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September 13, 2018

Warframe To Invade Switch November 20 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 4:26 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

Join up to 38 million players, so crossplay confirmed.

The alien invasion of the Switch will be landing in November.

Warframe, the free to play shooter announced for Switch in July, has confirmed a release date of November 20. The game offers play with "over 38 million players", indicating that crossplay will be available for the game.

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Getting Hardware Bundle; GameCube Controllers Releasing Early Switch

by Donald Theriault - 4:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Direct

The original eight will adorn your dock.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate will have a hardware bundle, and it's launching earlier than would be expected.

The hardware bundle will launch on November 2 and will include a dock with the original eight Smash Bros characters and specially adorned Joy-Cons. A download code for Smash Bros Ultimate will be included, but according to Nintendo it will not be live until December 7.

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New Modes Announced For Super Mario Party Switch

by Donald Theriault - 4:14 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Direct

Including one where Luigi can't win by doing absolutely nothing. (Apparently.)

Super Mario Party continues to reveal new modes ahead of its unveiling next month.

Two new modes were announced in today's Nintendo Direct: Sound Stage, a motion rhythm mode, and the co-op River Survival mode. Both modes have four player support.

Super Mario Party will launch on October 5.

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Cities: Skylines Open For Business On Switch Today Switch

by Donald Theriault - 4:09 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Direct

Even with a delay, there's still shadowdrops to deal with.

One of the great modern city builders is on Nintendo Switch - right now.

Cities: Skylines is now available on the Switch eShop for US$39.99/C$50.39. Two expansions - the After Dark and Snowfall expansions - are also included in the price.

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Final Fantasy Is Being Well Represented On Switch Switch

by David Keremes - 4:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 28

Final Fantasy is making up for lost time on Nintendo consoles

Nintendo announced that Final Fantasy is coming to the Nintendo Switch in many ways

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD is out now. This is a port of the mobile game.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remaster is coming in 2019. This is a remaster of the GameCube title and includes new areas and online multiplayer.

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Animal Crossing Announced For Switch: Isabelle To Turn Over A New Leaf In Smash Ultimate Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo Direct

Prepare to enter debt. Again.

Some big news has emerged from the world of Animal Crossing.

A new Animal Crossing title was announced in the Nintendo Direct. No subtitle was given, only a 2019 release date and an introduction from Tom Nook for the new game.

Before that, Isabelle will be a playable character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The dreaded stop sign and gyroids were among her attacks.

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Yoshi's Crafted World Officially Named Switch

by Neal Ronaghan - 3:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

Yoshi's next trip to a craft-like world is hitting Switch in Spring 2019.

Yoshi's Crafted World is coming to Switch in Spring 2019, a minor delay from its planned 2018 release.

The adorable craftwork game comes from GoodFeel, who made Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World. The game features co-op and Poochy. Much like its demo at E3 2017, levels be played both forwards and backwards. More information about the 2019 release will be revealed as we get closer to its launch.

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Town Announced For Switch, Coming 2019 Switch

by David Keremes - 3:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

New RPG from Game Freak and it is not Pokemon

Nintendo announced a new RPG from Pokemon creator Game Freak called Town.

This RPG will take a unique spin on the adventure by focusing its story solely on one village. Battle enemies and get help from other towns folk.

Release is set for 2019.

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New NES Games For Nintendo Switch Online Revealed: New NES Joy-Cons Revealed Mobi

by Donald Theriault - 3:22 pm EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: Nintendo Direct

Prepare to rumble online.

Nintendo has revealed new games and a new control method for the NES games on Nintendo Switch Online.

In the Nintendo Direct presentation showing off Nintendo Switch Online, Gradius, Double Dragon, and Mighty Bomb Jack were among the 3rd party games shown for the service. NES Open Tournament Golf... Read more...

Capcom Beat'em Up Bundle Hitting Switch Next Week With Seven Arcade Brawlers Switch

by Neal Ronaghan - 3:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 6

Play Final Fight, Knights of the Round, and many more from Capcom's history on September 18.

Capcom is bringing the arcade fury to Switch on September 18 with the Capcom Beat-'em-Up Bundle.

