Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 55 Comments

A new month is here! We’ve just entered April, so that means we want to know what you’ve been playing.

Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Still playing Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Or maybe you’ve moved on to something else on Switch like Snake Pass. Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Splatoon 2 Global Testfire impressions

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 44 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top with Shantae demake and more.

It’s April 1 in Japan, meaning April Fools’ Day has already begun. Companies are already coming out with some interesting hoaxes in celebration of the event. We’ll keep this post updated with anything noteworthy that appears over the next day or so.

Fire Emblem: Battle of Revolution

– Fake Switch / 3DS game from Nintendo
– Website here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

This past week, YouTuber Haley Ojedi finished up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during a live stream – and received a special surprise in the process.

Sean Chiplock is the voice of Revali in Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s English version. Believe it or not, he actually appeared in Ojedi’s stream. Chiplock not only recorded a special message for Ojedi congratulating her on beating the game, but also gave a generous donation to help raise enough money to send her to E3.

Here’s the relevant recording (note: credits are shown):

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments

Hearthstone, Blizzard’s popular collectible card game, has stayed on mobile and PC since its launch a few years ago. With Switch out on the market, fans are wondering if it could eventually land on the new console.

Express Online did ask Hearthstone senior game designer Mike Donais about the possibility. “I personally haven’t talked about it but I’m more focused on card design,” he said. “Hearthstone is available on iPads and phones, so it’s a good discussion worth having.”

Director Jeff Kaplan recently said in a Reddit AMA that bringing Hearthstone to Switch would be “very challenging”. However, he also noted that the team is “always open minded about exploring possible platforms.”

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

After announcing the Humpback Pump Track stage for Splatoon 2 earlier today, the series’ official Tumblr page updated with the news.

First, we have the following overview:

“Introducing Humpback Pump Track. This new stage is an indoor BMX track, but Inklings use it as a stage for Turf War. It features many curvy ups and downs, and the bike track surrounds a small hill in the middle. You’d think the openness makes for great visibility, but the hump abundance creates a surprising amount of blind spots. Inklings can employ multiple strategies, including frontal breakthroughs or attacking from the side.

Oh… and we just realized that jellyfish can ride bikes? What!?”

And these screenshots:

Nintendo has announced several new stages for Splatoon 2 since the initial reveal in January. Other levels include The Reef, Musselforge Fitness, and Diadema Amphitheater.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 4 Comments

Graceful Explosion Machine is making its way to the Switch eShop next Thursday. For an early look at the game, view the video below containing 31 minutes of footage.

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Yesterday, Playtonic and Yooka-Laylee composer Grant Kirkhope teased a new tune for the game that would be taking inspiration from Donkey Kong 64’s DK Rap. That’s now been published online.

Kirkhope and Playtonic have created a new piece of music in the style of DK Rap, aptly titled the Yooka-Laylee Rap. Watch the video and listen to the song below.

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At the ESL Go4Splatoon Europe Grand Final today, Nintendo revealed a brand new stage for Splatoon 2. Producer Hisashi Nogami appeared in a video and briefly introduced Humpback Pump Track.

Humpback Pump Track “is based on an indoor BMX track,” Nogami explained. It also “has a lot of curvy ups and downs.”

Here’s a close look:

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A new work-in-progress video was recently shown for Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, which as far as we know, is still planned for 3DS. It gives a look at the train mission. Have a look below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 15 Comments

We’ve entered a new month, and My Nintendo is celebrating with new rewards. Several items have been added in for North American, European, and Australian users.

As you would expect, most of the rewards are discount-based. However, there are some extra things as well like a Fire Emblem wallpaper and Swapdoodle DLC.

Head past the break for the full lineup.

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