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Jan 28, 2018
2017 wasn’t all doom and gloom. It brought us (or rather, game developers Infinite Fall brought us) the well-received, atmospheric, and story-rich game, Night In The Woods. Fans of the game, Nintendo Switch owners, and those who simply haven’t got round to playing it, will be pleased to hear that the game will be available for Nintendo Switch on February 1st.
The adventure-platformer game will cost $19.99 on Nintendo Switch.
Additionally, the Switch version of the game will include the new Weird Autumn edition (which was released December 13th for other platforms).
The Weird Autumn edition has been described as ‘a director’s cut’ of the original game.
Those who bought the standard version needn’t fret however, as they can download the Weird Autumn patch for free.
It was also announced on Twitter that the game will be released for mobile at some point in 2018.
About Night in The Woods
Mae Borowski, a female feline college dropout returns to her hometown of Possum Springs, only to find that it’s more depressing than ever.
Things are the same as they have always been, yet entirely different.
It seems that adulthood has hit her friends in the face with a frying pan.
As Mae attempts to rekindle friendships and adapt to new circumstances, she suspects that sinister things are occurring. People are disappearing and somebody is following her.
As the nights grow longer, and the trees become bare, it soon becomes apparent that there’s something in the woods.
But will people take the worries of a disliked dissociative dropout seriously?
The description on Steam describes the game as:
‘An adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.’
Highly relatable, vibrant, and tinged with dark humour, Night In The Woods is a must-play.
If you’d like to find out more before purchasing the game, why not check out IGN’S review of it here.
- Jan 11, 2018
Yesterday morning, Nintendo gave us a rapid fire update on new games, ports, and updates coming to the Nintendo Switch and 3Ds. The January Nintendo Direct Mini was only 14 minutes long, but covered a lot of news. With a pace like that, it’d be difficult to shorten it much for a recap. Instead, we’re going to order the announcements based on the release dates given during the Direct. Then we’ll discuss what that may mean for Nintendo in 2018. You can watch the recap of the entire Nintendo Direct below.
January
Calendar (Based on the January Nintendo Direct Mini)
Dragon Quest Builders (Demo) – January 11th (Now)
As the legendary Builder, you’ll construct rooms, towns, and defenses while fighting monsters. In Terra Incognita, build freely, share creations online, battle in an arena, and access exclusive content to the Nintendo Switch version of the game! You’re the only one in Alefgard who can rebuild and level up its ruined towns to attract new residents and raise their strength. But be wary: increasing a town’s level will also lure the Dragonlord’s monsters! So, join residents and fight back! When you defeat monsters and break blocks of the environment, you’ll earn materials for crafting items and building structures. Enjoy content exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version in Terra Incognita: ride a Great Sabrecub, slay foes for Pixel Blocks, and use them to build a Dragon Quest Game Pak so you can access more items for building! The land is yours to rebuild… The goddess Rubiss has spoken!
The free demo is available today in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
ACA Neogeo Art of Fighting 2 – January 11th (Now)
Play as iconic heroines from SNK’s history in a new, two-on-two tag-team fighting 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.
Celeste – January 25th
A platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Unravel the secrets of the mountain and overcome your limitations to reach the summit.
Pokken Tournament DX DLC Wave 1 (Aegislash) – January 31st
The Battle Pack is now available for purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and includes two Waves of Battle Pokémon and Avatar items. Wave 1 of the Battle Pack contains Battle Pokémon Aegislash and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. Aegislash can change between two formes, and players can wield them both. Wave 2 includes the new Battle Pokémon Blastoise and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mew and Celebi. Wave 1 will be available Jan. 31, and Wave 2 is scheduled for Mar. 23.
February
Fe – February 16th
In this new type of platforming adventure, players run, climb and glide their way through a dark Nordic forest to explore its living, breathing world. Use the motion controls of the Joy-Con controllers to sing in tune with creatures and plants to unlock new abilities. Each song has a distinct sound and feel thanks to HD Rumble. The game launches digitally for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 16.
Super Mario Odyssey Update – “February 2018”
A new mini-game called Balloon World is coming to one of the highest-rated games of all time. Once players download the free update and complete the main story, Balloon World will become available. In “Hide It” mode, players have a certain amount of time to hide a balloon. In “Find It” mode, players have the same amount of time to locate balloons hidden by other players from around the world. Players can move up the rankings** by finding hidden balloons and becoming expert hiders. The free update will be released in February with new Snapshot Mode filters and new outfits.
Payday 2 – February 27th
As players join with friends* locally or online to execute elaborate heists, full touch-screen support makes menu navigation easier than ever, while the HD Rumble feature lets them feel everything from explosions to weapon recoil right in their hands. Debuting in the Nintendo Switch version of the game, a new playable character named Joy will be introduced. Joy is a Japanese computer whiz who wears a custom LED light mask that changes her appearance as she sees fit. PAYDAY 2 launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 27.
