Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments

Dragon Quest XI was first suggested for Switch when the game was originally announced last year. Square Enix then seemed to reconfirm it in an issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream.

Dragon Quest XI finally resurfaced this weekend, but Square Enix didn’t have anything to say about Switch. Only the 3DS and PlayStation 4 versions were mentioned. In fact, the Switch logo isn’t even on the game’s teaser website.

There is good news though, as Dragon Quest XI has again been confirmed for Switch. A new entry on Nintendo’s Japanese blog shares the news. Unfortunately though, we don’t have any specific details. The common consensus is that Dragon Quest XI on Switch will take after the PlayStation 4 release. Maybe Square Enix will have more to say when the new console is officially unveiled in January. 

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

Back to Bed was originally scheduled to his the European Wii U eShop this past Thursday. That didn’t happen, but the wait won’t be much longer. We’ve heard directly from the game’s developer that it’s officially set for next Thursday, December 22.

In North America, Back to Bed is “soon to follow”. A Japanese release is also on track for early 2017.

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

About a decade ago, Bottlerocket Entertainment was pursuing a new Watchmen game in collaboration with Warner Bros. It was planned to take inspiration from the comics that follows the Watchmen team as they impacted historical events. The team also tinkered around a Rorschach-focused title that would have offered third-person action gameplay in an open world.

We’ve heard that Bottlerocket Entertainment was actively targeting Wii as a probable multiplatform title. However, it wasn’t meant to be. With Bottlerocket needing a source of income and Warner Bros. still working on the contract, Brash Entertainment stepped in. Brash heard about Bottlerocket’s troubles, and put out a proposal for the developer to work on a new game based on The Flash. Bottlerocket accepted, meaning they would no longer be able to work on Watchmen.

The full report from Unseen64 can be viewed below.

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

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

United States

* 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.

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for case)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop

amiibo

Poochy (new) – Best Buy

Accessories

HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow – Amazon
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter (new) – Amazon

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World (new)
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle (new)
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

Accessories

HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Ball Fusions (new)

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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

The Pokemon Sun/Moon Steelbook Dual Pack has been discounted on Amazon, an exclusive for the retailer. It started out at $89.99, but is currently available for $69.98. Place an order here if interested.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was successfully funded on Kickstarter last year. As a result, the team promised a 3DS version. There’s been relatively little news since, but a new video was shared today showing off progress made thus far.

View the video below. Note that it’s a work in progress look at the first part of mission 1, and the final game will have new music.

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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 December 12:

December 12

– 16 Nikki panels
– 4 Fire Emblem Fates panels (1 day left)
– 2 Mario icon panels (1 day left)
– 2 Mario Kart icon panels (1 day left)
– 1 Mario enemies panel (1 day left)
– 2 Kid Icarus panels (1 day left)
– 3 Pokemon panels (1 day left)
– Super Mario holiday theme offer until 12/29
– 1 free play

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 51 Comments

Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed is a new documentary series that explores the world of video games. The new show just went live this week, and one of the episodes features Nintendo quite a bit.

Two prominent Nintendo executives spoke about the topic of competition during their segments. At one point, Nintendo of America executive vice president of operations Don James was asked about the biggest challenge the company has had to deal with. That’s what led him to mention competition. While competition can be “fierce”, James believes that Nintendo franchises act like a “secret weapon”.

He noted:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments

Playtonic shared a new Yooka-Laylee video this week that gives fans a taste of what Tribalstack Tropics will be like in the final game as a fully fleshed out world. We’ve posted it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Additional footage of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has come in specifically showing the Wii U version. Get a look at 40 minutes of gameplay below.

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