The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ getting second run with new boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will have a second run, Nicalis announced on Twitter today. New copies of the game will come with an updated boxart, pictured above.
Nicalis wrote on Twitter a short while ago:
Isaac is going for a second run on #NintendoSwitch and to celebrate he's got a new look! pic.twitter.com/dbEpXhOtav
— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis) April 9, 2017
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is currently only available in North America. However, Nicalis has teased news for Europe at the beginning of next week.
Pre-order updates (4/9/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
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 (new) – Amazon, GameStop
 Cave Story+ (new) – GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
 Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Rime (new) – 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 (new) – Amazon, GameStop
3DS
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop (new) – Amazon
 Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
 Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, GameStop
 Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
 RPG Maker Fes – Amazon
 Culdcept Revolt – Amazon
 Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
SNES
Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter (new) – Amazon
amiibo
Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Accessories
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
 Joy-Con Wheel (set of two) – Amazon
 Nintendo-licensed Zelda: Breath of the Wild Starter Kit for Switch (new) – Amazon
Books
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide (new) – here.
 The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
 The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
 The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 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 (new)
 Cave Story+ (new)
 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 (new)
3DS
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
 Fire Emblem Echoes
 Farming Simulator 18
 RPG Maker Fes
 Culdcept Revolt
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
 Art of Splatoon
 The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
UK
Switch
Puyo Puyo Tetris
 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
 Disgaea 5 Complete
 Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (new)
 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 (new)
 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
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
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Switch is in stock at Best Buy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Update 2: All versions now fully sold out at Best Buy.
Update: Neon version has sold out.
Original: Best Buy has the Switch in stock right now. Both options are available: gray and neon. The two are located right here.
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LEGO City Undercover Switch is $10 off at Amazon, Best Buy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Square Enix CEO’s expanded comments on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 51 Comments
This week, Nikkei published a significant interview with Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda. Matsuda had a decent amount to say about Switch and expressed significant interest in supporting it with many titles going forward.
We thought it would make sense to fully translate Matsuda’s statement, which include a couple of extra comments. His full words are as follows:
“Our developers with a strong interest in the Switch are eager to challenge themselves to find new ways for people to play games. Having more gaming platforms available is a good thing for us. I really want the Switch to succeed. We’ll be developing new titles, and we’d like to port existing titles that the Switch can support often as we can.
Nintendo creates a variety of new gameplay possibilities. I think other companies will comes up with some surprising gimmicks using the Switch’s unique capabilities. We have our own way of doing things, so we’ll be marrying the Switch’s unique features to the kinds of games we’re known for.”
We do also want to take this opportunity to clarify something about the interview. Some translations had Matsuda as saying Square Enix is prioritizing Switch over other platforms such as Xbox Scorpio. However, this was simply not said. Matsuda’s enthusiasm for Switch is clear, but no comments were made about Square Enix focusing on the system over others.
 More: interview, Square Enix, Yosuke Matsuda
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology live stream taking place next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Atlus will soon be hosting a new dedicated live stream for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. On April 15, the event will held on Fresh! at the following times:
– 4 AM PT
 – 7 AM ET
 – 12 PM in the UK
 – 1 PM in Europe
Atlus will be providing a sneak peak of the Sub-History timeline during an hour-long gameplay session. Haruka Shimotsuki will be also present to talk about the behind-the-scenes on recording the opening theme.
You’ll be able to watch the live stream on Fresh! here.
Miitomo – returning Miitomo Drop stage (4/9/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
In celebration of Miitomo’s first anniversary, Nintendo has brought back the “Let nature soothe you. Forest Friends” stage as voted in through a Twitter survey. Users can obtain popular items in this coin-exclusive special level.
It includes the following:
– Teddy bear hat
 – Tree hood
 – Tree costume
 – Bee happy bear sweater
 – Teddy bear overalls
 – Vibrant mushroom tee
 – Wacky mushroom sneakers
 – Teddy bear backpack
The returning stage will be available until April 15 at 6:59 PM PT / 9:59 PM ET.
 More: Miitomo
North American Mario Kart 8 Deluxe teaser site open
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Nintendo is gearing up for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s arrival later this month with the North American teaser site. Find it here. The full page should open up within the next couple of weeks, but it currently houses a couple of trailers, various screenshots, and gameplay details.
 More: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Monster Hunter XX – Sailor Moon collaboration footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Sailor Moon was one of many high profile collaborations added to the recently-released Monster Hunter XX. We have a good look at the quest and content with the footage below.
 More: Capcom, Japan, Monster Hunter XX
More insight into Switch’s manufacturing cost and hardware
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 105 Comments
This week, some news made the rounds about Switch’s estimated manufacturing cost. Japanese teardown firm Fomalhaut published an article on Nikkei Technology that not only goes over pricing, but the internal hardware of the system as well.
What we didn’t know previously is that the tablet and dock cost is about $167. On top of that are the two Joy-Con, which are roughly $90. That’s where the $257 total came from.









