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July 12th Nintendo Download

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Octopath Traveler – Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a new world brought to life by SQUARE ENIX. Explore each traveler’s story and use her or his abilities in and out of battle. Will you expand your horizons as the Merchant or track down a traitor as the Warrior? Where will you go? Who will join you? You alone can choose your path. The Octopath Traveler game launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on July 13. A free demo version is also available for download now.

Fortnite (Season 5) – WORLDS COLLIDE! Drop into Season 5 of the Fortnite game on the Nintendo Switch system, where we’re introducing all kinds of changes to the map! A Viking ship, desert outpost, and ancient statues have appeared on the island, changing the world of Fortnite as we know it. The all-new Battle Pass can help you level up faster by completing Weekly Challenges, and unlock additional rewards like progressive outfits, sprays and exclusive cosmetics. Play the new Season of Fortnite from anywhere on Nintendo Switch, and be sure to test out the new motion controls.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Captain Toad stars in his own puzzling quest on the Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Our stubby hero must dodge dangers and track treasures across many trap-filled courses. Survive smoldering volcanoes, hazardous steam engines, haunted houses and even new courses based on the Super Mario Odyssey game. Luckily, in the Nintendo Switch version, a second player can join in to help toss turnips at enemies. The Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker game will be available for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS on July 13. A free demo version is also available to download.

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Indie Platformer 20XX Is Now On Nintendo Switch!

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

There is no shortage of brand new indie titles to play on the Nintendo Switch these days, especially since Ninty’s stated goal is to get at minimum 30 brand new titles per week up on the shop in the not so distant future.  

If you’re looking for something new to play it’s pretty easy to recommend Megaman inspired rogue-like platformer 20XX to fellow indie game enthusiasts and lovers of gorgeous pixel graphics. Defeating powerful bosses, making daring leaps of faith and collecting devastating powers from your foes is of course the name of the game in 20XX but the developers at Batterystaple games have incorporated some modern approaches to game design to spice things up.  

Levels found within 20XX are procedurally generated meaning while they’ll share similar enemies and mechanics between iterations, the placement of baddies and layout will always be different. Throughout the adventure players collect silver bolts which are used to purchase to re-equip upgrades that remain unlocked, even after death.  Also on offer are two playable characters – ACE or Mina, brutal daily challenges and multiple difficulty setting. 

In a statement the founder of Batterystaple Games had this to say about today’s launch: 

“20XX is a celebration of classic action-platforming remixed with modern roguelike design …After a wonderful reception on PC, we’re so excited that console players can finally get their hands on the game.”  

20XX is available for the Nintendo Switch E-Shop in North America for a suggested retail price of $17.99 USD. It is also available on Steam for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 

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Nintendo reveals Nintendo Labo functionality for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Jason Nason

Starting today, Nintendo is releasing a free software update for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game for the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to use the Toy-Con Motorbike from the Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit to control your in-game vehicles.

Every game mode and every vehicle type is available with this immersive, interactive controller option.

It’s a neat concept to be sure. What other games could see some Labo functionality? Could the new yet unannounced Nintendo Labo kits be designed with game support in mind?

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June 21st Nintendo Download

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Jason Nason

Mario Tennis Aces – Unleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles with friends, family and fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. Whether you play locally*, online** or using simple motion controls, intense rallies await. In Adventure mode, experience a new flavor of tennis gameplay, with a variety of missions and boss battles. The Mario Tennis Aces game will be available on June 22.

Minecraft – The Minecraft game is bigger, better and more beautiful than ever! Build anything you can imagine in Creative mode, or go on grand expeditions in Survival across mysterious lands and into the depths of your own infinite worlds. This new version will let you discover tons of community creations in the Minecraft Store and let you share the adventure with friends on phone, Windows 10 or console. Plus, current owners of the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition game will be able to upgrade to the new version of Minecraft by downloading it from Nintendo eShop for free!

