Apr 8, 2017
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]intendo Switch has more than 100 games in development, we outlined some of the most exciting upcoming Video Games on Switch right here. Nintendos hybrid console is seeing greater support from 3rd party developers due to the high sales that even surpassed the Playstation 4 sales in Japan. The Jackbox Party Trivia Game is next multiplayer game to land on Nintendos new system
Publisher Jackbox Games has announced their party pack of 3 Trivia Games to be released on the Nintendo Switch as early as April 13th. The threequel to the party game phenomenon features a total of five new games. The Jackbox Party Pack 3 will step into the same category as Snipperclips: Cut it out together, to become the next hilarious and fun multiplayer game to be played in groups of up to 8 players.
Jackbox Party Pack 3 Features
The say-anything sequel Quiplash 2 (3-8 players). Play all new questions or make your own!
The deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party (1-8 players). Match wits with a trivia-obsessed killer.
The surprising survey game Guesspionage (2-8 players). Guess the results to silly survey questions.
The t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O. (3-8 players). Battle your custom t-shirts to the death!
The sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It (3-6 players). One of your friends has something to hide.
Play using your phones, tablets, or computers. No extra controllers needed!All games support up to 10,000 audience members playing along!
Plus tons of NEW features just for streamers! It’s a digital box full of actual fun!
The game will be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop starting April 13th and will retail at $24.99. You can watch the quirky gameplay trailer of the Jackbox Party Trivia Game below.
- Apr 8, 2017
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast week Blizzard has talked about porting the popular card game Hearthstone to Nintendo Switch, this week Blizzard goes one step further. The action shooter Overwatch is currently only available on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. While Hearthstone is developed on the Unity engine that is greatly supported by Nintendos new console making a port rather easy, Overwatch on the other side requires more ” power ” to run the game, as Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan noted ” I think the problem is, we’ve really targeted our min spec in a way that we would have to revisit performance and how to get on that platform “.
While the Nintendo Switch hardware would be capable of running the game, Blizzard states that it makes it more difficult to add another platform ” Our first couple of patches would come out on PC first and then later on the consoles,” he explained. “And a lot of that is because you’re working with Microsoft and Sony, and you want to be compliant to their ecosystems”. In terms of pure power, the Nintendo Switch has proven to be able to run games comparably well against the Playstation 4, as the comparison gameplay between the two consoles running the same game have shown very little differences – you can watch the Playstation 4 VS Switch comparison video here.
While Blizzard has not made any official announcement yet, the Nintendo Switch would be a great platform to host games like Hearthstone and Overwatch, however it is more likely to see the card game appear on the console first rather than the more complex Overwatch. There is still hope to see these games appear on the new hybrid console as Kaplan states “Just because we’re not on a platform right now, it doesn’t mean we won’t reconsider it in the future, so we stay aware of all these things.”
- Apr 7, 2017
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you are like us and you like to challenge yourself with a puzzle game, then this list might be right for you. The Nintendo 3DS has been around for many years, and some amazing games have been released for the handled console in the meantime. We are taking a look at some of the very best Nintendo 3DS Puzzle Games.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
If you will only ever play one 3DS Puzzle Game, this would be it. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is a perfect cute, but also mind bending puzzle experience. You will be traveling across the globe in an airship. If you are ready to help Professor Layton solve the biggest mystery in mankind, then you should watch the trailer below! Professor Layton was developed by Level 5 who also made Fantasy Life – this puzzle game makes it a perfect fit to snuggle up and to puzzle away on your Nintendo 3DS.
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition
This package includes two amazing RPG 3DS puzzle games, and are a one of a kind experience. The Puzzle adventure will have you defeat the evil group Paradox by battling enemies with the awesome power of orbs. Drag and match the orbs together for combos to deal a massive blow to your enemies. If you want some action with your puzzle experience, Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. might be the game you are looking for. You can watch the trailer below to get a good idea of what the game has to offer.
Scribblenauts Unlimited
This is an all time classic, and still today is one of the most beautiful Puzzle experience on any gaming console. in Scribblenauts Unlimited you will help Maxwell solve the mysteries in a 3D puzzle open World environment, you can free roam and play the game your way. This game even features the 3DS Street Pass functionality to see all of the creative solutions to puzzles by players in your area.
