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Arms
Fighting
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo
Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 70%
Released
June 16, 2017
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Reach beyond the average fighter Fighting superstars from around the world share one thing in common: extendable arms! So fight as never before: equip each arm of each fighter with a super-powered weapon to create a slew of unprecedented combinations. Then use simple motion or button controls to dish out highly strategic beatdowns in 1-on-1, or even 2-on-2 battles!*

A chain-wielding ninja... A massive undead behemoth... These are not your average fighters! Use their incredible abilities, like teleportation and healing, to make your way around volatile stages tricked out with spring-loaded platforms, deadly traps, and more. Whether you bring the fight to your friends over local wireless* or across the world via the Internet, reach beyond your limits. This is a fighting game unlike any you’ve played before, by any stretch of the imagination.

Genre(s)
Fighting
ARMS Switch Max Brass
ARMS First DLC Character Gameplay Trailer
Nintendo

Nintendo reveals the first trailer for upcoming ARMS roster addition Max Brass, who was previously in the game as one the final opponents in its single player mode.

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Conan O'Brien and Will Arnett Trade Punches and Insults in Nintendo's ARMS
Nintendo

Late night television host Conan O'Brien takes on Will Arnett in Nintendo's newest fighting game ARMS for the Switch, exchanging hilarious insults while doing so.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Outsold Nintendo Switch Game ARMS in the UK
Nintendo

PS4 exclusive RPG Horizon Zero Dawn outsells Nintendo Switch game ARMS in the UK, getting the top spot on the sales chart over the new fighting title.

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ARMS' First Free DLC Fighter Revealed by Nintendo
Nintendo

Nintendo reveals the first fighter that'll be appearing as downloadable content for its fighting game, ARMS, confirming that Max Brass will be made available for free next month.

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Splatoon 2 and ARMS Tournaments Confirmed for E3
Nintendo

Nintendo showcases two of its biggest multiplayer Switch titles for 2017, Splatoon 2 and ARMS, with competitive tournaments set to play out over the course of E3 2017.

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New ARMS Trailer Asks Fans to Join the Fight
Nintendo

The newest trailer for ARMS asks players to join in the fight and puts a focus on the local multiplayer matches that will be available with one or more Switch consoles.

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ARMS Barely Takes Up Any Space On The Switch
Nintendo

The file size of ARMS for the Nintendo Switch gets revealed, showing a title that doesn't take up too much room on the Switch's limited internal storage.

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ARMS Will Get Free DLC Post-Launch
Nintendo

Nintendo announces that ARMS will be receiving free post-launch content, ranging from additional fighters and stages, to free arm options for fighters to equip.

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ARMS Characters Leak During Nintendo Direct
Nintendo

During last night's Nintendo Direct, four brand new never-before-seen characters for the forthcoming Switch title ARMS leak during the livestream event.

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Arms Gets June Release Date for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo

Nintendo reveals the release date for the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive fighting game Arms, in addition to a new character and multiplayer game mode.

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Nintendo Announces Two New Switch Games: 1-2-Switch & Arms
Nintendo

1-2-Switch and Arms are two new games unveiled during the Nintendo Switch Treehouse event that make unique use of the Joy-Con controllers of the console.

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