LUMINES REMASTERED – The critically acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi arrives on Nintendo Switch. An HD remaster of the original game, LUMINES REMASTERED beautifully marries the elements of sound, light and puzzle-action into one addictive, yet easy-to-play game. You’re at the center of the high-energy, block-dropping action while you groove to awesome house, trance and techno beats. LUMINES REMASTEREDwill be available on June 26.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA – 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 explore mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amid 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 the Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA game, available on June 26.

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June 14th Nintendo Download

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

Fortnite – Jump in to be the last one standing in the free-to-start 100-player Battle Royale. Build huge forts. Outwit your opponents. Earn your Victory. Squad up together online* with friends in the same room or around the world.

Hollow Knight – Forge your own path in Hollow Knight, an epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Paladins – Founder’s Pack – Wield guns and magic as a legendary Champion of the Realm, customizing your core set of abilities to play exactly how you want to play. The Founder’s Pack is now available for $29.99. Paladins will be available as a free-to-start game later this year. Owners of the Founder’s Pack get early access, immediately unlock all Champions and their voice packs now and forever, and receive exclusive cosmetics.
LEGO The Incredibles – Experience the thrilling LEGO adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. LEGO The Incredibles allows players to explore action-packed story levels and an epic hub world, including Municiberg, as they use their unique “Super” abilities to bring the city’s Super Villains to justice. The LEGO The Incredibles game for the Nintendo Switch system will be available on June 15.
Fallout Shelter – Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland. From time to time, idyllic Vault life may be disrupted by the dangers of post-nuclear life. Prepare your Dwellers to protect against threats from the outside…and within.

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E3 2018: All in: every fighter returning for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; releasing in December

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo opened its activities for E3 2018 with a smash. The anchor for the Nintendo Direct was new information about the upcoming Smash title, which has a name – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Showing world-first footage of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo shared details about the latest entry in the series. A new game built for the Nintendo Switch system, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lets up to eight players square off in action-packed battles that are all about smashing beloved video game characters off the screen.

“At E3, we’re showing how Nintendo Switch continues to redefine play, with the broadest range of games people can enjoy together anytime, anywhere,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “Fans who’ve debated which Super Smash Bros. fighter is the best now have the chance to settle their differences once and for all, pitting familiar faces against fresh challengers on stages both new and old.”

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Ice Climbers and Pokémon Trainer, as well as newly announced fighters like Ridley from the Metroid series and Inkling from the Splatoon series. The game supports a variety of controller options, including Nintendo GameCube controllers (original or newly designed), Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. With Nintendo Switch, players can throw down whenever and wherever they like in Handheld or Tabletop mode while enjoying online play.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate combines many stages and new items, with gameplay that makes it easy for players of all skill levels to jump in. All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are compatible with the game, and any fighter’s amiibo figure from other series will also be supported.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is set to launch on December 7th, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.

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E3 2018: Fire Emblem: Three Houses revealed; dated for Spring 2019

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo revealed Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the new Fire Emblem game for Switch at E3. The brand-new Fire Emblem game features a grand new story and characters and coming to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2019.

The game takes place on Fódlan, where the Church of Seiros exercises great power over the land and its people. This turn-based tactical RPG will put new strategic twists on battling, with formations of troops supporting individual units on the battlefield. Do you have what it takes to survive and conquer in this brand-new Fire Emblem game?

  • A traditional turnbased tactical RPG that puts new twists on strategic battling. Now when the player maneuvers a unit, formations of troops move with them and support them in battle.
  • In some parts, the player can move the main character freely, and interact with other characters and gather information.
  • The game is set in a new world – Fodlan, where the Church of Seiros exercises great power over the land and people.
  • Your protagonist meets three main charactes – Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude – who play important roles in the story.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses will be released Spring 2019.

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E3 2018: Super Mario Party coming to Switch in October

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jason Nason

The Mario Party series is coming to the Nintendo Switch with super charged fun for everyone.

The original board game style has been kicked up a notch with deeper strategic elements, like special dice blocks for each character. The game also introduces all new ways to play, including Joy-Con controller enabled minigames, and new modes to enjoy.

