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Posted on 5 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

New boxes are unexpectedly available to purchase in Pokemon GO. There’s no hint on if they’re temporary or permanent. The screenshots below display the boxes and what they contain.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has posted another update to the Smash Bros. Blog for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, we have an introduction to Sheik.

Here’s the overview:

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Posted on 5 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Fortnite teased an upcoming game mode in its news feed that makes emotes more important than ever. Polygon provides more detail:

It seems like the new mode will be all about dancing, or emoting, and require players to spend as much time using emotes in a certain area as possible, according to the description. While dancing may be the focus, it’s unlikely that this means guns will be gone from the mode completely, which means you’ll have to make sure you’re dancing safely.

Fortnite didn’t include a release date, but Season 6’s first content update arrives this week so we probably won’t have to wait long.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

More amiibo seem to be getting a restock in the near future. Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, Charizard, and Marth have all seen updated children’s product safety certificates.

Almost every one of these amiibo went through a new wave of manufacturing in August. The only exception if Sheik, though it should still be included in an updated restock based on the updated certificate.

If and when we hear about amiibo restocks, we’ll be sure to pass the news along.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Minecraft launched in 2011, and has been going strong since then. Some fans might be wondering if we’ll ever see a sequel, but IP owner Microsoft has shut down the idea once again.

Speaking with Business Insider, Microsoft’s Helen Chiang said that a Minecraft 2 wouldn’t make sense since it would fracture the community. Chiang stated:

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Just a couple of days ago, Aksys Games published Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk in the west. View a bunch of footage from the English release below.

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Nintendo is back once again with a new piece of music for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Today’s track is Afternoon on the Island, originating from Tomodachi Life.

Masashi Takada is behind the arrangement. Listen to today’s music piece below.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Jackbox Games is starting to promote the titles in The Jackbox Party Pack 5 ahead of its release later this month. Find videos for You Don’t Know Jack: Full Stream and Split the Room below.

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Sensor Tower has shared initial data about the performance of Dragalia Lost, Nintendo and Cygames’ new mobile game.

In its first five days, the title has surpassed $3 million in revenue. The game has grossed roughly $3.5 million with 800,000 installs.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Vertical Drop Heroes HD is set to arrive on the Switch eShop this Thursday. Get a look at some footage below.

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