March
Kirby: Star Allies – March 16th
Pokken Tournament DX DLC Wave 2 (Blastoise) – March 23rd
The Battle Pack is now available for purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and includes two Waves of Battle Pokémon and Avatar items. Wave 1 of the Battle Pack contains Battle Pokémon Aegislash and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. Aegislash can change between two formes, and players can wield them both. Wave 2 includes the new Battle Pokémon Blastoise and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mew and Celebi. Wave 1 will be available Jan. 31, and Wave 2 is scheduled for Mar. 23.
May
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze – May 4th
Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch. 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 4.
Dark Souls Remastered – May 25th
The first title in the genre-defining action role-playing franchise 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: REMASTEREDlaunches on May 25.
This Spring
Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition
A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe 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. Play as Link, Zelda, Midna, Skull Kid and dozens more in action-packed battles at home or on the go. Additionally, the game includes new outfits for Link and Zelda based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game. This new version launches for Nintendo Switch in spring.
Mario Tennis Aces
A new Mario Tennis game is bringing 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 on Game Boy Advance, offering a new flavor of tennis gameplay, with a variety of missions and boss battles. The game launches for Nintendo Switch this spring.
Mario + Rabbids DLC Pack (Donkey Kong)
A new hero swings into action! Donkey Kong is headed to the game 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.
This Summer
Ys VIII : Lacrimosa of Dana
When the passenger liner he was aboard sank, the adventurer Adol drifted to a deserted island inhabited by vicious creatures that have evolved in many different ways. To survive, Adol must gather fellow shipwreck survivors and build a base. High-speed battles require players to change between three types of characters at a moment’s notice. The epic RPG launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.
SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy
Play as iconic heroines from SNK’s history in a new, two-on-two tag-team fighting 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.
Later
The World Ends With You Final Remix – “This Year”
This 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. The game is scheduled to launch this year.
- Nov 22, 2017
Details were released that the Nintendo Project could be expanding within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was originally expected that the Nintendo Park would only be taking up a portion of the KidZone behind the Simpson’s area.
However permits were recently released revealing that the Mario Kart and Donkey Kong sections will be a part of a large 8.8 Acre piece of land. Sources say that Universal wants the theme park to be enjoyable for both kids and adults, which could be why it will be expanding outside of the KidZone.
Dreams could potentially become a reality to older fans who have grown up with Nintendo. It is also rumoured that some of the park will be themed based on a potential film project for a Super Mario Bros. movie adaptation by the Illumination Entertainment Studio who is best known for the Despicable Me franchise.
As of right now, Nintendo Land in Universal Studios Japan is scheduled for 2020 in time of the Tokyo Summer Olympics with Orlando, Florida opening afterwards.
Source. WFTV News
- Nov 20, 2017
Portal Knights is a 3D sandbox survival crafting game with RPG elements. Taking inspiration from Minecraft and the real-time tactical fighting style from Legend of Zelda. Players can choose their class, explore islands, craft items, armour and weapons as well as create buildings, furniture & more.
The game can be played single player and co-op with friends (up to four). Currently receiving a positive reception on other consoles, it should be a great addition to the switch especially to play on the go.
Nintendo Switch Release Date: November 23rd, 2017
- Nov 11, 2017
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]at Quest, which was released for Nintendo Switch yesterday, is an open world, action adventure RPG set in a world of cats, developed by The Gentlebros. The Cat Quest page on the Nintendo website (which is full of cat puns) explains how your player’s sister is kidnapped and you therefore embark on a journey to save her from the evil Drakoth.
There is a huge overworld map with a variety of characters and many side quests for players to enjoy. The game takes place in real-time and your player can fight and defeat enemies, as they are encountered, with spells. Your player can choose from a variety of equipment and armour. Combinations of armour, equipment and spells can be created to match your play-style. From a possessed town, to the Bermewda tringle, plus mages and loot filled dungeons, this game has plenty of places, characters and concepts to interact with, explore, and enjoy. The game can be purchased digitally on the eShop for a reasonable $12.99.
- Oct 30, 2017
[dropcap]X[/dropcap]SEED Games has finally announced that the long awaited Story of Seasons Trio of Towns DLC will be released on November 9th. The company has also unveiled a new theme for 3DS. The DLC will be available for $7.99 from the Nintendo 3DS eShop beginning November 9th. The new Story of Seasons Theme for Nintendo 3Ds will become available on the same day for $1.99.
Players will need to first download a free 1.1 update for Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns in order to purchase and install the DLC. Doing so will provide bug fixes, other improvements and a total of four new outfits, which include Lest and Frey’s attire from Rune Factory 4. Furthermore the Story of Seasons Trio of Towns DLC will feature new events, outfits, dialogue, story and romance candidates! We can’t wait to get our hands on the DLC, what do you look forward to most in the upcoming DLC?
