Rumor: Nintendo’s Quality of Life project might be dead
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Quality of Life project has been in the works for quite some time now – it was first mentioned at an investors’ meeting all the way back in 2014. However, other than some patents and a couple of mentions at investors’ meetings over the years, we haven’t actually seen anything concrete. The last mention was in July of last year during Nintendo’s annual report. However, it now seems that Nintendo’s Quality of Life project might be dead, or at the very least hit a significant roadbump.
After the Pokemon announcements last week, Nintendo’s shares rose got a large bump, but today they dropped significantly (by 5%). Dr. Serkan Toto speculates that this might be because of a report by business newspaper Nikkei, which states that the Quality of Life project might be dead because Nintendo’s hardware partner Panasonic withdrew from the project in March.
As always, take reports like this with a grain of a salt. However, this would explain Nintendo’s silence and seeming lack of progress on the project. Perhaps we will hear something concrete at Nintendo’s next investors’ meeting.
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Kadobat Wars out on the North American Switch eShop this week
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
ITTARO released the action card battle game Kadobat Wars on the Japanese Switch eShop about a month ago. It’s now releasing in North America this week, according to the North American store.
Here’s some information about the game:
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (6/3/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Persona Q2 finds itself back in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 17 and May 23.
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Nintendo UK site says Poke Ball Plus charging time is three hours
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: The North American site has been updated to now state it has a charging time of three hours instead of before when it said it has a three hour battery life (thanks Ben C). Therefore we can assume that the North American site had an initial error.
Original: A number of Pokemon announcements were made this week, including the Poke Ball Plus. Rather than a Joy-Con, you can use the accessory to navigate in-game menus, explore the world and battle with Pokemon in the new Let’s Go titles. It’ll be compatible with Pokemon GO as well.
On the North American website for Poke Ball Plus, Nintendo states that the battery life is three hours. Yet Nintendo UK’s site does not mention that, and says the charging time is three hours instead.
We’re almost inclined to believe Nintendo UK here since we can’t imagine Poke Ball Plus using a whole lot of battery. Anything is possible though, and we’re hoping that we’ll receive final clarification soon.
North American Sushi Striker website open
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Sushi Striker’s official website was in a teaser state not too long ago. Now with the game’s launch just a few days away, Nintendo has opened it in full. Access it here.
You know the deal here. The site will give you plenty of details about the game, and it also houses media including a trailer.
Limited Run Games hosting E3 2018 press conference on June 11
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This year’s E3 is busier than ever before when it comes to press conferences and media presentations. Another company has now come forward confirming plans for the show.
On June 11, Limited Run Games will air its own press conference. You’ll be able to watch it at the following times:
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Pre-order updates (6/3/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
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Niantic paying $1,575,000 over Pokemon GO Fest lawsuit
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The inaugural Pokemon GO Fest did not go as planned. Many issues affected the event, leaving attendees unable to participate in activities.
A year later, Niantic will be paying $1,575,000 stemming from a Pokemon GO Fest lawsuit. Attendees can find information about how to receive payment here.
Niantic will be giving Pokemon GO Fest another try when it returns to Chicago next month. The company says it has learned from last year’s mistakes, and will attempt to avoid similar problems this time around.
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UK sales for May 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New sales data is in from the UK for the month of May 2018.
With the new Switch version Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze reappears on the chart at the fourth position. Its first month of sales were up 19% compared to launch sales of the original Wii U game.
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Video: Mario Tennis Aces vs. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash comparison
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
During the Wii U era, Camelot came out with Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for Wii U. The studio, in collaboration with Nintendo, is now about to release Mario Tennis Aces for Switch. Get a look at how the two games compare below.
