Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle reviews roundup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
The review embargo for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has lifted, and plenty of outlets are beginning to share their thoughts about the game. We’ve compiled some of the early verdicts below.
Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
IGN – 7.7 / 10
GameSpot – 9 / 10
Game Informer – 8.5 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
Eurogamer – Recommended
Destructoid – 7.5 / 10
GameXplain – Liked-A-Lot
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
Polygon – 8 / 10
TIME – 5 / 5
Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo’s maintenance had a brief period of quietness, but that’s starting to change this week. Nintendo added even more maintenance to its schedule today which will impact Wii U and 3DS for several hours.
The schedule is as follows:
– 6 PM PT (August 28) – 2 AM PT (August 29)
– 9 PM ET (August 28) – 5 AM ET (August 29)
– 2 AM in the UK (August 29) – 10 AM in the UK (August 29)
– 3 AM in Europe (August 29) – 11 AM in Europe (August 29)
During the maintenance period, all network services such as online play and rankings will be impacted.
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Tiny Metal PAX West 2017 trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
A new trailer for Tiny Metal has gone live ahead of PAX West 2017 later this week. Take a look at the video below.
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Nintendo preparing new Miitomo update, Miitomo creation being updated to Switch standards
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has a new update being prepared for Miitomo. It’s not massive, but Nintendo says that “Mii creation will be updated to Nintendo Switch standards, with new skin and hair colors, glasses options and more”. Performance improvements are also planned.
We should be seeing the new Miitomo update “soon”. That likely means this week, or within the next few days.
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Miitomo – new items (8/28/17)
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A number of new items have been added to Miitomo. Among the selection you’ll find in the app, the following are now available:
– Tie-dye dress
– Simple cuffed high-tops
– Ocarina necklace
These items can be obtained by using Miitomo coins in Miitomo Shop.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (8/27/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Super Mario Odyssey is still #3 (nearly #2), and the Switch version of Fire Emblem Warriors moves into the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 3 and August 9.
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All amiibo weapon unlocks in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has support for amiibo. Mario, Peach, Yoshi and Luigi figures can be used to unlock new weapons in the game.
press X now compiled a listing of the various weapons you’ll unlock by scanning figures. Stats for most of the weapons are included as well. For the full list, continue on below.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Feh Channel – Choose Your Legends broadcast
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 2 Comments
Nintendo just wrapped up a short presentation for Fire Emblem Heroes centered around the Choose Your Legends Voting Gauntlet. The big news is the “Brave Heroes” summoning event, featuring Roy, Ike, Lyn, and Lucina. Watch the full broadcast below.
Double Dragon IV coming to Switch in September
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 31 Comments
Double Dragon IV will launch for Switch on September 7 via the eShop, Arc System Works has just announced. This should apply to all regions – North America, Europe, and Japan.
Double Dragon IV debuted earlier this year and was created as the next core entry in the series. On Switch, docked, portable, and tabletop modes will be supported. Two players will be supported with each option.
Here’s a previous overview in English from Arc System Works:
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Nintendo promises to ramp up Switch production for the holidays
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 89 Comments
Switch stock has been an issue for Nintendo since the console launched in March. Six months later, the situation has improved slightly, but the system is still difficult to find in many areas.
The Wall Street Journal covered the Switch stock situation in a new article. It covers mostly what we’ve talked about before – things like lotteries in Japan and inconsistent units available in the states.