Pokémon Battle Trozei and Pokémon Picross
If you happen to be a die hard Candy Crush fan, then this game might be your perfect match, that is if you also like Pokemon. Moving and matching Pokémons to create chains is easy to start, but difficult to master. Match 3 or more Pokémon characters in a row to attack one of the many powerful opponent Pokémon you’ll face, like Xerneas, Yveltal, or Charizard!
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
Test your puzzle solving skills in this spin-off of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. Use tiles to create the best path through each level. The main game contains over 180 levels, across four different puzzle modes. Although each mode has a slightly different style of play, they all share the same goal: get the Minis to the star. The game also features beautiful 3D graphics making the puzzle games even more fun to play. Check out the trailer below to get a good look at the 3DS puzzle game!
Crashmo
Last but not least Cashmo is a amongst the best 3DS puzzle games. In this game you will pull and push blocks to make your way to the goal. The adorable characters make the game look and feel adorable. Crashmo is a slow paced game, making it the perfect fit for a relaxing gaming experience.
- Apr 7, 2017
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]quare Enix has made some big announcements this week. After expressing their full support for Nintendo Switch, they have announced another game in direct competition to Harvest Moon, Pokemon and the beloved Animal Crossing. RE:LEGEND is a video game about farming, exploring, village management and just so much more.
You will start the game by waking up washed ashore on the beach, with no memories. You will have to start a new life, and find ways to recover your lost memory. But before it gets to that you have to start cultivating the island, make friends with villages, expand the village, do some farming, fishing, planting and cutting down trees. It is up to you how you tackle the game. You will also be able to raise your very own magical creatures, this is is similar to Pokemon except instead of catching you can also raise them yourself.
According to Square Enix the developer behind RE:LEGEND, the game focuses on 4 major features:
- Farming(Grow crops on land/sea, keep fishes)
- Tame and raise Magnus(Monsters)
- Adventure(Story, Crafting, Fishing, Mining, Logging.etc)
- Recruit NPC(Village expansion)
RE:LEGEND Details
You can play alone, but what is the fun in being lonely? You can invite up to 3 friends to play along with you in Multiplayer.
Magnus are little magical creatures that roam around the island, you can tame everyone of them. They will aid you in different ways, and can be very useful for farming, fishing, traveling, in combat and more!
They will also grow and evolve depending on your care, so each of them has unique evolution conditions. Once the Magnus has grown enough and you have gained their trust, you can mount them and use their abilities at will. These abilities will be helpful in your adventure in many ways so make sure to take good care of them!
Vokka islands ground soil is as fertile as Hawaii and therefore perfect for cultivation and farming. You can do so on the ground or even underwater. You can plant different crops all year around with different kind of plants to be raised. Each season has it’s own crops, that once fully grown can be sold for in-game gold.
You can fish, and all the fish you catch can be sold for gold, or you can even keep them in your own farm and watch them swim around in your pong or aquarium!
Whatever skill you want to master in the game, practice is the key! The more you exercise a certain the skill, the better you will get at it. If you fish a lot you, will start getting more and better fish. If you farm a lot, your farm skill will increase and crops will turn out better with a greater yield.
Example of Living Skills:
Mining, Fishing, Logging, Crafting, Farming, Weaponry and much more!
Vokka Village is where your new life begins! Befriend local villagers and celebrate exciting festivals while having a good time together. Pay attention to their needs and help them out in their daily lives, and they will reward you accordingly.You can recruit more villagers into the village during your adventure, and having more villagers will expand the village. This will allow you to gain access to better resources, and who knows you might even be able to recover your lost memories?
RE:LEGEND is currently in development for PC, a first gameplay trailer has been released and can be watched below. This game shares also a lot of similarities with Ooblets, you can read our interview with the Ooblets Developer here. We have recently mentioned that Square Enix has announced it’s full support for the Nintendo Switch, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a port of this video game on Nintendos new Console.
- Apr 7, 2017
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]quare Enix the developer behind the Final Fantasy series has recently announced their full support for the Nintendo Switch. Now the company goes a step further, Takashi Tokita, a valued employee at Square Enix has teased more progress on Twitter. He announced the “ beginning of a new project ” with a Nintendo Switch photo attached to his tweet. You can see the original tweet below.
