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Posted on 6 years ago by Andrew in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Earlier we wrote a post about how Sonic Mania Plus is coming to Japan but without a release date yet. However, The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has just come out and Sonic Mania Plus will launch for Switch on July 19 in Japan for 4,490 yen.

As for the Americas and Europe, Sonic Mania Plus is due out “this summer” but the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account teased that a new trailer is due out later today, so a western release date may be announced soon.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Light Fall (NSW) – 7/7/7/8
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood (NSW) – 7/8/7/7
Ninja Striker! (NSW) – 7/7/7/8
Gensokyo Defenders (PS4) – 7/8/7/7
Hototogisu Tairan 1553: Ryuuko Aiutsu (NSW) – 8/7/7/6
Dragon Lapis (3DS) – 8/7/7/6
VoxelShot (NSW) – 6/6/6/7

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Splatoon 2 updated earlier tonight with a bunch of new content. Take a look at the video below for a look at Callie’s return, the Camp Triggerfish map, and latest weapons.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Columbia has sent out a new video for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s official soundtrack, which has started to arrive in Japan. Take a look at it below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Konnichiwa! Japanese Culture #2”.

Available items include:

– Hot springs kanji tee
– Hair towel
– Shampoo shelf hat
– Bubble outfit

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Nintendo has updated its 3DS themes release schedule for the week of April 25. Here’s what’s on tap for Japan today:

GYARI feat.Kotonoha Akane: Seyana. – 200 yen
M.S.S. Project: M.S.S.Phoenix – 200 yen
Tohma feat.GUMI – Kowloon Retro – 200 yen

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The massive 3.0.0 update for Splatoon 2 is now live. As previously announced, it encompasses Rank X, new gear, new music, the addition of Callie’s appearance at Tentakeel Outpost, and more. Camp Triggerfish should also be in the map rotation once tonight’s maintenance has finished.

Missed the patch notes we posted last night? If so, continue on below to read them in full.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

We have one final tidbit from this month’s NPD, and this time we have some news regarding hardware sales.

NPD analyst Mat Piscatella confirms that the Switch 32GB with neon red/blue Joy-Con is the best-selling hardware item of March in the United States. Moreover, it’s the top-performing hardware release in 2018 thus far.

The latest NPD report also had encouraging news for software sales, as it was revealed that Kirby Star Allies has the franchise’s best debut ever in the US.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its platforms for the week of May 3. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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