My Arcade making a Super Gamepad for the Super NES Classic Edition
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
When the NES Classic Edition launched last year, third-parties made all sorts of accessories for the system, including unique controllers. We’re seeing the same thing with the Super NES Classic Edition as well.
My Arcade has announced the Super Gamepad, which works with the SNES Classic. It features wireless functionality, TURBO capabilities, and a convenient HOME button to directly access the game selection menu. It also works with the NES Classic Edition and Wii U / Wii Virtual Console with supported games.
Source: My Arcade PR
Samus Edition New 3DS XL, new Metroid amiibo, Samus Returns Special Edition unboxing
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
GameXplain has a closer look at all of the new Metroid products launching in September with an unboxing video. Below, you can get a closer look at the Samus Edition New 3DS XL, new Metroid amiibo, and Samus Returns Special Edition.
More: Metroid: Samus Returns, unboxing
GameStop: SNES Classic demand was greater than NES Classic, sold out in 8 minutes, will have launch stock
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 13 Comments
Pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition went live at various retailers last week, including GameStop. After going up on the retailer’s site, it sold out just a few minutes later.
GameStop senior merchandising director Eric Bright told Forbes that it just took eight minutes for the Super Classic Edition to sell out. Moreover, the demand was greater for this product than the NES Classic Edition.
More: Eric Bright, GameStop, SNES, top
Metroid: Samus Returns has a reversible cover, pays homage to the original Game Boy game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments
Update: To clarify, this reversible cover only comes with the Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition. It is not included with regular copies.
Original: Here’s a little something new we’re learning about Metroid: Samus Returns. New copies of the game come with a reversible cover, and it’s a pretty darn good one. Nintendo went out of its way to pay homage to the original title on Game Boy, of which Samus Returns is naturally based on.
Shots Fired heading to Switch in Q1 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Shots Fired is in the works for Switch, publisher Another Indie and developer Chryse announced today. The game is scheduled for Q1 2018.
Shots Fired is an assassination simulator featuring glorious pixel art and cunning humor. A more comprehensive overview is below, along with a trailer.
More: Another Indie, Chryse, Shots Fired
New Minecraft patch hitting Switch and Wii U tonight, includes Glide Myths Track Pack and new skin pack
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
As mentioned earlier today, Minecraft will be impacted by maintenance tonight. When it’s complete, a new patch should be out on both Switch and Wii U.
Among what’s due out today is the Glide Myths Track pack. A new “Stranges – Biome Settlers 3” Skin Pack is also incoming.
Full patch notes for both versions are below.
Ubisoft publishes a ton of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments
With the release of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Ubisoft has uploaded a ton of videos for the game. We’ve uploaded what might be the best unboxing video ever below. You can find a bunch of additional videos here.
SEGA will have two games on display at PAX West 2017 later this week. Along with Sonic Forces, Total War: Warhammer II will be playable.
PAX West runs between September 1 and September 4.
Source: SEGA PR
More: PAX West 2017, Sonic Forces
Nicalis publishing Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San on Switch later this year
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Nicalis is back at it again with another announcement for Switch. Today, the company announced that Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San is coming to Switch.
Here’s an overview:
Harmonix reveals Super Beat Sports for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 8 Comments
Rock Band and Dance Central developer Harmonix is bringing Super Beat Sports to Switch. We’ve included a trailer and gameplay video below.
Below is a brief overview:
“Go BALListic with rhythmic sports fun for 1-4 players! Super Beat Sports is a collection of five sports-themed mini games with a twist – everything is musical. That means that you’ll need swing, volley, and score to the music in order to come out on top.”
