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Trailer Attack: 13th January 2017 – Switch mania arms mario the legend rocky fighter

It’s Nintendo Switch big reveal day, so this Trailer Attack is to be flooded with all things Nintendo. Of course, there are other trailers too, but Nintendo Switch is the big news today. What do you think about Nintendo’s newest platform from the trailers below?

Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo has announced Super Mario Odyssey for Switch. This is the first sandbox game that allows Mario to fully explore his world since Super Mario 64 on Nintendo 64 and Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo GameCube. Mario jumps out of the Mushroom Kingdom and embarks on a journey through mysterious new places and new experiences, such as sailing between worlds aboard an airship and the ability to throw Mario’s cap. Super Mario Odyssey is scheduled to launch during the 2017 holiday season.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will launch for Switch and Wii U on March 3rd, 2017. Prepare for the biggest Legend of Zelda adventure yet, with an open-air style that breaks new boundaries while honoring the origins of the acclaimed series. Explore a world of unprecedented size and discover more than 100 puzzle-filled Shrines of Trials, plus a wide variety of weapons, outfits and gear. Players won’t want to stop playing, and they won’t have to since Nintendo Switch allows them to continue the adventure anywhere, anytime.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Monolith Soft has announced Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Switch that is surprisingly due for 2017. In the latest entry of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, a new hero will seek out Elysium on an immense journey through a brand-new world.

Splatoon 2

Nintendo has announced Splatoon 2 for Switch that will launch Summer 2017. Get hyped for the sequel to the hit game about splatting ink and claiming turf, as the squid-like Inklings return in a colorful and chaotic 4 vs. 4 action shooter. For the first time, take Turf War battles on-the-go via local multiplayer in portable play styles. You can also compete in frenetic online matches like before. Two years have passed since the release of Splatoon, and two years have also passed in the game world, leading to an evolution in fashion trends and new styles of weapons and gear. Staying fresh never looked so good.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo has announced Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch for April 28th, 2017. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch Parental Controls sees Bowser and Bowser Jr. play out being a family.

Arms

Nintendo has announced Arms for Switch. Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, and then use a mix of button presses and quick hand motions to really take the fight to your opponent. Throw punches and guide them midfiight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Power-up your punches to deal extra damage or curve your fists around obstacles to hit skittish opponents. Fill up your special gauge to dish out devastating combinations and finish them off. Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event!

Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers

Capcom has announced Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers for Switch. Capcom announce today that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers will be coming to Nintendo Switch! Street Fighter II, the game that defined the fighting game genre in the 1990’s returns featuring all of the classic characters, a host of brand new features as well as two new fighters; Evil Ryu and Violent Ken.

Shin Megami Tensei Brand New Title

As revealed during the Nintendo Switch Livestream event, Atlus revealed a new HD title in its long-running hardcore RPG franchise, Shin Megami Tensei. The new game, which is known only with the placeholder moniker Shin Megami Tensei Brand New Title, will be released on the Nintendo Switch.

Project Octopath Traveler

Square Enix has announced Project Octopath Traveler, a new RPG for Switch by the team who developed the Bravely Default games.

1-2-Switch

Nintendo has announced 1-2-Switch for Switch. Throw an impromptu party anywhere with anyone thanks to a new play style in which players look at each other—not the screen! Bring the action and fun into the real world as you face off in wild-west duels, cow-milking competitions, a copycat dance-off, and more. Each game takes advantage of the Joy-Con controller features of the Nintendo Switch system in different ways. While the action unfolds off- screen, the audience watches the players themselves instead of the screen. That makes it as hilarious to watch as it is to play – an instant party amplifier!

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is coming to Switch. For the uninitiated, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is a top-view multiplayer twin-stick shoot-’em-up bloodbath. The most celebrated creation of internationally acclaimed game designer Edmund McMillen. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ features randomly generated dungeons, ensuring an infinitely replayable adventure in which every new gameplay session is different from the last. With the Nintendo Switch version, players can venture into Isaac’s basement on the big screen or the game on the road for portable play.

Sonic Mania

Sega has announced it will release Sonic Mania for Switch

Puyo Puyo Tetris

There’s no such thing as too much of good thing, so with that in mind Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have joined forces to create a puzzle party game that will test the bonds of friendships and bring new meaning to “competitive gaming.” That’s right, Puyo Puyo Tetris will be coming to the West on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this spring!

Redout

Redout is coming to Switch. Using Epic’s Unreal graphics engine and razor-sharp control mechanics, Redout is one of the most intense game experiences in the Nintendo Switch launch line-up. Whether you play it on the go or on an 80” HDTV, Redout delivers a new entry into the pantheon of classic anti-grav formula racing games. “You’re gonna leave this game with your eyes dry, because you can’t blink,” promises lead game designer Giuseppe Franchi of 34BigThings.

Dragon Quest Heroes I•II

Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Heroes I•II for Nintendo Switch. No confirmation yet on an English release, but expect it to arrive sometime after the PlayStation 4 version of Dragon Quest Heroes II arrives in April.

