The Switch version of Yo-kai Watch 1 will have online multiplayer
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’re quickly approaching the release of the Switch version of Yo-Kai Watch on Nintendo Switch – the game will be out on October 10 in Japan. Nonetheless, Level-5 announced a fairly major new feature today: online multiplayer will be included in the game. While concrete details about the online multiplayer haven’t been announced yet, it seems like you’ll at least be able to have battles with your friends.
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Fire Emblem Heroes: Astram Grand Hero Battle now live
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The Grand Hero Battle for Astram: Midia’s Hero has started in Fire Emblem Heroes. You have until October 3rd to beat the GHB and make Astram your ally.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 22, 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
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
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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!