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“Arms” Surprises As One Of The Best Games At Switch Press Event

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Les Major

We’ve all seen the footage from the Nintendo Switch Reveal. Gamers have questioned just what was going to be worthwhile with this new console. Was it going to be the big new thing? Then there’s all that footage of that wacky game “Arms” with various boxing fighters with extendable arms! What in the WORLD is going on? So today I got to check out the Nintendo Switch at a press event in downtown Toronto. Of course I was skeptical of Arms but I wanted to give it a go. If nothing else to have some video footage of myself flailing

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January 26th Nintendo Download

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Jason Nason

Candy, Please! – In order to collect enough candy, once around the neighborhood just won’t do – you are going to need several different costumes to pull it off. Let nothing stop you from getting your fair share – and more! Classic adventure game fun. Explore a lighthearted, interactive world and solve puzzles. Search your house and the neighborhood for what you need to make costumes. Carve your own pumpkin. Go trick-or-treating and collect that sweet, sweet candy.   Also New this Week Word Search 10K (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)  

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Tank Troopers dated for eShop on February 16th

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has announced the release date of their new Nintendo 3DS eShop title Tank Troopers. The game, which feels reminiscent of the GameCube title Battalion Wars, will be released exclusively in the eShop on February 16th. This game lets players customize their tank through special characteristics of tank-pilot Troopers, enabling abilities such as hitting enemies with a freeze attack, launching paint balls to block the opponents’ views or using electric shocks to stall rival tanks where they stand. The game will offer a six-person multiplayer mode, along with Download Play as well.

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Xbox One’s Snap Mode Is No More

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Microsoft’s Xbox One console will lose its once touted Snap feature in the next major dashboard update in order to streamline performance. Snap allowed users to use a minimalized version of apps such as a live television guide while watching TV, bring up internet explorer or bring up friend lists or other social functions. Explaining on twitter, Xbox honcho Mike Ybarra stated that this move will lead to overall system performance and speed by freeing up resources. We replaced Snap to improve multitasking, reduce memory use, improve overall speed, and free up resources going forward for bigger things. — Mike Ybarra (@XboxQwik)

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Pikachu New Nintendo 3DS XL set for release in February

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced a new Pokémon inspired New Nintendo 3DS XL today. The Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL will be released on February 24th. The electrifying new design for the New Nintendo 3DS XL hardware will hit store shelves with the colorful yellow system sporting a charming drawing of popular Pokémon Pikachu on the cover. The sysyem will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 USD.

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Mario Sports Superstars amiibo on the way

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

Mario Sports Superstars will launch for the Nintendo 3DS on March 24th and offers five full-featured sports like Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Baseball and, for the first time in a Mario sports game, Horse Racing. Newly announced today is the arrival of Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards. By tapping one of these new amiibo character cards while playing Mario Sports Superstars, players will get a variety of bonuses. The Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards will be available for purchase in blind packs of five at a suggested retail price of $4.99 USD each, starting on March 24th. Plus for a limited

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Pokémon Bank updated to support Sun and Moon

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

Pokémon Bank was updated late today and now supports Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, making it easy to transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon — including the downloadable versions — to a single game! Also updated is the ability to transfer Pokémon you’ve caught in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Pokémon Yellow into your Sun or Moon. Pokémon from Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y can also be brought into Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon in the same way.

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Square Enix’s I AM SETSUNA announced for Nintendo Switch on March 3rd

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jason Nason

Square Enix confirmed today that Nintendo Switch players will soon enjoy the unforgettable and heartfelt story of I AM SETSUNA, the debut title from Tokyo RPG Factory, Square Enix’s newest studio. The game will be available as a digital day one launch title, and will include exclusive new features such as the “Temporal Battle Arena,” where players can enjoy thrilling battles against other players’ parties. The game was originally released for PlayStation 4 and PC in July 2016. I AM SETSUNA follows the story of Setsuna, a young woman of incredible power and inner strength, and the sacrifice she must

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Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns arrives February 28th

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Jason Nason

XSEED Games announced on Friday that the latest iteration in its farming and life simulation series, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, will launch in North America for Nintendo 3DS on February 28th, 2017. The game has a suggested retail price of $39.99 USD. The company also revealed that costumes and headgear based on fan-favorite characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad from the Super Mario Bros. franchise will make a special appearance in the game.

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January 19th Nintendo Download

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jason Nason

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King – Uncover the story of the Cursed King as you save the world from a twisted magician in this genre-defining role-playing game. Across the vast world you’ll wage turn-based battles against more than 250 monsters designed by artist Akira Toriyama. This updated classic also includes new dungeons, bosses, items, quests, scenes and a new possible ending! Punch Club – Punch Club is a boxing tycoon management game with multiple branching storylines. Your goal is clear, but how you get there depends on whether you want to legitimately climb the rankings, or take

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Nintendo launching four new Fire Emblem titles, including mobile game next month

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo surprised Fire Emblem fans today via a Nintendo Direct announcement with news of multiple new games. We already knew about the upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch and a hint of a 3DS game from the official website, but there was much more news today. In addition to these games we got our first glimpse of the Fire Emblem title headed to mobile devices in Fire Emblem Heroes. “In recent years, the popularity of the Fire Emblem franchise has grown exponentially,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The devoted fan base and

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Parascientific Escape sequel approved by NOA, set to release soon

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jason Nason

Circle Entertainment announced today via social media that the sequel to Parascientific Escape has been approved by Nintendo of America lotcheck, which means that the game could be released very soon. The game is a hybrid visual novel and point and click adventure game, with some problem solving involved. Circle released the original game Parascientific Escape: Cruise in the Distant Sea [ REVIEW ] last March. The story goes that twenty years have passed since the existence of the ESP was officially confirmed. The hero, Ayamei Kyosuke (Ayana Kyosuke) is a detective of the artificial arm artificial eye that has

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Shin Megami Tensei Direct scheduled for Wednesday; games upcoming to Switch and 3DS

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jason Nason

One of the surprise announcements during the Nintendo Switch livestream event, Atlus revealed that a new HD title in its long-running hardcore RPG franchise, Shin Megami Tensei will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The new game, which is known only with the placeholder moniker Shin Megami Tensei Brand New Title, will be released on the Nintendo Switch. No release date has been revealed yet. While the game will very likely make its way west, there is currently no information about a localization for the title. A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Fire Emblem will debut this Wednesday, January 18, at

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GameStop USA Has Already Run Out of Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Getting your hands on a Nintendo Switch pre-order might be a little harder in the United States as GameStop USA has announced that they have reserved all units in their first allotment from Ninty. It took them just two days to burn through whatever % of the expected two million units that they were allocated for the March 3rd street date. In a statement issued to GameSpot GameStop’s Marketing VP Bob Puzon said: “The fact that this initial allotment has been completely reserved in a matter of a few days demonstrates gamers’ desire for this fun and revolutionary gaming system,” As

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Puyo Puyo Tetris coming to PS4 and Switch this Spring

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jason Nason

Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other! The game will be released in North America and Europe on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in spring 2017. Puyo Puyo Tetris will have a number of gameplay styles – from single-player Adventure and Challenge modes to competition with up-to-four player Arcade modes.  Plus, an in-game Shop enables players to unlock new characters and skins for Puyos and Tetriminos.

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