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

We’re just about done with our video coverage of Splatoon 2, but you can watch one last feature from Nintendo Australia below. Members of the “Squid Research Lab” show off the new mode Salmon Run.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments

My Nintendo added a number of Splatoon-themed rewards in Europe yesterday. These same rewards are now on the North American site as well.

The Splatoon rewards are comprised of five different offerings. You can pick up a 3DS theme, Swapdoodle DLC, guide, and a couple of wallpapers.

The full lineup is as follows:

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

Metroid: Samus Returns was demoed during IGN’s Comic-Con stage show last night. Brand new footage was shown, including areas not highlighted during E3. Have a look at the full recording below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu features an interview with Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura. The Japanese magazine primarily talked with Nomura about Kingdom Hearts III, but there was some brief discussion pertaining to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as well.

For those who haven’t heard, Nomura contributed to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as a character designer. He worked on characters included in the game’s Ira organization.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 26 Comments

Update: Gone. Lasted about 40 minutes.

Original: Out of nowhere, Walmart has started taking pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition. Get yours here. How long this remains in stock remains to be seen.

Thanks to Jack B for the tip.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments

Update 4: One last bump. The Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller is up on Amazon.

Update 3: Amazon Canada has some amiibo in stock here.

Update 2: All amiibo currently available are here.

Update: Bumped to the top. Latest amiibo on Amazon is the retailer exclusive Corrin (Player 2). Get it here.

Original: Amazon is starting to accept orders for the new amiibo launching today. You can now order the new Squid and Inkling Boy figures for Splatoon 2, for example. Keep track of this page as more amiibo go live throughout the day.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

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

Software

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

Videos

1. Splatoon 2 Direct 7/6/17
2. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
5. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
6. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
9. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
10. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
11. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
12. Pikmin Short Movies Trailer
13. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
16. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
18. Super Mario 64 Trailer
19. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
20. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

A few new games out came out this week on the various eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

Earlier this week, SEGA and Archie Comics ended their 24-year relationship on Sonic comics. That wasn’t the end of the Blue Blur’s appearance in comics as a whole, however.

SEGA announced a new partnership with IDW Publishing today that will see a new line of Sonic comics starting in 2018. Teams are currently being formed and a publishing plan is being put into place. SEGA says that additional details will be shared later.

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

Nintendo has prepared a couple of new Splatoon 2 commercials for launch day. We’ve included both below.

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