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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will leap onto the PC, Xbox One, and Switch on July 10

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

A man in a Crash Bandicoot costume once stood outside Nintendo of America’s headquarters with a bullhorn to promote the release of Crash Bandicoot on the PSone (and gloat that it wasn’t available for the Nintendo 64). But it looks like Crash’s original adventure will finally make its way to a Nintendo platform this year, as Activision has announced that the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will be released for the Switch on July 10.

First unveiled during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Activision later confirmed that the N. Sane Trilogy will also be available for the PC and Xbox One on the same date. In addition to the original Crash Bandicoot, the compilation will also include Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot: Warped.

A new trailer for the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has been embedded above.

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Dark Souls Remastered’s Solaire of Astora will get his own Amiibo figure; Network Test will be available before launch

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

Nintendo is definitely keeping their Amiibo line relevant with the announcement that Solaire of Astora (from Dark Souls) will receive his own figure on May 25.

Solaire’s Amiibo figure will launch alongside the Switch debut of Dark Souls Remastered, and players who tap the jolly knight will be able to perform a “Praise the Sun” gesture whenever they want. However, this freedom won’t extend to the Amiibo figure’s availability. According to Bandai Namco, the figure will be sold exclusively through GameStop.

The publisher also confirmed that a free Network Test will be available for Dark Souls Remastered on the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One before launch. More information about the Network Test will be announced soon.

In the meantime, be sure to watch the new Dark Souls Remastered footage from this evening’s Nintendo Direct presentation. You’ll also catch a glimpse at Solaire’s Amiibo figure.

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Capcom will release Okami HD for the Switch this Summer

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

Nintendo Switch owners will soon be able to enjoy Okami HD on the go, as Capcom has announced the remastered re-release will make its way to Nintendo’s newest console this Summer.

Okami’s artistic ambitions will make their way to the Switch with high definition graphics designed for modern HDTVs, as well as two Switch-exclusive control modes. You’ll be able to draw directly on the screen with Touchscreen Painting if you play Okami HD in Handheld Mode. But if you prefer to use your Switch in Tabletop Mode or TV Mode, you’ll be able to use the Joy-Cons to paint the air with Motion-Control Painting…

Originally released in 2006, Okami brought the Japanese sumi-e ink style art to video games, marrying art with action and an epic tale, making it one of the most unique and beautiful video games ever. Okami HD will be available as a digital download for Nintendo Switch this summer.

In the game, players draw brushstrokes on screen with the Celestial Brush to battle opponents or solve puzzles. Unique to Nintendo Switch, Okami HD will offer new functionality for the Celestial Brush, taking advantage of the Nintendo Switch system’s touchscreen and motion-control support to create intuitive new ways to solve puzzles and defeat foes.

The first trailer for Okami HD on the Switch has been embedded above.

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be released for the Switch on April 24

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

It looks like Nintendo fans will be able to head on down to South Park for the first time since the days of the Nintendo 64. Ubisoft has announced, via today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, that South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be released for the Switch on April 24.

In the quiet mountain town of South Park, darkness has spread across the land.

A new power is rising to combat this evil. An entire squad of superheroes will rise, led by a nocturnal scavenger sworn to clean the trash can of South Park society.

The kids are playing superheroes, and Cartman is determined to turn Coon and Friends into the biggest superhero franchise of all time. However, the villainous Professor Chaos emerges with an evil plan to eliminate Coon and Friends. The heroes need to work as a team to fight the chaos and terror that that grips the town.

Switch owners will also have the chance to purchase The Fractured But Whole’s first two downloadable expansions, Danger Deck and From Dusk Til Casa Bonita, on April 24. A third expansion, Bring the Crunch, will be available later this year.

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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will be released for the Switch on May 18

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

Nintendo mostly had bigger fish to fry during today’s Nintendo Direct, but they did manage to carve out a few seconds to confirm that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will be released for the Switch on May 18.

Hyrule Warriors’s Definitive Edition will contain every piece of content from both versions of the game. That means Switch owners will be able to see every map and mission, as well as all 29 playable characters, and all previously-released downloadable content.

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Nintendo will bring the Super Smash Bros. franchise to the Switch in 2018

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

The wait is almost over! As part of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. will make its Switch debut sometime this year. The first teaser trailer confirms that the Inklings will join the fight, and that Mario and Link (wearing his Breath of the Wild gear) will be involved in some capacity.

What this trailer (or Nintendo’s accompanying press release) didn’t confirm was whether Super Smash Bros. for the Switch will be a brand new game (Super Smash Bros. 5?) or an enhanced re-release of Super Smash Bros. For Wii U. I guess we’ll all find out together, probably as we get closer to the 2018 E3 Expo.

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Flinthook, Earthlock: Festival of Magic, Bleed 2, more coming to Nintendo eShop this week

Posted on March 8, 2018 by John Scalzo

We don’t know what Nintendo has planned for tonight’s Nintendo Direct presentation, but it looks like 18 new games will be available to download from the Switch eShop over the next few days.

Leading the way (because the hero carries a grappling hook) is Flinthook, a roguelike side-scrolling platformer from Tribute Games. Available to download tomorrow, players will get to take control of the famed space pirate, Captain Flinthook, and board ships to steal booty.

But set to launch for the Switch today is Earthlock: Festival of Magic, a turn-based RPG from Snowcastle Games that was inspired by the first wave of 3D RPGs from the late 90s. Also available to download today is Bleed 2, a manic side-scrolling shooter from Bootdisk Revolution.

You can learn more about all of this week’s additions to the Nintendo eShop after the break. (more…)

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The Games of March 2018

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Warp Zoned Staff

Welcome to March, you’re cordially invited to a party for the Nintendo Switch’s first anniversary. While fans surely have plenty of backlogged Switch games to keep them busy, the consolemaker also has one new game on their schedule to mark this milestone. And if you’re a Switch owner, and you’re on the lookout for a new game, you might be interested in Kirby Star Allies.

Kirby’s adventures always feature a unique art style, and that’s something that’s very much in vogue with a few other games set to launch this month including The Behemoth’s Pit People and Level-5’s Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. Elsewhere on the release calendar, after a short delay, it looks like Ubisoft is ready to delve deep into the heart of a doomsday cult in Far Cry 5.

Why is the Warp Zoned staff looking forward to these games? You can find out after the break, along with a complete release schedule for all of this month’s new releases. (more…)

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