Pre-order Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia at the Nintendo UK store, get a t-shirt
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
The Nintendo UK store is offering a new pre-order bonus Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. If you reserve the game, you’ll receive the t-shirt pictured above. Pre-orders can be placed here.
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment set for May 11 in Europe / Australia on Wii U
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment has now been dated for PAL regions on Wii U. It’s set to launch on May 11 in both Europe and Australia. The 3DS version is still without a date, but it shouldn’t be too far behind.
For those in North America, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is already out now on Wii U and 3DS. The Switch version is also available worldwide.
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia pre-load live on the North American 3DS eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Those who intend to pick up the digital version of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia may want to take advantage of pre-loading. In North America, you can do so right now.
Pre-loading lets you purchase the game ahead of time and download most of its data. Then upon release, you’ll only need a small update to begin playing. Nintendo will publish Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia at 12 AM ET on May 19 (9 PM PT on May 18).
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia takes up 12,826 blocks of space, or 1.57 GB.
[Interview] Saber Interactive talks NBA Playgrounds, Switch version, developing for the system
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
On Tuesday, Switch will have its first sports game. Saber Interactive will be releasing NBA Playgrounds, which just so happens to be the company’s debut title on a Nintendo platform.
We recently spoke with Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch to learn more about NBA Playgrounds just ahead of its release. Karch chatted with us about the art style, roster, modes, update plans, and more. He also spoke about the Switch version, what it’s like making games for the system, and future support on the console. If that wasn’t enough, there’s an interesting note about how the 2007 shooter TimeShift nearly ended up on Nintendo platforms.
Continue on below for our full interview.
Wii U eShop charts (5/5/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
2. Super Mario 64
3. Super Mario World
4. Mario Party 2
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
7. Mario Kart 64
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Super Mario 3D World
10. Mario Party 10
11. Mario Kart 8
12. The Legend of Zelda
13. Super Mario Bros. 3
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
16. Zelda: Skyward Sword
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Super Mario RPG
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. Brain Age
Videos
1. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
2. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
4. Nintendo Direct 4/12/17
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
6. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo Direct 4/12/17
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
8. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Nintendo Direct 4/12/17
9. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
10. ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4/12/17
11. Sonic Forces – Nintendo Direct 4/12/17
12. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
13. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
16. Pikmin 2 Trailer
17. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
20. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
Source: Wii U eShop
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First look at the Risky Boots DLC in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero may have initially wrapped up a few months ago, but WayForward is far from finished with the game. The studio took to Kickstarter today and provided fans with a first look at upcoming Risky Boots DLC. Risky Boots will be receiving her own campaign this summer.
Here’s the full rundown:
A Brand New Adventure!
In this brand new storyline, you’ll play the role of Risky Boots as she travels to the four corners of Sequin Land in search of components needed to deliver destruction on poor Sequin Land. Risky Boots DLC is filled with new puzzles, new enemies, and a new End Boss…. (Any guesses who it might be?).
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (5/4/17, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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NBA Playgrounds – Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments
NBA Playgrounds footage continues to roll in. For this latest video, posted below, you can see gameplay specifically from the Switch version.
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Nintendo Minute – Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition unboxing
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta unbox the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition. Check it out below.
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Switch bundles in stock at Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Walmart is currently taking pre-orders for Switch bundles. Gray and neon options are included along with choices for different games. Head on over here for a look at what’s being offered.
