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August 30, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 10:30 am EDT
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Prepare to dig the night away.
SteamWorld Dig 2 is about three weeks away.
The follow-up from Image and Form to their 2014 breakout hit will release for Switch first, on September 21.
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by Donald Theriault - 10:30 am EDT
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Behold the King... the King of Knights.
The final expansion to Shovel Knight will arrive early next year.
Yacht Club Games has announced that Shovel Knight: King of Cards will release in early 2018 on Switch first. The expansion stars the gold-plated King Knight as he explores new worlds and attempts to defeat his royal competition.
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by Donald Theriault - 10:30 am EDT
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The entire story is headed to consoles.
Indie adventure hit Kentucky Route Zero is about to complete its adventures, and the Switch will see it.
The TV edition of the multi-part adventure series from a two person development team was announced for an early 2018 release today on Switch. All five parts of the story will come to the Switch, as the episodic adventures began releasing on Steam in 2013.
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by Donald Theriault - 10:29 am EDT
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We've got heroes after all.
As promised in January, Travis Touchdown is back on a Nintendo console.
No More Heroes: Travis Strikes Again was announced at the end of today's Nindie Showcase. The followup to the 2008 and 2010 Wii games will release in 2018, and the Unreal-engine powered game will feature collaborations with prominent indie developers.
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by Donald Theriault - 10:23 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
A follow-up to the cult hit with the high body count.
The newest adventure from Team Meat is hitting the Switch.
Super Meat Boy Forever, the follow-up to 2009 (2016 on Wii U)'s Super Meat Boy was revealed today during the Nindie Showcase. Meat Boy and Bandage Girl have to save their young child Nugget from the evil Dr. Fetus.
Expanded maps and daily challenges will also be a part of this new adventure.
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August 29, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 10:28 am EDT
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Source: IGN, Nicalis, Raw Fury
Three big indie titles ahead of tomorrow's Nindie Showcase.
A trio of new games have been announced for Switch today.
Nicalis will be publishing Save me Mr. Tako for the Switch by the end of 2017. A one-man development, the game is inspired graphically by the original Game Boy and began development in 2014 in time for the original Game Boy's 25th anniversary.
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by Donald Theriault - 4:00 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Good night sweet prince, and may flocks of crawling Metroids sing thee to thy rest.
Nintendo's first foray into social networking will pass away just before its fifth birthday.
Miiverse will be shutting down on November 8 at 1 a.m. Eastern time (10 p.m. November 7 Pacific time) according to the post on Miiverse and Nintendo's support site. Use of other social media platforms is being blamed for the dismissal, as well as Miiverse not supporting the Switch.
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August 28, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 3:15 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Sadly, Warriors will not come with a skilled Roy. That would be DLC.
Nintendo of America has dropped a couple of news bits about limited editions.
The first to arrive will be the limited edition for Fire Emblem Warriors, which will launch October 20 in North America on Switch and New 3DS. The limited edition will contain a double sided poster, a 3 CD soundtrack, 25 art cards and a Switch version of the game for US$79.99..
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by Donald Theriault - 10:19 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
With a focus on Switch titles again.
In a big week for indie titles on Nintendo platforms, the schedule just got a bit busier.
Nintendo will air a "Nindies Showcase" video on Wednesday (August 30) at 10 a.m. Pacific time / 1 p.m. Eastern. Nintendo's announcement tweet confirmed multiple Switch titles will be detailed. The showcase video will drop ahead of the 2017 "Nindies @ Night" event Thursday night tied to PAX West.
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by Donald Theriault - 7:00 am EDT
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Source: IntiCreates
It hits the eShop Thursday.
Although Gunvolt will be adding a jolt of electricity to the eShop this week, the pack will be in stores early in the fall.
Inti Creates and Nighthawk Interactive have confirmed a retail release for the Azure Striker Gunvolt Striker Pack for Switch, which will be out in October in North America. The collection of 3DS eShop titles will release in the eShop on August 31 (this coming Thursday).
