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Sunday9th May 2021
Anniversary Inti Creates Is 25 Years Old
That went fast
This week marks Inti Creates' 25th anniversary. Yes, the Japanese video game company was founded on 8th May 1996. Over the past 25 years, it's worked on games like Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, Gal Gun, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Mighty Gunvolt
Friday5th Mar 2021
News Blaster Master Zero: MetaFight Chronicle Brings All Three Games Together In One Package
No word on a Western release at this time
We had high praise for Blaster Master Zero and its sequel when they first launched, giving them 8/10 stars and 9/10 stars respectively. Inti Creates has successfully revived this old school action-platformer series and yesterday, we received news that
Thursday4th Mar 2021
News Blaster Master Zero 3 Explodes Onto Switch This July
It's the "final piece of the trilogy"
Before we get stuck into the meat of this news piece, we just really want to highlight the incredible voiceover in the above trailer. It's like being warped back to the kind of '90s toy adverts that proclaimed things as XTREME and RADICAL, and we love it. Anyway, on with the story: Blaster Master Zero 3, the...
Tuesday26th May 2020
News Limited Run Is Releasing Both Blaster Master Zero Games In Physical Form On Nintendo Switch
That's a lot of Blaster Master!
Update (Tue 26th May, 2020 01:30 BST): As suspected, Limited Run Games will be releasing physical versions of Blaster Master Zero and Blaster Master Zero 2 on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Pre-orders will open for four weeks starting on 29th May. There'll be the option of a standard edition or classic...
Tuesday11th Jun 2019
News Limited Run Announces Multiple Physical Game Releases For Nintendo Switch
Forever physical
As there were so many physical game announcements at the Limited Run Games E3 2019 Showcase, we've decided to group them together. So, without further ado, here are all the Switch-related physical game reveals announced during the event. Night In The Woods (Q4, 2020) Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid (Available now to...
Wednesday1st Aug 2018
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Summer Surprise Adds Free Blaster Master DLC And New "Jammies Mode"
Available right now!
Earlier this year Shantae: Half-Genie Hero received DLC adding three new costumes. The scenarios each had new moves, storylines, voices and artwork, and were divided into Ninja Mode, Beach Mode, and a Police Mode which saw Shantae cross-promoting Mighty Switch Force!
Wednesday22nd Nov 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Version 1.5 Goes Live on 23rd November
A new battle mode?!
Blaster Master Zero is a real gem that could adequately be described as the gift that keeps on giving. Since launch, Inti Creates has given the game an impressive amount of support, adding in several extra playable characters and new game modes to keep players interested in the retro shooter while enticing new ones with a broader...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Gets Another Load of Free DLC
Also just passed a new sales milestone
Blaster Master Zero was a standout release in the early Switch eShop, bringing the perfect mix of old and new to provide quite an engaging retro shooter. Since then, Inti Creates has gone above and beyond with its DLC support, adding in various new characters, modes, and other tweaks that enhance the game far...
Thursday3rd Aug 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Passes 100,000 Downloads for Switch & 3DS
"In only five short months"
Fans of the Switch and 3DS are proving that small studios can make a huge dent, with Inti Creates announcing that Blaster Master Zero has sold more than 100,000 copies across both systems. The action-platformer has proved a strong hit, recreating the original Blaster Master that was released for NES back in 1988. This...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (Europe)
Slime-san! Retro City Rampage DX! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's a busy line-up this week. The Switch eShop gets seven new downloads along with a couple of discounts, while there's also DLC and new download options up for grabs across 3DS and Wii U. Add in the usual batch of discounts and some 3DS...
Tuesday4th Jul 2017
News Shovel Knight and Shantae Join The World of Blaster Master Zero
For shovelry!
Blaster Master Zero for Switch and 3DS is the game that keeps on giving; the next software update will feature two indie game legends that are ready to venture into the mutant-filled subterranean depths. Yes, soon you'll be able to play Blaster Master as Shantae or Shovel Knight. Version 1.3 of Blaster Master Zero will go live on 6th...
