Rumor: Upcoming Splatoon 2 maps, weapons, and more uncovered through datamining
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 13 Comments
Splatoon 2 fans have been busy datamining the game’s 1.1.1 update, and have apparently made a number of interesting discoveries regarding maps, weapons, and more. If you’re interested in seeing everything that was uncovered, continue on below as compiled by Reddit’s OatmealDome.
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Nintendo lists NBA 2K18 as having amiibo support for Switch on Japanese store listing
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Nintendo’s Japanese store has added in a listing for the Switch version of NBA 2K18. According to the page, the game will feature amiibo support. We’re currently assuming that the page is accurate rather than being an error.
It’ll never happen, but it’d be hilarious if you could have characters such as Mario and Luigi playing alongside the likes of LeBron James. I’m pretty curious to see what the functionality turns out to be…
Ubisoft CEO says making Starlink is risky, but thinks “there are lots of people who want this type of game”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
The toys-to-life market currently isn’t where it used to be a few years ago. It’s been on the decline, as is evident by the lack of a new Skylanders game this year and the slowdown of LEGO Dimensions.
Given the market, it came as a surprise to many when Ubisoft announced Starlink: Battle for Atlas at E3. Players can buy and attach physical starships to controllers. The concept is risky, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has admitted, but the company believes “that there are lots of people who want this type of game.”
Guillemot told GamesIndustry:
“We thought that bringing 2.0 of that model was potentially very interesting. We’ll see. It’s a risk, but we feel that there are lots of people who want this type of game. Maybe they don’t want to say it, but they do want to buy it.”
Breath of the Wild’s next DLC will add more Zelda-related equipment
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 14 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has one more DLC pack to go. Following The Master Trials, Nintendo is also working on The Champions’ Ballad.
We’ve slowly been learning more about the next round of DLC. At Japan Expo in France last month, series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the shirt Link starts out with in The Wind Waker will be added. That’s not all though. In a new blog post on Breath of the Wild’s Japanese website, Aonuma teased that other Zelda-related equipment will also be offered.
The Champions’ Ballad DLC for Zelda: Breath of the Wild launches this holiday. You’ll still be playing as Link, but you’ll learn more about Zelda. The DLC will also feature a new dungeon, an original story, and more new challenges.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
NIS America taking pre-orders for two limited editions in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
For Switch owners in Europe, NIS America has started pre-orders of two limited editions. First, Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon is up here. You can also nab the Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle Limited Edition here.
To recap, here’s what you’ll find in the Nights of Azure 2 packaging:
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Elminage Original hitting the North American 3DS eShop on August 10
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Back in May, it was discovered that Elminage Original was coming to North America. Now a few months later, a release date has been announced.
Elminage Original is on track for August 10 in the states. Pricing is set at $19.99. Interestingly, Ninja Games Japan will be publishing rather than Rising Star Games.
Additional details about Elminage Original are below. We’ve included a new trailer as well.
Square Enix bringing the first three Dragon Quest games to 3DS in Japan this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 14 Comments
Square Enix has announced plans to bring the first three Dragon Quest games to 3DS in Japan this month.
Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II will get things started next week – specifically August 10. Dragon Quest III will follow towards the end of the month.
Pricing for the three titles are set at 600 yen, 850 yen, and 1,500 yen respectively.
Dragon Quest XI shipments and digital sales surpass three million in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Dragon Quest XI has already surpassed another major milestone in Japan. At Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017, Square Enix announced that combined total shipments and digital sales have surpassed three million units. The game only just released last week.
Media Create has already reported that Dragon Quest XI sold 1.1 million copies on 3DS in its first two days. Another 950,000 units were sold on PlayStation 4.
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Splatoon 2 – North American Splatfest #1 results
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 54 Comments
The results are in for the first true North American Splatfest in Splatoon 2. Ultimately, it was mayonnaise that beat out ketchup.
Ketchup was much more popular than mayonnaise with 73 percent of the vote. However, mayonnaise took home the battles – just barely so – in the other categories. That helped Team Mayonnaise win by a score of 2-1.
Mayonnaise was also victorious in Japan. We should be finding out about the European results later today.
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North American Metroid: Samus Returns teaser site open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
The official teaser site for Metroid: Samus Returns is now live. You can access it here. The full site will open soon, but for now, the page has some screenshots and gameplay details.