Board game play goes back to the four player basics as you take turns and race across the board searching for Stars. You can also pair up with two Nintendo Switch systems and delight in this dynamic play style, such as in the new Toad’s Rec Room mode. With new modes and new minigames coupled with original board game play, the party starts anywhere, anytime, and with all kinds of players.

The modes for the game include.

  • Mario Party • Enjoy the original Mario Party board game experience with new elements like character dice blocks, a party system, and new boards to explore.
  • Toad’s Rec Room • A dynamic new play style that pairs up two Nintendo Switch systems for Table top mode
  • Go head to head in 80 new minigames with m ny ways to play
  • Fast and fun skill based minigames that use the Joy Con controllers in all sorts of different ways.

The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch on October 5th.

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June 7th Nintendo Download

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Jason Nason

BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE – An unrivaled clash of explosive proportions! Created through an all-star collaboration between BLAZBLUE, ATLUS’ Persona, French Bread’s Under Night In-Birth and Rooster Teeth’s hugely popular RWBY web series, CROSS TAG BATTLE celebrates the fighting genre for pros and newcomers alike. Choose your team in fast-paced 2v2 battles filled with the craziness you’ve come to love from BLAZBLUE, with all the tight mechanics, smooth gameplay and gorgeous 2D graphics you expect from Arc System Works.

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido – Help Musashi end the Empire’s tyrannical monopoly of the world’s sushi supply by becoming a Sushi Striker. Devour conveyor-belt sushi, matching plates and sushi types to defeat any enemy or boss who stands between you and victory. Befriend Sushi Sprites and use their powerful skills in battle. The Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido game for the Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems will be available on June 8. A free Nintendo Switch demo is also available in Nintendo eShop. Nintendo 3DS version playable in 2D only.

Banner Saga 2 – The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2. This epic story-based role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your Viking clans make it through alive. Your choices will carry over from the first game, or you can start fresh with new preset characters.

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IMPRESSIONS: Mario Tennis Aces

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Jason Nason

I have a sort of love-hate relationship with sports games, and the Mario sports titles are no exception. When I’m getting it and winning I love them. When I’m struggling and not winning, not so much.

These impressions are based on the recent Mario Tennis Aces tournament demo.

In true Mario sports style the games played within, this time obviously tennis, can be played both in true simulation or with the wacky flair that only a Mario sports title could offer. And while the game is pretty fun to play in simulation, it’s the Mario style gameplay is where the game shines.

In addition to the Mario themes which exude throughout the game (Lakitu’s acting as ball boy is always funny), there are a bunch of special shots and moves in the game which blend right in and add to the fun. There is the zone shot which allows you to pinpoint any spot you want to aim at using motions controls and send the ball crashing down. Rivals must return shots with perfect timing…or after three hits, their racket will break. There is also a trick shot which lets you leap toward a distant ball and greatly increase your energy. This is a risky shot though and if your timing is late, you may lose the point or some energy. I’ll be honest this was a tough one for me to master in the demo, but was always satisfying when I was able to pull it off.

The special shot allows you to fire a super-charged shot when your energy gauge is charged to full. It uses up all your energy but might break your rival’s racket. You can also use something called zone speed which slows down the world around you giving you a reach those shots which are just out of reach.

You can also use regular shots like topspin shots, slices, flat shots, lobs, and drop shots.

The demo only had four characters to choose from at the start with the standard Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi available. However as you played against CPU opponents or took part in the online tournament demo, you earned points which allowed you to unlock some characters. These scores will apparently transfer over to the full game, so it’s possible that the unlocked characters will as well.

I only managed to unlock Waluigi before the end of the tournament weekend, but he was actually pretty fun to control.

While the demo only had a brief look at single player practice and tournament mode, the game will have many other modes including a single player adventure mode. In the adventure you’ll journey through the Kingdom of Bask. Control Mario to complete missions, take on bosses, and defeat the legendary racket.