Thursday1st Jun 2017
Nintendo Download 1st June (Europe)
Astro Duel Deluxe! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! DLC galore! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe so it's time to see what's on offer this time around. There's a retail arrival on the 3DS, while the Switch has a couple of download-only options to tempt you. The Wii U also gets into the action and there's plenty of DLC doing the...
Friday12th May 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Has Been Downloaded 80,000 Times On Switch
35 people, six months, 80,000 downloads to date
Inti Creates has revealed that Blaster Master Zero has been downloaded 80,000 times from the Nintendo Switch eShop. The title took 35 people six months to develop, and is based on the much-loved NES original. Inti Creates did not state if it was happy with the commercial performance of the game, and...
Thursday4th May 2017
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 4th May (North America)
NBA Playgrounds! Infinite Golf! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings two Switch eShop titles (one out already, one early next week), and a range of options across both New 3DS and Wii U. Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: NBA...
Wednesday3rd May 2017
News Inti Creates Announces Blaster Master Zero Version 1.2
Destroyer Mode! New playable characters! A demo!
Blaster Master Zero was one of the stand out releases in the early Nintendo Switch library, bringing some high quality 8-bit action shooting to the console. We positively loved it in our review, though we cited some issues with the easy difficulty as a potential negative for some who might be looking...
Sunday19th Mar 2017
Video Blaster Master Zero and Its Loving Tribute to the NES Original
More than the sum of its parts
The Nintendo Switch could be many things as its game library grows and develops; one of these is a haven for 'old-school' experiences. Considering the core loyal Nintendo audience and its love of past generations, retro-styled titles have a decent shot at finding a keen audience. Blaster Master Zero is a good example,...
Wednesday15th Mar 2017
News Blaster Master Zero's Switch Pro Controller Patch Is Now Available
No excuse not to own it now
When Blaster Master Zero launched last week some were dismayed at the lack of Pro Controller support - something that developer Inti Creates was quick to point out would be added in a future update. The good news is that the update has just gone live and will automatically download to your Switch console without you...
Thursday9th Mar 2017
Nintendo Download 9th March (Europe)
Blaster Master Zero! NAM-1975! Bomberman 64! Mario Sports! More!
New generation, new routine. Nintendo of Europe now distributes details on the Nintendo Download Update as the stores update, so here we are - this week includes a couple of interesting Switch releases, a retail arrival and more on 3DS, and also some multiplayer fun on Wii U. Let's get...
Nintendo Download 9th March (North America)
Blaster Master Zero! Neo Geo galore! VOEZ! Bomberman 64! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, North American gamers, and it's a relatively busy line-up this week. The Switch has two 'new' games and also six Neo Geo 'ACA' titles, catching the region up with Europe. The 3DS shares one of the tasty Switch releases along with some other titles,...
Tuesday7th Mar 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Will Be Receiving a Patch That Adds Pro Controller Support
Maybe even in time for launch
One of the more anticipated titles in the Switch launch window lineup is that of Blaster Master Zero. The upcoming run 'n' gun is looking to revitalize the retro classic for a new audience, adding heaps of new content and support for modern features, like HD Rumble. It launches in just a couple days, and for those of...
Monday6th Mar 2017
Video Celebrate Blaster Master Zero's Nintendo Switch Launch With This New Trailer
SOPHIA III is back
Blaster Master Zero will land on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Thursday in Europe and North America, and to celebrate there's a new trailer which you can view above. The game uses the original 1988 NES title Blaster Master from Sunsoft as its base, with the addition of new areas and bosses, fresh gameplay elements (such as extra...
Tuesday28th Feb 2017
News Blaster Master Zero Lays Waste To Switch And 3DS On March 9th
Retro-tastic
Blaster Master Zero will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS this March, it has been revealed during the Nindies Direct broadcast. A reboot of the NES classic by Sunsoft, Blaster Master Zero recreates the same iconic visuals with a modern twist, and will boast a two-player mode as well. Mighty No. 9 studio Inti Creates...
