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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The World Ends with You remake coming to Switch in 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo will be publishing The World Ends with You: Final Remix from Square Enix on the Nintendo Switch in 2018. This remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS game has been updated for Nintendo Switch with HD visuals and a new epilogue that sheds new light on the game’s story. Players can join rhythmic battles using either Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch touch screen. In the game you play as 15-year-old Neku Sakuraba who wakes up in an intersection awash with people, alone and unaware of how he got there. Then he receives a text message containing a mission, and

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Kirby Star Allies coming to Switch on March 16th

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Kirby’s debut on Nintendo Switch is coming really soon. Kirby Star Allies is a grand new adventure packed with content. The new Artist ability lets Kirby unleash his creativity, while the new Spider ability lets him ensnare enemies in webs. Kirby also can hurl new friend hearts at enemies to win them over with love and add them to his party. Plus, up to four friends* can team up and combine Kirby’s unique abilities with ally abilities for powerful new Friend Abilities. In Kirby Star Allies you can recruit up to three enemies as helpers by hitting them with hearts.

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Mario Tennis coming up Aces on Nintendo Switch

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo annouced today during their Nintendo Direct mini that a brand new Mario Tennis title is on the way for Nintendo Switch. Titled Mario Tennis Aces, the game brings a new level of skill and competition to Nintendo Switch. Mario steps onto the court in classy tennis garb for intense rallies against a variety of characters in full-blown tennis battles. New wrinkles in tennis gameplay will challenge your ability to read an opponent’s position and stroke to determine which shot will give you the advantage. And this time the game adds the first story mode since the Mario Tennis game

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze being re-released for Switch

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced on their surprise Nintendo Direct mini today that thay are re-releasing Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Nintendo Switch. The original game was released on the Nintendo Wii U in February 2014. This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a new beginner-friendly mode that lets players enjoy this critically acclaimed adventure as groovy surfing simian Funky Kong. Funky Kong can double jump, hover, perform infinite rolls and even perform infinite underwater corkscrews. Thanks to his sturdy surfboard, even spikes can’t slow him down. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on May 4th.

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Blastoise and Aegislash DLC coming to Pokken Tournament

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo revealed in a Nintendo Direct mini that two new Pokémon are being added to Pokken Tournament over the next few months as paid DLC. Aegislash will be added January 31at with Blastoise available in March. Aegislash and Blastoise will be released as battle Pokémon with two new sets of support Pokémon. One will feature Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu while the other come with Mew and Celebi in support. There will also be new avatar clothing options available. Aegislash will be able to switch between sword and sheild forms during battle with sword having Sting attack up close and shield strong

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Luigi appears in upcoming free update of Super Mario Odyssey

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

The new minigame, Luigi’s “Balloon Find” is coming. When you clear the story in Super Mario Odyssey, you will be able to play Luigi’s “Balloon Find” , a new mini game . When you talk to Luigi in each country, you will be able to play. Hold balloons and hide the balloons somewhere on the stage “Balloons Kakushi” and find balloons hidden by players all over the world “Balloon search” Both of them, as hidden balloons are played, and balloons are found within the time limit, your rank will go up. https://youtu.be/9e2QKTnXtLc

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DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy NT Open Beta Buster Swords On To PSN Today

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Warm up your PlayStation hard drives and your prep your reflexes because upcoming fighting title DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy NT has an open beta taking place across the next week. Featuring characters, stages, summons and costumes from the mainline Final Fantasy titles, the latest DISSIDIA title offers players both online and offline challenges, even in the open beta.  There are three broad windows over the next seven days where PlayStation 4 owners can try out DISSIDIA Final Fantasy:  From Friday, January 12 @ 6:00 AM PST to Monday, January 15 @ 1:00 PM PST  From Monday, January 15 @ 2:00 PM PST to Thursday, January 18 @ 1:00 PM PST  From Thursday, January

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ESO Plus Free For All This Weekend, Extra Bonuses For Subscribers

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Zenimax Online’s subscription service ESO Plus for The Elder Scrolls Online is free until next Monday for everyone. Non-subscribed players can once again enjoy access to all of the existing DLC (minus Morrowind but it does include the recently released Clockwork City) for free for the next 72+ hours. As well as double the bank space and a global 10% experience bonus for all characters.  Existing subscribers get a bonus goodies during the events – one free Flame Atronach Crown Crate for each day that they login from the 9th until the event ends on the 15th. Each individual “day” resets at 9:59AM each morning and players have to log-out completely – all the way to the

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Final Fantasy XII Coming To Steam This Feb

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

The world of Ivalice is making the jump to Windows PC on February 1st with the release of Final Fantasy 12.  Join Princess Ashe, Vaan, Basch, Fran and others as the tale of the Rozzaria’s invasion of Dalmasca unfolds. Together they’ll have to band together to liberate their homeland, in one of the most politically interesting Final Fantasy titles.  Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac age includes a number of enhancements when compared to the 2006 PlayStation 2 original.  Along with the improved HD resolution support, The Zodiac Age also includes new texture work, a 60 FPS cap and all of the improvements found within Final Fantasy XII: International, which never saw release in the west.  Here’s a list of the major enhancements

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