Category Archive

Nintendo

Skyrim Roars Onto The Nintendo Switch Today

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Bethesda has released the long-awaited Nintendo Switch version of 2011’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It has been five years since the original release of Skyrim on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 but the Nintendo Switch version does see several improvements from last year’s Skyrim: Special Edition. This means that the Switch version of Skyrim runs on a modified version of the 64-bit Fallout 4 engine and can make use of the system’s full 4GB of ram. As well Skyrim for Switch also includes the Dawnguard, Dragon Born and Hearth Fire DLC add-ons right on the cartridge.  A few Nintendo specific treats are also available that might interest those who are returning

0

November 16th Nintendo Download

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Jason Nason

Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon – A new light shines on the Alola region! Take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer and unravel the mystery of the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma’s two new forms: Dusk Mane Necrozma in the Pokémon Ultra Sun game and Dawn Wings Necrozma in the Pokémon Ultra Moon game. You can encounter and battle 400+ Pokémon, including new forms. A brand-new showdown awaits! Also New this Week River City: Rival Showdown (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS) – Available Nov. 21 Phil’s Epic Fill-a-Pix Adventure – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)   The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Winner of more than 200 Game

0

DOOM’s Nintendo Switch Port Will Have You Believing In The Dark Arts

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Over the past week I’ve been playing 2016’s DOOM on the Nintendo Switch and this game… just wow, what black magic did Bethesda use to make a game as visually striking and visceral work on Nintendo’s hybrid tablet?  Players new to this iteration of the classic FPS franchise will find themselves in the boots of the Doom Slayer, an unnamed marine who loves nothing more than ripping the limbs off of demons and splattering their guts across the floor. DOOM exists for two reasons: 1) to allow players to graphically murder countless demons in as comically over the top fashion as possible and 2) to provide the player

0

Fire Emblem Warriors | Review

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Meghan Kass

In 2014,  Hyrule Warriors was released by Koei Tecmo, Ninja Theory and Omega Force. These developers had a novel idea, to combine Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda. It was a beautiful game that got better than average critical reception and was a unique use of both the combat style of Dynasty Warriors and the characters and world of Legend of Zelda. It is now 2017 and it has brought with it a new entry into this fusion of Nintendo franchises and Dynasty warriors, Fire Emblem Warriors. While Ninja Theory and Omega Force stayed on the development team for

0

Rocket League For Nintendo Switch Is Now Available

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Psyonix’s 2015 hit Rocket League has now blasted its way on to the Nintendo Switch in North America and is available digitally through the Nintendo e-shop. This release marks the first time that players can bring the excitement of rocket-powered soccer with cars anywhere with handheld mode.  This port of Rocket League was handled by the developers at Panic Button, who also provided the excellent port of 2016’s Doom for Bethesda (we’ll be covering that later in the week), so you know that Rocket League is in good hands. Players on the Switch can expect all of the additional updates, arenas, and cosmetics that Psyonix has released

0

DOOM Rips & Tears Its Way On To Nintendo Switch Today

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Have you wanted to take id Software’s 2016 FPS masterpiece DOOM on the road with you? Now you can, complete with the game’s competitive multiplayer mode intact. Today’s release is part of Bethesda’s support of Nintendo’s unique hybrid console. Which includes not only today’s release of DOOM but also the upcoming release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on November 17th and Wolfenstien II sometime in early 2018. DOOM was one of last year’s most noticeable releases for several reasons. First and foremost it helped revive the troubled DOOM franchise, which had languished in development hell over the past decade and a half. It was also filled

0

Nintendo details Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game and upcoming DLC

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Jason Nason

With the release in just a few weeks, Nintendo gave Switch owners a little look into the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in a special Nintendo Direct on Tuesday. The game will be released on December 1st. Nintendo presented a deep dive into elements of the massive game, including the vast environments, battle system and characters. This presentation also revealed upcoming paid DLC, a cross-promotion with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as well as free DLC available to download on launch day that will allow players to also play the game with Japanese audio and English

