Steel Diver: Sub Wars online play ends early
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
3DS and Wii U online play will still be supported for a few more months, but not for Steel Diver: Sub Wars.
In a notice posted on its website, Nintendo explained that the game has already gone offline. That feature has actually been unavailable for a number of months now. Nintendo conducted emergency maintenance starting on September 4, 2023, but hasn’t able to get things back up and running. That means online play is finished for Steel Divers: Sub Wars and the game has been discontinued.
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Nintendo to publish Zelda Orchestra and Splatoon 3 Deep Cut concerts in February
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Two new Nintendo concerts will air online next month, the company announced today. Fans will be able to watch performances for The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon 3 Deep Cut on February 9 and February 10 respectively.
Both were originally planned for Nintendo Live 2024 in Japan. However, the Tokyo event was cancelled last month due to threats. Along with Nintendo Live, the plug was also pulled on the Splatoon Koshien 2023 finals, Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Finals, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championships 2024. Read more about the situation here.
As for the Zelda Orchestra and Splatoon 3 Deep Cut concerts, they will be posted on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. We don’t have an exact time yet for Splatoon, but both should be showing up here.
Famitsu review scores – January 24, 2024
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores review scores are as follows:
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Rainbow Island is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Rainbow Island will be arriving as the next Arcade Archives game for Switch, Hamster has confirmed. It’ll be launching on January 25, 2024.
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Pokemon Unite reveals Magikarp, Gyarados
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
December 31: Magikarp and Gyarados will be added to Pokemon Unite as the next playable characters, it’s been announced.
True to the Pokemon’s moveset, Magikarp will use Splash. We don’t have all of the details yet, but as a gauge fills up, it will evolve into Gyarados. More information should follow closer to release.
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Splatoon 3 update out tomorrow (version 6.1.0), patch notes
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another new Splatoon 3 update is set for imminent release with version 6.1.0.
Nintendo is largely focusing on multiplayer tweaks. Main weapons and special weapons have received various adjustments, though there are plenty of bug fixes as well. Players can expect the next update at the end of the current season which focuses on weapon balance adjustments and added features for the new season.
Here’s the full rundown of today’s patch:
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Smash Bros. Ultimate getting 13 Sentinels, Hades, Power Pros spirits
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced another new Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate featuring 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Hades, and Power Pros. These three games will be represented this coming week.
You can defeat these spirits to add them to your collection. Additionally, you’ll earn more SP than usual from taking them down.
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UDO, arcade down-scroller roguelike, appearing on Switch next week
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
UDO, otherwise known as Unidentified Drilling Object, has been announced for release on Switch next week. It’s due out on February 1, 2024.
UDO is an arcade down-scroller roguelike developed by Blue Firefly Studio, though Flux Games will be handling publishing duties. Learn more in the following overview:
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of February 1, 2024
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 1, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Samantha Kelly is still the voice of Princess Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just in case you had any doubts, Samantha Kelly is still the voice actor for Princess Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime.
Kelly has been voicing Peach – as well as Toad – since the Wii and DS era. A number of others handled the role over the years, but Kelly has been around the longest at this point.
