8-4 not working on Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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8-4 has worked with Nintendo in the past on the localization of Fire Emblem games. The partnership first came about for Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, followed by Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
This week, Nintendo gave us a first look at its new Switch Fire Emblem title, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. 8-4 confirmed shortly after however that the company is not involved. That would seem to indicate that Nintendo is handling its localization internally for this particular game.
An experiment from a Vicarious Visions engineer led to Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy ending up on Switch
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was featured at E3 this week. Folks were able to go hands-on with the Switch version, and the new Future Tense level was shown off.
One interesting point concerns loading times. After Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy originally came out on PlayStation 4, Vicarious Visions looked at the feedback, and has addressed this on Switch. Fans can expect loading time improvements across the various levels.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy getting an official guide
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is just a couple of weeks away from reaching Switch. When it does release, Prima will have an official guide ready to go.
Amazon provides the following overview of the guide:
Nintendo NY becomes aware of bomb threat made in April
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Nintendo NY discovered a concerning email today sent to the store concerning a bomb threat. Workers came across the message, which was actually delivered in April, after cleaning out the inbox.
Twitch streamer Mitsu first reported the news, who says the threat was made due to “displeasure over the Super Smash Bros. kiosks being removed from the store.” NY Daily News also confirmed the situation with an NYPD spokeswoman.
The police are currently investigating. But NY Daily News add that “since nothing has exploded over the last two months, it’s not believed the gamer will make good on his threat, a law enforcement source with knowledge of the case said.”
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Countdown found in Fortnite on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Some sort of countdown is currently taking place in Fortnite. It was found specifically in the Switch version, and may only be taking place in that version of the game. However, it doesn’t necessarily confirm Switch-only content is coming.
Here’s a look at the countdown in question:
More: Epic Games, Fortnite
Photos of the Sushi Striker International Sushi Day event at Nintendo NY
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In celebration of International Sushi Day as well as to promote Sushi Striker, Nintendo NY held a special event for the game today. We have a few photos from Nintendo below, along with their descriptions.
Video: Watch Reggie and Geoff Keighley face off in Mario Tennis Aces
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Bill Trinen isn’t the only person Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime battled in Mario Tennis Aces at E3 this week. He also played the game with Geoff Keighley, known for his work on The Game Awards, E3 Colosseum, and more. Watch the two face off in the video below.
We both had crazy schedules this year, but in the last hour of @e3 2018, we made it happen: Geoff vs. Reggie in Mario Tennis Aces! 12 years after our first E3 tennis battle in Wii Sports. pic.twitter.com/7rPkqiDSN3
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) June 16, 2018
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces, Reggie Fils-Aime
Neverout heading to Switch next month
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Neverout, a puzzle game, originally released on VR devices a couple of years ago. Gamedust has since created an alternative version for Switch.
In Neverout, players are placed in a small, claustrophobic cube, that has only one way out. Obstacles such as electric fields and spiked pits will get in your way.
Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Wizard Fire footage
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Flying Tiger Entertainment released Wizard Fire, the latest arcade game for Switch, on the eShop this week. Take a look at some footage below.
Memories Off: Innocent Fille also lined up for Switch
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In the same stream in which Robotics;Notes Elite was essentially confirmed for Switch, a second visual for the novel was revealed. Memories Off: Innocent Fille also appears to be destined for the system.
Memories Off: Innocent Fille debuted a few months ago on the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC in Japan. Here’s a brief overview of the story from Gematsu:
