My Nintendo adds more new Metroid: Samus Returns wallpapers, Prima starter guide in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
More Metroid: Samus Returns-related rewards are up for grabs on My Nintendo in North America.
First up, two more wallpapers have been added to the site. Each one costs 50 Platinum Points each and will be available through the end of March 2018.
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Video: Reggie on Nintendo’s 2018 outlook
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 17 Comments
At Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit, Nintendo of America’s president Reggie Fils-Aime offered a brief overview regarding the company’s plans for 2018.
Reggie touched on all of the key points you would expect. Nintendo will still be looking to drive its Switch business with “a number of great games”. Reggie also stressed how increasing the system’s install base will create opportunities for third-parties.
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Wii U eShop charts (9/15/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Brain Age
2. Super Mario 64
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Super Mario World
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
6. Mario Party 2
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
8. Mario Party 10
9. Super Mario 3D World
10. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
11. Mario Kart 64
12. Super Mario Bros. 3
13. Ducktales Remasterd
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
16. Paper Mario
17. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
18. Super Mario RPG
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past
Videos
1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
3. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
4. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
5. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
6. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
7. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
9. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
10. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
11. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
12. Ducktales Remastered Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
14. Mario Kart 8 200cc is Here! Trailer
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
17. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
18. Super Mario 64 Trailer
19. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
20. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
Source: Wii U eShop
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (9/14/17, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii Shop Channel | 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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New Grizzco Blaster shows up in Splatoon 2’s Salmon Run
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
A new weapon has made its first appearance in Splatoon 2. Specifically, the Grizzco Blaster has shown up in the newest rotation for Salmon Run.
We’re hearing that the Grizzco Blaster appears randomly in Salmon Run matches. It has the label “Rare Weapon”. While it has a massive fire rate, ink is consumed very quickly. Note that weapons can stack and switch between waves.
Here’s some footage:
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GameStop offering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bundle with clear case
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hits Switch in November, GameStop will be selling an exclusive bundle. Along with a copy of the game, you’ll receive a Skyrim clear case.
The case is a 3-piece protector featuring artwork from the game and designed to resemble worn metal armor right out of the Skyrim world. Nintendo and Bethesda has officially licensed the case.
GameStop’s Skyrim bundle can be ordered here.

NBA 2K18 Switch vs. PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One S video comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 42 Comments
IGN published a new video that compares NBA 2K18 on Switch to the game running on a PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S. See how the three versions stack up against each other below.
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NBA 2K18 – “Momentous” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
2K Sports has prepared a launch trailer of sorts for NBA 2K18, which is out today on Switch. Have a look at the video below.
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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition adding stereoscopic 3D with future update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 19 Comments
Minecraft: New 3DS Edition debuted this week. We’ve heard that local multiplayer will be added with a new update, but that isn’t the only feature on the way.
As mentioned by Mike Mika on Twitter, stereoscopic 3D is in the pipeline. Additionally, it’s not too far off. Mika says that it’s already functional and will be added in an update “super soon.”
not yet! But it WILL BE. Totally works- update coming super soon.
— Mike Mika (@MikeJMika) September 13, 2017
Nintendo Minute – “History of 2D Metroid”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta celebrate the launch of Metroid: Samus Returns by looking back at all of the 2D Metroid games starting from the original Metroid all the way to Zero Mission. Watch it below.