Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 22, 2019
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Pokemon Sword/Shield moves into the top three while Zelda: Link’s Awakening ends its run at #9.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 5 and September 11.
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Switch eShop deals – Armello, Membrane, Overcooked 2, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Armello, Membrane, Overcooked 2, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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A look at the amount of games represented at TGS 2019 by platform
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Last week’s Tokyo Game Show had a huge amount of games to check out. Just about every platform was represented, though some featured more titles than others.
As for Nintendo platforms, Switch dropped slightly from 144 last year to 129 this year, as did 3DS from 5 to 3. Wii U was finally absent for the first time after the system had two games on display in 2018.
Here’s the full breakdown by platform:
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Risk of Rain 2 console roadmap detailed
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Risk of Rain 2 is in an interesting position. It’s still technically in Early Access on Steam, but it just launched on consoles – including Switch.
Fortunately, Risk of Rain 2 will be getting the same content across all platforms. In fact, Hopoo Games has shared a roadmap as well as additional details regarding plans for consoles.
We have a look at the roadmap above. Hopoo has also provided the following information:
Pre-order updates – September 22, 2019
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Prototype Ultra 64 controller found in the wild, new photos
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During the early days of the N64’s development, Nintendo referenced the console under its code name Ultra 64. Now all of these years later, a prototype controller has been found in the wild and taken apart.
Video game preservationist Shane Battye shared his findings on Twitter. We have the following information and photos from his discovery:
Nintendo maintenance schedule as of September 22, 2019
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Nintendo’s maintenance schedule for the coming week has been updated. A few different sessions are planned, all of which involve Switch.
The full schedule is as follows:
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Happy 130th birthday, Nintendo
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As the clock strikes midnight in Japan, Nintendo is now a year older. The company turns 130 years old today having been established way back on September 23, 1889.
Nintendo is very different in 2019 compared to its early days of hanafuda cards and love hotels. The Big N couldn’t be in a better position today, as its current gaming system Switch has sold 36.87 million units as of June 30.
Happy birthday, Nintendo!
Dragon Quest XI S Loto Edition Switch hardware bundle packaging
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Retailer Geo has posted the packaging image for the special Dragon Quest XI S Loto Edition Switch hardware bundle. Check it out above.
The entire Switch hardware features unique Dragon Quest imagery throughout. It also comes with a copy of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Gorgeous Edition.
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 16, Rokkr Sieges starts on September 24
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Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 16 kicked off today in Fire Emblem Heroes. 5-star Heroes who appeared before the start of Book II appear as focus Heroes, and the focus lineup changes each week.
It’s also been announced that Rokkr Sieges will be starting on September 24, and pre-registration is now open. This involves combining forces with your team to defeat shadowy Rokkr that have taken the shape of Heroes. Rewards such as Orbs and Hero Feathers can be obtained here.
For the new Rokkr Sieges, World Damage Rewards have been added, which are earned by participants from your world based on collective damage. Damage to Rokkr Rewards are in as well, which are earned based on the highest amount of damage you deal to a Rokkr. Finally, the number of Rokkr that appear in each battle has been changed to two.
