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Nintendo to unveil ‘new interactive experience’ today

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has teased of a new “interactive experience” which they will unveil later today. The video will be streamed on both the Nintendo Facebook page as well as on YouTube. The teaser states that it will be a new interactive experience for Nintendo Switch that’s specially crafted for kids and those who are kids-at-heart. Fans are speculating that this could be something similar to Wii Sports or even the debut of the Virtual Console on the platform. However with the wording of a new experience it’s likely something else entirely. It is surely something that will pull at the nostalgia

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Scriblenauts Showdown coming March 6th

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jason Nason

Starting March 6th, play the coolest party game modes on Scribblenauts Showdown, where up to four players can face off with 25+ of the coolest mini games. Use your imagination to conjure almost anything from the 35,000+ word dictionary and go head-to-head in over 25 mini-games. The game will also feature a sandbox mode where you can unleash your creativity. Scribblenauts Showdown can be played both solo or with up to three other players. Additionally you can create your very own Scribblenaut with hundreds of costume pieces and vehicles. Scribblenauts Showdown will be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4,

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Three classic Nintendo 3DS games are now only $29.99 each

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jason Nason

Starting on February 3rd, Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, two of the most acclaimed Nintendo 3DS games of all time, and Ultimate NES Remix, a mashup of classic NES games starring classic Nintendo characters, are joining the Nintendo Selects library and will be available at a suggested retail price of only $29.99 CAD each. The Nintendo Selects library features a wide variety of games for various Nintendo systems, which can each be purchased for the suggested retail price of only $29.99. In addition to the newly added games, other games in the

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Link-a-Pix coming to 3DS eShop this week

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Jason Nason

Lightwood Games’ latest Picross inspired title is coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop this week. Link-a-Pix is a clue-linking puzzle where every grid has a picture hidden inside. The aim is to reveal the picture by painting paths to link the clues. Connect pairs of clues which have the same colour and number. The number shows the length of the line which will connect them. Link-a-Pix can always be solved using logic and deduction. You don’t ever have to guess! This game contains 120 exclusive puzzles, designed by Conceptis Ltd. Puzzles range in difficulty and size from small introductory pictures

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Microids, Nintendo Switch, Super Chariot

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Jason Nason

Microïds announced today that they are continuing to expand its Nintendo Switch catalogue, with the digital release later this year of the 2D platform game Super Chariot. Super Chariot comes with the game Chariot and the Royal Gadget Pack DLC, which includes a new playable character and new items. Developed by Frima Studio, Chariot and its DLC are already available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Players take on the role of the brave princess or her faithful fiancé in a fantastic underground adventure. Using ropes, objects and ingenuity, they have to manoeuvre the coffin through 25 levels in

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Platformer Celeste climbing onto Switch eShop on January 25th

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges in this super-tight platformer, as you help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain! Action platformer Celeste is ready to climb onto the Nintendo eShop, as well as making its way onto the Xbox One, PS4, and Steam, later this month. The game is another beautiful retro inspired pixel game and looks visually amazing from the videos I’ve seen. Not only that but the music is also inspired and the game has more than two hours of original music. In the game you’ll have to help Madeline survive her inner demons on

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NIS bringing Ys VIII to Switch in 2018

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Jason Nason

Ys returns with a brand-new adventure for the first time in 8 years. Nintendo announced during their Nintendo Direct mini that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will come to the Nintendo Switcn in 2018. Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys

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Blazblue Cross Tag Battle coming to the Americas on June 5th

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Jason Nason

Arc System Works announced today that their upcoming fighter Blazblue Cross Tag Battle will be released in Japan on May 31st with a release set for North America on June 5th. BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle will feature a dream-team of characters that have never before been gathered in a single 2D fighting game. Featuring characters from BlazBlue, Persona 4 Ultimate Arena, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH, and RWBY, the 3D animated series, developed by the visionary creators at Rooster Teeth Productions. Cross Tag Battle features the work of Arc System Works’ up-and-coming illustrator: Konomi Higuchi as the game’s lead character designer. BlazBlue

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Prepare to fight with SNK HEROINES this Summer on Switch

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Play as iconic heroines from SNK’s history in a new, two-on-two tag-team fighting game. The new game, SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~, was introduced during the Nintendo Direct mini. In the game players can activate a variety of Special Moves with the press of a button, and make use of special items to turn the tide of battle. One of the competitors will be Yuri Sakazaki from ACA NEOGEO Art of Fighting 2, which launches today in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ launches on Nintendo Switch this summer. In SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ you

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New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition Launches on January 26

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today that a New Nintendo 2DS XL system featuring Pikachu’s iconic face launches in stores in January. The system will retail for a suggested retail price of $159.99 USD. The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system is an eye-catching yellow design featuring a stylized close-up of Pikachu’s face. As with all Nintendo 2DS systems, the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system plays Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. “The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is a charming addition to the Nintendo 3DS line-up that is sure to delight Pokémon fans of all ages,” said Doug Bowser,

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Detective Pikachu coming to 3DS on March 23rd

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Take the role of young Tim Goodman and explore with his talkative partner Pikachu in the action-adventure game Detective Pikachu, coming to the Nintendo 3DS family on March 23rd, 2018. Tim and this gruff, coffee-drinking Pikachu have teamed up to investigate the disappearance of Tim’s father. Look for clues, talk to witnesses, and uncover the secrets of Ryme City! A special Pikachu and his friend Tim uncover the mysteries of Ryme City in Detective Pikachu for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family. This Pikachu is unlike any other—the gruff Pokémon talks tough, loves strong coffee, and boasts about his brilliance as a wannabe

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January 11th Nintendo Download

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Dragon Quest Builders – Demo Version – A free demo for the Dragon Quest Builders game is available today in Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. Gather, craft, and build the kingdom of your dreams to restore the ruined world of Alefgard! As the legendary Builder, you’ll construct rooms, towns and defenses while fighting monsters. The full version of Dragon Quest Builders launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 9. Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack – The Battle Pack is now available for purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and includes two Waves of Battle Pokémon and Support Pokémon Sets. Wave 1 of the Battle Pack contains Battle

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Donkey Kong coming to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

A new hero swings into action! Donkey Kong is headed to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle as a playable character, complete with an exclusive new storyline and world to explore. The DLC pack will release in spring and will be available for purchase individually, or as part of the Season Pass or Gold Edition of the game. “When we first started working on Donkey Kong as a new character for a new story of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, we started to think about how he would impact the battle system,” says Davide Soliani, Creative Director at Ubisoft Milan. “He

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Dark Souls: Remastered hits the Switch on May 25th

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

The first title in the genre-defining action role-playing franchise Dark Souls is coming to Nintendo Switch. Dark Souls: Remastered includes the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, as well as improved framerate and resolution from the original DARK SOULS game for an exhilarating return to Lordran. This marks the franchise’s debut on a Nintendo platform, and now for the first time ever, this revered (and challenging) game can be played on the go. Dark Souls: Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch May 25.

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One more time – Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition coming to Switch

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, a new, ultimate version of the action game set in the Zelda universe, is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content. Additionally, the game includes new outfits for Link and Zelda based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Hyrule Warriors was originally released for Wii U in 2014 and was followed up by Hyrule Warriors

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