Takahashi on Xenoblade 2 – visual style, more exploration than X, no multiplayer, side quests, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 23 Comments
French website Gamekult recently published a new interview with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director Tetsuya Takahashi. Unlike some of the interviews coming out of E3, this one is almost entirely focused on the game itself. Takahashi commented on the visual style and approach to character design, exploration, multiplayer, side quests, and much more. He also commented on the Baten Kaitos DS project that never came to be, though he didn’t have much to say.
We’ve prepared a full translation of Gamekult’s interview. Continue on below to see what Takahashi had to say about all things Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
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Wii U eShop charts (7/7/17)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Mario 64
2. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Mario Party 2
5. Super Mario World
6. Mario Kart 64
7. Mario Party 10
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Super Mario 3D World
10. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Metroid Prime Trilogy
14. Super Mario RPG
15. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
16. Pikmin Short Movies HD
17. Paper Mario
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Runbow
20. Mario Kart 8
Videos
1. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
2. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions E3 2017 Trailer
6. Kirby Switch E3 2017 Trailer
7. Yoshi Switch E3 2017 Trailer
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
10. Metroid Prime 4 E3 2017 Announcement
11. Sonic Forces E3 2017 Trailer
12. Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot HD Trailer
13. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass E3 2017 Trailer
15. Metroid: Samus Returns E3 2017 Trailer
16. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
17. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
18. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
19. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
20. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 E3 2017 Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Ittle Dew 2 Switch boxart
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 6 Comments
Nicalis has shared the boxart for Ittle Dew 2 on Switch, which is officially confirmed for a physical release. Check it out above.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (7/6/17, North America)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
A few new games out came out this week on the various eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Splatoon 2 Single Player Mode Gameplay”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 7 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta continue this month’s Splatoon 2 coverage by showing off the game’s single-player mode. Watch the full episode below.
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Elminage III trailer
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Starfish has prepared a new trailer for Elminage III, out next week on the 3DS eShop. You can watch it below.
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Aonuma on BotW reaction and last boss difficulty, next Zelda will use HD Rumble but is a long way off, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 40 Comments
At Japan Expo this week, GameReactor caught up with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. The discussion included talk about Breath of the Wild and Zelda in general.
Regarding Breath of the Wild, Aonuma reflected on the game’s reaction and those who say that the final boss was too easy. He also spoke in (very) vague terms about the next main Zelda – wanting to include HD Rumble, but it’s a long way off. Also, Aonuma basically said that Link is ambidextrous.
We’ve included what we feel are the more notable comments from Aonuma below. The full interview is on GameReactor here.
Video: Splatoon vs. Splatoon 2 visual comparison
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 15 Comments
How much has Splatoon evolved visually from the first game to the sequel? When you really start to look at things and compare, it’s a pretty noticeable upgrade. You can see for yourself just how much the graphics have improved with the video below.
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Castlevania discounts added to My Nintendo in North America
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
Three new discounts are available on the North American Club Nintendo site. Each one is a 40 percent discount on Castlevania titles.
The first discount is for the original Castlevania, which will cost you 200 Platinum Points. Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse require 40 Gold Points each.
All of these discounts can be redeemed here. They’re valid on both Wii U and 3DS, and will be on My Nintendo until October 9.
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New Castlevania animated series getting second season on Netflix
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 24 Comments
The anticipated Castlevania animated series debuted on Netflix today. Despite that, a second season has already been confirmed.
For the first season, Castlevania only had four episodes. The next season will doubt that to eight.
Frederator Studios will be back on board to handle animation. Aside from that, not much is known, but that’s hardly surprising.
Below are a couple of videos for the first season:
