On the heels of the latest release of Double Dragon: Neon on Nintendo Switch, Majesco Entertainment is excited to announce that the long-loved Nintendo DS classic Monster Tale will be finding its way onto modern game platforms in 2021. Developed by Dreamrift, Monster Tale left its mark by bringing a nostalgic feel and a vibrant world featuring the human monster duo of Ellie and Chomp.
Players in Monster Tale experience a seamless blend of classic gameplay styles of puzzle-platformers, Metroidvania, and pet management as they seek to rid the fantastic Monster World of the evil ragtag group the Kid-Kings. Working together Ellie and Chomp must learn new skills in order to return the world to the rightful hands of the monsters and help Ellie return home.
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Kirby Delivers Some Tetris 99 Fun – The 19th MAXIMUS CUP event for the Tetris 99 game allows you to earn an in-game theme based on the Kirby Fighters 2 game. Now you can channel your inner fighting spirit into Tetris 99 on the Nintendo Switch system as you aim to hit your opponents with a flurry of Tetrimino-clearing combos in this action-packed MAXIMUS CUP. The Tetris 99 19th MAXIMUS CUP event runs from 11 p.m. PT on Jan. 7 to 10:59 p.m. PT on Jan. 11. To participate, Nintendo Switch Online members* just need to play the Tetris 99 online mode during the event period. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. Once players have accumulated a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring background art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Kirby Fighters 2!
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Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.
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Rev up Your Engines for Some Nitro-Fueled Fun – Join Crash Bandicoot in the driver’s seat once again for a Game Trial of the fully remastered Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled game, available in Nintendo eShop. Until Jan. 5, 2021, Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to take the game for a spin for some authentic racing fun.* With 40 courses, customisable vehicles, a robust set of game modes and a ton of characters to unlock, you’ll be able to have plenty of fuelled adventures, with the option of local play or online multiplayer.
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Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced more details for the new cloud service app Pokémon HOME. The app enables Trainers to continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single game system and manage their collection of Pokémon across many of their games. Pokémon HOME will launch in February 2020 for iOS and Android devices as well as Nintendo Switch.
Designed as a place where all Pokémon can gather, Pokémon HOME will enable Trainers to bring over Pokémon from linked Pokémon series games and deposit them in Pokémon Boxes in the cloud or move them around to linked compatible games.
A new addition to the Nintendo Switch family, Nintendo Switch Lite is compact and lightweight, making it easy to take on the go
In a video, Nintendo introduced Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite console launches on 20th September and will be available in three different colours: yellow, grey and turquoise. A carrying case and screen protector set for Nintendo Switch Lite will also be available. To watch the Nintendo Switch Lite first-look video in its entirety, go to the official Nintendo Switch Lite website.
Rumour has it that Egypt is still full of ancient mummy tombs and treasures. And that's true! Even better, you can explore them yourself in the childhood classic Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy! The game is now available digitally and physically on Nintendo Switch for $29.99 £26.99 €29.99.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus launches for Nintendo 3DS on February 5, 2019! As you carefully explore the labyrinths found on the continent of Lemuria, you must learn to adapt to the challenges you will encounter.
Otherwise, you will face almost certain defeat at the hands (or jaws) of the beasts and FOEs lurking within.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus Official Website Launch!
As part of today's update, we are proud to announce the full official website for Etrian Odyssey Nexus has launched! Inside, you will find more details regarding playable classes, important characters, the systems in Etrian Odyssey Nexus that we touch on in the newest trailer.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus Features:
The Definitive Etrian Odyssey Experience – With more classes, characters, gameplay systems, and labyrinths than any other game in the series, Etrian Odyssey Nexus is the ultimate dungeon-crawling adventure. Customise Your Perfect Exploration Party - Create and customise characters from 19 playable classes, then take on the dangerous creatures of Lemuria’s labyrinths with your perfect party! Both Newcomers and Veterans Welcome! - With the ability to swap between four distinct difficulty settings, auto-mapping settings, and a grand standalone story, there’s something for everyone from series newcomers to experienced veterans. A Love Letter to Etrian - Longtime series mainstays Yuji Himukai (Character Designer), Shin Nagasawa (Monster Designer), and Yuzo Koshiro (Composer) have come together to create the preeminent Etrian experience for the series’ final instalment on the Nintendo 3DS.
All pre-order and first-run copies of the game will come with an exclusive art book featuring the incredibly-detailed character art of Yuji Himukai and monster art of Shin Nagasawa and the game itself.
