Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s latest update reportedly improves loading times, possibly Mario Odyssey as well
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Earlier in the week, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was updated to version 1.6.0. As we know, the main highlight was the addition of Nintendo Labo VR Kit support. However, that apparently wasn’t all, as we’re hearing that performance was improved.
Entering Shrines appears to have received a noticeable improvement. Comparisons indicate that loading was reduced by as much as five seconds.
Below are a couple of comparisons:
39 Days to Mars footage
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
The steampunk puzzle-adventure game 39 Days to Mars is arriving for Switch on May 16. Have a look at some early footage below.
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Sakurai talks original Smash Bros. prototypes, overcoming “cheap” perception, overseas reviews in classic interview
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Shmuplations has translated an interview with Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. But rather than a recently-published interview, the site went back into the archives of Nice Games magazine from 1999, in which Sakurai discussed the original N64 game and more.
There are a few interesting comments here, such as talk about the original prototypes for Smash Bros. and how it could have been an action-adventure game. Sakurai also talked about having to overcome the perception that it would be “cheap”, and being upset with some of the overseas reviews.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp now offering DJ KK’s beat booth, where DJ KK will appear
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Starting today, DJ KK’s beat booth is now available in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. If you place it at your campsite or cabin, DJ KK will sometimes drop by.
DJ KK’s beat booth can be ordered from the Special-Available for a Limited Time section of the Craft menu. It can be crafted with 350 Leaf Tickets. This will be available until June 26.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses introduces Sothis
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Over on the official Japanese Fire Emblem Twitter account, Sothis from Fire Emblem: Three Houses is introduced. She’s voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa in the Japanese version.
Sothis is a mysterious girl who appears in the hero’s dream. She saves the protagonist using her powers to remind time. After this happens, they are able to communicate as if she was in his head. However, only the protagonist can see her. Sothis lost her memories, and although she may look like a little girl, she speaks more like an old woman.
Here’s a brief clip for Sothis:
First Cat Quest 2 footage
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During a recent live stream, PQube showed off some of the first footage from the action-RPG Cat Quest 2. Watch the recording below.
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Japan’s best-selling games of March 2019
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of March 2019. You can check out the full results below, including debut digital sales for Yoshi’s Crafted World, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, and more.
My Nintendo adds Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster printable reversible cover in Europe
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A new Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster reward has been added to My Nintendo in Europe. For 50 Platinum Points, you can obtain a printable reversible cover. Check out the alternative design above.
Those who are interested in the reversible cover can redeem their points for it here.
New Fire Emblem Heroes events – Golden Week celebration, Allegiance Battles, Alm: Saint-King, more
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A bunch of different events have kicked off in Fire Emblem Heroes today.
First up, to celebrate Golden Week, nine events have gone live. These include log-in bonuses, special maps for ten days straight, Hero Fest with special versions of the four Heroes from Choose Your Legends: Round 1 and 2, Aether Raids, and increased EXP and SP from battle.
Horizon Chase Turbo boxart
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Thanks to Amazon’s listing for Horizon Chase Turbo, we now have a look at the game’s boxart. You can see what the packaging image looks like above.
Horizon Chase Turbo is due out physically on Switch this spring. You can pre-order the racer here.
