4 ways the next Animal Crossing could improve multiplayer
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most highly-criticized features of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its multiplayer system. Strangely enough, though, multiplayer was also one of the reasons the game became such a runaway success. It released during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, which played a big part in why New Horizons sold almost 50 million units. Players were able to use Animal Crossing as something of a communication medium during this time – where people couldn’t meet up and hang out in real life, they still could in Animal Crossing to an extent. That being said, once players actually visited each others’ islands, they found that there wasn’t all that much to do. You could take others on a quick tour of your island, but that wouldn’t take much time After that, all that’s left is to walk around and look at things. Animal Crossing’s multiplayer has always been like this, to an extent, but its shallowness kind of hit a peak with New Horizons.
So today, we’re looking at multiplayer in the Animal Crossing series and how Nintendo could improve it for the next game in the series. There’s real potential for something great here, and we have some ideas on how to make it much better.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week, Square Enix started distribution of a new version 1.2.0 update for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. All of the individual games have been patched (Final Fantasy 1 – 6).
A number of improvements have been made – alongside the standard bug fixes. Square Enix says it tweaked the UI, controls, specific gameplay elements, and more.
You can get the full rundown via the official patch notes below.
Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 10 Nintendo Switch physical release set for Japan and Asia [update: pre-orders]
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 12: The Kemco RPG Selection series continues on, and Vol. 10 has now been announced for Japan and Asia. It will be available in both regions on June 26, 2025.
Four more RPGs will be bundled together on a single cartridge. The lineup includes Infinite Links, Devil Labyrinth, Fairy Elements, and Dragon Prana.
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Fairy Tail 2 1.4.1 update adds Fired Up difficulty, more – patch notes
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new version 1.4.1 update dropped for Fairy Tail 2 this week, which includes a new Fired Up difficulty – among other things.
If players are looking for an extreme challenge, that’s where Fired Up comes in. It features even stronger enemies, but provides more ether exclusively. Also in this update is an increase for the Origin Rank’s upper limit, a new Origin Tree for the Magic Origins, and a “Reread Fairy Tail Diaries” feature.
Here’s the full overview:
More: Fairy Tail 2, Gust, Koei Tecmo, title update
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 15, 2025 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder returns
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 15, 2025 are now available.
Thanks to the MAR10 Day sale, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is boosted to the top spot. Also, with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition pre-loads starting ahead of next week’s launch, that one makes it into the top ten.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 15, 2025:
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Centum launch trailer
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with the launch of Centum this week, we’ve got the game’s launch trailer. The unreliable narrative-driven adventure game comes from Serenity Forge and Hack The Publisher.
Find everything you need to know in the following rundown:
More: Centum, Hack the Publisher, Serenity Forge
BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team gameplay – new hero shooter on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
BEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team, which dropped on the Nintendo eShop this week, has received new gameplay. A half hour of footage is here for the hero shooter.
Find everything you need to know in the following overview:
Asypr Nintendo Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Legacy of Kain, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, more
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new Nintendo eShop sale went live from Aspyr today with various Switch discounts, including the lowest prices ever for Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, and more. That’s only a taste of the discounts as there are plenty of others to pick up for cheap.
The full rundown is as follows:
New FCC filing hints at Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo fans have been pouring over a new FCC filing that gives some hope about a GameCube controller for Switch 2.
The listing just went live today. There’s not much in the way of useful information, but the key relies in images associated with the listing.
Below is a look at what’s included:
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Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Those playing Star Wars: Hunters on Nintendo Switch should be aware that it’s now been announced that the game is shutting down. Service will end on October 1, 2025.
Prior to that, a final content update is planned for April 15. Additionally, Season 5 is being extended by three weeks.
Star Wars: Hunters, a player-vs-player competitive arena combat game, has seen a bit of a rocky history. After it was announced in a Nintendo Direct in February 2021, the game saw multiple delays and would not launch until 2024. Having launched last June, the game will be around for a little over a year.
Here’s the full message about the shutdown for Star Wars: Hunters, courtesy of Zynga:
