Reggie on why Nintendo views Nintendo Switch Online as a VC successor, believes people will subscribe
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ever since the Wii era, Nintendo has offered classic games through the Virtual Console. Yet on Switch, the Virtual Console is dead as we know it. Nintendo still intends to have classics ready through Nintendo Switch Online, but at least initially, we’ll only be seeing NES games – albeit with extra bells and whistles like online features.
In an interview with IGN at E3, Nintendo of America president spoke about how Nintendo sees Nintendo Switch Online as somewhat of a Virtual Console successor. The company will make a slate of classics available, with the lineup expanding over time.
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New 2DS XL Animal Crossing Edition revealed for Europe, out next month
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A special New 2DS XL bundle has been revealed for Europe. Along with an Animal Crossing design for the system, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo will be included in the package.
Nintendo hasn’t officially announced the bundle at this time. However, according to Nintendo UK’s website, it will be available on July 20.
Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! – details and screenshots for party games
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Bandai Namco provided the latest information on Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! today. Find some details and screenshots for the party games below, courtesy of Gematsu.
My Nintendo offering Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion printable boxart cover
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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion made its long-awaited debut this week. It won’t have a retail release, but you can download the new content digitally.
Despite the lack of a physical version, Nintendo is offering a neat reward on My Nintendo. A new printable boxart cover can be redeemed here. It costs just 30 Platinum Points.
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana – “Laxia and Hummel Specials” trailer
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NIS America issued the latest trailer for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana focusing on Laxia and Hummel. Watch it below.
Reggie – Labo meeting expectations, Switch will have “very long” lifespan; third-parties, mobile, collaborations
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
At E3 this week, Forbes caught up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime for a lengthy chat. The two sides spoke about Nintendo Labo, Switch’s lifespan, third-parties, mobile, and collaborations.
We have these excerpts from the interview below. You can read the full discussion here.
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Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes boxart
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Arc System Works posted the boxart for Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes today. While we have the main drawing above, we also have a look at the design in a Switch case below.
Wolfenstein II pre-load is live
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Those who are looking to get a head start on the digital version of Wolfenstein II can do so with the new pre-load option. The game can be purchased and downloaded in advance. Then on launch day, you’ll only need to connect online once to begin playing.
Wolfenstein II launches June 29. The digital version takes up 21.8GB of space.
Source: Switch eShop
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Nintendo Power Podcast episode #6 now live – Reggie makes an appearance
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. In the latest episode, host Chris Slate is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang from Nintendo Minute to discuss all things Nintendo from E3 2018, from big announcements to tournaments to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The winner of the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018, ZeRo, also stops by along with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. You can listen to the full episode below.
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Little Inferno has sold over 1 million copies – 12.6% on Nintendo platforms
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Little Inferno has managed to sell over 1 million copies, Tomorrow Corporation announced this week. 12.6% of those sales were on Nintendo platforms – Switch and Wii U specifically.
Here’s a breakdown of sales by platform:
