LEGO Super Mario aims to translate some of the mechanics from the classic games. There are some elements of the series that didn’t make the cut though, like when players die in a level from failing.

LEGO design head Jonathan Bennink spoke about why the team decided to leave that element out in an interview with The Verge. Nintendo actually helped lead the team in that direction as the company’s Takahashi Tezuka said if Mario is happy, then players will be as well.

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Miden Tower gameplay footage

Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Fantasy RPG Miden Tower from developer Exe Create and publisher Kemco arrives on the Switch eShop this month. Check out some gameplay footage with the video below.

Miden Tower is slated for release on the Switch eShop on June 25 for $14.99

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Splatoon 2 update coming today (version 5.2.1)

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has announced that another update for Splatoon 2 will be released later today. Version 5.2.1 should address a couple of issues.

First up, Nintendo is tackling a bug in which a Dualie could cause you to move farther in midair. It’ll also address a bug in which using a Booyah Bomb and throwing it immediately causes you to land in the wrong place.

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My Nintendo Store offering Themed Hanafuda and playing card sets in Europe

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

The My Nintendo Store has updated in Europe, and is now offering some neat physical rewards. You can now get your hands on themed Hanafuda and playing card sets – while supplies last, of course.

There are a number of sets to choose from, including Zelda, Mario, Kirby, and Splatoon. For the full lineup, head on over here.

We’ll also mention that a Mario Hanafuda postcard set is available as a My Nintendo Reward for 400 Platinum Points. You can grab that one here.

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Thief Simulator update out now, patch notes

Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Forever Entertainment has released a new update for Thief Simulator on Switch. This update comes with New Game+, visual improvements, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

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The Otterman Empire launches for Switch on July 2, new trailer

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The Otterman Empire, the intense fire party-shooter from Tri-Heart interactive, has updated its launch date to July 2. In addition, Tri-Heart Interactive has released a new trailer showcasing the announcement. Check it out below.

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8 LEGO Super Mario Expansion Sets announced, new video

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Nintendo and LEGO have unveiled a series of new sets being added to the LEGO Super Mario series. These include 8 new Expansion Sets for building levels, and several Character Packs.

Here’s the rundown of the products:

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Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed rated in Australia

Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments

Australia’s media rating body, the Australian Classification Board, recently rated a title called Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed for the country, developed by CodeGlue and published by Outright Games on Switch.

The most recent Zoids game, Zoids: King of Blast, is currently a title exclusive to Japan that released February 2019. Additionally, a new Zoids game was announced to be in development for release this winter in Japan. No official announcement regarding Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed has been made, so it is unknown if this is potentially a new entry to the franchise, or a western port of an existing game.

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Fire Emblem Heroes – new Feh Channel presentation released (June 15, 2020)

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Nintendo has just released another Feh Channel presentation for Fire Emblem Heroes. Today’s video covers the latest summoning event, Call of the Sea event series, Resonant Battles, and Auto-Dispatch for Aether Raids. Check out the full presentation below.