Nintendo ranks fourth in Metacritic’s 2018 game publisher rankings
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
In what has become an annual tradition, Metacritic has provided new analysis regarding game publisher review rankings.
Nintendo dipped to the fourth spot after charting second last year. The company’s average Metascore was 76.4%, with Smash Bros. Ultimate being the best game at 93% and Kirby Battle Royale as the worst at 57%.
Metacritic provides the following analysis of the reviews Nintendo received:
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Humble Store “looking into the future possibility of bringing in more countries” for selling Nintendo games
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Earlier this month, Humble started selling codes for digital Nintendo titles on its store for the first time. Switch and 3DS owners have another way of purchasing games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon.
There’s just one downside to Humble’s partnership with Nintendo. Unfortunately, only those in the United States can purchase from the store. The one bright spot? The opportunity could be expanding in the future.
During a recent Humble Bundle live stream, it was stated that the team is “looking into the future possibility of bringing in more countries”. It was reiterated right after, “Don’t worry, we’re looking into it for you guys.” If we happen to hear any news about this in the future, we’ll let you know.
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GDC 2019 survey shows increased dev interest in Switch and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Each year, GDC publishes its “State of the Industry” report. The 2019 edition went live this week that details trends involving Switch and more. Nearly 4,000 developers participated this time around.
One of the questions asked was which platform(s) their last completed game released on. Here’s how the results panned out:
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Video: Off the Hook’s performance at Game Party Japan 2019
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
At Game Party Japan 2019 earlier today, Off the Hook for Splatoon 2 had their first solo performance (meaning the Squid Sisters were absent this time). If you missed it, you can watch the full concert below.
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Twitter shares 2018 gaming data: most-tweeted about games worldwide and more
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Twitter shared a new round of data about gaming on its social media platform in 2018. We have a look at the most-tweeted about games across all countries, the most talked about gaming events of the year, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of charts:
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Video: Zelda: Twilight Princess NVIDIA Shield comparison with texture update
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Chinese Nintendo has shared a video that compares The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on NVIDIA Shield before and after the next texture update. Check it out below.
Rumor: New image shows Pokemon Trainer and Snake amiibo; Ivysaur and Squirtle on the way
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
An image surfaced online today showing what appears to be new amiibo for the Super Smash Bros. line. We’re able to get first looks at the likes of Pokemon Trainer and Snake. Additionally, Ivysaur, Squirtle, Dark Samus, Chrom, Simon, and Richter are listed.
Apparently, the image stems from a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate guide that was made available in Japan this week. That being said, take this with a grain of salt as its origins have not been officially confirmed.
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Rumor: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu sequel planned
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu still has a little while to go until its premiere in theaters. However, Hollywood Reporter writes today that a sequel is already planned.
The publication says that Oren Uziel will pen the script. Uziel has worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and Men in Black International, 22 Jump Street, and The Cloverfield Paradox.
Specifics about the sequel to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu are unknown at this time.
Nintendo president says Switch successor / price cut not currently being considered, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Another brief interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has emerged from Japan. This time around, it was The Sankei News that published the discussion.
Furukawa commented on a few different topics, including Switch’s success towards the end of 2018. He also weighed in – yet again – on looking to sell 20 million units by the end of the fiscal year, and it’s here that something interesting was said. According to Furukawa, Nintendo is trying to focus on selling Switch and is “not considering a successor or a price cut at this time.” Given the system’s success, perhaps that isn’t an overly surprising statement.
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Netflix reportedly making a Resident Evil TV series
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Deadline, which has accurately reported in happenings within the television and movie industry, is claiming that Netflix is working on a scripted TV series for Resident Evil. German production and distribution company Constantin Film, which is behind the Resident Evil movies, has been named as the studio involved. Netflix is apparently looking for a showrunner at the moment.
Deadline adds that “the plan is for the series to expand the Resident Evil universe and deepen the exiting mythology.” It will “keep the basic premise, which also served as a setup for the movie franchise. The drama series will explore the dark inner workings of the Umbrella Corporation and the new world order caused by the outbreak of the T-virus.” Fans can look forward to “all of Resident Evil’s signature elements, including action sequences and ‘easter eggs.'”
