Monster Boy Switch gameplay clip
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 8 Comments
FDG Entertainment has provided a brief, first look at Monster Boy running on Switch with a new gameplay clip. Watch it below.
Monster Boy will be playable on Switch for the first time at Gamescom next week.
Original Journey now coming to Switch in Q4 2017, new trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
When we last heard about Original Journey, a release window of Q1 2018 had been announced. But today, Another Indie and developer Bonfire Entertainment announced that it’s being brought forward to Q4 2017.
Here’s a new trailer for Original Journey:
And more information about the game is below:
Sonic Mania includes an alternate opening
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
Did you know that the team behind Sonic Mania packed in an alternate opening? You can access it by letting the opening animation play twice. For the second go around, the opening features a different song and sound effects for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles’ actions. Check it out below.
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Smash Bros. Wii U finals at EVO, Splatoon 2 E3 tournament top Disney XD eSports ratings
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Disney XD has been focusing much more on eSports coverage as of late. The network even aired the Smash Bros. Wii U finals from EVO 2017 live. Aside from that, Disney XD also featured coverage of Nintendo’s tournaments from E3 2017.
Data analyst Jordan Fragen has offered a look at Disney XD’s eSports coverage, with Nintendo leading the way. Between the live show and repeat airing, the Smash Bros. Wii U finals at EVO was the most-viewed program. Over 325,000 viewers tuned in.
First wave of reveals for WWE 2K18 roster
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Many more WWE superstars added in below.
Original: 2K Sports is kicking off the first wave of reveals today for the WWE 2K18 roster. Over a dozen new participants have been confirmed thus far.
Media Create sales (8/7/17 – 8/13/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 65 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 87,798
PS4 – 34,691
New 2DS LL – 24,187
New 3DS LL – 17,276
PS4 Pro – 7,771
Vita – 4,651
2DS – 3,527
New 3DS – 740
Wii U – 132
PS3 – 95
Xbox One – 75
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
And here are the software charts:
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Japanese news reporter visits 48 stores to try and find a Switch, walks away unsuccessful
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 34 Comments
If you’ve been keeping up with the Switch stock situation, you might be aware as to how crazy things have been in Japan. The supply chain is slowly beginning to improve, but thousands of people continue to line up in hopes of obtaining a system. Japanese morning show Tokudane recently covered the craziness.
Towards the start of the month, roughly 3,000 people lined up at a retailer for a chance to buy one of 105 Switch consoles. This was in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro:
Dragon Gym Cup begins in Pokemon Duel
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Pokemon Duel has received a new update. The latest content addition features the Dragon Gym Cup, available until August 23.
The latest cup features all Dragon-type Movement 1 and 2 figures that receive an increase of 1 for movement. Ice-types get an Attack increase of 20 for each attack.
At the end of the event, players can receive trophies that will be displayed on the ranking screen. Mega Salamence Figures is being handed out as a prize.
More: Pokemon Duel
New Fire Emblem Warriors trailer gives a first look at Female Robin in action
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
Fire Emblem Warriors received a brand new trailer today. The video, posted below, gives us a first look at Female Robin.
「ルフレ」アクショントレーラーを公開!戦術師は魔道書を操り広範囲の敵を薙ぎ払えるほか、技によっては火、風、雷といった属性を宿した攻撃も可能です。https://t.co/j5IdsZDrhr #FE無双 pic.twitter.com/DPLHmR4455
— 『ファイアーエムブレム無双 風花雪月』公式 (@FireEmblemMusou) August 16, 2017
Female Robin is one of two characters recently revealed for Fire Emblem Warriors – Cordelia was the other.
More: Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, top
Square Enix thinks Dragon Quest XI can hit the lower end of its sales target, hopeful for growth in 3DS sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 52 Comments
Towards the start of the month, Square Enix delivered its latest financial results. Included with the report was a regular call with investors and analysts.
One person asked if Square Enix will reach its sales target for Dragon Quest XI. Regarding that, the company said: