Nintendo on taking risks, approach to development, hiring process, union between hardware and software teams, surprising players
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, a new interview with Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi was published on The Guardian. As one of the leaders at the company, he spoke about taking risks, Nintendo’s approach to development and its hiring process, the union between hardware and software teams, and trying to surprise players.
We’ve rounded up the interesting comments from the piece below. You can find The Guardian’s original article here.
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Persona series website now lists Persona Q2 without a confirmed platform
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Persona Q2 was announced for 3DS last August. Since then, we’ve yet to see or hear anything else pertaining to the game.
What’s odd is that, on the series’ Japanese website, 3DS is no longer listed as a confirmed platform. It’s unclear what that means currently. Is Persona Q2 still planned for 3DS, or has it shifted to a different system such as Switch?
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Arc System Works intends to release more fighting titles on Switch
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Arc System Works has more plans for Switch when it comes to the fighting genre. On one of its Japanese Twitter accounts, the company says more fighting titles will be released on the console in the future.
Yesterday, Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus R is coming to Switch. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle also launches in June.
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
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Timberman VS planned for May 3 on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thanks to a listing on the North American Switch eShop, Timberman VS appears to have a release date. It’s now listed for May 3 with a $1.99 price point.
Timberman VS is all about slicing trees in an arcade-style fashion. Aside from single-player offerings, you can challenge your friends locally.
Famitsu review scores (4/24/18)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Light Fall (NSW) – 7/7/7/8
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood (NSW) – 7/8/7/7
Ninja Striker! (NSW) – 7/7/7/8
Gensokyo Defenders (PS4) – 7/8/7/7
Hototogisu Tairan 1553: Ryuuko Aiutsu (NSW) – 8/7/7/6
Dragon Lapis (3DS) – 8/7/7/6
VoxelShot (NSW) – 6/6/6/7
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Splatoon 2 – version 3.0.0 footage – Callie’s return, Camp Triggerfish, new weapons
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Splatoon 2 updated earlier tonight with a bunch of new content. Take a look at the video below for a look at Callie’s return, the Camp Triggerfish map, and latest weapons.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack video
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Columbia has sent out a new video for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s official soundtrack, which has started to arrive in Japan. Take a look at it below.
Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (4/24/18)
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Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Konnichiwa! Japanese Culture #2”.
Available items include:
– Hot springs kanji tee
– Hair towel
– Shampoo shelf hat
– Bubble outfit
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
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Japanese 3DS themes (4/25/18)
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Nintendo has updated its 3DS themes release schedule for the week of April 25. Here’s what’s on tap for Japan today:
GYARI feat.Kotonoha Akane: Seyana. – 200 yen
M.S.S. Project: M.S.S.Phoenix – 200 yen
Tohma feat.GUMI – Kowloon Retro – 200 yen
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Splatoon 2 update out now (version 3.0.0)
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The massive 3.0.0 update for Splatoon 2 is now live. As previously announced, it encompasses Rank X, new gear, new music, the addition of Callie’s appearance at Tentakeel Outpost, and more. Camp Triggerfish should also be in the map rotation once tonight’s maintenance has finished.
Missed the patch notes we posted last night? If so, continue on below to read them in full.