No official announcement has been made, but like the recent I Am Setsuna port, we can expect more video game ports from the developer, as well as new original content according to Tokitas tweet. RE:LEGEND an Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon and Pokemon hybrid game currently in development would make a great fit on the Nintendo Switch – you can learn more about RE:LEGEND in our earlier post here. We will keep you updated as more details start rolling in!
極秘ミッション開始！ pic.twitter.com/m3KkR9u484
— 時田貴司 (@Takashi_Tokita) April 7, 2017
- Apr 6, 2017
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t has been several months since Nintendo first announced Pikmin for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was set to release in 2017, and Nintendo has recently reiterated that the game indeed is still slated for a release later this year. Furthermore Miyamoto producer of Mario, Pikmin and more has said that he believes Pikmin to be the next Mario. He also mentions that Pikmin 4 is nearly completed and will most likely be a Nintendo Switch title.
It is with most certainty to say that Nintendo still strongly believes in the Pikmin Video Game Series and will continue to support the IP. There have only been very few details on Pikmin for 3DS. Reggie, President of Nintendo North America, has also mentioned in a recent interview, that Nintendo plans to bring all major IPs to Nintendo Switch over time, this would include Pikmin for Nintendos new hybrid console. A first gameplay trailer however is available and can be watched below.
You can get Hey! Pikmin on Nintendo 3DS / 2DS right here
- Apr 6, 2017
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nintendo Switch remains to be sold out at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Toys “R” Us and more. If you are in the market to buy a Nintendo Switch, check our frequently updated post on available stock for the console here. If you already own the new hybrid console, chances are you are waiting to buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
GamersGloba has shared some new footage for the quirky video racing game. You can watch the gameplay video below!
48 tracks will be included in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, that can be used to race against your friends online, or in local split- screen Multiplayer. Below are two screenshots showing all the characters and power ups available in the game. Isabelle from Animal Crossing and more will be included right from the start. These characters were only available in the DLC pack for the Nintendo Wii U. You can visit the full website here. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be released on April 28th for Nintendo Switch.
- Apr 6, 2017
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you own a Nintendo Switch, chances are you are loving your console, and probably are putting hours and hours into the legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you are like many others and you like to take your console on the go, or just want to up your video gaming experience, then these accessories will help you protect your console, and get the best possible experience out of it!
Nintendo Switch best Screen Protector
Unlike modern cellphones where the screen is made out of durable and scratch resistant glass, the Nintendo Switch screen is made out of plastic, and can easily be scratched by keys, or anything else that is remotely hard or pointy. The reason for the plastic screen according to Nintendo – is to avoid the screen to shatter into pieces when the console slips out of the hands – and could then potentially be harmful to children.
Luckily there is a solution to that. The amFilm Screen protector is made of shatter resistant ultra transparent tempered glass and will avoid your console getting scratched up. The screen protector can be purchased from Amazon for $9.99 right here
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Case Up your Nintendo Switch
There are many cases for the Nintendo Switch out there, but only some of them provide the protection you need in a compact size.
The Nintendo Switch Hybrid Cover functions as a protective slim cover, but can also be transformed into a stand, similar to an iPad smart cover. You can see it on Amazon here
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The Butterfox Nintendo Switch Hard Carry Case comes with a handle and 19 slots for cartridges. It can be bought from Amazon for $24.99 right here
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Battery on the Go
The Lumsing 15000mAh Battery pack can can charge your Nintendo Switch on the go. It will let you plat 6 hours of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the go! It is currently on sale and can be bought on Amazon for $21.99 right here
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If you need even more juice on the go you can go for the Anker PowerCore+ 20100. It can also be purchased on Amazon for about $65.99 here
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The SwitchCharge is a protective case with a built in battery. You can check out the case here. It currently seeks funding on Indiegogo, if you are interested you can contribute and be one of the first to receive this charging case.
Make Your Switch Stand Out!
If you want to add some color to your Switch, you can add these thumb grips in neon blue or red, not only do they look cool, they will also add grip to your thumbsticks – you can check them out on Amazon right here
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If you feel the joy-cons are too small you can add this grip to it. It will make it feel like a larger controller, similar to Playstation 4 and Xbox One. It also comes in some cool looking color combinations to chose from, and only runs at $14.99 on Amazon – check it out here
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