Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 23 Comments

Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of May, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year. Continue on below for the full results.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments

Level-5 president Akihiro Hino was asked about Switch support once again while speaking with Game Informer at E3 2017 last week. Here’s the exchange between the two:

How has work gone with the Nintendo kingdom recently, and are you excited about making games for the Switch?

Well, let’s just say the Nintendo kingdom, in recent years, has really sprung back with the Nintendo Switch, so I think it’s time to increase our foreign trade development department with the Nintendo kingdom.

We also heard from Hino a few days ago. In an interview with Eurogamer, he mentioned that Level-5 is trying to see if the Layton series could work on Switch, but the lack of a touchscreen when the system is docked is bringing about some challenges.

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

Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule once again. Splatoon will be undergoing maintenance later tonight, followed by overall downtime for Switch / Wii U / 3DS next week.

Here’s the full schedule:

Splatoon (all network services)

– 6 PM PT (June 20) – 7 PM PT (June 20)
– 9 PM ET (June 20) – 10 PM ET (June 20)
– 2 AM in the UK (June 21) – 3 AM in the UK (June 21)
– 3 AM in Europe (June 21) – 4 AM in Europe (June 21)

Switch / Wii U / 3DS (all network services – online play, rankings, etc.)

– 5 PM PT (June 26) – 8 PM PT (June 26)
– 8 PM ET (June 26) – 11 PM ET (June 26)
– 1 AM in the UK (June 27) – 4 AM in the UK (June 27)
– 2 AM in Europe (June 27) – 5 AM in Europe (June 27)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 20 Comments

Here’s one more aspect from today’s Switch update that Nintendo didn’t mention. Posts in the “News” section now have like / dislike buttons. Once you’ve made a selection, you can undo it or change your answer.

Right now it doesn’t seem like marking things has a real purpose. However, Nintendo may collect the data and use that to improve upon future news deliveries.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 38 Comments

Level-5 prepared a brand new trailer for Layton’s Mystery Journey, which is on the way to 3DS. View it below.

Along with today’s trailer, Level-5 announced a partnership with SCRAP for a “Real World Puzzle Solving” campaign. Here’s what we know about it:

“To commemorate the release of Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy, Level-5 has teamed up with SCRAP — a company that creates real escape games — to produce a puzzle-solving event that challenges users around the world to solve 50 puzzles that appear on the internet and in special locations in 10 countries, including Japan, the U.S., the U.K., South Korea, and Australia. This world-wide event will take place for roughly three months, starting on June 20 and ending on September 21.”

The first puzzle is about Pikotaro’s “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” song. You can participate on the official site at Layton.world.

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

Switch received a number of new features tonight part of the 3.0.0 update. Among them is the ability to find paired controllers within communication range by activating the vibration feature.

The way it works is pretty simple. You simply need to visit the “Controllers” section on the Home Menu, choose the “Find Controllers” option, and tap on any of the controllers you see on the screen. Any controllers in range will then rumble and essentially emit a sound so that you can locate them.

Here’s a good look at the feature:

This could really come in handy if you’ve removed your Joy-Con, but are unsure where you’ve placed them. If they’re nearby, the vibration and sound should help you out.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 13 Comments

Included in today’s new Switch update are six new icons for Splatoon 2. System owners can use any of them as profile pictures. Take a look at the full set above.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 48 Comments

Nintendo has just pushed out a fairly substantial update for Switch. After applying the firmware, your system will be at version 3.0.0.

Today’s update doesn’t add a ton in terms of new features. However, there is some new functionality, and a number of improvements such as the ability to add friends from Wii U and 3DS, new Splatoon 2 icons, a fix for issues with HDMI input change, and much more.

Below are the full patch notes:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments

Danmaku Unlimited 3 is in development for Switch, Doragon Entertainment has announced. The bullet hell game will be released on Switch later this year.

Here’s a trailer announcing the Switch version:

And an overview:

Inspired by legendary classics like Ikaruga, Dodonpachi and Touhou, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a lovingly crafted medley of the best aspects of Japanese bullet hell games, but with an innovative twist that makes it an accessible package perfectly suited as a gateway into the world of Bullet Hell. Initially available on PC/Steam, the series is now for the first time ever heading to console on the Nintendo Switch!

Features
-Lovingly crafted high octane old-school arcade action in modern 60FPS HD graphics.
-Medley of the best aspects of classic Japanese Bullet Hell shooters with its own innovative twist.
-Epic campaign across 2 unique game modes each with their own mechanics and scoring.
-NEW Ultra-wide mode offers a fresh expansive game-play experience from previous versions.
-Tons of weapon customization and extra unlocks.
-Brand new SPIRIT/GRAZE system gives beginners an exciting and stylish experience while rewarding skillful high risk plays that genre veterans are capable of.
-Rocking soundtrack by the talented indie circle Blankfield from Tokyo.
-TATE mode for the ultimate recreation of the arcade machine experience.

Source: Doragon Entertainment PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 32 Comments

NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2017. The results can be found below.

1. Injustice 2
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
5. Prey*
6. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
7. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia*
8. NBA 2K17
9. MLB 17: The Show
10. Overwatch**
11. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
12. Horizon Zero Dawn
13. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
14. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
15. Mass Effect Andromeda
16. Farpoint
17. Battlefield 1
18. Nier: Automata
19. Minecraft
20. FIFA 17

*No digital sales

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