Everyone is excited and confused about Nintendo‘s newest Switch add-on: cardboard. Nintendo Labo‘s initial set will have a starting cost of $70. They are DIY (Do it Yourself) box builds Toy-cons. There will be two starter sets released. One is an Variety Kit that can changed into different Toy-cons. It can transform into 5 different types.
- A remote-controlled car. The vibrations from the Joy-Con serve to provide momentum and steering to the car. The game software allows the player to control the car like a normal remote-controlled vehicle.
- A fishing rod where the Joy-Con sit in the reel and the handle of the rod. The game receives motion input from the Joy-Con to simulate a fishing game.
- A toy piano with a full octave of keys; the console sits atop this to serve as a music stand.
- A motorbike with Joy-Con inserted into the handlebars on either side of the tablet for steering.
- A house containing a slot to insert different components that can interact with the game software on the Console’s display.
The second is the Robot Kit. Its a mecha suit that includes a visor which holds the Switch and a backpack that holds the Joy-Con. The game allows a player to rampage through a virtual world presented on the console’s screen. Both boxes will come with a game for the Switch to create a AR game. The tablet and controllers are key to creating a stimulation of movement. Nintendo said the product was “specifically crafted for kids and those who are kids at heart.”
Pokken Tournament will have two DLC packs. The first one will contain the Pokemon Aegislash, a sword and shield Pokemon. It will also come with two support characters: Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. The second pack will have Blastoise and support characters: Mew and Celebi. They will also come with new avatar designs if you wanna change your Trainers appearance.
If you missed Hyrule Warriors on the WiiU, you’ll get another change to play the game. It will come with all the DLC, 29 characters, maps, and even support mobile multiplayer and split screen action! Also Breath of the Wild costumes if you want. A unique Dynasty Warrior type game for fans of slashing through multiple enemies and huge power-up attacks.
The amazing DK game that was only on the WiiU is finally being ported to the Switch. The game will also include Funky Kong. The cool ape has unique abilities that make the game easier for newer players. His surfboard allows him to double jump, avoid spikes, and he has an invulnerable, infinite roll and spin. If you want to chill and play through it again, I highly recommend picking it up. I guarantee you’ll have an ice time.
A port of the PS4 game, Ys follows the story of Adol who becomes shipwrecked on an island full of monsters. You’ll have to gather party members who were also shipwrecked. As you grow stronger, your home on the island will grow bigger. Monsters will have different weakness so you’ll need different party members to hunt monsters down. A classic JRPG game to start the year.
New DLC for Mario+Rabbids. An unexpected but good game for the Switch. The new DLC will allow you to play as Donkey Kong. No info on how he plays but he seems to have a boomerang attack and long tossing ability. The DLC’s price is unknown.
A (casual?) fighter involving the female fighters from the King of Fighter series. It is a tag-team fighter with items. You won’t able to defeat them with damage alone, you’ll need to use a “Dream Finisher” to win the fights. You can also customize your character fighters with costumes. Not sure if the game will be competitive fighter or a casual game.
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