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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Images, Mobile | 5 Comments

Fire Emblem Heroes is out today, and to celebrate the game’s launch, several of the artists who designed characters for the game have shared some special artwork.

Above you can see Yusuke Kozaki’s drawing of Sharena, one of the characters he designed. He’s also responsible for the other original characters of Heroes (Alfonse, Veronica and the Mysterious Man) as well as Heroes’ version of series staple Anna. Kozaki was also the main character designer for Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates.

Below is Kotaro Yamada’s special artwork of Lyn and Narcian, the characters he’s responsible for in Heroes. Previously, he drew the spin-off manga of Fire Emblem 6, Hasha no Tsurugi.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Mobile, News | 9 Comments

Update: The game is also available in Europe.

Fire Emblem Heroes is now available in the iOS and Google Play stores in Japan. Other territories are sure to follow over the course of the day, so stay tuned!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

As previously reported, the eShop will be down for maintenance on Tuesday specifically for redeeming eShop cards. More maintenance is actually planned before that though. Credit cards can’t be used for several hours this Sunday / Monday.

The maintenance schedule is as follows:

– 7 PM PT (February 5) – 3 AM PT (February 6)
– 10 PM ET (February 5) – 6 AM ET (February 6)
– 3 AM in the UK (February 6) – 11 AM in the UK
– 4 AM in Europe (February 6) – 12 PM in Europe (February 6)

From Sunday, February 5, 2017 7 :00 PM – Monday, February 6, 2017 3 :00 AM Pacific Time

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Monster Hunter XX has received another video today. In the latest footage, a couple of quests are shown featuring Lao-Shan Lung and Deviant Diablos. View it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 60 Comments

Analyst Hideki Yasuda wrote up a new article on GamesIndustry Japan earlier today. There’s one part of the piece pertaining to third-parties that stood out to us in particular.

Yasuda talks about how many investors were anticipating major overseas third-party games to be announced for Switch, but the timing wasn’t right (due to E3 being a few months away, etc.). He then mentions that NIS is making Disgaea 5 Complete for the system’s launch, which used to be a PS4-only title. NIS was never really on Nintendo platforms before, and their few Wii / DS games were buried among other games leading to a lack of success. 3DS also didn’t receive a high amount of support from NIS because of its unique specifications. With Switch though, the company is bringing over a PS4 title and on day one.

Yasuda was in attendance at Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, and relayed a comment from Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto said that games developed with PC as a base can be ported to Switch in about a year. The report also adds that the console was revealed to third-parties last summer. It’s thought that we could therefore see major multiplatform titles starting from the fall season.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments

Nintendo has followed up on the Splatoon 2 online details we heard earlier today with an official English translation. The overview covers meeting up with friends as well as voice chat.

Here’s the full rundown:

“We’ve received a report that Splatoon 2 will be compatible with an upcoming app for smart devices that enhances online play. This app will link with the game and allow you to set a play appointment with your friends and teammates invited through your social media accounts. It also lets you match up with them directly in the game and voice chat with them too.

For example, during a Private Battle, you can voice chat with all of the connected friends when you divide into teams, but once teams are set, voice chat is switched to communication only between teammates in the same team. Also, you cannot communicate with random Inklings you don’t know.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments

Nintendo revealed today that it will have a commercial airing during the Super Bowl for the first time ever as a means of promoting Switch.

Speaking with TIME, Nintendo marketing boss Nick Chavez explained why it decided to air the ad during the big sporting event, noting: “There’s no bigger stage in the U.S. on which to showcase the platform. I think it speaks to our confidence in the system.”

Chavez also spoke about the audience for the commercial: “Think about your 40- to 45-year-old parent who has really fond memories of playing Zelda growing up, sitting there watching Super Bowl with their 10- or 12-year-old child who maybe hasn’t experienced Zelda yet.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 112 Comments

Nintendo could be considering a 3DS successor, if a report from Kyoto Shinbun is accurate. The publication is quoting president Tatsumi Kimishima as having said as much. Kimishima sees a need and market for it, hence why it’s being considered.

Take this as part news, part rumor for now. Kyoto Shinbun’s report is pointing in the direction of Kimishima considering a 3DS, though it appears to be pretty much the main outlet sharing the news.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Two digital titles have been dated for Europe. Plantera on Wii U / 3DS as well as WordsUp! Academy for Nintendo’s console are both slated for next Thursday.

Here’s the listing for Plantera:

And the listing for WordsUp! Academy:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 47 Comments

Japanese publication Nikkei has additional comments from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima about Switch and more.

First, Kimishima reiterates that pre-orders are going well. Since Nintendo is offering a new type of play style and experience in the form of a portable home console and controller that can sense the player’s motion, it is familiar to Wii in some ways. Kimishima thinks there is potential for Switch to sell as well as Wii.

We also have one extra note on Switch’s online service. To reiterate, it will cost between 2,000 and 3,000 yen per year. Kimishima says monthly and yearly payment options will be available.

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