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August 27, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 8:42 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Mobile
The poll that produced all of the Glade mockery will finally pay off.
January's "Choose Your Legends" poll for Fire Emblem Heroes will finally see the promised distribution of its characters on (date).
A video posted to Nintendo's mobile Youtube channel has confirmed the top two male and female characters in January's poll - Ike (Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn), Roy... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 7:34 pm EDT
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Source: Arc System Works
Not to be confused with Super or the fighting game.
Arc System Works's ownership of the Technos properties is about to pay off for Switch owners.
Double Dragon IV, previously released for PC and PlayStation 4, will be receiving a Switch version on September 7 in all territories for US$6.99/¥800/equivalent.
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August 25, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 6:00 am EDT
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Source: Kitfox Games
A few extras will be available for your perusal.
An independent action RPG with a unique character creation system is headed to the Switch.
Moon Hunters, a Kickstarter title which launched on PC last year, will be releasing on Switch on a date to be announced. The game, set in environments reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, uses a personality quiz to create the player characters.
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August 24, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 6:03 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
All in all, it's just another brick in the wall.
This article was originally started at about 9pm Eastern time Wednesday, and it looks for all the world that the only things coming out this week are on Switch. The big one for the Western world is the complete edition of Minecraft Story Mode, which you might recall coming out on Wii U about a year ago, or puzzle title Piczle Lines DX. Noted wizard David Lloyd reviewed both titles for us (Minecraft SM, Piczle).
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August 23, 2017
by James Jones - 7:06 pm EDT
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We'll be talking about Mario's GameCube adventure on Thursday, 8/24 at 9 PM Eastern.
We've slogged through the Shines. We've determined the relative value of Clean and Dirty. We've even sprayed those worthless Toads with the contents of a Yoshi's stomach. Now it's time to talk Super Mario Sunshine!
Who: YOU! Join us in the Nintendo World Report Discord!What: A live RetroActive... Read more...
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If you think we should enshrine Space Station Silicon Valley, we want to hear from you.
(Originally posted on our Patreon.)
Now that the first class of the NWR Hall of Fame has been duly enshrined, it's time to determine the next class.
Nominations are now being accepted by email at hof@nintendoworldreport.com for this year's class. These should be the best of the best of the best.... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 12:21 pm EDT
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Source: Psyonix
The Samus car trained with the Federation in Blast Ball.
Rocket League will be getting a boost with Mario, Luigi, and Samus themed car livery.
The supersonic acrobatic rocket-powered battle cars will have Mario, Luigi and Metroid themes available on Switch in addition to Mario and Luigi hats for existing vehicles. The Mario car and one Metroid color... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 12:08 pm EDT
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Source: Ubisoft
Ubisoft policy, Nintendo pricing.
Mario + Rabbids will have some options for expansion available.
A season pass will be offered for the August 29 releasing strategy game. Priced at US$20 or equivalent, the pass will feature three parts:
8 new "steampunk" weapons available from day 1
New solo and co-op maps available in fall 2017
"New, unexpected story content" in 2018
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August 22, 2017
by Donald Theriault - 4:46 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
There's enough music there to choke Xander's horse.
Europe will be getting their hack and slash on in mid-October.
Nintendo of Europe has announced that Fire Emblem Warriors will release on 20 October, with both the New 3DS and Switch versions of the game hitting. The new Fire Emblem Amiibo announced at E3 of Chrom (Fire Emblem Awakening) and Tiki (multiple games) will release on the same day.
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by Donald Theriault - 4:43 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo
For the next step, I'll give them a direct line to my bank account.
There's a new option for Switch buyers without credit cards, though you may need a few accounts.
Nintendo has added the option for payment via PayPal on the Switch eShop. The service allows for purchases online to be made without giving credit card information directly or even through a bank account.
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