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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 83 Comments

Following Switch’s announcement video, EA was confirmed as one of many partners on board with Switch. However, no specific titles have been announced thus far. While that may be so, we’ll be seeing at least one of EA’s projects on Nintendo’s new system, and it’ll be a significant one.

At the UBS Global Technology Conference, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen teased:

“In terms of Nintendo, in their announcement they announced that we’ll be supporting with a game or two on that new platform. We haven’t yet announced what game, but you should assume that it’s one of our bigger games we’ve been involved with.”

Jorgensen also spoke about Switch more generally, stating:

“We’re excited for Nintendo, it’s an interesting device, but I can’t yet predict how broad it’s going to be, and will people be interested in a portable device alongside their regular portable device that they have.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments

Today, Bandai Namco uploaded a pair of commercials for Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal. Both are included below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Super Mario Maker will soon be undergoing another round of maintenance. The game’s online services will be impacted as well as the Bookmark website.

The schedule is as follows:

– 5 PM PT (November 16) – 7 PM PT (November 16)
– 8 PM ET (November 16) – 10 PM ET (November 16)
– 1 AM in the UK (November 17) – 3 AM in the UK (November 17)
– 2 AM in Europe (November 17) – 4 AM in Europe (November 17)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments

The official Super Mario Run website was updated today with screenshots and information about the three modes included in the game. World Tour, Toad Rally, and Kingdom Builder make up the mobile title. View the screenshots and details below.

World Tour

Run and jump with style to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser’s clutches! Through plains, caverns, Ghost Houses, airships, castles, and more… Clear 6 worlds filled with 24 brand new courses designed for mobile play.

Toad Rally

Show off Mario’s stylish moves, compete against your friends, and challenge people from all over the world. Compete against the stylish moves of other players for the higest score as you gather coins and get cheered on by a crowd of Toads. If you’re impressive enough, the Toads may even come live in your kingdom. You can also perform stylish moves to fill up your gauge and launch into Coin Rush!

In order to play Toad Rally, you will need Rally Tickets that you can acquire in a variety of ways, such as clearing worlds or through bonus games in your kingdom.

Kingdom Builder

Gather coins and Toads to build your very own kingdom. Create your unique kingdom with buildings and decorations that you purchase with coins collected in your Toad Rally challenges.

There are over 100 kinds of items in the Kingdom Builder feature!

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

Another new Japanese Pokemon Sun/Moon commercial is live, which features Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. View it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Videos | 2 Comments

Nintendo published a new Super Mario Run trailer that shows off the title’s three different modes. Along with standard game, you’ll also be able to partake in Kingdom Builder and Toad Rally. Watch the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments

Nintendo lifted the embargo on Pokemon Sun/Moon this morning, and a number of reviews are in. So far, the reception has been very positive.

Here’s a look at some of the early verdicts:

Nintendo Everything – “Thumbs Up”
IGN – 9 / 10
GameXplain – “Loved”
Game Informer – 8.5 / 10
VG247 – N/A
Eurogamer – “Essential”
Destructoid – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 10 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 8 / 10
DigitalSpy – 5 / 5

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 19 Comments

Update: Super Mario Run’s European pricing is €9.99 / £7.99.

Original: Super Mario Run will launch for iPhone and iPad on December 15, Nintendo has announced.

The game will be free-to-download as previously announced, allowing players to try elements of the three different modes for free. However, those who put down the one-time payment of $9.99 can receive full access to each of the modes.

Super Mario Run will work with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 8.0 or later. Beginning at launch, the game will arrive in 151 countries and regions. English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, and traditional Chinese language options are all supported.

Head past the break to read today’s announcement in full.

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

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Pokemon Sun/Moon (3DS) – 9/10/10/9
Sengoku Musou Sanada Maru (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 9/9/8/9
SD Gundam G Generation Genesis (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Code:Realize Shukufuku no Mirai (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Mafia III (PS4/XBO) – 7/8/8/8
Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Princess wa Kane no Mouja (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Otome Riron to Sono Shuuhen Bon Voyage (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Torikago no Marriage ~Hatsukoi no Tsubasa~ (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids (3DS/PSV) – 6/7/8/7
Id: Rebirth Session (PSV) – 6/6/7/8
Traveling Stars (PSV) – 7/7/7/6

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Wii U | 82 Comments

Yesterday, a report published by Emily Rogers suggested that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wouldn’t be making Switch’s launch in March. Two additional sources are now backing up that claim.

Rogers originally mentioned that Breath of the Wild’s localization would run through the end of the year. She added that the game would then require about four-to-six months of testing. Today, Eurogamer writes that they’ve been “told of the same schedule, as Nintendo is committed to launching the game in as close to perfect a state as possible after so long in development.”

Separately from Eurogamer, Laura Kate Dale of Let’s Play Video Games wrote on Twitter a few hours ago that “Breath of the Wild missing the Switch launch lines up with info I had heard but not multi sourced. Don’t expect it in March.”

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