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Redout will bring futuristic racing to the Switch this Spring

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

Publisher Nicalis and developer 34BigThings have announced plans to bring futuristic racer Redout to the Nintendo Switch this Spring. A very shiny debut trailer for the game has been embedded above.

Redout is set in the year 2560, after the construction of elaborate magnetic race tracks has transformed the barren wasteland of Earth into the epicenter of the galaxy’s most popular sport. Redout’s next-gen visual effects and highly optimized environments give players a mainline dose of sensory overload without sacrificing ultra-high-speed rendering and long draw distances.

Fans of futuristic racing games from the late ’90s will love the dynamic vehicle designs and evocative course environments. The architecture and terrain are based on fantastic visions—imagined 500+ years hence—of real-world locations like Cairo, Alaska and the gorgeous Italian region of Abruzzo.

Redout was built using Unreal Engine 4, and Lead Game Designer Giuseppe Franchi is very proud of how fast 34BigThings has been able to make Redout: “You’re gonna leave this game with your eyes dry, because you can’t blink.”

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Disgaea 5 Complete will be released for the Nintendo Switch this Spring

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

Look out dood! Disgaea 5 is coming to the Nintendo Switch this Spring in a brand new Complete edition. Originally released for the PS4 back in 2015, Disgaea 5 is the latest game in the strategy RPG franchise from NIS America. This new version for the Switch will include the main game and all the previously-released downloadable content:

Disgaea 5 Complete tells a tale of revenge and rebellion. As a new and terrible Overlord named Void Dark seeks to enslave the countless Netherworlds, one young demon has stood to end his reign—Killia. In Disgaea 5 Complete, lead Killia and his tenacious army of rebels on their dark and dangerous path to vengeance. Filled with more over-the-top action and hilarious writing than ever before, Disgaea 5 Complete’s damage numbers are surely headed for the record books.

Disgaea 5 Complete is a strategy RPG that offers hundreds of hours of over-the-top, award-winning gameplay, and marks the first time the core game is available on-the-go. The game includes all eight bonus scenarios, four fan-favorite characters, and three character classes that were originally DLC in the PlayStation 4 release of Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance.

In addition to the Standard Edition of Disgaea 5 Complete fans will also have the chance to purchase a special Limited Edition from the NIS America Online Store. Priced at $89.99, the Limited Edition will include the game and a variety of other goodies:

Disgaea 5 Complete: Limited Edition

  • Disgaea 5 Complete for Nintendo Switch (With Reversible Cover)
  • 2-Disc Soundtrack
  • Hard Cover Art Book
  • Clip On Rubber Prinny
  • Collector’s Box
  • And… MYSTERY ITEM! (To Be Revealed Soon…)

You can get a closer look at the Disgaea 5 Complete: Limited Edition after the break. (more…)

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Sonic Mania is also coming to the Nintendo Switch this Spring

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

We first heard about Sega’s Project Sonic last year, but a second game starring Sonic the Hedgehog will also make it to the Nintendo Switch in 2017. Announced late last night during Nintendo’s Switch Presentation, Sega will also bring Sonic Mania to the Switch this Spring.

Developed by Christian “Taxman” Whitehead and Simon “Headcannon” Thomley, Sonic Mania is a 2D side-scrolling Sonic game that pays homage to the franchise’s past with re-imagined levels, while also adding new Zones and a new Drop Dash special move.

You can check out the Sonic Mania trailer embedded above, but it’s the same video that Sega used to announce the game’s existence for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One last July.

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Ubisoft will release Just Dance 2017, Steep, Rayman Legends for Switch on March 3

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

Ubisoft has always been a big supporter of Nintendo consoles, and the publisher has big plans for the launch of the Switch.

Just Dance 2017, Steep, and Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition will all be available for the Switch on March 3, with more titles to be announced at a later date:

Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 will be the first Ubisoft game released for Nintendo Switch at launch. The chart-topping dance track, “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples, will be available as an exclusive track for Nintendo Switch owners via Just Dance Unlimited. This hit song joins 40 tracks already available in the game, including “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Lean On” by Major Lazer (Featuring MØ & DJ Snake), brand-new hits like “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5, party favorites like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyonce and classics like “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Nintendo Switch players will also have three months of free access to Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand subscription streaming service, which offers more than 200 additional songs and access to exclusive tracks, with new hit songs added all the time.

