Bethesda: only tech specs were holding back past Nintendo support, kept Switch in mind for Doom’s development, more
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Bethesda’s Pete Hines had quite a few interesting things to say about Switch during a panel at PAX Aus 2018 last week. We already heard Hines mentioning that the company is considering the console for its games in almost every case, but he actually had much more to say about Nintendo’s platform.
Hines first spoke about Switch support in general and why the publisher has been putting as many games as it has on the platform thus far. The big takeaway is that the primary reason for the lack of Bethesda support on Nintendo platforms in the past was simply due to tech specs. For Switch, what the system is capable matched up fairly well with what Bethesda is doing and the developers have allowed for these games to happen.
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[Let’s Talk] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct reactions – November 2018
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A Nintendo Direct for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate rolled right in and aired earlier this week. Nintendo pretty much filled in the blanks on some of the uncertainties surrounding the game. The last initial characters were revealed, DLC was confirmed, the Spirits mode was detailed, we got a first look at the new Adventure Mode: World of Light, and more. There was a lot that was discussed in the end, so this recap should come in handy if you want to get a quick reminder on everything shown.
Now that we mostly know about everything surrounding Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, how is everyone feeling about the game? Did this week’s Nintendo Direct get you more hyped or were you disappointed? What do you think about the final characters that were announced? If you have any thoughts about the new Smash Bros., be sure to share them with us in the comments below.
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Fate/Extella Link – Fleeting Glory Limited Edition pre-orders open
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XSEED announced this week that Fate/Extella Link is coming to North America in Q1 2019. Better yet, it’ll be accompanied by a special release. Amazon is taking pre-orders for the Fleeting Glory Limited Edition here.
The limited edition comes with a few extra goodies. Fans will be given the game, a soundtrack CD, a pack of 10 collectible cards depicting each of the new Servants, a cloth poster, and an acrylic diorama all housed in a custom box.
If limited editions aren’t your thing, you can also pre-order a standard copy of Fate/Extella Link on Switch here.
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Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei games discounted on the 3DS eShop
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Atlus has discounted several games on the North American 3DS eShop. Entries in the Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei franchises are up to 70% off.
Here’s the full lineup:
Lots of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate footage, plus a closer look at the game with Sakurai
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo Live 2018 is happening in Tokyo this weekend, with another event to follow in Kyoto later in the month. Nintendo is offering playable demos, hosting a variety of tournaments, and more.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai actually stopped by earlier today and mainly showed off the Classic and Spirits modes in a 22-minute presentation. We have the recording of that below, along with a ton of additional footage.
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My Nintendo Europe rewards update (11/3/18)
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As was the case in North America, My Nintendo updated in Europe this week with new rewards. Specifically, the latest set of discounts are available, including Paper Mario, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and more.
The full set is as follows:
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Video shows all alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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More footage is in from the updated demo build of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Below we have a look at all alternate costumes in the game (including alternate colors).
Bound Hero Battle Revival: Tiki & Nowi live in Fire Emblem Heroes
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Fire Emblem Heroes is hosting another event. Bound Hero Battle Revival: Tiki & Nowi is live, featuring two characters from Fire Emblem Awakening.
Players can put their skills to the test in Hard and Infernal Modes. There are also limited-time special quests available.
Bound Hero Battle Revival: Tiki & Nowi will be running until November 10.
King K. Rool, Ice Climbers, Piranha Plant amiibo up on Amazon
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Three more Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo arrive in February. Announced during this week’s Nintendo Direct, King K. Rool, Ice Climbers, and Piranha Plant are slated for February 15.
Amazon has now opened pre-orders for all three. Each one can be reserved here. Individual pages are as follows: King K. Rool, Ice Climbers, Piranha Plant.
Nintendo’s site seemingly reveals that YouTube app is coming to Switch next week
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Switch is just a few months away from its second anniversary. Some system owners have been clamoring for video apps since its release, but there haven’t been too many options. Hulu came to Switch last November, but offerings since then have been few and far between.
The good news is that, next week, Switch might be receiving a major video app. Though the page is currently inaccessible, Nintendo’s website indicates that YouTube is launching on the eShop very soon.
