Miitomo – new items (9/11/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
A number of new items have been added to Miitomo. Among the selection you’ll find in the app, the following are now available:
– Collarless button-down
– Safari dress
– Lace-up leggings
These items can be obtained by using Miitomo coins in Miitomo Shop.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (9/10/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 9 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. There aren’t any major changes, but small shifts for games like Super Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 24 and August 30.
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Reggie talks more about Switch stock, urges fans not to over-bid for SNES Classic Edition on auction sites
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 67 Comments
FT was able to speak with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime at Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit 2017. Reggie was able to comment further on Switch supply situation during the interview.
The lack of stock – especially early on – ultimately boils down to two things. First, the demand for Switch was higher than expected. Second was that Nintendo has been dealing with supply shortages of components.
According to Reggie:
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ACA NeoGeo Blue’s Journey trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Hamster published Blue’s Journey on the Switch eShop this week, adding another game to the lineup of NeoGeo games. Watch a trailer for the title below.
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Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition coming to Switch, 3DS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition is in the works for Switch and 3DS, Ratalakia Games has confirmed.
Creator Rohan Narang originally published Squareboy vs Bullies in 2015. Here’s the general premise:
Squareboy vs Bullies is an old school beat ’em up game. Those bullies think they can beat up anyone smaller than them and do anything they like. It is time for Squareboy to stand up for himself and show the bullies that he will not be pushed around any more! With your help Squareboy must teach the Bullies the hard way that bullying is wrong!
For the new “Arena Edition” on Switch, Ratalakia Games is including an exclusive co-op mode. Below is a brief look at that in action:
36 Fragments of Midnight coming soon to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The eShop is currently listing a new game for both Switch. From Petite Games and Ratalakia Games, 36 Fragments of Midnight is currently on track for next week. The European eShop lists the release for September 14.
Here’s an overview:
Your task is to find them, and take them back, but it won’t be easy. In this procedurally generated platform game, you have to avoid deadly lasers, circular saws and spikes to collect all the Fragments, to get their greatest gift. Do you have what it takes to collect all?
A look at Best Buy’s collectible coin for Super Mario Odyssey pre-orders
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Best Buy has a pre-order bonus for Super Mario Odyssey. As mentioned previously, those who reserve the game will receive a collectible coin. We have a first look at the goodie, and it’s pictured above.
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A look at the new cover for NBA 2K18
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 3 Comments
2K Sports was forced to change the cover for NBA 2K18 following the trade of Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics. Above, we have the new packaging shot, as posted on the official Twitter account.
This new cover of NBA 2K18 will be released at “a later date.” We’ll keep you posted on the situation going forward.
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Prototype footage emerges of cancelled Mickey Mania 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
YouTube user GameHut has uploaded prototype footage of Mickey Mania 2. It was intended to be a sequel to the SNES game, but it never came to be. Resources shifted due to the opportunity of creating a game based on Toy Story.
You can see the prototype footage below. While it lacks enemies, the platforming gameplay is still there, and it gives you a small look at what could have been.
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Virtuos is behind the new version of L.A. Noire
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Last month, a staffer at Virtuos included a note on his LinkedIn page stating that the studio is in the process of porting a AAA title to Switch. Now we know what that mystery game is.
As revealed through Virtuos’ updated LinkedIn page, L.A. Noire is the title originally being referred to. Rockstar Games, which announced the new Switch version a few days ago, will be publishing the release on November 14.