0

Teyon bringing Tallowmere to Switch on Thursday

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Jason Nason

Teyon and Chris McFarland, the New Zealand developer and a license holder, haven announced the release of Tallowmere for the Nintendo Switch. The game is a 2D indie action roguelike-inspired platformer and will be the first Teyon title for the Nintendo Switch and it will be released on November 9th to the Nintendo eShop in Europe, Australia and Americas for $6.99. Japanese and New Zealand releases are scheduled to follow soon. Tallowmere was previously released in the past on Wii U and Steam by the original developer Chris McFarland. The game features randomly-generated dungeons which gets bigger, harder, and more

0

November 2nd Nintendo Download

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jason Nason

Sonic Forces – In the darkest of times, the world needs a hero. Fight through a world destroyed by Dr. Eggman and a powerful new villain in Sonic Forces, the new fast-paced action platformer from the team that brought you the Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations games. Sonic Forces lets you speed through rolling ruined landscapes as Modern Sonic, catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic and use powerful new gadgets as your own Custom Hero Character. Sonic Forces will be available on November 7th. Sonic the Hedgehog My Nintendo Rewards – The Sonic Forces game arrives Nov. 7 on Nintendo Switch. My Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with Sonic the Hedgehog rewards,

0

Legendaries, Team Rocket, and bosses return in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jason Nason

They’re back! In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, the greatest villainous organization in history appears! It’s Team Rainbow Rocket—made up of the bosses from past titles in the Pokémon series! The boss of Team Rainbow Rocket is none other than Giovanni, who was also the boss of the villainous organization known as Team Rocket in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, the first games in the Pokémon series. But that’s not the worst of it—Giovanni has gathered into one group the bosses from the various past games in the Pokémon series! You and your allies will have to square

0

Nintendo unveils upcoming Black Friday deals

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Jason Nason

With the turn of the calendar everyone’s attention will turn from Halloween to Thanksgiving in the United States. And that will ultimately lead to Black Friday and the annual sales that come with it. The deals from Nintendo include two a pair of items. The first is a Link green Nintendo 2DS system that comes pre-installed with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D game pre-installed. The bundle will be available at a suggested retail price of only $79.99 USD. The second is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition, a bundle that includes the

0

Style Savvy: Styling Star launches for Nintendo 3DS on Dec. 25

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Jason Nason

The newest game in the Style Savvy series is coming exclusively to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS this holiday season. The latest game is called Style Savvy: Styling Star game. In the game you can manage a boutique, plan makeovers and help your clients become singing superstars. The Style Savvy series puts you in the role of a budding fashion mogul. By running your own fashion boutique, you can select the clothes you sell, recommend outfits for your customers and even create some high-class looks that are both fashionable and trendy. You can even customize the look of the

0

Gear Club’s Switch Release Date Moved Up, Physical Release Coming To North America

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Realistic racer Gear.Club Unlimited has had its release date moved up several spots to November 21st for the North American E-Shop along with a limited physical release to be exclusively distributed by GameStop in the United States and EB Games in Canada.   Confirmed in the latest gameplay trailer for the title, drivers will be able to tune up their choice of the game’s 30+ licensed vehicles using 7 different separate areas found within the performance shop. Here is an overview of amenities available in the performance shop as provided by Gear.Club Unlimited PR folks:   7 workshops are available to improve and personalize vehicles:  Mechanical workshop: modification of the engine and the gearbox Tires

0

Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns getting free update, paid DLC on November 9th

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jason Nason

XSEED Games announced today that its upcoming DLC for life simulation series, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, will be released in North America on the Nintendo 3DS on November 9th. The new content will retail for $7.99 USD. In addition to the DLC a new Nintendo 3DS custom theme will become available for purchase on the same day for $1.99 USD, alongside a free update featuring various gameplay improvements as well as four new outfits, which include Lest and Frey’s attire from Rune Factory 4. Not only that but new friendship events, winter outfits, NPC dialogue, and story content, the upcoming Story

0

Get the latest articles and news from BrokenJoysticks and a selection of excellent articles from other sources.

Simply fill out the form below and you’ll be on your way to getting our upcoming newsletter.