A look at the final case and cartridge for Super Bomberman R
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 38 Comments
Super Bomberman R is starting to appear at Australian retailers. Because of that, we’re able to get a look at the final Switch case and cartridge. Check out a few images above.
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Special friends event teased for Fire Emblem Heroes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Nintendo had a little bit of a tease to share about Fire Emblem Heroes at Cipher Festival 2017 WEST. Two of the game’s directors stopped by, and teased a new event involving friends.
Currently, details about the event are pretty much non-existent. We only know that it will be going live sometime next month.
Stay tuned for additional details.
Miitomo – returning Miitomo Drop stages (2/19/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.
“Stealth attack! Ninja Style” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:
– Ninja hood (set)
– Ninja suit (set)
– Ninja sword
– Shuriken tabi socks
– Lady ninja headband (set)
– Lady ninja suit (set)
– Lady ninja sandals (set)
– Throwing-star pin
– Ninja disguise hood (set)
– Ninja disguise suit (set)
– Ninja kanji tee
– Shuriken tee
– Arabesque-print pants
The returning stages will be available until February 21 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional recently made its way to Japan. A lengthy look at the game is in the video below.
8-4 not working on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 localization
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 113 Comments
8-4 worked on the English version of Xenoblade Chronicles X. But for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, announced during last month’s Switch presentation, the localization company is not involved. Co-founder John Ricciardi confirmed that 8-4 isn’t handling the Japanese translation in a Twitter message last month.
Nintendo currently intends to have Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ready sometime in 2017. That includes North America and Europe as well, though some have doubts about it launching in the west this year.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
[Interview] Tomorrow Corporation on initial Switch games, future projects
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
We recently fired off some questions to Tomorrow Corporation’s Kyle Gabler in hopes of learning a bit more about World of Goo, Little Inferno, and Human Resource Machine on Switch. What we didn’t expect were incredibly entertaining replies, making for one of our zaniest interviews yet.
We did ask Tomorrow Corporation about its initial slate of Switch titles. Additionally, Gabler teased future projects. Two are on the way, one of which is the biggest game yet from Tomorrow Corporation.
You can read our full interview with Tomorrow Corporation below.
[Let’s Talk] Will you still pick up Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U?
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Wii U | 63 Comments
Like many of you, I have The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild pre-ordered on Switch. I fully intend to play the game on that new system. But the thing is, I also have a pre-order for the Wii U version, and I’m hesitant to cancel it.
I’m not entirely sure why. I don’t know when, if ever, I’d get around to playing Breath of the Wild on Wii U. The game is mostly the same on both platforms, but Switch is always where I’d play it. I only picked up the Wii version back when Twilight Princess came out. At that time, there was more of an incentive to buy it on GameCube as well due to the world being flipped. This time around, I almost feel like I’m inclined to hold onto Breath of the Wild on Wii U due to it being the last game for the system, and it may be tough to find later on. Maybe I’m being weirdly sentimental.
So here’s a question for you guys this week: will you buy Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U? Will you still pick up that version even if you’ll be buying and playing the game on Switch? Maybe some of you don’t have plans to purchase a Switch in the near future, or just want to hold on to the game for other reasons like myself. Of course, I fully expect that many of you are just going for Switch, and that makes total sense. In any case, let us know about what you’re planning in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – February 2017
Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia coming to North America and Europe in June
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
A couple of years ago, the Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia came out in Japan. Nintendo is now finally working together with publishers such as Dark Horse to bring the book west.
Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, and Amazon France all have the Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia up for pre-order. It also has pages on Amazon US and Amazon Canada, though it can’t be reserved there just yet. All sites are currently pointing to a June 15 release.
The Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia contains 256 pages. It’s packed with information and art for 17 different games. You’ll find explanations of characters, items, and level designs plus various interviews with the developers and anecdotes.
Thanks to Wagner C for the tip.
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Square Enix considering Final Fantasy XIV for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 64 Comments
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Europe earlier today, Square Enix commented on a possible version of the game for Switch. It’s under “consideration”, the company said.
In August 2015, director and producer Naoki Yoshida stated that Square Enix was open to putting Final Fantasy XIV on Switch, when it was called NX. It sounds like things are slightly more concrete, though we still don’t have a confirmation of it actually happening.
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Nintendo says “small number” of Switch systems were stolen, confirms early unit was “illegally resold”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 76 Comments
Nintendo has provided a statement to IGN noting that “a small number” of Switch units were stolen “in an isolated incident by employees of a U.S. distributor”. The company adds that “units were stolen in an isolated incident by employees of a U.S. distributor, with one system being illegally resold.”
Fortunately, Nintendo has discovered the root of the problem. “The individuals involved have been identified, terminated from their place of employment and are under investigation by local law enforcement authorities on criminal charges,” the company says.
Here’s Nintendo’s full statement:
“Earlier this week, individuals claimed to prematurely purchase a small number of Nintendo Switch systems from an unspecified retailer. Nintendo has determined these units were stolen in an isolated incident by employees of a U.S. distributor, with one system being illegally resold. The individuals involved have been identified, terminated from their place of employment and are under investigation by local law enforcement authorities on criminal charges.
Nintendo Switch will launch worldwide on March 3, 2017, and we look forward to everyone being able to discover the wonders of the new system for themselves at that time.”
This is all related to the Switch leak from earlier in the week. hiphoptherobot, who obtained the system, indicated today that it was sold to him after it was obtained through illegal means. While Nintendo took back the system, he apparently won’t be getting into any trouble.
