Nintendo replacing its multiplayer server system that is almost two decades old
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update: We now have further clarification on the multiplayer system (thanks Dan). NEX is about twenty years old, though Nintendo itself has been using it for about ten years. The tech, which was created by Quazal, was called Rendez-Vous. Ubisoft bought them out in 2010, and Nintendo then licensed it and renamed it “NEX” soon after.
Original: Since the Wii U and 3DS days, Nintendo has been using something called “NEX” for its multiplayer server system. Almost all games have been tied to it for online functionality. Now though, the company is looking to make a major change.
We’re hearing reports that Nintendo is shifting from NEX to a different system, “NPLN”. Monster Hunter Rise is apparently the first very title to make use of it in public. According to Twitter user thomasnet_mc, NPLN is in a preview phase at the moment, and the Monster Hunter demo allowed Nintendo to see how it performed under load.
Switch sweepstakes promotion and Nintendo-themed toys to be offered by Burger King restaurants in North America
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Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Burger King in the United States.
Starting today, participating locations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America will contain one of six toys inspired by Switch games in King Jr Meals. Those in the U.S. will also have a chance to win a Switch Prize Pack by purchasing a Super Mario Meal on the BK Mobile App or online at BK.com between February 8 and February 22.
Here’s today’s full announcement with all of the relevant details:
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Netflix officially announces Sonic Prime, 3D animated series for Sonic the Hedgehog
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Update: Official announcement added below. Sonic Prime will have 24 episodes, and the press release states: “Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.”
Original: Last month, we heard that Netflix is hard at work on a new 3D animated series for Sonic the Hedgehog. The news was officially announced today and we have an actual title as well.
Sonic Prime is the name of the upcoming Netflix show. It’s set to debut sometime in 2022.
Unfortunately, actual details surrounding Sonic Prime are mostly unknown. SEGA, WildBrain, and Man of Action are all working on the series.
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Nintendo financial results – February 1, 2021 – Switch hardware sales at 79.87 million
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Today, Nintendo reported its nine months financial results earnings release. It contains an update on the company’s overall status and performance, the latest on Switch sales, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Team Cherry talks about what’s next after Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Team Cherry is hard at work on Hollow Knight: Silksong, the follow-up to the developer’s acclaimed action-adventure game. Eventually, there’ll come a time when the studio’s focus shifts to a different project entirely. And in fact, it’s something that Team Cherry is already thinking about ever so slightly.
Co-directors Ari Gibson and William Pellen commented on what’s next in the latest issue of EDGE. When asked if the team will be taking a break after Silksong, Gibson stated:
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[Let’s Talk] Expectations for Zelda’s 35th anniversary
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If Super Mario is any indication, there’s a good chance that Nintendo will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of Zelda this year. The very first game debuted on February 21, 1986, so the big milestone is only about a month away. When Nintendo is done celebrating Super Mario’s anniversary after March, perhaps that’s when the focus will shift to Zelda.
There are a couple of things to consider for Zelda. First, Nintendo previously celebrated the series for 25 years in 2011. That gave us new games with Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time 3D, and Four Swords Anniversary Edition. The symphony concerts also really started to take off that year. Nintendo sprinkled around a decent amount of merchandise as well.
Going back to Super Mario, we’ve seen how Nintendo celebrated the series’ 35th anniversary. There have been lots of different things happening between new games, tie-ins with other Nintendo titles, products, and events.
Now thinking about what’s in store for Zelda’s 35th anniversary, what are your expectations? Do you think we’ll be getting Breath of the Wild 2 this year? Could Nintendo bring past entries in the series for Switch? What do you think could happen outside of games? Let us know in the comments below.
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Donkey Kong 64 developer cheat found after more than 20 years
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More than 20 years after its original release, a new secret of sorts has been found in Donkey Kong 64. Fans have discovered a hidden developer code that, when the player goes through a series of inputs, allows entry into a level with a lower than normal amount of Golden Bananas.
Twitter user tjballaam originally passed along the news. The Cutting Room Floor offers further insight, including the code itself:
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Nintendo Minute – “Playing Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with Anamanaguchi”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta catch up with the band Anamanaguchi to play some Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition and talk about their experience writing music for the game. Check out the full episode below.
Nintendo Power Podcast episode #35 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. This time around, it’s a Capcom-filled episode with talk regarding Monster Hunter Rise and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Galarian Mr. Mime, Mr. Rime, and Frosmoth get Pokemon plushies
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The Pokemon Center in Japan has released a new batch of plushies from Pokemon Sword and Shield. The newest additions are for the Galarian versions of Mr. Mime, and its evolution Mr. Rime, as well as Frosmoth.
These three plush stuffies will start appearing in Pokemon Center stores in Japan starting February 13, 2o21.
