Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

In recent years, Valve has been focused on its huge distribution platform Steam and hardware. But now the company is shifting gears, and intends to get back into the game with software.

Valve boss Gabe Newell actually brought up something rather interesting when speaking about this at a recent event. Newell mentioned how the company has been jealous of the likes of Nintendo since they can create hardware and software in tandem.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

All signs were pointing to Kona releasing on Switch today. That has in fact happened in Europe, and North America should have access to the game in a few hours. We have a launch trailer below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World # (Capcom) {2018.01.26} (¥8.980) – 38.617 / 1.928.890 (-28%)
02./00. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders (Square Enix) {2018.03.01} (¥4.800) – 28.430 / NEW
03./05. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 21.979 / 2.084.324 (+13%)
04./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 18.828 / 1.382.474 (+9%)
05./07. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 12.675 / 896.455 (+3%)
06./03. [PS4] Metal Gear Survive (Konami) {2018.02.21} (¥4.980) – 12.574 / 43.934 (-60%)
07./08. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey # (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 11.667 / 1.637.812 (+0%)
08./12. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 9.930 / 1.576.586 (+15%)
09./00. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – Advanced Edition (Ubisoft) {2018.03.01} (¥6.000) – 8.042 / NEW
10./02. [PS4] Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match # (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.02.22} (¥7.600) – 7.537 / 53.948 (-84%)
11./11. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Nintendo) {2018.01.18} (¥5.980) – 7.097 / 158.322 (-18%)
12./09. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors 9 # (Koei Tecmo) {2018.02.08} (¥7.800) – 5.733 / 153.367 (-36%)
13./00. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita no Takarajima (FuRyu) {2018.03.01} (¥5.480) – 4.948 / NEW
14./13. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet # (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.02.08} (¥8.200) – 4.741 / 99.372 (-21%)
15./18. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 4.473 / 408.445 (+6%)
16./17. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100 (Nintendo) {2017.12.28} (¥4.980) – 4.219 / 170.113 (-1%)
17./04. [PS4] Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal # (Marvelous) {2018.02.22} (¥6.980) – 4.086 / 28.204 (-83%)
18./21. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980) – 3.685 / 376.498
19./14. [NSW] Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo) {2018.02.17} (¥5.980) – 3.428 / 18.403 (-37%)
20./25. [NSW] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.09.07} (¥6.800) – 3.358 / 124.760

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario 64
2. Brain Age
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
6. Super Mario 3D World
7. Mario Party 10
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Mario Party 2
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Mario Kart 64
13. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
14. Super Mario RPG
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
17. Paper Mario
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. DuckTales Remastered
20. The Legend of Zelda

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
4. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
5. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
6. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
7. Super Mario 64 Trailer
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
9. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
10. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
13. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. Cloud DLC
14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
15. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
16. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
17. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
18. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
19. Wario’s Wacky Word Challenge – Nintendo Minute
20. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

As was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, Detective Pikachu can be pre-loaded from the eShop. To do so, you’ll need 14,082 blocks of space. That amounts to 1.72GB.

Detective Pikachu launches on March 23.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.

“Flying off the screen! Miitomo Heroes #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:

– Comic book pop art tee
– Bomber jacket + Miitomo Comics logo
– Ninja hero mask
– Ninja hero suit

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Wide-brim straw boater
– Peacoat + tulle skirt
– Sheer dotted socks

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

There were a few announcements for Octopath Traveler today, including a special edition. This will vary a bit between North America and Europe.

In the stateside release, a soundtrack CD will be included. However, this isn’t the case in Europe. The Compendium Edition won’t have the CD, though it will feature the same pop-up book, map, and replica coin.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Nintendo has determined a release date for the new Splatoon 2 amiibo. Pearl and Marina will be available starting on July 13.

Here’s the news straight from Nintendo:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

As of today, GameStop is running a pair of new trade-in deals for Switch.

First up, GameStop will provide consumers with 50% more credit for used games when traded toward a new Switch system or games. This lasts through March 14.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments

One of the big announcements from today’s Nintendo Direct was Undertale for Switch. Soon after, it was revealed that the GameMaker Studio 2 engine will be supported on the console.

This is obviously good news for many developers, including Endesga. Since Switch now supports GameMaker Studio 2, we can look forward to Nykra on the platform.

Here’s some information and a trailer for Nykra:

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