8Bitdo wireless controllers for the SNES Classic Edition coming in December
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
8Bitdo has two new controllers in the pipeline for the Super NES Classic Edition. They come in two variants: SNES and Super Famicom.
Both controllers feature 2.4G wireless technology and a rechargeable lithium ion battery built in. 8Bitdo says it’s the “highest quality retro controller available, designed with attention and care”. You’ll receive the controller, 2.4G receive, and a USB cable with a purchase.
These controllers ship in December. You can pre-order the SNES design here and the Super Famicom version here.
Darkest Dungeon teased for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Darkest Dungeon appears to be making its way to Switch, judging off of a new video posted on the official Twitter account. Red Hook Studios posted a clip that seems to show its game running on Nintendo’s console.
Here’s the brief clip in question:
Wait for it… wait for it… pic.twitter.com/7nx0zpDglG
— Darkest Dungeon (@DarkestDungeon) September 29, 2017
Darkest Dungeon, a roguelike turn-based RPG, originally came out last year and has been very well received. We have some additional information and a trailer below.
More: Darkest Dungeon, Red Hook Studios
Nintendo Network ID login maintenance happening next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Some maintenance on the Nintendo network is taking place next week during some of the first days of October. The maintenance will effect signing in to Nintendo Network IDs on the 3DS, Wii U, and computer web browser.
The schedule is as follows:
– 1 PM PT (October 2) – 7 PM PT (October 2)
– 4 PM ET (October 2) – 10 PM ET (October 2)
– 9 PM in the UK (October 2) – 3 AM in the UK (October 3)
– 10 PM in Europe (October 2) – 4 AM in Europe (October 3)
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition is available on Switch today. It’s being sold both physically and digitally in Europe, but only as an eShop download in North America. Check out the game’s launch trailer below.
Super NES Classic Edition comes with 300 Platinum Points for My Nintendo in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
If you’ve purchased the SNES Classic Edition in Europe, you should find a slip inside with a code for 300 Platinum Points that can be added to your My Nintendo account. As far as we know, this isn’t included in the North American version. Last year’s NES Classic Edition did come with 300 Platinum Points of its own
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My Nintendo adds a couple of Metroid: Samus Returns wallpapers in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A pair of Metroid: Samus Returns wallpapers are available on My Nintendo Europe. Both are pictured above, and cost 50 Platinum Points each. They’ll be on My Nintendo until March 1.
The two wallpapers can be ordered here. Nintendo added them to the North American site a little while back, and can be redeemed on the same page.
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European Super NES Classic Edition launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has published a new European launch trailer for the Super NES Classic Edition, which is out today. Have a look at the video below.
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FIFA 18 on Switch currently has no way of letting you play with friends online
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
FIFA 18 does offer online play on Switch. Unfortunately though, the game has a huge omission. As the game is now, you have absolutely no way of playing with friends online. The only way you can run into a friend is through random chance.
EA patching FIFA 18 to support the feature may not be entirely off the table. But as the game stands now, that is a significant feature to be lacking.
Other elements missing from the Switch version of FIFA 18 compared to its console counterparts can be found here.
Horror visual novel Okuriinu heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 7 Comments
Mebius and Shannon have announced a new horror visual novel for Switch known as “Okuriinu”. It’s planned for a release this year in Japan as an eShop download.
Okuriinu is based on a 34-page short story by writer and game designer Takiya Iijima, which also goes by the same name. Iijima has created new scenarios for the game.
You can view the announcement trailer for Okuriinu below.
Capcom says it hasn’t forgotten about Mega Man
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 57 Comments
Capcom hasn’t done a whole lot with Mega Man in recent years. The series has seen a couple of retro collections, but not much else. Fans might be concerned about Mega Man’s future, but Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya recently tried to put those fears to rest.
Tsuchiya said at the Tokyo Game Show last week:
