Star Fox 64 hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 18 Comments
This week’s North American Wii U Virtual Console release is now confirmed. According to Nintendo’s website, Star Fox 64 will be available tomorrow.
Here’s an overview:
“The Lylat system has been invaded! Take control of the Arwing and skim over the surface of an alien sea, weave through the concrete canyons of a futuristic metropolis, or dodge planetoids the size of mountains. Complete 15 missions on your way to the final showdown on planet Venom. It’s up to Fox McCloud and his team of space mercenaries to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Andross.”
Star Fox 64 will cost $9.99.
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Rayman Legends Definitive Edition – 4-players wirelessly, new Kung Foot features, touch screen / gyroscope features
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Ubisoft updated its official web page for Rayman Legends Definitive Edition. On it, new details about the game are shared.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition will feature wireless local multiplayer. Up to four players can experience the game together. Additionally, Ubisoft says new features will be included in the Kung Foot mini-game.
The page goes on to mention the usage of Switch’s touch screen and gyroscope features:
“Rayman Legends takes full advantage of the Nintendo Switch and its new controllers capabilities. Undock your Switch device and use the touch screen to take out enemies, manipulate platforms, cut ropes to clear a path and much more. With the gyroscope technology, you can move rotating platform and there are many more surprises to come!”
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition will come out on Switch later this year.
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Another mystery amiibo CPSIA certificate spotted
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Update: As HeroOfTime125 points out to us, the filing starts with AACK. AA is used for Smash Bros., so it could be a further hint at a Corrin amiibo.
Original: Last week, three unknown CPSIA certificates popped up in Nintendo’s database. Those may have had something to do with the new Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo announced shortly thereafter (Zelda, Bokoblin).
Now another mystery certificate appeared on Nintendo’s website today. With the Fire Emblem Direct happening in a few hours, could this be related to a Fire Emblem amiibo?
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Nintendo on Switch’s battery life, leaks, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 185 Comments
GamesBeat recently spoke with David Young, Nintendo of America’s assistant manager of public relations. There was some rehash on things we’ve heard before, but some new comments were shared as well. Young weighed in on Switch’s tech specs, battery life (settings are unsurprisingly confirmed), online plans, and leaks.
Continue on below for a roundup of the new tidbits shared by Young. GamesBeat’s full piece can be read here.
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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence with Power-Up Kit details, screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 2 Comments
Koei Tecmo is bringing Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII with Power-Up Kit to Switch in Japan on March 30. Before that though, another game will be released at the console’s launch. That one is Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence with Power-Up Kit.
For the Switch edition, Koei Tecmo is packing in some original elements, such as new additions to the story. All DLC will also be included on the cartridge. And just like Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII the motion IR camera in the Joy-Con controller is used to create warlords based on things such as the target’s form and feel.
Some screenshots from Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence with Power-Up Kit can be found below.
Constructor boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 4 Comments
System 3 has published the boxart for Constructor, coming to Switch on April 28 (not launch). Take a look at it above.
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More Wii U / 3DS maintenance happening in a few hours
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
It’s been a busy time for Nintendo maintenance as of late. That continues later tonight, with two hours of maintenance planned for Wii U and 3DS.
The schedule is as follows:
– 5 PM PT (January 18) – 7 PM PT (January 18)
– 8 PM ET (January 18) – 10 PM ET (January 18)
– 1 AM in the UK (January 19) – 3 AM in the UK (January 19)
– 2 AM in Europe (January 19) – 4 AM in Europe (January 19)
Worth a reminder: 3DS’ maintenance scheduled for next week remains on track.
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Switch / 3DS cartridges comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 39 Comments
Rather than using discs, Switch features cartridges as its way of reading physical games. The last system to use that type of storage was 3DS. A comparison of the cartridges between both can be found above.
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More FAST RMX direct-feed footage (Tepaneca Vale)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 5 Comments
IGN has shared another direct-feed video for FAST RMX, showing the Tepaneca Vale track. See the latest gameplay below.
Limited Run Games “going to try and focus on going all-out on the Switch”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Limited Run Games is a name you may have heard of if you play titles on PlayStation platforms. Since 2015, the company has been releasing physical versions of indie titles on PlayStation 4 and primarily PlayStation Vita.
Limited Run Games now has its sights set on Switch. Speaking with CNET, co-founder Josh Fairhurst said the team is “really going to try and focus on going all-out” on Nintendo’s new system.
Fairhurst’s full words:
“I also see a lot of opportunity in the Nintendo Switch. I think many Vita fans will pick one up, maybe even begrudgingly, by the time the Vita is phased out. If we start publishing games there, I think that would be a nice place for Vita fans to relocate, should that become a necessity.”
“We’re really going to try and focus on going all-out on the Switch. Moving to 3DS would be costly and time-consuming and by the time we figure it out, we might as well just have focused on the Switch.”
