Nintendo Switch World Premiere Demonstrates New Entertainment Experiences from a Home Gaming System

Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch. (Photo: Business Wire)

Detachable Controllers Reinvent Gaming

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In an introductory video released today (http://www.nintendo.com/switch), Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. (Photo: Business Wire)

At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.

Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of Nintendo Switch. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con Grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch systems together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition.

“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO, Nintendo of America. “It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”

Developers can design their games supporting a variety of play styles, which gives gamers the freedom to choose an experience that best suits them. Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are as follows:

Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are shown in this visual. (Photo: Business Wire)

• 505 Games• LEVEL-5 Inc.• Activision Publishing, Inc.
• Marvelous Inc.• ARC SYSTEM WORKS Co., Ltd.
• Maximum Games, LLC• ATLUS CO., LTD.
• Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.• Audiokinetic Inc.
• Parity Bit Inc.• Autodesk, Inc.
• PlatinumGames Inc.• BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
• RAD Game Tools, Inc.• Bethesda
• RecoChoku Co., Ltd.• CAPCOM CO., LTD.
• SEGA Games Co., Ltd.• Codemasters®
• Silicon Studio Corporation• CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
• Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.• DeNA Co., Ltd.
• SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.• Electronic Arts
• Starbreeze Studios• Epic Games Inc.
• Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.• Firelight Technologies
• Telltale Games• FromSoftware, Inc.
• THQ Nordic• Frozenbyte
• Tokyo RPG Factory Co., Ltd.• GameTrust
• TT Games

• GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.

• UBISOFT• Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.
• Ubitus Inc.• HAMSTER Corporation
• Unity Technologies, Inc.• Havok
• Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment• INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
• Web Technology Corp• KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
• Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Today’s video incorporated short glimpses of representative gameplay to demonstrate the liberating nature of the Nintendo Switch home gaming system. Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch.

Source : Nintendo Press Release

Edit : Added middle photo and some more links to Nintendo Switch website.

Nintendo eShop downloads for October 13th 2016

3DS Games

Disney Magical World 2

Live your dream life in the Disney Magical World 2 game alongside fan-favorite Disney characters. (Photo: Business Wire)

– Live your dream life in the Disney Magical World 2 game alongside fan-favorite Disney characters. Adventure with Elsa and Olaf from Disney Frozen, dance with Disney Princesses and soar with Mickey in Magical Dream parades, all the while snapping photos to share your memories. The magic is in your hands, so use your wand to solve a ghostly mystery along the way. Disney Magical World 2will be available on Oct. 14.

Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure

From the legendary game developers at Nihon Falcom comes Gurumin 3D. (Photo: Business Wire)

– From the legendary game developers at Nihon Falcom comes Gurumin 3D. Join Parin and her monstrous pals through a fun, colorful and fast-paced action-RPG featuring real-time combat, dazzling stereoscopic 3D graphics, 35+ hours of playtime and fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors. Click here to see the trailer.

Severed

In Severed, take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha who wields a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world. (Photo: Business Wire)

– Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha who wields a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world. The Nintendo 3DS version features dual-screen options and in-game achievements. You can even buy the Nintendo 3DS version of Severed and receive a free digital version for the Wii U console (and vice versa). Severed features a special introductory price for a limited time until Oct. 20 at 8:59 a.m. PT. Click here to view the trailer.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:
- Sonic series: Cute Style
- Sonic series: Shadow Style
- Sonic series: Silver Style
- Sonic Bundle #3
- Gurumin Party Time Theme
- Gurumin Heroes Theme
- Gurumin Monster Pals Theme
- Gurumin Night Parade Theme
- Gurumin Orange Twist Theme
- Gurumin Monster Bundle

Also new this week for 3DS:

Wii U Games

Virtual Console on Wii U

Animal Crossing: Wild World

– Get ready to start a new life in this Nintendo DS classic! Whether you want to decorate your home, catch bugs or fish, join in on special events or just chat with the locals, there’s always plenty to do. Accessorize your life with more than 600 items. Design constellations, clothes and flags, and take part in events as the seasons come and go.

Kirby Canvas Curse

– When Kirby gets turned into a ball by an evil witch, your hand-drawn rainbow paths become the only way he can find power-ups and reach the gates in each world. In this fun and colorful Nintendo DS action-platformer, stun enemies, destroy barriers and detonate bombs – all by using the stylus. Unlock special features by collecting medals in each stage and completing in-game tasks.

Also new this week for Wii U:

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Great deals this week include

Never Alone(Wii U),
Gunslugs (Nintendo 3DS)
and Tumblestone(Wii U),

plus several more! Check out the full list of deals for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week athttp://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Source : Nintendo Press Release