Pokemon GO’s new update includes code for shiny Pokemon, more signs that Ditto is coming soon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
The folks over at The Silph Road have once again poked through Pokemon GO’s latest update in hopes of uncovering information about what’s to come for the mobile game. Two notable elements in particular were found by the site.
First, the phrases “Shiny” and “Rare” have been spotted. Pokemon GO plays a particular audio file when a wild Pokemon is captured that is deemed rare. There is also some new code that segregates Pokemon materials into “default” and “shiny” materials. Materials are used in development for things like how surfaces appear. The Silph Road does also note that Pokemon GO currently does not have any new sprites indicating that shiny Pokemon are coming imminently.
As for something that might be arriving shortly, Ditto now appears more prominently in Pokemon GO’s code. The Silph Road found this evidence in the code:
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LEGO Dimensions “spotlight” videos – Sonic, Gizmo, Stripe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Warner Bros. Interactive prepared a few new videos for the latest characters and content in LEGO Dimensions. Below, we have videos for Sonic as well as two Gremlins characters.
Pokemon Sun/Moon – 3DS vs. New 3DS boot time comparison
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 7 Comments
Unsurprisingly, Pokemon Sun/Moon boot up much quicker on New 3DS systems compared to the old 3DS. YouTube user bagszipoke provides an exact comparison in the video below.
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Dragon Ball Fusions screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Bandai Namco put up some new English screenshots of Dragon Ball Fusions via an eShop listing. We’ve rounded them up below.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (11/20/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Pokemon Sun/Moon sees its final appearance while Zelda: Breath of the Wild slips a few spots.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 2 and November 9.
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Spheroids hitting the Wii U eShop on January 5, 3DS to follow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Spheroids, a new 2D side-scroller from Eclipse Games, is making its way to the Wii U eShop soon. A release date of January 5 is now set. Down the road, we can also expect a 3DS version.
View a trailer for Speroids below. An overview is included past the break.
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Monster Hunter Generations adds more free DLC
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Capcom is preparing for the holiday with more free DLC in Monster Hunter Generations.
And don’t forget to get the Felyne named Ranger for the Ranged Attack Up skill!
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) November 18, 2016
This latest free item pack includes:
50x Well-Done Steak
10x Gourmet Vouchers
20x Rare Steak
25x Lagniapples— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) November 18, 2016
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Super Mario Run art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Mobile | 4 Comments
A bunch of art has come in for Super Mario Run. Most of it is based on the different characters, but a couple are special illustrations. Find the full set below.
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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (11/20/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
Miitomo has gotten another Miitomo Drop stage. Players can nab some new items in the latest Miitomo Drop stage, “The decisive battle! The Battle of Miitomo #2”.
Available items include:
– Warrior princess wig
– Warrior princess armor
– Cherry blossom tee
– Cherry blossom jeans
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
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New SNES 3DS theme promotion in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo is cooking up a new promotion in Japan to promote the lineup of SNES titles on New 3DS. Those who buy one of the Virtual Console games by December 5 will receive the theme pictured above. My Nintendo members will receive the theme, redeemable through a download code sent to their email, so long as their account and Nintendo Network ID are linked.