Fire Emblem Warriors details – class changes, skills system, Emblem Shop, new History Mode
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 104 Comments
Fresh details about Fire Emblem Warriors have leaked out of Famitsu. We’re able to learn about certain features and modes like being able to change classes, a new skill system and Emblem Shop, plus a new History Mode.
Here’s the full roundup:
– Class change confirmed
– This can be done by using Master Seal item
– Shion/Rowan (and Lianna) can promote from Lord to Master Lord
– Game will have a skills system
– Can equip up to three skills
– Skills are unlocked by bonding with other characters
– Emblem Shop system in the game
– This apparently involves using materials and permanent stat boosts
– History Mode is separate from Story Mode
– It retells the original story of each Fire Emblem game featured
– In History Mode, move characters on a 2D grid like the original SRPG
– When ally adjacent to enemy, battle will trigger
– Famitsu shows that Validar will appear as an enemy NPC
– Scenes in History Mode will also be fully voiced
– One History Mode map shown in Famitsu is from Shadow Dragon
Famitsu revealed earlier today that Male Corrin and Sakura are in Fire Emblem Warriors. We should have new scans tomorrow.
Switch currently in stock at Best Buy
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Switch is back in stock at Best Buy once again. The retailer has units on its website here. Gray and neon options are both available.
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My Nintendo adds Metroid: Samus Returns wallpapers in North America
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Along with new Metroid discounts, a pair of wallpapers have been added to My Nintendo in North America. Both cost 50 Platinum Points each.
The first wallpaper is here, and the second is here. You can nab them until the start of February. Wallpapers can be used with PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
Pokemon Duel – English update trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 0 comments
An English trailer is in showcasing the newest update for Pokemon Duel. Room match customization, Halls, team-based matches, higher level caps, Mega Evolutions, and Shiny Pokemon have been added.
Here’s the trailer:
And a further breakdown of what’s new:
- Room match customization: Trainers can define their own match rules
- Halls: Halls have their own set of rules that vary from the regular league match rules and Halls will be periodically rotated
- Team-based matches: Players will be able to periodically join one of three teams during certain events and win rewards based on their team’s performance
- Higher level caps: A new item allows your Pokémon figure’s level cap to be raised from 5 to 10
- Mega Evolutions: Makes your Pokémon figures even more powerful
- Shiny Pokémon: Uniquely colored Pokémon to add to your collection
More: Pokemon Duel, title update
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 opening cut-scene on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Footage of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on Switch is starting to creep in. Get a look at one of the game’s early cut-scenes below.
One person is trying to preserve the entirety of Miiverse
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 14 Comments
The end of Miiverse is quickly drawing near. Once November rolls in, the social networking service will be no more. A bunch of games will be impacted by its closure, but the community itself will also be shuttered.
Nintendo is allowing members to save their own posts. Miiverse as we know it will be gone, however. So what will happen to all of the lovely artwork and user posts created over the years?
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Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk was featured on the latest episode of Denjin Getcha. Check out some footage in the video below.
More: Aksys Games, Arc System Works
EA says more FIFA games likely for Switch, talk about missing story mode in FIFA 18 and single Joy-Con play
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
You may recall that FIFA’s appearance on Wii U was very short-lived. After FIFA 13, that was pretty much it for the console. With FIFA and Switch, however, things are likely to be different.
FIFA supervising producer Andrei Lazarescu told GameSpot, “I think we are going to see more FIFA on Switch in the future.” He also feels that FIFA 18 on Switch is “the best portable FIFA we’ve ever done”.
More: Andrei Lazarescu, EA Sports, FIFA 18, interview
LEGO Worlds Switch launch trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
LEGO Worlds is out today on Switch. Warner Bros. has published the official launch trailer, available for viewing below.
Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 launching for Switch in Japan on November 30
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Early information out of this week’s Famitsu reveals a Japanese release date for Resident Evil Revelations and Resident Evil Revelations 2 on Switch. Both are slated for November 30.
In the west, Capcom will likely be offering Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 at around the same time. The company intends to publish both games at retail under the name Resident Evil Revelations Collection. The first game will be included on a cartridge, but Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a digital download.
Thanks to n128 for the tip.
