Nintendo Weekly News November 13th-17th

Today’s weekly update is brought to you by lots of game releases, and not just any games. 

L.A. Noire Release

On November 14^th, L.A. Noire released for the Nintendo Switch. This game is rated M. 

L.A. Noire is set in a desperate time in L.A. when the streets are littered with crime. The city is corrupted and all you have are your detective skills. You are set as the character Cole Phelps, who is dead set on solving the dirtiest crimes of L.A. Some new enhancements have been added to the game to include Joy-Con and gyroscopic capabilities. 

The game is retailing for $49.99 and it includes all downloadable content.

Rocket League Release

A long anticipated game for the Switch has finally released. Rocket League is now available on the Switch!

Rocket League is a game where hybrid cars meet soccer and combine with physics to create a game that is phenomenal. Using over a 100 billion car customization combinations, there is an endless variety of different cars to choose from. There are also exclusive Switch Customizations and battle cars. And for those who have friends playing on the Xbox One and PC, there is a feature for cross-network play. 

The game is retailing for $19.99. 

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Pokken Tournament DX Update

The first major update landed for Pokken Tournament DX and it has some pretty neat features. 

The features include:

• Now there is an online mode for Team Battles

• You can now receive special titles based on your ranking in the Official Group Matches. Official groups will also be available in the online battle mode

• There is also a new function that allows you to record Practice Mode’s Free Training. You can take control of the opposing Pokémon, record its moves, and then fight with your Pokémon to block and fight that recording.

The update is available now. 

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ARMS Newest Fighter

ARMS has now been updated to version 4.0 and it includes a new fighter. 

Misango is the latest fighter to join the roster. Along with him comes a new stage that pays tribute to Misango’s homeland. Also, three new ARMS have been added in to enjoy. 

The update is now live and ready to download. 

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Skyrim Release

Skryrim has now been officially released on the Switch. 

The popular game is a wide, open world game where you can do whatever you like in the realm. You have been tasked to restore balance to Skyrim and face dragons. You can unlock special Legend of Zelda gear with amiibo. The game also has new features to enjoy exclusively on the Switch, like the use of motion controls to battle and pick locks. 

The game is available now for $59.99. By the way, the game is rated M. 

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon Release

After much wait and spoilers, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon is now available!

I have covered much of the details in previous posts, but here is a nice picture that summarizes all of the information. The rest is spoilers I care not to spoil. 

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A fun bit of news for Pokémon fans out there. You can now teach certain Pokémon moves that could never be learned by them before. Like how Zapdos can use Heat Wave now. 

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So, that’s all for this week, and next week is Thanksgiving, so have a good holiday! I hope to “see” you next time 

~William S.