Reggie on 3DS launch price discussions with Iwata and push for $199
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The 3DS ended up being a fairly successful Nintendo system, but the system’s launch price almost put it on a different path. Sales ended up slowing down significantly after just a couple of months. Aside from a lack of games, the $250 launch price was a big reason why.
In his newly-released book, Former Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime president reflected on discussions he had with late global CEO Satoru Iwata about price discussions for 3DS. Although Reggie pushed to have it cost $199, Iwata was resistant. Iwata did suggest going with something like $219 or $229, but these options weren’t realistic for the western market.
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Attentat 1942, a historically-accurate adventure, coming to Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Charles Games will soon be bringing its historically-accurate adventure title Attentat 1942 to Switch, the studio has announced. It will be available on May 12, 2022.
Attentat 1942 is told through the eyes of World War 2 survivors. It’s written and made by professional historians.
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Behind Closed Doors: A Developer’s Tale hitting Switch this month
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Behind Closed Doors: A Developer’s Tale will be releasing on Switch this month, publisher Sometimes You and developer PEW Games announced today. The game will be available on May 18, 2022.
Here’s an overview with more information about what to expect:
Forced-scroll platformer Running on Magic announced for Switch
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Meteorbyte Publishing, along with developer Gusarapo Games, today announced Running on Magic. The forced-scroll platformer is currently in development for Switch and other platforms.
Learn more about Running on Magic in the following overview:
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga DLC trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It’s officially Star Wars Day, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is celebrating with a pair of new DLC packs. “The Mandalorian” Season 2 and “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” content is out now.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Character Pack features Ahsoka Tano, Boba Fett, Bo Katan, Fennec Shand, and Moff Gideon. As for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Character Pack, it includes Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo.
Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for April 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for April 2022.
Nintendo Switch Sports was the big release of the month, so it’s no surprise to see it debut at #1. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is making its first appearance in the second position. Finally, Kirby and the Forgotten Land holds on strong at #3.
The full lineup is as follows:
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Wunderling DX, Rain on Your Parade getting physical releases on Switch
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Premium Edition Games has announced a pair of new physical releases on Switch, with Wunderling DX and Rain on Your Parade both set to receive the boxed treatment. Both have been digital-only up to this point.
Wunderling DX and Rain on Your Parade will have standard versions as well as a “Retro Edition”. More information as to what’s included can be found below.
Rogue Lords gameplay
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Gameplay has come in for Rogue Lords, a dark fantasy roguelike. Fans can check out close to an hour of gameplay.
You can find some additional information about Rogue Lords in the following overview:
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Vesper: Zero Light Edition gameplay
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Ahead of the launch of Vesper: Zero Light Edition, fans can see what the game has to offer with new gameplay. The side-scrolling platformer has received 21 minutes of footage.
For more on Vesper: Zero Light Edition, have a look at the following overview:
Reggie weighs in on reports about Nintendo union issues
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Last month, we heard about a complaint filed with National Labor Relations Board regarding a Nintendo staffer claims their right to unionize was violated. Since then, various articles have been published by outlets such as IGN and Kotaku with contractors speaking out.
Reggie Fils-Aime used to run things at Nintendo of America as the company’s president, but he retired a few years ago. Still, Washington Post recently asked him for his thoughts about the recent reports in an interview. Reggie mentioned that “this isn’t the Nintendo that I left” since while he was there, contractors were given opportunities like attending meetings and events plus bimonthly and quarterly lunches.
