Splatoon 2 sold through 65% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Splatoon 2’s release helped boost overall software sales in Japan last week. Between July 17 and July 23, there was a 251.55 percent increase at a total of 987,000 copies sold on the whole.
Switch also sold about 100,000 units. It was the second best week for the system – only behind the initial launch – and also raised overall Japanese hardware sales to 169,000 units. Sales were up 128.18 percent from last week.
More: Media Create, sales, Splatoon 2
Amazon Treasure Truck in select cities selling the Nintendo NES Classic Edition today
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments
The NES Classic Edition is back at Amazon – sort of. For those in select cities, the retailer is selling the system for the original $60 price point at its Treasure Truck daily-deals program.
Treasure Trucks can be found in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Customers can place orders for the NES Classic Edition through the Amazon app and schedule a pick up time at a Treasure Truck. If you happen to be located in one of these cities, you can take advantage between 11 AM and 5 PM local time, or until product sells out.
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3Souls dev outlines changes and new features for the Vault
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Red Column reconfirmed its commitment to free updates for its Wii U eShop game 3Souls earlier this week. The studio also outlined changes that are in the pipeline.
In another new blog post, Red Column talks about what else is planned, primarily for the Vault. The team is adding in a completion percentage, ML-Rules, hidden memories, new content for the Nindies mini-game, and a gallery feature. Everything is covered in detail on the official website here.
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A look at the launch of Dragon Quest XI in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 6 Comments
The launch of Dragon Quest games is always a big deal in Japan. It’s an extremely popular series, and each new entry is treated as a huge event.
It’s been a five year wait for the next Dragon Quest title. The wait has been even longer for a new single-player focused game. And so Japan no doubt treated the release of Dragon Quest XI as an important event. You can see a few photos from the launch below.
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Two new pieces of art for Metroid: Samus Returns
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 7 Comments
Two lovely pieces of art have been shared for Metroid: Samus Returns by Nintendo Australia. The first one is above, and the second is below.
Playing With Super Power: Nintendo SNES Classics paperback cover
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 3 Comments
We previously posted the cover for the special version of Playing With Super Power: Nintendo SNES Classics. Amazon’s listing has since updated wit the cover for the paperback release. We have it above.
Just in case you missed it previously, this is the hardcover version:
Playing With Super Power: Nintendo SNES Classics comes out alongside the Super NES Classic Edition on September 29.
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Photos of the New 2DS XL Dragon Quest Liquid Metal Slime Edition
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 6 Comments
Alongside Dragon Quest XI’s launch in Japan, Square Enix teamed up with Nintendo for a special New 2DS XL. The system has a special design modeled after the series’ Liquid Metal Slime monster. Take a closer look at the system below with a few photos.
Nintendo officially confirms that Metroid: Samus Returns’ Fusion mode can only be unlocked with amiibo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 143 Comments
Nintendo unveiled the amiibo functionality for Metroid: Samus Returns this week. All four figures will work with the game – the original Smash Bros. amiibo and the new ones specifically made for this title.
Some of the functionality isn’t that big of a deal. On the other hand, some of it is. One of the big features being scrutinized is the Fusion mode. By scanning the new, squishy Metroid amiibo, you’ll receive access to the mode that provides a new level of difficulty and Samus’ Fusion Suit from Metroid Fusion.
More: Amiibo, MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns
Video: Splatoon 2 at San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo had plenty of Splatoon 2-related activities taking place at San Digeo Comic-Con 2017 last week. The company recaps everything that took place in the video below.
#Splatoon2’s launch was in full effect at #SDCC2017 last week! See you Inklings on the splattlefield! pic.twitter.com/6s3R6TCg9C
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 29, 2017
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Some Pokemon GO Safari Zone events delayed in Europe
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In a new post added to the Pokemon GO website, Niantic confirms that some Pokemon GO Safari Zone events have been delayed in Europe. Two days in particular are affected: August 5 and August 12. The news impacts Copenhagen and Prague as well as Stockholm and Amsterdam.
These events will now be taking place sometime in the fall. Specific dates will be announced in the future. Other events remains on track.
Niantic noted:
