Arms launches June 16
Arms will launch for Switch in North America, Europe, and Japan on June 16, Nintendo announced.
In addition, special Neon Yellow Joy-Con controllers and Joy-Con Straps will be released separately on the same day alongside a Joy-Con AA Battery Pack accessory.
Here is the latest information on the game, via Nintendo:
One of the biggest features in the upcoming fighting game is the ability to equip two types of customizable Arms per fighter. These Arms range from standard gloved Arms to curved weapons like boomerangs. Each Arm has a special attribute like fire, ice or electricity that activates when delivering a charge punch. As players fight through the game, they will earn in-game currency that can be used to play the Arm Getter, a fun mode in which they can get new Arms for their fighters. The fast-paced game can be played in 1-v-1 matches or even 2-v-2* for more entertainingly chaotic battles. During the Nintendo Direct presentation, a new character was also revealed: the super-fast, ramen-armed Min Min.
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is coming to Switch, Marvelous announced. It will launch on July 25 in North America, July 21 in Europe, and July 20 in Japan.
In Japan, the game will be available in 7,800 yen standard and 9,800 yen limited editions. The Fate/Extella Limited Box will include a copy of the game, am Aruko Wada-illustrated special box, and an Aruko Wada illustrated “Nero Travel Pouch.”
The Switch version will feature the following additional elements:
“Unshackled Bride” costume for Nero Claudius.
35 pieces of downloadable content from the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions. That includes the 33 costumes released via the PlayStation Store and the two early purchase costumes.
Multiple language support, including Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. (Japanese voice-overs only.)
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is currently available for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.
Watch the Nintendo Direct segment (from the Japanese version) below. Visit the Japanese teaser website here - http://fate-extella.jp/switch/
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Dragon Quest X for Switch launches this fall in Japan
The Switch version of Dragon Quest X, the massively multiplayer online Dragon Quest, will launch in Japan this fall, Square Enix announced.
The PlayStation 4 version of Dragon Quest X was previously announced for a summer release in Japan. The game is already available on Wii U, 3DS, and PC.
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition launches May 11
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition will launch digitally on May 11 and in stores at a later date, Nintendo announced.
Here’s an overview of the Switch version, via Nintendo:
Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Explore randomly‐generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in Survival Mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous mobs.
Create, Explore and Survive alone or with up to 8 ‘crafters together online, while 4 can join each other in local multiplayer on the TV or in tabletop mode, supporting both split screen and the Pro Controller. Compete with your friends in Battle, Tumble or Glide* – mini games for Minecraft console editions where you fight for survival and high scores; strategy, and sometimes just pure luck will make you the winner.
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch includes six content packs in addition to the Super Mario Mash Up which delivers:
40 Super Mario‐themed skins including Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, as well as troublemakers like Bowser, Wario and all seven Koopalings
Super Mario World itself! Professional Minecraft builders have remade the likeness of the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond, with Mario‐themed versions of the Overworld, The Nether and The End for you to explore.
So many Mario‐inspired surprises to discover, from islands shaped like Warp Pipes to towering sculptures of Nintendo’s iconic characters. We’ve recreated villainous hideouts, too: like Bowser’s Castle, Bowser’s ship, and Boo’s House.
Super Mario‐style textures, numerous Mario‐themed puzzles, dozens of character skins and music from Super Mario 64 to enjoy
Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Sine Mora EX coming to Switch
Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Sine Mora EX are coming to Switch in addition to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, publisher THQ Nordic announced.
Sine Mora EX will launch this summer for $19.99, and Battle Chasers: Nightwar will follow in late summer / fall for $29.99.
Watch a set of trailers below. View the first set of Sine Mora EX screenshots at the gallery.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Sine Mora EX
Ubisoft announces Monopoly for Nintendo Switch
Ubisoft has announced Monopoly for Nintendo Switch. It is due out this fall.
Here’s an overview of the title, via Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is bringing the iconic game to Nintendo’s new console for players of all ages to own it all anytime, anywhere, at home on the TV screen or on-the-go in tabletop mode. With Nintendo Switch capabilities, Monopoly fans can feel the roll of the dice with the HD Rumble feature and play with up to six players online or offline. As they progress, players can also win rewards, unlock new exclusive content and watch the city prosper in front of their eyes!
Monopoly for Nintendo Switch will offer new twists on the classic board game with additional content, more interactions and new rules.
Gamers Can Now Enjoy Classic Arcade Gaming Anywhere, Anytime With Namco Museum on the Nintendo Switch
Leading interactive entertainment developer and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment America today announces Namco Museum, the ultimate collection of beloved arcade games from the 1980s. This classic catalog includes favorites from Namco’s classic arcade collection, including Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaga ‘88, The Tower of Druaga, Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder 2, SkyKid, Splatterhouse, and Tank Force. The Namco Museum collection will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2017.
With Namco Museum, players will be transported back to the days when coin-operated arcades reigned supreme, for a truly nostalgic experience. Through the Nintendo Switch, these retro classics can be played anytime, anywhere, and against anyone through the game’s online ranking system. With the ranking system, players can compete to earn the number one spot on the worldwide challenger board for their favorite Namco arcade classics. Players nostalgic for the classic coin-op era can transform their Nintendo Switch into a miniature cabinet by turning the handheld console vertically for a taller, slimmer screen that replicates the original arcade experience. Namco Museum also provides a challenge mode, presenting players new and unique challenges for each game, giving classic games a fresh twist.
“Namco Museum is the perfect game for anyone looking to add a series of fun, classic, and addictive games to their Switch collection,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for Bandai Namco Entertainment America. “Arcade games from the ‘80s were some of the most challenging, rewarding, and cherished experiences a gamer could have. From blasting enemy spacecrafts in Galaga to chomping dots while avoiding ghosts in Pac-Man, Namco Museum is packed with entertaining classic gameplay, no quarters needed.”
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