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The World Ends with You: Final Remix – Complete the mission...or face erasure. That’s all Neku knows after regaining consciousness in the middle of a busy intersection without his memories. Now he and his partner must fight to survive a life-or-death game in this twisted tale with more turns than the urban labyrinth of Tokyo they’re trapped in. This definitive version of Square Enix’s RPG classic brings the dark story to life on the Nintendo Switch system along with an extra chapter, exclusive two-player combat, and some killer, new remixed music. The World Ends with You: Final Remix game will be available on Oct. 12.
Starlink: Battle for Atlas Digital Edition – In the Starlink: Battle for Atlas game, you’re part of a group of heroic interstellar pilots, dedicated to free the Atlas star system from Grax and the Forgotten Legion, an evil robot force. Assemble your fleet and mix and match your pilots, Starships and weapons to create your own play style and defeat the enemy. The Nintendo Switch console version even features characters and vehicles from the Star Fox series! Starlink: Battle for Atlas Digital Edition will be available on Oct. 16.
LEGO DC Super-Villains – It’s good to be bad. Embark on a new DC/LEGO adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as a new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story. Joined by renowned DC Super-Villains the Joker, Harley Quinn and countless others from the Injustice League, players will set out on an epic adventure. The LEGO DC Super-Villains game will be available on Oct. 16.
The Jackbox Party Pack 5 – It’s the return of the classic pop culture trivia mash-up game, YOU DON’T KNOW JACK: Full Stream; the game of hilarious hypotheticals, Split the Room; the lyric-writing, robot rap battle, Mad Verse City; the inventive drawing game, Patently Stupid; and the outer space fling-fest, Zeeple Dome. Use your phones or tablets as controllers and play with up to eight players, plus an audience of up to 10,000. The Jackbox Party Pack 5 game will be available on Oct. 17.
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 – NBA arcade action is back with the NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 game. The sequel to the original smash hit takes street balling to the next level with a massive roster of current and retired NBA players, improved online matchmaking with dedicated servers, four-player online matches, three-point contests, new playgrounds and custom matches. NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will be available on Oct. 16.
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Fortnite Battle Pass Season 6 – Fortnite Battle Pass Season 6 is here! Jump in now on your Nintendo Switch system and start playing. With every new season comes new locations, new gameplay items, a new Battle Pass and more!
FIFA 19 – FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Led by the prestigious UEFA Champions League, FIFA 19 offers enhanced gameplay features that allow you to control the pitch in every moment. There are new and unrivaled ways to play, including a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team and a new Kick-Off mode experience. Champions rise in FIFA 19. FIFA 19 is available on Sept. 28.
Mega Man 11 – To save the day, the Blue Bomber must battle Robot Masters and take their powerful weapons, which now changes the hero’s appearance with added levels of detail. The innovative Double Gear system lets you boost Mega Man’s speed and power for an exciting twist on the satisfying gameplay the series is known for. Mega Man 11is available on Oct. 2.
Arena of Valor – Build the ultimate team with your friends to crush your opponents in the first MOBA game on the Nintendo Switch system. Explore and command a roster of more than 39 fearless heroes, with roles including Tank, Assassin, Mage, Support, Warrior and Marksman. Discover and dominate all the gameplay modes, including 5-v-5, 3-v-3, 1-v-1 and a unique “Hook Wars” mode that will challenge your skills and prove your hero as a true champion.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ – DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high-end anime graphics and brings easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master fighting gameplay. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is available on Sept. 28.
Nintendo has just unveiled Treasure Stack in today's Nindies Summer Showcase presentation! Treasure Stack joins a roster of exciting indies soon to launch on the Nintendo Switch.
A brand new trailer shows off the game's retro puzzle-platforming antics. Those eager to get grappling and stacking can do so at Nintendo's PAX West booth, where the devs will be demoing the game from August 31 to September 3, 2018.
Treasure Stack takes falling block mechanics and fuses them with grappling hooks and platforming heroes to create an addictive puzzler you won't be able to put down. Test your skill in Challenge mode, compete with friends in Local Versus mode, or jump into Online Versus and battle head to head!
The most successful gamers are often the ones who kit out their knights, elf mages or warriors with the right weapons. The same goes for the console itself – with the right accessories gaming doesn’t just get better, gaming sessions can go on for much longer. Now gamers can become heroes thanks to a comprehensive arsenal for the New Nintendo 2DS XL from gaming accessories specialist Speedlink.
