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  • It's almost time for round one of the ARMS Global Testpunch!


    26/05/2017

    Don't miss out – the first round of the ARMS Global Testpunch is on this weekend! On Saturday May 27th and Sunday May 28th, you can face off online* in an early access demo.

    If you're a night owl, the first time you can fight is 01:00 BST on Saturday May 27th, but for those of you with a more regular sleeping pattern, you'll also be able to take part at 13:00 BST and 19:00 BST on the same day. The fighting re-commences on Sunday May 28th during the same time slots.

    All you need to be able to take part is a Nintendo Switch, an internet connection, a Nintendo Account and the free** ARMS Global Testpunch software from Nintendo eShop. Need to create a Nintendo Account? We’ve got you covered. Simply head on over to the Create a Nintendo Account page and follow the instructions. Once you have that you can download the software from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch or via the ARMS gamepage***.

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    Here's the complete timetable for round one:

    Saturday May 27th

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    Sunday May 28th

    01:00 – 01:59 BST

    13:00 – 13:59 BST

    19:00 – 19:59 BST

    How to play

    Choose your favourite control scheme and get punching!

    Holding both Joy-Con controllers in a thumbs-up grip, jab your hands forward to punch and tilt the Joy-Con controllers to move. Twist the Joy-Con after a punch to curve your character's arm!

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    Or you could try these control schemes:

    When playing in handheld mode or using the Joy-Con grip, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or a single Joy-Con horizontally, you can use the Left Stick to curve your punches, too!

    Tips

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    Use a combination of dashes and jumps to dodge your opponents' attacks with grace!

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    Hold the dash button to charge, then let fly with a powerful charge punch!

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    You can dash even while jumping. This'll help you stay in the air longer and change the timing of your landing.

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    Want to let loose with a charge punch the moment you finish a jump? Keep holding the jump button while leaping to store up even more power!

    See you there, fighting fans! Check out the ARMS website for more info about the game, and keep an eye on our Nintendo Switch Facebook page and Twitter account for further updates. Don't forget, there's a second round on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th, too!

    Get ready to come out swinging when the fast-paced fighter ARMS launches in shops and as a downloadable version from Nintendo eShop on June 16th, only on Nintendo Switch! On the same day, the neon yellow Joy-Con Pair, neon yellow Joy-Con Straps and Joy-Con AA Battery Pack Pair accessory will also be available.

    *Internet connection required during online play. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Online services require a Nintendo Account. Starting this autumn, some online services will also require a paid subscription. Paid online service availability may be limited based on location. Find out more about the paid online subscription service.

    **Broadband internet connection required. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required.

    ***To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.