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REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2016 – In an introductory video released today (http://www.nintendo.com/switch), Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.

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Today’s preview trailer for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo’s next gaming platform, reconfirms the previously-announced release window. It’ll ship sometime in March.

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We’ve waited, you’ve waited. After the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata made NX known last March, gamers have been chomping at the bit to see what this new platform has in store. Today, Nintendo finally started to deliver, starting with a preview trailer – watch it below.

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

Fairune 2 and Mr. Pumpkin Adventure are out today in North America and Europe as eShop titles. To download the first one, you’ll need 341 blocks of free space on an SD card, or 42.625 MB. Mr. Pumpkin Adventure takes up 1216 MB.

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Data collected by market researcher App Annie indicates that Pokemon GO has become the fastest mobile game to reach $600 million in revenue. That was done between July and the end of September, or 90 days.

To compare, Candy Crush Saga needed more than 200 days to hit $600 million. Puzzle & Dragons was next at 400 days, followed by Clash of Clans at more than 500 days.

App Annie also reveals that the total time spent in Pokemon GO was almost as much as the next 19 games combined. Additionally, it comprised 45 percent of the time spent in Android games in the third quarter, as opposed to 55 percent for the next 19 titles.

App Annie went on to praise Pokemon GO for managing to convert a ton of a player’s non-mobile time to mobile time. Instead of taking time away from other mobile apps, users were more inclined to spend more time overall on their devices.

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Posted on 8 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

Mr. Pumpkin Adventure – $3.99
Pirate Pop Plus – $4.99 (cross-buy with New 3DS)
Retro Road Rumble – $3.99
Shooting Range by Thornbury Software – $12.95 (available Friday)
SteamWorld Heist – $14.99 for two weeks; then $19.99 (also 10% loyalty discount if you own SteamWorld Dig or SteamWorld Heist on Wii U/3DS)
Super Destronaut 2: Go Duck Yourself – $1.99

Wii U Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks – $9.99

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

Update (10/21): More maintenance announced for next week!

First up, eShop maintenance:

– 3 PM PT (October 24) – 4 PM PT (October 24)
– 6 PM ET (October 24) – 7 PM ET (October 24)
– 11 PM in the UK (October 24) – 12 AM in the UK (October 25)
– 12 AM in Europe (October 25) – 1 AM in Europe (October 25)

And more maintenance for Wii U / 3DS:

– 5:50 PM PT (October 25) – 7:30 PM PT (October 25)
– 8:50 PM ET (October 25) – 10:30 PM ET (October 25)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (October 26) – 3:30 AM in the UK (October 26)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (October 26) – 4:30 AM in Europe (October 26)

Original (10/20): It’s been light on the maintenance front this week, but Nintendo already scheduled some maintenance for next week. Wii U and 3DS will be impacted by a couple of hours on Monday/Tuesday, affecting certain network services such as online play and rankings.

The schedule is as follows:

– 5 PM PT (October 24) – 7 PM PT (October 24)
– 8 PM ET (October 24) – 10 PM ET (October 24)
– 1 AM in the UK (October 25) – 3 AM in the UK (October 25)
– 2 AM in Europe (October 25) – 4 AM in Europe (October 25)

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

According to the Financial Times, Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the regulation of Pokemon GO’s PokeCoins. The in-game currency would be under the jurisdiction of the Payment Services Act if this were to happen. Niantic would also need to disclose the balance of unused in-game currency held by users in March and September every year. Assuming the total surpassed more than 10 million yen, the company would need deposit as much as 50 percent of the unused currency balance in yen in a Japanese bank account as security.

The Financial Times mentions that FSA and Niantic are talking about the situation currently. Analysts say the decision could impact other games in Japan involving purchasable in-game currency.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

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

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Monster Hunter Generations
5. Mega Man X2
6. Pokemon Blue
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Super Mario World
10. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Severed
13. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
14. Dragon Quest VII
15. Gurumin 3D
16. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Chase: Cold Case Investigations
19. EarthBound
20. Pokemon Omega Ruby

Videos

1. Evolved Forms Starter Pokemon – Pokemon Sun/Moon
2. Yo-kai Watch 2 TV Spot
3. Yo-kai Watch 2 Overview Trailer
4. Yo-kai Watch 2 E3 2016 Trailer
5. Yo-kai Watch 2 – Exclusive Jibanyan Medals
6. Version-exclusive Pokemon – Pokemon Sun/Moon
7. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer
8. Starter Pokemon for Pokemon Sun/Moon Revealed
9. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
10. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
11. Disney Magical World 2 Nintendo Direct Trailer
12. More Ultra Beasts Debut – Pokemon Sun/Moon
13. Pokemon Sun/Moon Demonstration – E3 2016
14. Gurumin 3D Trailer
15. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
16. Severed E3 2016 Trailer
17. Super Mario World Trailer
18. Pixel Hunter Trailer
19. Disney Art Academy – Overview Trailer
20. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Trailer

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