Super Bomberman R

Konami announced Super Bomberman R as a launch title exclusively for the new Nintendo Switch format. The Bomberman series has been delighting fans with its stunning multiplayer action since 1983. The premise of the game is simple: guide your chosen Bomberman around a maze-like play area using timed bombs to open walkways and take out players or CPU-controlled adversaries. Super Bomberman R retains these core elements but places them with updated visuals that offer greater detail while still remaining faithful to the series’ origins.

Disgaea 5 Complete

Following the Nintendo event in New York City, NIS America are pleased to announce that Disgaea 5 Complete will be heading to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2017 as a physical and digital release in both North America and Europe.

Musou Stars

Koei Tecmo has released three more Musou Stars character introduction trailers.

Fire Emblem Warriors

Nintendo and Omega Force have announced Fire Emblem Warriors for Switch with a very short trailer. Expect the Fire Emblem Direct on January 18th to shed a bit more light on the game.

Rayman Legends Definitive Edition

Players’ all-time favourite, Rayman, is back in the game thanks to Rayman Legends Definitive Edition, the ultimate version of the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends created by Michel Ancel. This edition includes all the game’s traditional features, such as Kung Foot, plus some brand-new surprises. Nintendo’s history has included the Rayman brand since the franchise’s beginning, with titles such as Rayman Advance for Game Boy Advance, Rayman 2 The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 and Rayman Raving Rabbids for the launch of Wii.

Just Dance 2017

Just Dance 2017 will be the first Ubisoft game released for Nintendo Switch at launch. The chart-topping dance track, “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples, will be available as an exclusive track for Nintendo Switch owners via Just Dance Unlimited.* This hit song joins 40 tracks already available in the game, including “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Lean On” by Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake, brand-new hits like “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5, party favourites like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé and classics like “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Nintendo Switch players will also have three months of free access to Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand subscription streaming service, which offers more than 200 additional songs and access to exclusive tracks, with new hit songs added all the time.

Has-Been Heroes

Frozenbyte today announced Has-Been Heroes for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC! Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King’s twin princesses to the Princess Academy. The road is fraught with peril!

Valkyria Revolution

Sega has released a new trailer for Valkyria Revolution introducing Amleth.

I Am Setsuna

Square Enix is bringing I Am Setsuna to Switch on the March 3rd launch day.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay video showcasing Boruto in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto.

HITMAN

The eighteenth Elusive Target, The Chameleon, is now live in Colorado across all platforms. A briefing video is available online and in-game to help players determine the approximate location of the target. Players will need to own HITMAN Episode 5: Colorado in order to access this content.

Vikings – Wolves of Midgard

Kalypso Media reveal a brand-new, action-packed gameplay trailer for upcoming action RPG Vikings – Wolves of Midgard. Taken from the very latest build of the game, the new trailer offers the best look yet at the environments gamers will be able to explore with their fully-customizable Viking warrior, as well as a sneak peek at the formidable bosses, spectacular magical abilities and deep progression systems that will keep them slaying Norse nasties for hours on end in the extensive campaign.

Pit People

It’s here! Pit People is out on Xbox One Game Preview and Steam Early Access.  Early pioneers of Pit People can buy the game at a discounted price of $14.99 USD and these Early Access owners will receive permanent access to the full game. When the game is in full release it will be $19.99USD — but anyone who already owns the game would have their version automatically upgraded at no additional charge.

Quarantine

In Quarantine, players are enlisted as the director of Pandemic Defense, an international biosecurity agency. Players must respond quickly to the onslaught of widespread, deadly contagions. A new pathogen has arrived and every turn counts – our survival rests in each player’s hands. Recruit a team of specialized operatives and deploy them on high-stakes missions across the globe. Research the disease, upgrade the tech, and quarantine the outbreak before it infects —and kills— humanity. Quarantine is priced at £11.99 on STEAM Early Access. Players who catch Quarantine fever the first week, you will receive a 10% discount off the $14.99 price tag.

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse

The 4 player, online co-op, hack and slash sensation based on Rooster Teeth’s international hit series RWBY comes to PS4. Featuring an exclusive storyline, Horde mode, and downloadable characters (team JNPR), Grimm Eclipse delivers over-the-top, action combat that fans of the series have come to love.

Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star

Marvelous Europe today unveiled a brand new official unboxing video for their super special ‘Moon Crux Edition’ of Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star which launches for PS4 and PS Vita next week, 20th Jan on PS4 and Vita.

Star Trek Timelines

Disruptor Beam’s mobile game, based on the historic Star Trek series, Star Trek Timelines is celebrating its 1st anniversary on Jan. 14th – and to celebrate, the company is inviting players to participate in the very first Convergence Day!

ROCKY

Join us in wishing Apollo Creed – The King of Sting, The Dancing Destroyer, The Prince of Punch, and The Count of Monte Fisto – a very happy birthday (January 14th). Apollo is showcased in ROCKY, a free iOS game (coming soon for Android) which features other such protagonists as Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago among 37 other fighters. With realistic action and reliable trainer Mick by your side, climb up the fighter rankings or play one-on-one to give Apollo a birthday surprise he won’t soon forget.