Constructor will be available for Switch on April 28
Posted on 8 years ago by Fernando in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Update (1/18): Constructor is not coming to Switch at launch. The PR company who sent out the original press release was given incorrect information, and the game is now planned for April 28.
Original (1/17): A week ago we reported that a Constructor remake was in the works for Switch and other platforms. 20 years after the original title, System 3 will be releasing this fantastic city builder for every other platform on February 28th.
A bit later, Constructor will come to Switch on launch day (March 3rd), so players will be able to take their constructions on the go immediately after purchasing the new system.
Here’s the official System 3 PR:
System 3, the world’s longest running privately owned publisher and developer of market-defining PC & Console titles, proudly announces that its long-awaited Constructor will be released on the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch™ console.
The release of Constructor on Nintendo Switch™ marks the 20th Anniversary of the multi-million-selling city builder and is testament to System 3’s ability to keep up with the rapidly-changing world of gaming hardware.
Using the Nintendo Switch™, Constructor fans will be able to seamlessly take their construction empire with them, allowing players to build, sabotage, and cause construction chaos anywhere. Caught short and need to lay some pipe during Constructor? Undock your Nintendo Switch™, take your place on the porcelain throne, and continue building your empire in uninterrupted comfort. Just remember to flush.
Constructor also utilises the wireless play of the Nintendo Switch™, allowing up to four mates to effortlessly play against each other in the many multiplayer Constructor challenges.
“The drive and ambition to bring products to the world’s most dynamic gaming systems has stood System 3 in good stead over its 35-year existence. The Nintendo Switch is the latest example of hardware allowing us to bring our unique vision to the market. You’ll now be able to build and run your construction empire anywhere you like – you’ll never stop building!“, said Mark Cale, CEO of System 3.
Constructor will be released on launch day for Nintendo Switch™, and 28th February for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, & Steam players.
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Pokemon GO update rolling out (version 1.23.1 / 0.53.1)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Niantic has prepared a new update for Pokemon GO. Version 1.23.1 (iOS) / 0.53.1 (Android) should be making its way out to users soon.
Pokemon GO’s latest update makes a few small improvements. The patch notes we have are as follows:
Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
Minor text fixes.
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North American 1-2-Switch teaser site open, will have over 20 mini-games
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments
Nintendo has opened the North American 1-2-Switch teaser website. You can find it right here. Even though the full site is coming later, there’s actually quite a bit here. It even notes that the title will include over 20 mini-games.
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Tomorrow’s Fire Emblem Direct will feature multiple titles, revealing mobile game
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 40 Comments
Update: Very quick update for you. Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter page says the Fire Emblem mobile game will be revealed.
Original: A Fire Emblem Direct was announced last week as part of the Treehouse Live stream. The presentation has now been officially confirmed, with Nintendo stating that multiple titles will be featured.
You can expect the Fire Emblem Direct to begin at the following times:
– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
A Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct is arriving this Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2PM PST. Prepare yourselves! pic.twitter.com/waTBdNEPmN
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 17, 2017
The Treehouse Live stream indicated that Fire Emblem Warriors would at least be featured. Another possibility is the inclusion of the Fire Emblem mobile game.
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Famitsu review scores (1/17/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Resident Evil 7 (PS4/XBO) – 9/9/9/9
Touhou Genso Wanderer: Reloaded (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Twin Star Exorcists (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Twin Star Exorcists (PSV) – 8/8/7/7
Orfleurs (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Drive Girls (PSV) – 7/7/6/7
Drone Flight (3DS) – 7/7/6/7
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Pokemon GO made over $950 million in 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News | 6 Comments
A new report from App Annie suggests that Pokemon GO made over $950 million in revenue in 2016. Since the game launched in July, this was only a six month period, making the number even more impressive. The game was No. 3 in total revenue for 2016, behind Monster Strike and Clash Royale. The full report is over at Venture Beat.
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Minecraft: Wii U Edition gets small bug fix update
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
A new Minecraft: Wii U Edition update is out now, though it’s not terribly important. The developers have addressed three small issues within the game.
The full patch notes are as follows:
– Fix for Mob Spawners not spawning anymore, and showing a Pig inside them.
– Fix for previously created signs being censored for players with restrictive Privacy settings.
– Fix for being able to escape the boundaries of the world by exiting a Boat at the edge.
Rumor: Fire Emblem Fates may be getting a Switch version
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Rumors, Switch | 32 Comments
Update: This may unfortunately just be an error on Nintendo’s website. As one example, the Ultra Street Fighter II page has “Pokemon Moon with Lunala Figure for Nintendo Switch”, which linked to a 3DS pic.
Original: Nintendo is holding a Fire Emblem based Nintendo Direct this week, but one bit of news from it might have dropped early. NeoGAF user Mr. Pointy found evidence that a version of Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation may be making its way to the Switch. Searching through the source code for the Fire Emblem Warriors page from Nintendo’s website reveals a hidden image/link for “Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation for nintendo switch”. There is no listing for either Birthright or Conquest, but that doesn’t rule them out. Hopefully this shows up in this week’s Direct!
Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s backstory revealed
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 37 Comments
At the beginning of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link awakens following a 100-year slumber. Clearly something big happened beforehand that led to him being in that state.
Now we have a decent idea about that backstory surrounding Breath of the Wild. During last week’s Treehouse Live stream, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime showed off a map from the game’s limited editions, the back of which contains cryptic tapestry with Hylian/Sheikah language. What’s stated there has been revealed after fans went through a lengthy decoding process.
Since this may fall into spoiler territory for some, we’ve posted the transcript after the break.
Super Mario Odyssey development is considerably finished, various tidbits
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 72 Comments
Super Mario Odyssey received a stage show at the Nintendo Switch Experience this past weekend. Aside from the brief bit of footage highlighting Mario’s moves, a few tidbits about the game were also shared.
Development on Super Mario Odyssey is considerably finished, so producer Yoshiaki Koizumi wants people to get their hands on it. But since the release isn’t close, Nintendo didn’t offer Mario as playable demo.
