Nintendo Switch Online Coming in 2018 and cost $20/Year

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This paid service lets Nintendo Switch owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to your Nintendo Switch system and helps you connect with friends for online play sessions.

Online Play on Nintendo Switch

You’ll be able to play compatible co-op and competitive games online by signing in with your Nintendo Account. Online play will be free for Nintendo Account holders until our paid online service launches in 2018.
After the free-trial period, most games will require a paid online service subscription from Nintendo in order to play online.

This service is only for Nintendo Switch. It does not affect online play or features for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Online lobby and voice chat

Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device.

A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.

Classic Game Selection

Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.

Super Mario Bros. 3 screenshot Balloon Fight screenshot Dr. Mario screenshot

 Nintendo eShop deals

Special offers for subscribers may include discounts on select digital games and content.

Pricing

1-Month Membership
$3.99 (USD)
3-Month Membership
$7.99 (USD)
12-Month Membership
$19.99 (USD)

Enjoy online services for free until the paid service’s official launch in 2018.

Source: Nintendo Switch Online – Nintendo Switch™ Official site – Online gaming, multiplayer, voice chat

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar gets a release date

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar, based on the comic book by artist Joe Madureira is now slated for a October 3rd release on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We’ve played Battle Chaser and honestly I can’t wait to play it. Check out the trailer below.

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Arms Global Testpunch, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Android Pay and Poor Mans Sonos – Geekoholics Anonymous Ep 109

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In this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

  • Arms Global Testpunch
  • Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia

News:

PSA’s:

Free 4 All:

  • Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales
  • Android Pay

Intro/Outro Music: ARMS – Main Theme

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PlayStation Plus: Free Games for June 2017

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The PS Plus lineup for June is in, and we’ve actually got some new titles this month that don’t look half bad. Check out the full lineup below and for more info on the games check out the video above.

Full lineup:

  • Killing Floor 2, PS4
  • Life is Strange, PS4
  • Abyss Odyssey, PS3
  • WRC 5: World Rally Championship, PS3
  • Neon Chrome, PS Vita (crossbuy with PS4)
  • Spy Chameleon, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)

Source: PS Plus: Free Games for June 2017 – PlayStation.Blog

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New Titanfall 2 DLC Monarch’s Reign Available Now

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Get ready to roll out the red carpet for the latest DLC pack coming to Titanfall 2: Monarch’s Reign. This DLC features the addition of the 7th multiplayer Titan: Monarch, the IMC’s attempt to reverse-engineer the Militia’s Vanguard-class Titan with a decided focus on flexibility through survival and support options. The Monarch is unlike any other Titan and features a unique Upgrade Core, which allows her to improve her combat abilities during a battle based on options set by her Pilot. Monarch also has an impressive ability to draw power from enemy Titans to recharge her own shields, or the shields of her friendly Titans.

The Monarch’s Reign DLC pack also brings new cosmetic items for purchase, including the debut of Ronin Prime and Tone Prime. Ronin Prime charges the field with a samurai-inspired aesthetic including a visual-upgrade for his sword so he may more stylishly pierce the heavens (and enemy Titans). As the cherry blossoms fall across the battlefield, don’t forget to check out the Monarch’s Reign Camo Pack, inspired by World War 2 “dazzle camouflage” with broad patterns and striking colors to keep your opponent guessing. New Art Packs are now available for each Titan, as well as a new Callsign Pack.

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Monarch’s Reign also brings the return of Relic; a classic map from Titanfall set among the old wreck of the IMC carrier IMS Odyssey. This remastered map features a worksite where Pilots have created clever wall running routes by hanging pieces of the wreckage between buildings.

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Pyre is coming to PC and PS4 on July 25

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We’ve seen Pyre at a couple cons now and the fantasy RPG Basketball game? finally has a release date. Pyre, from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, is coming to PC and PS4 on July 25.

 Source: Kotaku

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New Assassin’s Creed Leak May Have Revealed The New Main Hero

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Assasin Creed T-Shirt
Image Credit: Le Verità dell’Animus on Facebook

A leak from earlier today from the Le Verità dell’Animus Facebook fan page (Update: it appears they have taken down the photo) looks like it may have revealed the name of the protagonist in the new upcoming Assassins Creed game. In the image, shown above, we see that he is refered to as Ba Yek and what appears to be Egyptian hieroglyphs above it. There has been much talk that the new Assassins Creed game may be set in Egypt, and this is looking to be helping those rumors.

To lend credit to this leak, Ubisoft’s Ashraf Ismail, who was the director on Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, earlier today on Twitter appeared to reference the leak by saying “Nice t-shirt.”

Ubisoft took last year off from Assassins Creed, but stated earlier this year in an earning call that there would be another one coming this fiscal year. So far that is all that has been released, but you can be sure when they do, we will let you guys know.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
Twitter- @DayneCody

New Ghost Recon: Wildlands DLC Out Today For Seasons Pass Holders

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If you are a seasons pass holder, then the latest DLC for Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Fallen Ghosts, is available now on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

This is the second DLC pack for Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and in this they have upped the level cap from 30 to 35, there are a whole new set of missions that take place once you have completed the main mission and puts you in charge of a new character starting at level 30. This new character will have access to all the skills from the main game, but also has the ability to unlock 9 additional skills on the road to level 30. Fallen Ghosts consists of 15 new missions, three locations, 6 weapons and has 4 new bosses to remove from power. Take a look at the new trailer below for more details.

Ghost Recon: Wildlands Fallen Ghost DLC is available now for Seasons pass holders and will be available on Tuesday, June 6 for $15 USD for everyone else.

Via Press Release

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
Twitter @DayneCody

Square Enix studio Tokyo RPG Factory has announced their next title LOST SPHEAR

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Tokyo RPG Factory, a SQUARE ENIX studio  has announced their all-new title, LOST SPHEAR. The title is set to arrive on the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and STEAM in early 2018 for $49.99.

The adventure of LOST SPHEAR begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter.

Expanding upon the beloved features from their debut title, I Am Setsuna, LOST SPHEAR features an enhanced gameplay system with a revamped ATB battle system where players can strategize and freely adjust their placement mid-fight, seamless environments, and various locations to explore.

via Press Release

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2: Official Full-Length Trailer

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Watch the first full trailer for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, coming November 14.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is an all-new, epic adventure and sequel to the smash hit, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. This original branching storyline, co-written by comic book veteran Kurt Busiek, transports players into a cosmic battle across a myriad of Marvel locations ripped from time and space into the incredible open hub world of Chronopolis. Packed with signature LEGO humor for fans of all ages, gamers will go head-to-head with the time-travelling Kang the Conqueror through Ancient Egypt, The Old West, Sakaar, New York City in 2099 and many other Marvel settings.

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