Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

A new Japanese trademark application has been filed for “Nintendo Check-In”. Nintendo reserved the image just a few weeks ago on June 20.

Aside from the image above, there’s not much else to go on with the trademark. However, the filing is associated with the following categories:

– Screening and production or distribution of movies
– Stage play performances
– Musical performance
– Planning and management of game tournaments
– Providing games online
– Providing entertainment facilities
– Rental of toys

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments

Amazon Prime Day 2017 kicks off today. Consumers subscribed to the retailer’s membership program will be able to save on deals for 30 hours starting at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT.

Amazon has provided an early tease as to what’s in store this year. As for gaming, you’ll be able to save up to 50% on select titles, consoles and accessories.

Previews of the deals are starting to go live. You’ll want to keep track of this page for all of the deals. Early on, we can see the Smash Bros. 3DS will be included as well as a deluxe Switch case and Retro-Link Wired GameCube Style USB Controller. Throughout the day and into Prime Day, more deals should be added.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments

Update: Also now confirmed for September 22 in Europe.

Original: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will release for Switch in North America on September 22, Bandai Namco announced today. The Japanese version had previously been confirmed for September 7.

Exclusive to Switch are specific controls and functionality, allowing players to execute famous moves such as the Kamehameha and the Spirit Bomb with Joy-Con motion controls. You’ll also be able to join with friends through a six-player local play mode, only available in this version.

We’ve attached the official English boxart above. The latest screenshots are featured below.

Source: Bandai Namco PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments

WWE 2K18 is coming to Switch, it’s been announced. Wrestler Seth Rollins delivered the news in a special message just released today.

Those who pre-order WWE 2K18 will be able to play as Kurt Angle.

This will be the first time in years in which a WWE game has released on a Nintendo platform. Prior to 2K18, the last was WWE ’13 on Wii.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has added ARMS to this week’s maintenance schedule. While the maintenance is taking place, all of the game’s network services will be impacted.

Here’s the schedule:

– 5:50 PM PT (July 11) – 7:30 PM PT (July 11)
– 8:50 PM ET (July 11) – 10:30 PM ET (July 11)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (July 12) – 3:30 AM in the UK (July 12)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (July 12) – 4:30 AM in Europe (July 12)

During the early part of ARMS’ maintenance, the new update should begin distribution.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

Nintendo updated the Japanese ARMS website with a profile for Max Brass, the new character being added to the game this week.

StreetsAhead translates his details as follows:

Belongs to: ARMS Association
Height: 195cm (6’4″)
Weight: 117kg (258lbs)
Age: 52
Likes: Cocky, strong rookie fighters

More details about Max Brass, including his new ARMS and stage, can be found here.

Finally, here’s the latest ARMS lore update:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment

Following last night’s maintenance, a new patch is out now for Minecraft on Switch and Wii U. Both platforms have had very fixes implemented.

Patch notes for both platforms are included below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Bit Dungeon+ came to Wii U last October. This week, it will be on 3DS as well. Dolores Entertainment will have the game ready on July 13.

Information about Bit Dungeon+ is below, along with a trailer.

bit Dungeon combines the randomized loot of Diablo and fast action combat of Zelda. Explore randomized dungeons and hack and slash your way through dangerous bosses. The difficultly increases as you become stronger and stronger. Build your character how you want with deadly passive abilities. Just like the classic quarter crunchers of old, if you die you lose everything and start all over. Can you make it to the end and save the day?

You and your beloved friend were captured by demons… You wake up what seems like hours, maybe even days later trapped in a prison cell, and your friend is missing. You find a sword in your cell and vow revenge against the beasts who took your friend – the quest to find your friend one and destroy the demons begins!

Features

1-2 Players cooperative game
Large procedural dungeon generation, every time you play is different.
Randomly generated items.
Save slots
Massive Bosses
Unlockables
Multiple endings

Source: Dolores Entertainment PR

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Senran Kagura originally started out as a 3DS game. The series has expanded considerably since the series first debuted in 2011, and continues to reach new platforms. But as far as 3DS goes, producer Kenichiro Takaki says that things are “pretty much complete.”

When asked about the possible future of Senran Kagura on the portable, Takai said:

“The 3DS series is pretty much complete. Senran Kagura: Deep Crimson pretty much summed up the entire story so I have no plans to release any more 3DS titles.”

The next Senran Kagura came coming to a Nintendo platform is Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura. While a release date hasn’t been announced,

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Five minutes of off-screen footage has come in showing Fire Emblem Warriors’ demo at Japan Expo. Most of the gameplay consists of Lucina, but we also get a glimpse at Lissa, male Robin, and Frederick (as a boss). We’ve included the video below.

Details about these characters can be found in our previous post here.

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