Square Enix CEO: biggest focus on Switch out of all gaming platforms being released in 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 26 Comments
Square Enix games were almost entirely absent from the Wii U, but it looks like this won’t be the case on the Nintendo Switch. Project Octopath Traveler was showcased at the Switch event in January and recently Square Enix revealed the Seiken Densetsu collection as well. In a recent interview with Nikkei, Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda reiterated the company’s interest in the Switch. He stated that out of all the various new gaming platforms being released in 2017, such as the Microsoft’s Project Scorpio or Windows 10 Game Mode, Square Enix’s attention will be mostly focused on the Switch.
Matsuda also says that having multiple gaming platforms on the market is a good thing, and as such hopes that the Switch will be a success.
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Fire Emblem Heroes: “Choose your Legends” winners being released in Summer
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 3 Comments
Prior to the release of Fire Emblem Heroes, the “Choose your Legends” event was held where people could vote on their favorite Fire Emblem characters from across the franchise. Ike, Roy, Lyn and Lucina were the top ranking characters, which means they will be added to the game wearing special outfits. When this is going to happen was still unclear though – until today. Thanks to the Japanese Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter account, we at least have a rough idea when these characters will be added to the game, namely this Summer. Also included in this tweet was a brief voice clip of Ike:
【英雄総選挙】
上位を獲得した、「アイク」「リン」「ロイ」「ルキナ」ですが、ただいま総選挙特別versionの準備を進めており、今年夏以降の登場を予定しております。
本日は、1位「アイク」の総選挙特別versionボイスを先行してお届けいたします♪ #FEヒーローズ pic.twitter.com/y1CHH9hdGz— ファイアーエムブレム ヒーローズ (@FE_Heroes_JP) April 6, 2017
Pokemon Duel: Fire Gym Cup now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The next big event in Pokemon Duel has begun – the Fire Gym Cup is now live. Until April 12th, all Fire type Movement 1 & 2 figures get an additional 1 movement. Also, Ground types get a bonus of 20 to each of their attacks.
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Just Dance 2017 demo live on the European Switch eShop
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Ubisoft has just released a free demo for Just Dance 2017 on the Switch eShop in Europe. The demo will allow you to play the song “Watch me (Whip / Nae Nae)” by Silentó.
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ACA NeoGeo: Alpha Mission II coming to Switch this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A brief Switch eShop update: this week’s NeoGeo game will be ACA NeoGeo: Alpha Mission II. The game will be available to download on the European eShop this Thursday. Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, it’s more or less guaranteed that the game will be available in other regions’ eShops as well on the same day. Expect the usual pricing of $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Switch eShop
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Pokemon Shuffle update (04/04/17) – Meloetta Pirouette Forme, Safari repeat, more
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It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for the weekly Pokemon Shuffle update. First, a new special stage featuring Meloetta’s Pirouette Forme has begun. This stage will be available until April 18th.
You will also have another shot at a previously available Pokemon Safari until April 18th. This one features Pineco, Forretress, Ledyba, Ledian, Houndour, Houndoom, Noibat, Hoothoot and Noctowl.
Noibat’s evolved form Noivern can’t be caught in that Safari, but is instead available in a special stage. If you caught it already, you may get Noivern Skill Boosters from this stage.
Also available until April 18th are repeat runs of special stages featuring Zekrom and White Kyurem. They may drop their respective Skill Boosters if you caught them previously.
A special stage where you can catch Thundurus Incarnate Forme has also started its repeat run. This stage is available until April 11th, but you can only attempt it once per day.
The final addition is a special stage featuring Yveltal. It will be available until April 11th; if you already have Yveltal, you may get Yveltal Skill Boosters or Raise Max Levels from this stage.
Finally, you can now collect your rewards from last week’s Meloetta competition.
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Fire Emblem Heroes: 2nd Voting Gauntlet first round match-ups revealed; Navarre GHB started
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 6 Comments
Fire Emblem Heroes’ second Voting Gauntlet event starts tomorrow, and the first round match-ups have been revealed. Just like in the first round, you can pick any of the eight characters’ teams – if your team wins, you’re stuck with them in the next round as well, and if your team loses, you get to pick another one in the next round. The match-ups are:
- Subaki vs Beruka
- Palla vs Minerva
- Cordelia vs Cherche
- Hinoka vs Camilla
If your team needs to be strengthened before the event, Navarre’s Grand Hero Battle has now started. The event will run until April 9th; you can obtain both a 3-star and a 4-star version of Navarre if you can beat the respective maps. A special Summoning Focus featuring Caeda, Effie, Kagero and Sophie is also available for the duration of the event.
Switch, Wii U & 3DS online maintenance taking place on April 5th/6th
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Nintendo just announced some maintenance for the Switch, Wii U and 3DS on April 5th/6th. Some network services, such as online play and rankings, will be unavailable for 75 minutes. Below are the exact times:
- 6:45 PM PT (April 5) – 8 PM PT (April 5)
- 9:45 PM ET (April 5) – 11 PM ET (April 5)
- 2:45 AM in the UK (April 6) – 4 AM in the UK (April 6)
- 3:45 AM in Europe (April 6) – 5 AM in Europe (April 6)
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A look inside the 2017 Nintendo company handbook
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, Images | 19 Comments
Each year, Nintendo produces a “Company Book”, which is given out to new and prospective employees. The book outlines the company’s philosophy and structure, but it also contains a lot of new and unique artwork depicting Nintendo’s games and characters. Photos of this year’s handbook have now come in – view them in the gallery below:
Fire Emblem Heroes: Navarre Grand Hero Battle starting tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 7 Comments
Plenty of new content coming to Fire Emblem Heroes this week – not only does a new Voting Gauntlet event start on Wednesday, but even before that, the next Grand Hero Battle will begin. Starting tomorrow, you will be able to challenge Navarre on a special map. Defeat him and he will join you.
As with all Grand Hero Battles, a new Summoning Focus will be available for a limited time. That one will feature Caeda, Effie, Kagero and Sophia.