The pack includes Final Fight, The King of Dragons, Captain Commando, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors, and Battle Circuit. The last two are making their console debuts. All games will support four player locally and online and can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop now.

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Katamari Damacy Reroll Annouced For Switch: Launching December 7 Switch

by David Keremes - 3:16 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

Roll your way with the Joy-Cons

Katamari Damacy Reroll has been announced for the Switch and is slated for release in winter 2018. Bandai Namco later sent a press statement confirming a December 7 launch date.

It will include enhanced gyro controls, HD rumble, and multiplayer battles.

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New Super Mario Bros. U To Get Deluxe Switch Version Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:13 pm EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: Nintendo Direct

It's the only "wah wah" we'll be getting.

One of the Wii U's launch titles is making its way to Switch in a new Deluxe package.

The Deluxe version of New Super Mario Bros. U was announced in today's Nintendo Direct for release on January 11. The New Super Luigi U expansion will also be in the package.

Nabbit and Toadette will be playable in the game; Nabbit does not take damage from enemies, while Toadette can power up with a crown to become "Peachette" and gain a double jump.

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Coming To 3DS In January 3DS

by David Keremes - 3:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

Port of the Nintendo DS RPG title coming to 3DS

Nintendo announced that Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey is hitting the 3DS on January 11, 2019.

The port of the 2009 Nintendo DS title will include a new adventure with Bowser Jr. as he goes on a quest to find a cure for his old man.

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Luigi's Mansion 3 Announced For Switch Switch

by Neal Ronaghan - 3:05 pm EDT
Total comments: 11

Not much more info other than the year is known.

Luigi's Mansion 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019, according to Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi to start today's Nintendo Direct.

No more info is known, including the developer. Luigi's Mansion on GameCube was made by an internal Nintendo team, while the 3DS remake is developed by Grezzo. Next... Read more...

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Coming To 3DS: New Difficulty And Abilities 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 3:04 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Nintendo Direct

Climbing back to the top of the yarnball.

Kirby has returned to his role of a system closer.

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, a 3DS remake of the 2010 Wii game, has been announced for a 2019 release. The game will feature all of the stages from the original version with new abilities, as well as a "Devilish" difficulty.

Yarn Dedede and MetaKnight will also be playable in the game.

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Broken Age Now Available On Switch Switch

by Donald Theriault - 9:11 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Switch eShop

Also breaking: the age of preannouncing release dates.

The first major Kickstarter success story in video games is now on Switch.

Double Fine's crowdfunded adventure title Broken Age received a surprise release on the Switch today in both North America and Europe. The game retails for $14.99/€12.79/£11.49.

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Diablo III: Eternal Collection To Launch November 2 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 8:59 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Switch RPGs take Red Dead Day off.

Diablo III will keep the frights going after Halloween.

The Switch version of the third-person looter will release on November 2, according to a Twitter post from Nintendo of America.

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September 12, 2018

Switch Firmware Version 6 To Launch Tuesday Ahead Of Online Service

by Donald Theriault - 6:27 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Hopefully folders are free for everyone.

Getting onto Switch Online is going to require a firmware upgrade.

In a communication to Nintendo Account holders this evening, it was announced that the latest full update of the Switch's system software will come on Tuesday. The communication came with a warning that following the update, it would no longer be possible to disconnect a Nintendo Account from the Switch profile.

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Nintendo Switch Online To Launch Tuesday, Start Charging September 25

by Donald Theriault - 7:18 am EDT
Total comments: 36 Source: Nintendo

Get into Rank X while you can do it free.

Nintendo Switch Online is landing on Tuesday.

The online service has been confirmed for a September 18 launch date. All users will receive a seven day free trial.

More details about the service will be revealed in the Nintendo Direct tomorrow.

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Nintendo Direct Rescheduled To September 13

by Donald Theriault - 7:02 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

Reset the clock.

Nintendo will be getting back to Direct business shortly.

The September Direct will now air on Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Pacific time / 2200 GMT. This represents a week's delay due to a deadly earthquake in Japan.

The promised length and focus is the same, and it isn't known if any content will change from the initial video.

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