Learning from the success of the Wii and taking full advantage of the Joy-Con’s motion abilities, in Swing Mode you can gently swing the Joy-Con controller like an actual tennis racket using motion control, and intuitively play as you use a variety of shots like forehand, backhand, and slice. The game will of course have local and online multiplayer as well.

The demo was a pretty solid look at how the game will feel when Nintendo releases it for the Nintendo Switch on June 22nd.

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New stage and weapons available in Splatoon 2

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Jason Nason

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It’s been a while since the last update but a new stage and weapons have been added to Splatoon 2.

The new stage Wahoo World is now available in rotation. Don’t let this amusing amusement park fool you though—while it’s a rather nice date spot for Inkling couples, the battles here are no less ink-tense. Just remember to keep your guard up and not get distracted by the sights.

Now for the new weapons that have been added to the game. Of course, as is the new norm, there are also FOUR new weapons available. Ammo Knights in game is now stocked with:

  • Rapid Blaster Pro Deco w/ Splash Wall & Ink Armor – With a decorated pro headlining this kit, we’d recommend it for aggressive players who can manage their range.
  • Carbon Roller Deco w/ Burst Bombs & Autobomb Launcher – This kit rolls out a new design for the Carbon Roller and is great for players who like making big messes in a short amount of time.
  • Custom Dualie Squelchers w/ Splat Bombs & Ink Storm – Squelch your need for tactical support with this kit! This one’s for playmakers who like to boost the effectiveness of their teammates.
  • Undercover Sorella Brella w/ Splat Bomb & Baller Live out your dreams of being an action-movie star! With this kit, pin back the opposition, close the distance, and go toe to toe with your opponents.Hopefully these findings will help your own Inkling research. Stay tuned for more updates!

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May 31st Nintendo Download

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jason Nason

Pokémon Quest – Set off for adventure in the Pokémon Quest game. Venture out with your Pokémon buddies on expeditions across Tumblecube Island in search of loot in this free-to-start action-adventure for the Nintendo Switch system. Modify your Pokémon buddies with discovered Power Stones to make your ultimate expedition team. With a cube-shaped art style, Pokémon Quest is unlike any Pokémon game you’ve seen before. The simple gameplay makes it easy to hop into expeditions and start exploring Tumblecube Island with the help of your Pokémon buddies. Afterwards, head back to your base camp where you can use the loot you found during your adventure to befriend more Pokémon. Attract various Kanto Region Pokémon to your base camp by cooking up dishes made with collected ingredients! You can even decorate your base camp with fun items that provide helpful bonuses that make your expeditions more beneficial

Just Shapes & Beats – Just Shapes & Beats is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the rad Beats, and die, repeatedly. It’s a new spin on SHMUPs, adding a layer of co-op that’s at the core of the game: ’cause everything is better with friends. Hits like a ton of bricks straight into your eardrums and your eyeballs; BAM! (Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)

West of Loathing – West of Loathing is a single-player slapstick comedy adventure role-playing game set in the Wild West of the Kingdom of Loathing universe. Traverse snake-infested gulches, punch skeletons wearing cowboy hats, grapple with demon cows and investigate a wide variety of disgusting spittoons. Explore a vast open world and encounter a colorful cast of characters, some of whom are good, many of whom are bad, and a few of whom are ugly.

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Pokémon Yellow remake coming to Switch with multiplayer and Pokémon GO integration

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Jason Nason

Return to the Kanto region and experience a classic Pokémon journey in a whole new way. Nintendo and the Pokémon Company revealled today that there are two new Pokémon games coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. While the logos and names leaked earlier in the month, the news was made official today.

The pair of games are based on the special Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition game for the GameBoy which was originally released in 1998. The games are remade with the same visual style of the latest 3DS games Sun and Moon.

The game looks like it can be played with a single joycon and catching Pokémon is done with the same motion swing mechanic as in mobile game Pokémon GO. Not only that but the game will be compatable with the mobile game and allow trainers to transfer Pokémon between the new Nintendo Switch titles and Pokémon GO.

