Spring 2018 release window for Project Octopath Traveler listed in Nintendo UK news post
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
Project Octopath Traveler reemerged during last week’s Nintendo Direct following its initial announcement in January. Amazingly, a demo of the game even hit the eShop.
Nintendo UK highlighted the demo’s availability in a news post on its official website today. Towards the end, Nintendo says that Project Octopath Traveler is launching in Spring 2018.
Could this be an error? Absolutely. We’ll just have to wait and see. We’ve only heard on the record that Project Octopath Traveler is planned for 2018, but if Nintendo UK is correct, it’ll be releasing closer to the start of 2018 rather than towards the end of the year.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Pokemon GO update out now (version 1.45.0 / 0.75.0), free Global Goals shirt
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
A new Pokemon GO update is now officially live on both iOS and Android. For the former platform, the game has been updated to version 1.45.0. Android users have access to version 0.75.0.
Patch notes are as follows:
– Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
– Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Defender” and “Legendary.”
– Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon.
– Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex.
– Various bug fixes and performance updates.
In other Pokemon GO news, players can begin wearing a free Global Goals shirt in the game. Here’s a quick look:
Trainers, it’s time for a style change! Join us in raising awareness around Global Goals by wearing the new free #GlobalGoals shirt. pic.twitter.com/UmIUWlNgRp
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) September 18, 2017
Source: App Store / Google Play
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO, title update
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition and more live on Amazon Canada
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Update: Even more stuff up for pre-order here. Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition, Mario Odyssey amiibo, Doom, Mario Party: The Top 100, orange / white New 2DS XL, and more.
Original: Amazon Canada has started up pre-orders for the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition. If you’d like to place an order, you can do so here. The game launches on December 1.
Super NES Classic Edition will apparently be sold in Quebec after all
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
The situation surrounding the Super NES Classic Edition last month pointed to the hardware not being sold in Quebec. It all came down to French language restrictions in the region. However, we’re now hearing that the Super NES Classic Edition will be sold in Quebec after all.
First, check out these two tweets from Toys “R” Us Canada:
Great news: #SNESClassic will be available in Quebec – thanks! #Nintendo
— ToysRUs Canada (@toysruscanada) September 18, 2017
Should be lifted restrictions, a press release went out from Nintendo! (would be great if it was an exclusive though, lol) 🙂
— ToysRUs Canada (@toysruscanada) September 18, 2017
And EB Games Canada:
Nintendo has confirmed the SNES Classic can be sold in the province of Quebec. Stay tuned for further information. Thanks!
— EB Games Canada (@EBGamesCanada) September 18, 2017
This is definitely good news. Whatever issues there were, it sounds like Nintendo cleared everything up.
Thanks to Lucas P for the tip.
More: SNES
NBA 2K18 corrupting save files, patch planned
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 28 Comments
NBA 2K18’s launch hasn’t been entirely smooth. One big issue players have encountered pertains to corrupted and lost save data. It’s definitely an issue on Switch, but all versions of NBA 2K18 are affected.
On the bright side, we should be seeing a patch to address the situation soon. It’s not entirely clear when that will happen, but we’ll watch over the situation.
More: 2K Sports, NBA 2K18, title update, Visual Concepts
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director tweets out early animation from two years ago
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director Davide Soliani provided a humorous look at the game’s development today. On Twitter, he shared an early animation from the team created two years ago.
Here’s the clip:
When you have to create 1000 animations per character just for the Combat Phase, animators started to go crazy. This was 2 years ago… pic.twitter.com/iHSXE6COzO
— Davide Soliani (@DavideSoliani) September 18, 2017
Recognize the music and poses? That’s right: this is a funny play on the Sailor Moon anime.
Nintendo store selling limited edition Metroid: Samus Returns t-shirts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Two special Metroid: Samus Returns t-shirts are up for grabs through Nintendo’s online store. Both designs are up here.
Keep in mind that these are limited edition shirts. When they’re sold out, they may not return, and supplies are likely to be limited.
More: Metroid: Samus Returns
ClusterPuck 99 on the way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
In partnership with PHL Collective, Coatsink is bringing ClusterPuck 99 to Switch. The sporty competitive sports game will be on the eShop at some point in the future.
ClusterPuck 99 was originally released in 2015. The Switch version will include 8-player local multiplayer, instant replays and puck customization, a single-player challenge mode, over 30 maps from the original plus “Switch exclusives”, and an arena creator.
View a trailer for ClusterPuck 99 below.
Source: Coatsink PR
More: ClusterPuck 99, Coatsink
New Natsume sale live on the eShops
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 8 Comments
A new Natsume sale has gone live on the eShops. In both North America and Europe, you can save 50 percent on nearly all of the publisher’s games.
The lineup of titles is as follows:
SNES Mini up on Amazon France
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update: Now sold out.
Original: Amazon France is taking pre-orders for the SNES Mini. You can place an order right here. Note that despite the page saying otherwise, the SNES Mini will ship to the US.