Nintendo Reveals Parental Controls for Switch
New details about the parental controls for the Nintendo Switch have been revealed.
Nintendo announced that parents will be able to use a free smart device app to control which games their children play, how long and how late they play and what they can share on social networks.
Additionally, restrictions can be set for the Nintendo eShop through a user's Nintendo account.
Nintendo Switch will launch globally on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen, with online services free for a limited period after launch. Nintendo also announced details and prices for additional controllers and accessories.
Syberia 3 Coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo announced Syberia 3 will be a new game for its forthcoming console, Nintendo Switch.
Check out a trailer for Syberia 3 below:
Syberia 3 is an adventure game coming from Microïds, the French company behind Syberia and Still Life. The game continues the adventures of protagonist Kate Walker.
Nintendo promised more details about the title are "coming soon." Syberia 3 will also release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS and Android platforms, where it is slated for a Q1 2017 release window.
Nintendo Switch will launch globally on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen, with online services free for a limited period after launch.
Nintendo Announces Super Bomberman R For Switch
Bomberman is back, this time as Super Bomberman R on Nintendo Switch.
Check out a trailer for the game below:
The latest Bomberman title features 3D stages and photo-real graphics, Nintendo revealed. Players can compete with rivals globally, with a "Battle" mode that features a maximum of eight players. The party-battle game also has a single play "Story" mode, which can also be played with two players in a co-op mode.
Expect a lot of familiar Bomberman touches, including the character's siblings and well-known enemies. Super Bomberman R features a new rule where "the condition to clear the stage is not just by wiping out all the enemies."
Super Bomberman R is slated for a March release, which puts it within the Nintendo Switch launch video. Nintendo Switch will launch globally on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen, with online services free for a limited period after launch.
Ultra Street Fighter II Coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo announced that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers will be coming to Nintendo Switch with "a host of new features."
The company revealed that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers will feature all the original fighters and bosses, Super Street Figher II characters, and new additions of Evil Ryu and Violent Ken.
Up to two players can play simultaneously, and the second player can join "anytime, anywhere" by using the Joy-Con controller. Co-op can be played either in versus mode or to take on a CPU opponent in the new Buddy Baddle mode.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers can be played with either a modern aesthetic or the classic pixel-art graphics.
Farming Simulator Announced for Nintendo Switch
Farming Simulator is coming to Nintendo Switch.
There's no word on when Giants Software's simulation game will release for the console, but the game was shown briefly during a sizzle reel showcasing various titles coming to Nintendo Switch. Check it out below.
Nintendo Switch will launch around the world on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen. In addition to the release date and price, the company also shared a few details about Switch's online service, as well as the console's battery life.
I Am Setsuna Coming to Nintendo Switch
Tokyo RPG Factory's I Am Setsuna joins Nintendo Switch's March lineup, though the specific release day in March wasn't confirmed on Nintendo's website.
I Am Setsuna's Colosseum mode will be available as DLC sometime after launch.
IGN gave I Am Setsuna a 7.5 for its emotional impact. For more games coming to Nintendo Switch, head over to IGN's Nintendo Switch hub.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco announced.
The Nintendo Switch Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 gameplay experience will include local co-op mode, the company revealed in a press release.
Bandai Namco didn't announce a release date for the title, but did say they will "share more details soon."
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in October 2016. Make sure to check out IGN's review.
Nintendo Switch will launch globally on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen, with online services free for a limited period after launch. Here's a complete guide to pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch, and a full list of announced games. And if you're curious what Switch's game boxes will look like, here's a sneak peek.
Fast RMX Announced for Nintendo Switch
Following in the footsteps of Fast Racing Neo, Fast RMX has been announced for the Nintendo Switch.
Revealed as part of the Nintendo Switch showcase, Fast RMX will release on the Switch, though no official release date or window has been revealed. The game will feature 15 vehicles, 30 tracks featuring canyons, alpine peaks, cityscapes, and other locations. RMX includes local splitscreen multiplayer for up to four players and online multiplayer for up to eight. A hero mode is unlockable and features new rules and challengers for players to compete against. The game will run in 1080p at 60 frames per second.
Fast Racing Neo, the original futuristic racer with tinges of F-Zero originally released for the Wii U in 2015. IGN praised the "fierce test of reflexes" in our Fast Racing Neo review.
Disgaea 5 Complete Announced for Nintendo Switch
NIS America has announced that Disgaea 5 is coming to Nintendo Switch.
This new version, dubbed Disgaea 5 Complete, will launch in spring 2017. The game will feature the "full Disgaea 5 story along with 8 bonus scenarios, 4 fan-favorite characters and 3 character classes" from the series.
According to NIS America's online store, a Limited Edition will be available that comes packed with a copy of the game (with a reversible cover), a 30-track soundtrack spanning two discs, a collector's box and several other items.
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure Is Coming to Nintendo Switch
Telltale's Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure is one of the Nintendo Switch's upcoming third-party games.
Though it didn't get screen time, the game title and Telltale trademark appeared in the third-party sizzle reel during the Nintendo Switch event. Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure includes all five episodes from the first season and the additional three episodes from the Adventure Pass.
Minecraft Story Mode appears near the top of the left column.