Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Monster Hunter Stories was finally announced for the west during the most recent Nintendo Direct. However, it was only discussed briefly with a confirmed fall launch in North America and Europe.

In Japan, a number of different amiibo were created for Monster Hunter Stories. Although nothing has been said about the figures in the west, they’re likely heading coming over with the game itself.

The official boxart for Monster Hunter Stories was revealed alongside the overseas announcement. And as you can see, while it seems to have slipped by most people, the packaging image has the traditional amiibo logo tucked away in the top-right corner. As far as we’re aware, only the Monster Hunter Stories amiibo are compatible with the game. So even though folks have been wondering about the Monster Hunter Stories figures, this should mean that we’ll be seeing them in North America and Europe.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 63 Comments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is largely based on the Wii U game, but Nintendo did implement several new additions and small changes. For instance, for this version, Nintendo included a few new title screens – such as the one included above. Who would have thought that we’d see Link on the title screen of a Mario Kart game?

Below are a few more snapshots:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 7 Comments

All submissions are now closed. To those who showed interest in the position, we will need your writing samples no later than this Wednesday (4/26). We’re looking to make a final decision by the end of this coming week!

We are still accepting submissions, but will be closing things off on Wednesday (4/19). Please keep the times below in mind. Also note that this is a non-paid position.

All initial emails have been responded to. If you haven’t seen any messages, check your spam folder!

Hello!

Jake has been doing a standout job since he joined us over a year ago. However, some personal changes are taking place, which is requiring him to relinquish his role. Jake is still on board with us, but we’ll have a rare vacancy with the night shift very soon.

The times we’re looking to fill are as follows:

– 9 PM PT – 12:30 / 1 AM PT
– 12 AM ET – 3:30 / 4 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 8:30 / 9 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe- 9:30 / 10 AM in Europe
– 2 PM GMT+10 (Sydney, Australia) – 5:30 / 6 PM GMT+10

The ideal person we bring in would be available Monday – Friday at the times listed above. That being said, we’re not entirely opposed to having two people tackle the position and split up the days. It’ll really come down to interest in the position, who’s applying, etc.

If you’d like to apply, please send a brief message here (select “Other”). I’ll follow up with everyone in the coming days.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments

A new video from IGN shows off footage from Portal Knights’ console version with 11 minutes of footage. View it below, which also features commentary from 505 Games developer David Welch.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

United States

Switch

Puyo Puyo Tetris – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultra Street Fighter II – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
Cave Story+ – GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition (new) – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
NBA 2K18 – Amazon, Best Buy
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, GameStop
Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
Ever Oasis – GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon
Hey! Pikmin – GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – GameStop
Miitopia – Best Buy, GameStop

SNES

Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Cloud (Player 2) [Exclusive] – GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

Joy-Con Wheel (set of two) – Amazon
Nintendo-licensed Zelda: Breath of the Wild Starter Kit for Switch – Amazon
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Standalone Switch dock (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack (new) – Best Buy, GameStop

Books

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide – here.
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (new) (save $7) – Amazon

Other

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon

Canada

Switch

Puyo Puyo Tetris
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Cars 3: Driven to Win

3DS

Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Fire Emblem Echoes
Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Culdcept Revolt

Books

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (new) (save $7)

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap (new) – Amazon

UK

Switch

Puyo Puyo Tetris
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Fire Emblem Echoes
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Culdcept Revolt

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm
Fire Emblem Echoes: Ceclia

Books

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deluxe Edition guide
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (new)

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

Amazon may have more Switch stock in the near future. In a customer support chat exchange sent in by reader RobinWithN, the representative noted that new stock will be showing up “from the first week of May.” Regular consumers and Prime members will apprently be able to place orders. Of course, we do have to take this with a grain of salt as it doesn’t come from an official Amazon announcement, so keep that in mind.

Various retailers have been gradually restocking Switch over the past few weeks. However, Amazon hasn’t really had any units available in about a month. Based on today’s information, hopefully that will be changing soon.

Thanks to RobinWithN for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 10 Comments

505 Games prepared a new Portal Knights video that provides more information on the action RPG that’s slated for Switch. View it below.

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

Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of April 17:

April 17

– 5 Nikki & Friends panels
– 6 Ashley panels
– 2 WarioWare panels
– 11 Yo-kai Watch panels
– 6 Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival panels
– Thank-you badges until April 20
– 1 free play

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 11 Comments

Rain can be an inconvenience for Link while climbing in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But for one of the game’s enemies, it’s actually deadly.

You’ll notice that a Fire Keese’s flames will go out when rain starts to pour. A few seconds later, it’ll perish right on the spot.

Here’s a quick look:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 29 Comments

In the official Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide, two of the game’s most important developers left messages for readers. Series producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi both reflected on creating the massive title.

Aonuma’s message was particularly interesting. In it, he spoke about the developing process of “creating while playing”. Aonuma also touched on not being completely satisfied with development due to “a desire to keep evolving and growing.”

As for Fujibayashi, he touched on the difficulties of trying to rethink Zelda’s conventions. He also said that the team has “on occasion observed things happen in the field that not even we, who created the game, could have imagined.”

We thought it might be interesting to share both of these messages from Aonuma and Fujibayashi. Read the full transcriptions below.

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