In its piece, Digital Foundry notes that Xenoblade Chronicles X is “one of the most polished open world experiences we’ve encountered in quite some time – even in the face of obvious technical compromises.” The game features a smooth frame rate, few loading times, and some impressive techniques. However, things like “significant pop-in” were detected.

You can check out a tech analysis and frame rate test in the video below. The full written piece is also located here.

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Zelda: Tri Force Heroes maintenance taking place tomorrow, full patch notes for version 2.0.0

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

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will be undergoing maintenance on December 2 (December 3 in Europe). As was previously announced, this is to prepare for the game’s new 2.0.0 update, which adds new stages, outfits, and more.

Here’s when the maintenance will be taking place:

– 4:50 PM PT – 6 PM PT
– 7:50 PM ET – 9 PM ET
– 12:50 AM in the UK – 2 AM in the UK
– 1:50 AM in Europe – 3 AM in Europe

Nintendo has also shared official English patch notes for Tri Force Heroes’ new update. Head past the break to read them in full.

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SteamWorld Heist launches December 10 on 3DS

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Image & Form previously confirmed that SteamWorld Heist would be available sometime in December. Today though, the studio shared a concrete release date.

SteamWorld Heist is slated for December 10 in the Americas, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Normal pricing is set at $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99. However, it will only cost $16.99 / €16.99 / £11.99 through December 31 as a special launch discount. Also, those who purchase the game before December ends will receive an exclusive 3DS Home Menu theme.

Expect SteamWorld Heist’s release trailer next Tuesday.

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Paper Jam costume heading to Super Mario Maker

Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

This Thursday, December 3rd, a new Event Course designed by the developers of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros will be available in Super Mario Maker. Beating it gets you the Paper Mario costume pictured above.

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Monster Hunter X: 3DS vs New 3DS load times comparison

Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 5 Comments

Nintendo have published a new video in which the load times of the latest Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter X, are compared between the game running on a New Nintendo 3DS and a regular Nintendo 3DS. By this point, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anybody that the New Nintendo 3DS can load the game quite a bit faster. Check out the video below:

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Pokemon Shuffle update: Mega Steelix competition and Thundurus

Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, Mobile, News | 0 comments

A new update has gone live for the 3DS version of Pokemon Shuffle. First of all, the Mega Steelix competition has started, which will run until December 8th. Placing in the top 12,000 in Europe, 19,000 in North America or 50,000 in Japan will get you the coveted Steelixite. If you place in the top 2,300 in Europe, 3,800 in North America or 10,000 in Japan you will also receive a Mega Speedup. Placing in the top 16,000 in Europe, 27,000 in North America or 70,000 in Japan gets you an Attack Power Up and a Disruption Delay. Everyone else gets a jewel.

Also, Thundurus is now available as a special stage in both the 3DS and mobile versions until December 8th. You can only play this stage once each day, however you have an increasingly bigger chance to catch Thundurus each time.

Finally, the Mega Lucario competion has begun in the mobile version. The top 100,000 players worldwide will get a Lucarionite while the top 10,000 also get a Mega Speedup. If you already have a Lucarionite, you will get a Jewel instead. Everyone else who participates will get an Exp. Points *1.5 item.

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Japan: Nintendo Account is now live; official blog launched

Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments

In Japan, Nintendo’s new all-encompassing account feature, Nintendo Account, is now live. You can sign up for it here.

As promised, you can register using your existing Nintendo Network ID or your various social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter. European, Australian or North American NNIDs won’t work though – looks like we have to wait until the service officially launches in the West. Note, however, that this is not My Nintendo, the successor to Club Nintendo. That is scheduled to launch next year.

Until February 1st, there’s also a promotion where you get back 100 yen for every 1000 yen you spend on the Nintendo eShop.

Finally, Nintendo also updated its official Japanese website. Other than its new visual design, you can now also buy games there and have them downloaded directly to your Wii U or 3DS. They also launched a new blog called Topics where announcements will be made.

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Anime for Level-5’s The Snack World debuting alongside Yo-kai Watch the Movie 2 on Dec. 19

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

Back in April, Level-5 revealed a new cross-media project known as “The Snack World”. Along with games, there are also plans to create a full CG TV anime, manga in CoroCoro, Takara Tomy toy line, and nationwide movie release.

Level-5 has now announced that The Snack World anime will debut alongside the theatrical release of Yo-Kai Watch the Movie 2: King Enma and the 5 Stories, Nyan! in Japan. This will be taking place on December 19.

Here’s an overview of the story:

In “a certain era” on “a certain continent,” something trivial is happening…The construction of “Large-Scale Leisure Facilities” have demanded the eviction of villages. And when these demands are denied, the village and its residents are destroyed. The main character, a boy named Chup, once lived in “small happiness,” but lost it all. But he gets over his sadness and embarks on a journey of revenge… But he’s madly in love with the king’s daughter, Princess Melora. So in order to fulfill her selfish wishes, he gathers his friends to tackle the impossible.

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New Pokken Tournament fighter and support character to be announced on December 10

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

A few months ago, Bandai Namco held a Twitter campaign so that fans could vote on the next support Pokemon they’d like to see in Pokken Tournament. And in just a matter of days, we’ll finally know who was selected… and more!

The game’s Twitter account teases that two announcements will be made in December 10. In addition to sharing the fan-selected support Pokemon, a brand new fighter will be revealed as well. Who do you guys think will make it in?

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