Also during the video presentation was displayed multiplayer allowing two trainers to play at once using a Joy-Con each. A special PokeBallPlus will also be released which will be compatable with Pokémon GO and can be used as a Joy-Con for the Nintendo Switch games.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be released on the Nintendo Switch on November 16th.

It was also announced that there is also a brand new mainline Pokémon RPG in development for the second half of 2019.

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Get June legendary Pokémon Shiny Zygarde at EB Games June 1-24

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Jason Nason

After two months of disappointment, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company seem to be making amends in June legendary Pokémon. A Shiny Zygarde will join the fun in June and will again see code cards return to EB Games from June 1st thru June 24th.

Many people, myself included, missed out on legendaries from March and April and didn’t receive Palki and Dialga or Entei or Raikou. Despite being signed up for the Pokémon Club newsletter, neither a code nor any newsletter showed up in my email box.

Head to a participating EB Canada store from June 1st – 24th, where you can get a code that will allow you to obtain Shiny Zygarde in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon the legendary Pokémon will be level 100 and have the ability Aura Break. It will have the held item Gold Bottle Cap and the moves Thousand Arrows, Outrage, Extreme Speed, and Dragon Dance. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon it will be level 60, have the ability Aura Break, and a moveset including Land’s Wrath, Glare, Safeguard, and Dragon Breath.

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Go Vacation from Nintendo and Bandai Namco coming to Switch in July

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

A resort vacation is always at your fingertips with the new GO VACATION game for the Nintendo Switch. From sky diving and beach volleyball to tennis and even snowball fights, Kawawii island offers something for everyone, with more than 50 different games and activities to enjoy.

Created by acclaimed developer Bandai Namco, Go Vacation includes a variety of cooperative and competitive games that can be played solo or with up to four players via a single Nintendo Switch system or local wireless (additional accessories are required and are sold separately). Several activities offer the option to use motion controls, making swinging your tennis racket and throwing snowballs even more fun and immersive.

Go Vacation is a port of the original Wii game published back in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii.

Discover new surprises each day as you adventure through the four different resort areas on Kawawii island. While exploring – either on foot, on horseback, on a snowmobile or more – you’ll discover numerous collectibles, challenges and other opportunities to level up and customize your character. Decorate your own villa, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the food trucks and snap in-game photos of the dozens of adorable animals hiding in each resort. Regular challenges and presents, like special costumes and different dog breeds, will keep you coming back for hours of Kawawii island adventures.

If you’re playing multiplayer, each player can use just one Joy-Con controller. Experience hours of fun and something new every day. Customize your character, costumes, vehicles and even pets! Daily presents and challenges mean that you will want to keep coming back to the island of Kawawii to explore more terrain and play through activities all over again. Mii or in-game characters of friends and family may show up, and if they do, you can compete against them anytime. Or customize your very own villa by earning over 450 pieces of furniture.

  • Kawawii Island is a paradise resort with 50+ co-op and competitive activities
  • Explore four huge paradise resorts: Marine, City, Snow, and Mountain on horseback, underwater, or a variety of other vehicles
  • Enjoy leisure activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, and sea fishing
  • Try out extreme sports like skydiving, surfing, and skateboarding
  • Compete to be the best at a variety of other fun activities like skiing, beach volleyball, and tennis
  • Up to 4 players on one system or local wireless, with variety of control styles, including motion control
  • Share a Joy-Con controller with a friend for instant multiplayer fun
  • The Joy-Con Wheel accessory is optional for steering vehicles (sold separately)
  • Customize your character with outfits and choose a dog companion from various breeds
  • Daily presents include new breeds of dogs or costumes
  • Daily challenges appear in sets of three across the island

New on Nintendo Switch

  • Marine & Mountain fishing with 30+ species of fish
  • 40+ types of animals to photograph and store in your in-game photo collection
  • Find boxes filled with rewards dropped by a plane

Go Vacation will be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 27th.

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