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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 61 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 145,200
PS4 – 20,384
New 2DS LL – 20,283
New 3DS LL – 11,511
PS4 Pro – 6,525
Vita – 5,964
2DS – 2,838
New 3DS – 254
Xbox One X – 212
Xbox One – 196
Wii U – 85
PS3 – 46

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 86,999
New 2DS LL – 29,013
PS4 – 18,126
New 3DS LL – 11,074
PS4 Pro – 8,176
2DS – 3,113
Vita – 3,090
New 3DS – 280
Xbox One X – 143
Xbox One – 104
PS3 – 46
Wii U – 43

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments

Nintendo has posted another preview from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack to highlight one of the songs included on the limited edition CD. This time around, we’re able to hear a piece of the Mor Ardain ~Running through the Red Lands~ track. Listen to it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments

Nintendo has posted a new piece from Masatsugu Saito, the main character designer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. In it, Saito discussed how he went about creating the designs for the likes of Rex and Pyra.

Saito shared some particularly interesting notes. For example, Monolith Soft wanted the characters to have something that would blow in the wind like a camp “to express the atmosphere of the field.” He also personally requested that the characters “have their personality reflected in how they walk”, so each one has slight differences.

Here’s the piece in full:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Super Mario Run is hosting its latest event, the Gold Goomba Lite. It’s a version of the Gold Goombas event in which you have an easier chance to obtain certain in-game rewards.

You can participate by defeating Gold Goombas in World Tour. Look for Gold Goombas with an icon next to them in certain courses.

The latest Super Mario Run event lasts until December 13.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Two periods of additional Nintendo maintenance have been scheduled for this week. ARMS as well as general online services for Switch / Wii U / 3DS will be impacted tonight / tomorrow.

Here’s the full schedule:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

Koei Tecmo has posted the opening movie for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi. Have a look at the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Chucklefish has been hard at work ironing out the Switch version of Stardew Valley. The most recent patch has been released, and the accompanying patch notes have been posted below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in Mobile, News | 0 comments

In keeping with wintertime festivities, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp seems to be holding a Christmas event. The event starts November 30.

The event will allow players to do exactly what a Christmas-themed event should allow: Craft Christmas trees among other festive objects. Not much more has been announced yet, but fans of the game are advised to stay tuned when the event is launched.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments

As long as you’re subscribed to the Breath of the Wild news channel on Switch, you should have gotten your punctual item distribution from Mr. Fujibayashi, the game’s director.

This time, he has a few wise words about horse taming, as well as free gifts in the form of of a Swift Carrot, two Endura Carrots, and two Apples. Just click the notification to receive the gifts.

Free vegetables! This is serious business, guys– stop horsing around and get taming.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Andrew in Mobile, News | 9 Comments

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Android users for a limited time can get a special Log-in Bonus from Google Play that features a rainbow Isabelle tee, a rainbow K.K. Slider tee, and a rainbow cap These items will be available until January 7th

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