Pre-orders open for Nintendo-licensed Switch LAN adapter on Amazon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments
For Switch’s launch, HORI is making an official Nintendo-licensed adapter available. It plugs right into the Switch dock, and allows for a fast / stable wired online connection. You can pre-order the accessory here.
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SDK Spriter adding functionality to create platformer and turn-based battle levels
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
HullBreach Studios still has plenty of plans for SDK Spriter. Some new free and paid content is in the works for the downloadable Wii U app.
First, a platformer level mode is coming to SDK Spriter at no extra cost. The indie studio is also making a turn-based battle mode which will be offered as paid DLC. Details on both are practically non-existent at the moment, though we’ll probably be receiving concrete information sooner rather than later.
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Yooka-Laylee goes gold, Playtonic hires another former Rare staffer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 31 Comments
Update: Playtonic now has a post up on Kickstarter about how console backers will soon be able to prepare their final platform choices. We’ve included all of the relevant information after the break.
Original: Yooka-Laylee has gone gold, Playtonic announced today. Work on the game is now finished 21 months after the game’s Kickstarter campaign ended.
Playtonic wrote in a website post:
“We couldn’t have reached this moment without the incredible support of our backers, fans, family and friends across the games industry. Thanks again for your unwavering enthusiasm for our studio. We hope you enjoy Yooka-Laylee when it releases on April 11!”
Playtonic will ship the PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions on April 11. However, the Switch release will likely take a bit of extra time.
In other news, former Rare staffer Gary Richards has joined the team. Richards previously was the lead designer on Viva Pinata. He also worked in testing on games including Perfect Dark, Banjo-Tooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
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Nintendo shares statement on passing of Namco founder Masaya Nakamura
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 9 Comments
As reported earlier today Namco founder Masaya Nakamura sadly passed away last week. He was 91 years old.
Nintendo has now issued a statement on Twitter about Nakamura’s passing. The brief but sincere comment reads:
As a 3P partner Namco has been a big part of Nintendo's history, thanks in large part to Masaya Nakamura. He changed gaming for the better.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 30, 2017
Natsume kicking off Harvest Moon 20th anniversary plans next month, news on other games coming
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Harvest Moon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Way back in June 1997, the first game in the series was released.
Fans can look forward to some Harvest Moon news beginning next month. Also, Natsume will be making some announcements about other titles for 2017 “in the coming weeks and months.”
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A look at the options menu in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 45 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will have a dedicated section in its menu where users can change a few different settings in the game. Players can enable or disable amiibo support, modify different aspects of camera controls, change the jump button and positioning of the mini map, and more. The full look at the options is shown above,
thatgamecompany says Switch is “a possibility” for next title
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
thatgamecompany isn’t ruling out Switch for its next project. When asked if the upcoming title will be on Nintendo’s new system, the company wrote:
@Trockenlink It's a possibility. We haven't announced any platforms yet, but @thatnextgame will be multiplatform.
— thatgamecompany (@thatgamecompany) January 30, 2017
thatgamecompany last developed Journey, which launched in 2012. The studio said in 2013 that Wii U would be an “option” after its contract ended to produce three games with Sony. Since Switch is taking Wii U’s place, the new platform would make much more sense to support – if thatgamecompany ultimately decides to bring its project to a Nintendo console that is.
Thanks to Adimaza for the tip.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo discounted by 20% on Walmart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Walmart has discounted the upcoming Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo by 20%. All of the figures can be pre-ordered aside from Zelda. If you don’t have Amazon Prime or Best Buy GCU, the sale here could come in handy.
Fire Emblem Heroes estimated to go live in Japan at 7 AM this Thursday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has said that Fire Emblem Heroes will be out this week. Officially, the game is said to be launching on February 2. In the west though, it may actually be releasing sooner than that.
An email from a Nintendo customer support representative says that Fire Emblem Heroes arrives at 7 AM in Japan on February 2. If we start seeing the game around the rest of the world at roughly the same time, we could be getting it on Wednesday at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
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Switch Pro Controller is up on GameStop
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
GameStpo once again has the Switch Pro Controller up for pre-order. This is the standard item, meaning it’s not attached to any bundles. Get it here.
