Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments

Next week is the launch of Metroid: Samus Returns. It’s a remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, which hit the Game Boy many years ago. Nintendo collaborated with MercurySteam on the project. But interestingly, Metroid II wasn’t MercurySteam’s first choice.

Game Informer reports that MercurySteam initially pitched Nintendo on potentially remaking Metroid Fusion. Although series producer Yoshio Sakamoto was impressed with the pitch and their passion for Metroid, he said no to revisiting the Game Boy Advance game. Instead, Sakamoto wanted to remake Metroid II.

Going with Metroid II over Fusion may have been the smarter choice. You can make an argument that Fusion still holds up today, but the team was really able to make significant improvements to Metroid II.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 43 Comments

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 debuted for Switch in Japan this week. Specifically, the game launched on Thursday. We’ll need to wait until next week to see how it’s performed so far, but based on Bandai Namco’s reports, it’s off to a strong start.

Yesterday, Bandai Namco published a tweet saying that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a big hit on Switch. That was followed up by another message earlier today stating that there’s a bit of a shortage for the physical version. More shipments are planned towards the end of this month.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment

Nintendo has two sets of maintenance periods planned for Switch next week. Certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be affected.

The full schedule is as follows:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Nintendo published a launch trailer for Monster Hunter Stories, available today in North America and Europe. Watch it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments

Update (9/8): Added in English version of the video.

Original (9/7): The next ARMS update is coming very soon. During the middle of this month, Nintendo should be releasing version 3.0, which will add Lola Pop. The new character, her ARMS, and the new stage won’t be all though.

On the Japanese ARMS Twitter account, Nintendo reveals that ARMS 3.0 will introduce customizable controls. You’ll also be able to adjust the sensitivity of the motion controls.

Here’s a look:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

The promised update for Overcooked: Special Edition is now live. Version 1.0.1 is out now.

Among other things, the team has improved the game’s frame rate on Switch. Other improvements have also been implemented.

A second patch is already in the works, and will further improve performance.

Read the full patch notes and message from Team17 below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Everybody’s Golf (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2017.08.31} (¥5.900) – 100.719 / NEW
02./02. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 52.320 / 1.056.500 (-4%)
03./00. [3DS] Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 # (Atlus) {2017.08.31} (¥6.480) – 29.887 / NEW
04./01. [NSW] Monster Hunter Double Cross: Nintendo Switch Ver. # (Capcom) {2017.08.25} (¥5.800) – 27.120 / 111.396 (-68%)
05./03. [3DS] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age # (Square Enix) {2017.07.29} (¥5.980) – 22.846 / 1.693.913 (-24%)
06./00. [PS4] Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon # (Koei Tecmo) {2017.08.31} (¥7.300) – 18.207 / NEW
07./04. [PS4] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age # (Square Enix) {2017.07.29} (¥8.980) – 14.053 / 1.328.455 (-38%)
08./07. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 12.474 / 672.688 (-9%)
09./06. [3DS] The Snack World: TreJarers (Level 5) {2017.08.10} (¥4.800) – 10.098 / 148.070 (-32%)
10./00. [PS4] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2017.08.31} (¥2.990) – 9.260 / NEW
11./00. [PSV] Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon # (Koei Tecmo) {2017.08.31} (¥6.300) – 7.168 / NEW
12./00. [3DS] Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk (Arc System Works) {2017.08.31} (¥5.370) – 6.132 / NEW
13./10. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980) – 5.183 / 214.400 (-6%)
14./09. [PS4] Yomawari: Midnight Shadows # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2017.08.24} (¥6.980) – 4.943 / 13.009 (-39%)
15./11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 4.904 / 576.067 (-4%)
16./00. [NSW] Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon # (Koei Tecmo) {2017.08.31} (¥7.300) – 4.463 / NEW
17./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700) – 4.008 / 232.410 (-5%)
18./13. [PS4] Dragon Quest X: All in One Package (Square Enix) {2017.08.17} (¥4.800) – 3.829 / 22.184 (-11%)
19./08. [PSV] Yomawari: Midnight Shadows # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2017.08.24} (¥5.980) – 3.647 / 11.902 (-56%)
20./05. [PS4] Megadimension Neptunia VIIR # (Compile Heart) {2017.08.24} (¥6.800) – 3.346 / 19.122 (-79%)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
2. Sonic Mania
3. Overcooked Special Edition
4. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
5. Splatoon 2
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
8. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
9. Snipperclips
10. LEGO Worlds
11. Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
12. forma.8
13. Kamiko
14. The Jackbox Party Pack
15. Strikers 1945
16. Namco Museum
17. ARMS
18. NBA Playgrounds
19. Mighty Gunvolt Burst
20. Puyo Puyo Tetris

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments

Crystareino is out now on the 3DS eShop in both North America and Europe. Watch the English launch trailer for the downloadable RPG below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.

“Cute Chinese creations! Miitomo Chinese Fashion #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:

– Panda tee
– Yin-yang bomber jacket
– Queue
– Kung fu suit

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Vintage tennis sweater
– Cargo miniskirt
– Chinese flower skirt
– Cute Chinese knee-highs
– Cute Chinese pumps
– Happy flowers

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