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Switch has a dedicated area in its menu where Nintendo will be delivering news notices to system owners over time. We take a look at the initial batch below.

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We have a couple more Switch videos to send your way. First, we show Switch’s quick initialization process. We also have one demonstrating the various system settings. Both can be found below.

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Nintendo was kind enough to send us a Switch unit earlier this week. That means we had no choice other than to unbox it! Take a closer look at the console below.

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In many ways, Switch is what I’ve always what I’ve wanted out of a Nintendo console. Back during the N64 era, I dreamed of being able to take a game like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Super Smash Bros. anywhere I wanted. Sure, we did receive Ocarina of Time 3D a few years ago and a portable version of the new Smash Bros. more recently, but what Switch is offering is completely different. Switch provides a new means of moving between your television and a portable screen, and based on my early hands-on time with release hardware, it does so incredibly well.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

forma.8 – $14.99
Ghost Blade HD – $9.99 (available Feb. 28)
Maze Break – $7.00
Placards – $1.99
Vaccine – $9.99

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch | 4 Comments

Swapdoodle is a fairly recent 3DS app from Nintendo that allows users to write messages and draw 3D pictures. A number of add-on packs are already available, but more are being added – including one for Switch.

At least in Japan, Nintendo will be offering lessons on how to draw Switch beginning on March 3. New Zelda packs for Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker were also added in today.

Here’s a look at the latest Swapdoodle video while we’re discussing the app:

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is nearly here. When the new campaign is ready, the update will increase the number of save slots. Yacht Club Games posted some news on Twitter yesterday noting that the Profile count will be doubled.

The message is as follows:

It was just confirmed yesterday that Shovel Knight and the new Specter of Torment content is launching with Switch on March 3. Other platforms, including Wii U and 3DS, will have access later on.

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

Nintendo has finally started to share some news about what we can expect from the eShop on Switch when the system launches next Friday.

First, a Nindies Showcase video presentation will be shown on February 28. This will be available here at the following times:

– 9 AM PT
– 12 PM ET
– 5 PM in the UK
– 6 PM in Europe

Nintendo says that the eShop will feature more than 60 indie games this year. FAST RMX, Specter of Torment, and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove are confirmed for launch.

Moving away specifically from indies, Nintendo has officially confirmed that eShop funds from the Wii U and 3DS can also be carried over to Switch. Also, Virtual Console will not be available for launch.

Nintendo additionally made mention of Switch’s day one update. It “downloads in the background, is designed to install quickly and doesn’t disrupt gameplay.”

Continue on below for today’s official announcement.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Pokemon Yellow
2. Pokemon Red
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. Zelda: A Link to the Past
5. Super Mario World
6. Pokemon Blue
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
8. Tank Troopers
9. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
10. Pokemon Sun
11. Dragon Ball Fusions
12. Fire Emblem Awakening
13. Mario Kart 7
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
16. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
17. Pokemon Moon
18. Azure Striker Gunvolt: The Anime
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Final Fantasy Explorers

Videos

1. Nikki’s Tour of Swapdoodle
2. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World TV Spot
3. Welcome to Tank Troopers
4. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
5. Azure Striker Gunvolt: The Anime – Official Trailer
6. Switch Super Bowl LI Commercial – Extended Cut
7. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
8. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
9. Switch Hardware Overview
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
11. Final Fantasy Explorers Trailer
12. Dragon Ball Fusions
13. Switch Parental Controls
14. Tank Troopers – Trooper’s Role Call!
15. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
18. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere.
19. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment

GameSpot has shared a few new minutes of footage from Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, which is lined up for Switch. We’ve posted the video below.

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