Upcoming maintenance: online play, shops, passes
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DSiWare, News, Switch eShop, Wii Shop Channel, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo’s maintenance schedule was updated today with four different periods. Online play, downtime for all shops, and maintenance involving passes on Switch have been added.
Here’s the full schedule:
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2K announces WWE 2K18 season pass and full slate of DLC
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
2K announced the full slate of DLC in the pipeline for WWE 2K18. Everything will be extended to Switch players, including a season pass.
Here’s the full rundown:
Accelerator
- Players will gain access to all unlockable content available at launch in the game’s VC Purchasable section (excluding downloadable content);
- Players can also decide the overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;
- The Accelerator will be available for $4.99.
Enduring Icons Pack
- Playable WWE Superstars: The Hardy Boyz;
- Playable WWE Hall of Famers: Beth Phoenix and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express;
- The Enduring Icons Pack will be available for $9.99.
MyPlayer Kick Start
- Players will gain access to unlock and boost MyPlayer ratings and attributes made available at launch as part of the game’s MyCareer mode;
- Players can also unlock all clothing made available at launch that provides attribute boosts in MyCareer;
- MyPlayer Kick Start will be available for $9.99.
New Moves Pack
- Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Tie Breaker (made popular by WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger); the Crash Landing (made popular by NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno); the Pumphandle Death Valley Driver (made popular by NXT Superstar Akam); and the Swinging Sleeper Slam (made popular by WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page).
- The New Moves Pack will be available for $3.99.
NXT Generation Pack
- Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Aleister Black, Drew McIntyre, Elias, Lars Sullivan and Ruby Riot;
- The NXT Generation Pack will be available for $9.99.
A season pass for WWE 2K18 will also be sold, allowing players to purchase select DLC at a reduced price. It will cost $29.99, a savings of more than 20 percent versus individual content purchases. You’ll gain access to the following items as they become available:
- Accelerator;
- Enduring Icons Pack;
- MyPlayer Kick Start;
- New Moves Pack;
- NXT Generation Pack.
Source: 2K PR
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has come out with a launch trailer for Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters, out Friday on 3DS in North America and Europe. See it below.
One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition DLC trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
One of the elements in One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition is that the game features a ton of DLC bundled in from the original game. Bandai Namco shows this off in the trailer below.
Nintendo reveals additional details about Nintendo World Championships 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo has isssued a new announcement covering additional details about the Nintendo World Championships 2017.
First, Metroid: Samus Returns is confirmed to be in the tournament. Also, along with the 16 qualifying players, 8 players from across the country and around the world have been invited, including talented speed-runners, tournament players and online personalities from the United States, Europe, Canada and Mexico. Actor and Super Smash Bros. tournament player Asa Butterfield and WWE Superstar Bayley will be present.
Binaries launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ant Workshop is publishing the Switch game Binaries on the eShop tomorrow. Have a look at the official launch trailer below.
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30 minutes of new Golf Story footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Outlets are beginning to get their hands on Golf Story, which launches tomorrow on the Switch eShop. View a half hour of footage from Vooks below.
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Nintendo introduces the Splatoon 2 Salmon Run band ω-3 (Omega Three)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Music is an important part of Splatoon 2, and Nintendo is recognizing that on the series’ official Twitter account. The company introduced fans to the band ω-3 (Omega Three) today. They’re responsible for the music in Salmon Run.
We’re expecting Nintendo to provide an official translation soon, but the main point here is that the band consists of three members. A cello player, drummer, and DJ are all a part of the group.
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Next Zelda: Breath of the Wild item distribution live on Switch (9/27/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has once again carried out an item distribution for Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch. If you subscribed to the game’s news channel, you should be receiving a message from director Hidemaro Fujibayashi.
Hyrule Bass, Hylian Shrooms, and a Raw Bird Drumstick are this week’s distributions. Once you receive the message, you should see a link to boot up Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All of these items will appear in your game immediately.
Burning Fight is this week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hamster has sent out the official word about this week’s NeoGeo game on Switch. Tomorrow, Burning Fight will be published on the Switch eShop. The game will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Burning Fight is one of several NeoGeo games Hamster recently confirmed for Switch. Metal Slug X, The King of Fighters ’95, Robo Army, and Mutation Nation are all on the way as well.