“As the New Nintendo 2DS XL handheld console is used mainly when on the go, it was only logical for us to develop a matching range of accessories to protect it. Whether it’s the screen protectors, padded carry case or ergonomic touch screen pens with rounded tips, everything is designed around maximising gaming fun, minimising fatigue, and ensuring the console is fully protected at the same time”, explained Rainer Nawratil, Senior Product Manager at Speedlink.
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Go Vacation – Welcome to Kawawii Island, a paradise resort where friends and family can enjoy 50+ co-op and competitive activities. There are all sorts of exciting ways to explore the island, from horseback to buggies, snowmobiles to in-line skates. And to add to the fun, up to four players can enjoy visiting and discovering every corner of the island together. Go Vacation will be available on July 27. (Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)
Banner Saga 3 – Banner Saga 3 is the dramatic final chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series, which has won more than 20 awards and has been nominated for four BAFTAs. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
Play Wario’s strangely satisfying 300 micro games in WarioWare Gold Demo, available this week on Nintendo 3DS.
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Runbow
Nintendo Switch - Download
Nintendo eShop from 03/07/2018 - 15:00 CEST
€14.99 / £11.99 / CHF 21.00 Game description: With tons of competitive modes for up to nine players online and eight players locally and a massive Single Player Adventure, Runbow is the crazy, colour-based platformer you've been waiting for.
The world of Runbow changes with each swipe of the background, so you'll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear - If you can't see it, it doesn't exist.
Pocket Rumble
Nintendo Switch - Download
Nintendo eShop from 05/07/2018, 00:00 CEST
€9.99 / £6.99 / CHF 10.00 Game description: Pocket Rumble retains all the gameplay elements that make traditional fighting games great, but reduces the level of execution and memorisation necessary to the bare minimum. That way experienced players can learn the game fast and be able to focus on deeper elements of strategy and mind games, new players can learn the ins and outs of fighting games without being overwhelmed, and everyone can get their skills to a competitive level without too much grinding alone in training mode.
Updates on upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, including new details on Mario Tennis Aces plus Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch.
The WarioWare series is coming to Nintendo 3DS! With 300 fast-paced microgames to enjoy, WarioWare Gold is the biggest entry in the series! Available 8 March 2018.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey launches exclusively for Nintendo 3DS in 2019!
Join Dillon to save the post-apocalyptic frontier from invasion in Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers, launching exclusively in Nintendo 3DS eShop 5/24! A free demo will also be available to download 5/10.
The original Luigi’s Mansion game for Nintendo GameCube is coming to Nintendo 3DS with an updated look and new features! Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo 3DS launches this year.
Kirby Star Allies Demo out now on Switch
The gorgeous remaster of the classic action-adventure game, okami HD, is coming to Nintendo Switch eShop this summer!
The fast-paced world of conveyor-belt sushi fighting is coming to Nintendo Switch! Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido launches simultaneously on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS 6/8.
Travis strikes again no more heroes on Nintendo Switch. Travis Touchdown wanders into the game world and vows to exterminate every last bug he finds! Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroeslaunches exclusively on Nintendo Switch in 2018.
Dark Souls Remasterednetwork test coming to Nintendo Switch May 25th. Before DarkSouls: Remastered for Nintendo Switch launches on 5/25, you can try the gameplay and online features in a free network test! Mario Tennis Aces on Nintendo Switch online play and tournaments June 22nd 2018 - Pre-launch online tournament announced. Unleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles with friends, family, and fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters in Mario Tennis Aces! Launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 6/22.
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker game coming to Nintendo Switch on July 13th 2018. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is coming to Nintendo Switch on 7/13 with new miniature courses based on various Kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey! A Nintendo 3DS version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which includes 3D visuals and touch-screen controls, also launches 7/13!
Undertale 8 bit game on Nintendo Switch.
Spin…jump…and wump through remastered versions of all three original Crash Bandicoot games, debuting on a Nintendo system for the very first time! Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for Nintendo Switch launches 7/10.
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch contains all past downloadable content, and the ability to unlock the Pakku Mask with the PAC-MAN amiibo! Available 5/18.
South Park coming to Nintendo Switch April 24th. Join Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman in an outrageous superhero adventure when South Park: The Fractured But Whole releases on Nintendo Switch 24th April 2018! south park game
Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch May 18th 2018. The heroes and villains of The Legend of Zelda series are about to spring into action when Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition launches 18th May 2018, only on Nintendo Switch!
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Splatoon European Championship live stream Plus Splatoon 2 version 3.0The Splatoon 2 version 3.0 Octo expansion update is coming late April with over 100 new pieces of gear, more stages, and Rank X! Super Smash Bros coming to Nintendo Switch
