Super Bomberman R soundtrack out on December 13 in Japan, comes with an in-game code for Takosuke
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Konami recently announced that a soundtrack for Super Bomberman R is due out in December in Japan. A more specific release date has now been announced: December 13.
Initial copies of the soundtrack will come with a special bonus. It’ll include a code for Takosuke, who originally appeared in Parodius Da! and other titles such as Konami Krazy Racer. By redeeming the code, Takosuke will be playable in Super Bomberman R.
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Sonic Mania director on the origins of the Mean Bean Machine boss battle
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One of the more interesting boss fights in Sonic Mania is the Mean Bean Machine. As a tribute to the original game on the SEGA Genesis, it has you battling Doctor Eggman with falling block pieces.
Sonic Mania director Christian Whitehead touched on the origins of the boss fight in an interview with IGN. He shared the following:
Stardew Valley Switch patch in the works
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Stardew Valley finally launched on Switch yesterday. It seems to be going over well, but players have encountered a few issues.
Fortunately, Chucklefish is already planning a patch. The full details regarding what will be addressed can be found below.
UK sales for September 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
GamesIndustry has some insight into UK gaming sales for last month. The site said that Switch experienced “broad growth”, leading to more games sold during September the than at any previous month since it launched. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also made it into the top ten.
GamesIndustry does caution that “Switch sales do appear to be slowing slightly, with stock becoming more readily available at retail.” The site adds that the platform’s performance in the UK “hasn’t matched other territories.”
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions amiibo up on Amazon UK, ships to the US
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Amazon UK is taking pre-orders for the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions amiibo. You can reserve the 4-pack right here. Note that this item should ship to the US.
Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance scheduled for next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Along with specific 3DS maintenance early next week, Nintendo is also planning additional downtime for the handheld plus Switch and Wii U. All three platforms will be impacted for several hours on Tuesday / Wednesday.
The schedule is as follows:
– 9 PM PT (October 10) – 2 AM PT (October 11)
– 12 AM ET (October 11) – 5 AM ET (October 11)
– 5 AM in the UK (October 11) – 10 AM in the UK (October 11)
– 6 AM in Europe (October 11) – 11 AM in Europe (October 11)
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SEGA uploads Sunset Heights track from Sonic Forces
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
SEGA uploaded a new piece of music from Sonic Forces today. We’re able to have a clean version of Sunset Heights, an area where Sonic darts through the crumbling landscapes in pursuit of a friend-turned-foe. Listen to the track below.
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Splatoon 2 – North American Splatfest #3 announced
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Europe’s third Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is taking place this weekend. In North America, the next event will be held next weekend.
The new Splatfest pits vampires up against werewolves. It’ll begin on October 13 at 9 PM PT / October 14 at 12 AM ET. Like always, the Splatfest will last for a full day.
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North American Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions launch trailer
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Nintendo of America posted its own launch trailer for Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minion, out today on 3DS. Check it out below.
Nintendo shares more special outfit codes for Pokken Tournament DX
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Two more codes can be redeemed in Pokken Tournament DX to obtain special original outfits for your trainer. Both are in the image above.
Nintendo has released other codes over the past couple of weeks. If you missed them, they’re located here and here.