More accessible than ever, Just Dance 2017 can now be played anywhere, with up to six players at the same time using a Joy-Con controller or by using the Just Dance Controller app (which turns your smartphone into a controller).

Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
Players’ all-time favorite, Rayman, is back in the game thanks to Rayman Legends Definitive Edition, the ultimate version of the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends created by Michel Ancel. This edition includes all the game’s traditional features, such as Kung Foot, plus some brand-new surprises. Nintendo’s history has included the Rayman brand since the franchise’s beginning, with titles such as Rayman Advance for Game Boy Advance, Rayman 2: The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 and Rayman Raving Rabbids for the launch of Wii.

Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a different mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.

Steep
In Steep, players drop in to the Alps and ski, snowboard, wingsuit and paraglide through the game’s massive open world playground, filled with exhilarating activities and breathtaking views. Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Steep is designed for a culture that’s all about sharing experiences with the world. Steep features seamless multiplayer, populating the world with players as they naturally explore the Alps. Players and friends across the globe can take on challenges together or compete with each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboard. The open world of Steep will be further enriched by the majestic slopes of Alaska in a free update available this year.

This is great news for fans who plan to purchase a Switch at launch, but I guess the Beyond Good & Evil 2 announcement will have to wait…

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Nintendo Switch Presentation: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is officially coming to the Switch

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

Hold on to your hats… Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch.

The action RPG is currently in development at Monolith Soft and features Executive Direction by Tetsuya Takahashi, Character Design by Masatsugu Saito, and Music by Yasunori Mitsuda. Aside from the rather gorgeous trailer embedded above, that’s about all we know at this point.

A release date for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be announced at a later date.

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Nintendo Switch Presentation: Two new Zelda Breath of the Wild Amiibo figures announced

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mike Ryan

As if we didn’t already receive enough Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild news, Nintendo also announced that two additional Amiibo figures will be available. Zelda and a Bokoblin will be released alongside the game (and the Switch console) on March 3, 2017.

They’ll be priced at $15.99 apiece, Have a look at them right here:

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Nintendo Switch Presentation: Ultra Street Fighter II adds Evil Ryu and Violent Ken

Posted on January 13, 2017 by John Scalzo

The World Warriors will return to a Nintendo console in a big way with Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. More than a mere re-release of the classic fighting game, Capcom will add two new characters to the game, along with giving players a choice between high definition remastered sprites created by UDON Entertainment and the original pixel-art graphics.

The Capcom-Unity blog has more details about the two new characters, Evil Ryu and Violent Ken:

For the first time in nearly 20 years, since Super Street Fighter II, two new characters join the fight; Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. This version of Ryu has succumbed to the Satsui no Hado and is now obsessed with fighting in order to prove he is the strongest. His former honorable self has been purged, allowing him to enjoy absolute power and embrace an unquenchable bloodthirst for battle.

Violent Ken is the result of M. Bison kidnapping and brainwashing Ken, enhancing his abilities with Psycho Power and twisting his brotherly rivalry with Ryu into hatred. Violent Ken is more ruthless, aggressive, and fearless with moves that feature purple flames instead of his signature fire.

A release date wasn’t announced for Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, but Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono will appear on Nintendo’s Treehouse Live later today with a live gameplay walkthrough.

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Nintendo Switch Presentation: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition and Master Edition revealed

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mike Ryan

Not content to thrill us with an actual release date for the Switch console and the next Zelda game, Nintendo also unveiled two collector’s editions for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild…

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will provide players with a landmark Nintendo Switch experience on the system’s launch day in March, and will be available as a standard edition, Special Edition and Master Edition. The Special Edition includes the game, a Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case, Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin, Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Ganon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection CD for a suggested retail price of $99.99. The Master Edition includes all of those items plus a Master Sword of Resurrection figure, and has a suggested retail price of $129.99.

A closer look at the Special Edition is available at the top of this article, and the Master Edition can be found after the break.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the Nintendo Switch console will launch on March 3. (more…)

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