Reggie working on new book, talks about his close relationship with Iwata, E3, Nintendo Directs, Mario ROM hacks, more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Last month, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime stopped by Cornell for a special interview and Q&A with people in attendance. Reggie touched on several topics during the event, and also revealed that he’s working on a new book. As for what was discussed, he spoke about his close relationship with the late Satoru Iwata, his feelings concerning E3, Nintendo Directs, Mario ROM hacks, and more.
Theorymon attended the event and was kind enough to share a summary. We’ve rounded up those tidbits regarding the significant topics below.
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[Let’s Talk] Animal Crossing: New Horizons impressions
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
It’s tough to believe, but it’s been seven years since the release of Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It’s been even longer than that if you played the initial Japanese version. Animal Crossing fans have been clamoring for a new, proper entry for quite awhile now, and the wait was made especially tough since New Horizons was originally planned to launch in 2019.
But hey: the wait is finally over, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons has arrived around the world. Now that the game’s been released, we imagine that many of you have already started out on your island journey. Have you added it to your Switch library? What are your impressions of what you’ve played so far? Let us know in the comments below.
GameStop closing all stores as of March 22 due to coronavirus
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Many retailers around the world have been shutting down until further notice due to the coronavirus. Following backlash, GameStop will now be following in those footsteps.
GameStop received criticism for keeping its stores open, and even more so after labeling itself as an essential business. Now though, all outlets across the United States will close as of March 22. Those who are still interested in buying games through GameStop can only do so through curbside pick-up at stores and eCommerce delivery.
Here’s the full announcement:
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Slay the Spire – version 2.0 The Watcher update launches for Switch on March 23
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A major update is about to be distributed for the Switch version of Slay the Spire. Mega Crit Games announced today that version 2.0, highlighted by The Watcher, launches on March 23.
The Watcher is one of the newest characters for Slay the Spire. “She brings her training in the divine stances and a seeing staff to cast judgment upon the wicked Spire spawn,” Mega Crit says. The Watcher has a unique set of cards as well as several relics.
That’s not all for version 2.0. The update also contains new potions, balance changes, reworks, bug fixes, performance improvements, and more.
My Nintendo adds a pair of Animal Crossing: New Horizons wallpapers in North America
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
To celebrate the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, My Nintendo has added in two new wallpapers. We have a look at both designs in this post.
The wallpapers will set you back 50 Platinum Points each. If interested, you can obtain them on My Nintendo here.
Dragon Ball FighterZ – Goku (Ultra Instinct) DLC screenshots
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Bandai Namco has shared a new batch of screenshots showing off Goku (Ultra Instinct) in Dragon Ball FighterZ. We have the full set below.
Goku (Ultra Instinct), the next DLC fighter for Dragon Ball FighterZ, arrives this spring.
Open world investigation game The Casebook of Arkady Smith coming soon to Switch
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Wobbly Tooth is bringing the open world investigation game The Casebook of Arkady Smith to Switch, the developer announced today. A specific release window has not been shared.
Here’s some information about The Casebook of Arkady Smith, along with a trailer:
Kamiya: Astral Chain’s detective segments were toned down for the final release
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Astral Chain has the type of hardcore action that PlatinumGames fans are accustomed to. On top of that though, there are other detective-like elements as players interact with citizens, question suspects, and more.
Astral Chain supervisor Hideki Kamiya and director Takahisa Taura spoke about the Switch title in a recent of Famitsu. Regarding the the detective portions of the game, Kamiya revealed that the team “toned that stuff down” during development.
Kamiya said in the Japanese magazine:
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Summoning Focus: Heroes with Aerobatics
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Summoning Focus: Heroes with Aerobatics has arrived as the latest event in Fire Emblem Heroes. Heroes with the Aerobatics skill are featured here. Such characters can move to a space adjacent to any infantry, armored, or cavalry ally within two spaces.
Summoning Focus: Heroes with Aerobatics will be live until March 27.
Top Speed: Drag & Fast Racing footage
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Earlier this week, Top Speed: Drag & Fast Racing made it to the Switch eShop. Check out some footage in the video below.
