant opponents. You use Joy-Cons in "thumbs up" poses to use moves like twist fist and punch curves. You move your character by tilting the Joy-con, where they can dash and jump.
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by Donald Theriault - 8:22 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
A quick reaction HD rumble game
The new Joy-Con controllers and their HD Rumble will be put to work in 1-2 Switch.
Touted as a game that plays with face-to-face interaction, 1-2 Switch is a two-player local game of quick reaction. Each player will have one Joy-Con, and various games such as gunfights, rock-paper-scissors and more can be played.
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by Carmine Red - 8:16 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
You can play while charging via the USB-C port.
The Nintendo Switch's battery life will range from between 2.5 to 6.5 hours. The wide stated range is apparently driven by the power needs of the game you're playing, as Nintendo made sure to state at the time.
Additionally, Nintendo announced that you can play the Switch while charging via the... Read more...
by J.P. Corbran - 8:15 pm EST
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The new console will not apply a region lock "in general."
Nintendo Switch will not be region locked, company president Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed in tonight's Nintendo Switch reveal presentation. Unlike previous Nintendo home consoles and Nintendo 3DS, Switch will allow users to play games from different regions.
Kinishima did not confirm this was the... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 8:11 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo
Worldwide in all major territories
The Switch will click into place in early March.
The new console will launch simultaneously in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and Hong Kong on March 3, for a suggested retail price of $299.99 US and 29,980 yen in Japan. European pricing will be determined by retailers as is current Nintendo policy.
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by Bryan Rose - 8:09 pm EST
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Source: Nintendo Switch Presentation
Will be free at launch, paid services starting this fall. Update: Nintendo's website provides further details on the suite of paid services (including voice chat), and suggests that a Nintendo Account seems to be integral to the feature.
Nintendo's online services were detailed early in tonight's Switch presentation by Tatsumi Kimishima, current president of Nintendo.
Kimishima mentioned that you will be able to invite friends to play online multiplayer using your smartphone, as well as being able to chat with friends and set up play appointments.
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by Donald Theriault - 6:05 am EST
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Source: Nintendo
It's beginning to look a lot like Switchmas.
It's a very light week on the new downloads front - almost as if developers had a reason to hold off. Both North America and Europe get a new puzzle game published by the fine folk at Choice Provisions - Shift DX, which Neal helpfully reviewed for us.
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January 11, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 1:03 pm EST
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Source: Yacht Club Games
Along with a price increase and a new name.
Yacht Club Games has announced some changes for Shovel Knight beginning with the Specter of Torment update.
The Switch version will come with two methods of purchase. The first option will be to purchase "Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove" which is all of the content currently on the Wii U and 3DS... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 10:09 am EST
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Source: Nintendo
Hoping this becomes a regular feature.
The eShop has updated with "January Digital Deals" for North America that include several retail games.
Titles included in this sale will be discounted until January 25 for North America and Europe. Crossbuy titles will still allow for buy one get one during this period (Severed, Pirate Pop Plus).
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January 10, 2017
by Justin Berube - 9:19 am EST
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Source: First 4 Figures, First 4 Figures
Another beautiful Zelda piece from First 4 Figures.
A Majora's Mask statue is now available for pre-order from First 4 Figures. The statue is 25 inches high, 23 inches wide, and has a depth of 13 inches. The statue is scheduled to ship out in Q3 2017.
Two versions of the statue are available. The Exclusive Version, only available from the First 4 Figures site, has eyes that light up and will cost $384.99. The Standard Version, with no lights, sells for $354.99.
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