Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 127 Comments

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Original: Remember when Reggie said that Switch wouldn’t use Friend Codes? Unfortunately, it seems that was incorrect.

Now that people are starting to download Switch’s first update, we’ve learned that Friend Codes are indeed a part of the system. You can search for other Switch owners using their Friend Code.

Don’t be entirely disappointed though. Switch does let you search for users nearby to add, and you can also search for those you’ve played with. It appears that Switch will also offer you friend suggestions based on who you’ve connected with previously in other Nintendo titles – such as the mobile release Super Mario Run.

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The very first update for Switch is now live. Version 2.0.0 should be making its way out to all users. Of course, the system officially launches tomorrow, though some folks have early access – such as reviewers and those who managed to pick up the platform slightly early.

After applying the update, you should be able to access the eShop. It also adds other features such as online play, the ability to earn points for retail releases on My Nintendo, and more.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment

Miitomo has been updated with new Daily Decorations. Users can check back daily for wallpapers and floorings, including the following:

– Theater stage (Wallpaper)
– Borderline (blue) (Wallpaper)
– Retro flower print (yellow) (Wallpaper)
– Retro flower print (blue) (Wallpaper)
– Log cabin (Wallpaper)
– Two-tone (pink) (Wallpaper)
– Two-tone (yellow) (Wallpaper)
– Red carpet (Flooring)
– Pile carpet (emerald) (Flooring)
– Ash flooring + circle rug (stars) (Flooring)

Miitomo Drop stages are located in the Shop tab, and can be played with Miitomo coins or game tickets.

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The 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards took place earlier this evening. At the event, there was one Nintendo-related winner.

Pokemon GO was chosen as the “Best Handheld / Mobile Game”. It beat out Super Mario Run, Pokemon Sun / Moon, Clash Royale, and Reigns.

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Earlier today, Dragon Quest Heroes I-II’s live stream was held on YouTube and Niconico. Take a look at the recording below for gameplay.

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Bandai Namco shared a new trailer for its Japanese baseball 3DS game Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax. You can watch it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 1 Comment

My Nintendo has added in another Super Mario Run reward. For 300 Platinum Points, the Gold Peach Statue can be yours. The Mario and Bowser Gold statues are still on My Nintendo as well.

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The Switch Parental Controls app has just launched on mobile devices. Get the iOS version here and Android version here.

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Pokemon GO is still missing a key feature from the main Pokemon games: trading. It should be added via an update in the future, but Niantic still has some work to do before it’s ready.

Speaking with Polygon at GDC, senior product manager Tatsuo Nomura confirmed that trading won’t happen through the internet. He also indicated that the team is still trying to figure out the best way to handle the functionality. Failing here could “easily kill the game.”

Nomura said:

“[Trading] won’t be through the internet. You shouldn’t be able to exchange your Pokémon with someone who is 100 miles away from you. … The person needs to be in your proximity.”

“I wasn’t really thinking of trading as a way to solve the local area spawn issue. That was more, we have a couple Pokémon that only spawn in a couple regions, and that was the hope, that some Pokémon you have to know someone or find someone who lives in certain regions and meet and exchange. We don’t want to just have that be an online game that you can just exchange virtually.”

“We’re still trying to come up with an answer [to trading] that makes sense so it doesn’t kill the game. If we fail this, we can easily kill the game.”

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

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

Software

1. Pokemon Yellow
2. Shovel Knight
3. Pokemon Red
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
6. Tank Troopers
7. Zelda: A Link to the Past
8. Super Mario World
9. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
10. Pokemon Blue
11. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
12. Pokemon Sun
13. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
14. Mario Kart 7
15. Dragon Ball Fusions
16. Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Pokemon Moon

Videos

1. Welcome to Tank Troopers
2. Nikki’s Tour of Swapdoodle
3. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World TV Spot
4. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
5. Tank Troopers – Trooper’s Role Call
6. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
7. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
8. Switch Hardware Overview
9. Dragon Ball Fusions
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
11. Switch Parental Controls
12. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
13. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
14. Pokemon Bank Trailer
15. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
16. Final Fantasy Explorers Trailer
17. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
18. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere.
19. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
20. Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017

Source: 3DS eShop

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