Inti Creates on how Blaster Master Zero came to be, Shovel Knight collaboration
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 7 Comments
Dengeki was able to speak with Inti Creates president and CEO Takuya Aizu. Recently, an English translation of their discussion was posted. It included some interesting comments about some of Inti Creates’ Nintendo-related titles.
At one point during the interview, Aizu was asked about how Blaster Master Zero came to be. He offered this lengthy explanation in response:
Promo video for Off the Hook’s upcoming performance at Niconico Tokaigi
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 6 Comments
Much like the Squid Sisters a few years ago, Pearl and Marina from Off the Hook will be appearing “live” in concert for the first time this weekend at NicoNico Tokaigi this weekend. Nintendo readied a promo video for the event, which we have below.
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS / Pokemon maintenance taking place this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Update 2 (2/5): Pokemon Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon maintenance added to the maintenance schedule for this week.
Update (2/4): More maintenance added for Switch / Wii U / 3DS.
Original (2/3): Nintendo has penciled in some maintenance for next week. Switch will be impacted for two sessions, while 3DS will also be affected for one session.
The full maintenance schedule is as follows:
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Bike Rider DX arrives for Switch in Japan this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Bike Rider DX is making its way to Switch in Japan this week, Spicysoft has announced. It’s due out on February 8 for 598 yen.
A total of 295 courses will be included in the release. You’ll also be able to earn 40 costumes by completing levels and earning tickets. 10 Kamen Rider Build collaboration stages will also be offered through DLC.
Grand Prix now features online functionality. Players will be able to compete with others and attempt to earn the highest score.
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Nippon Ichi’s The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is coming to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, Nippon Ichi held a livestream during which several new games were announced. One of them was The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, although we learned very little about the game back then. Today, a preview image for this week’s Famitsu magazine has revealed that the game will be released on Switch. We should have more info once we get our hands on the full issue of Famitsu later this week.
UK software sales (Week ending 2/3/2018) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
5. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
6. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
7. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
8. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo
9. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
10. FIFA 18 – EA
Wii U
1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
8. Splatoon – Nintendo
9. Wii Party U – Nintendo
10. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Crystal Version – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros 2. – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
9. Miitpia – Nintendo
10. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 2/3/2018)
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Fire Emblem Heroes: Ike: Vanguard Legend currently in the lead for A Hero Rises voting event
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments
The official Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter account has announced that Ike: Vanguard Legend is currently in the lead for the A Hero Rises voting event. The hero who wins that event will be made available for free to all players. The first round of voting will last until February 13th. The top 4 heroes will then face off in the second voting round which will last from February 16th till February 20th. You can vote here.
New BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A few minutes of new footage has emerged for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Get a look at nearly five minutes of gameplay below.
Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/4/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest XI for Switch has shot up the charts as the top Nintendo-related title, and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 18 and January 24.
