Rumor: Nikkei claims smaller Switch is coming, Nintendo planning new service for this year
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Update: After having three separate translators look at Nikkei’s article, we believe what we have shared in this post is accurate. To clarify, the publication claims that Nintendo will be strengthening its monthly paid service, Nintendo Switch Online, which launched last September. It does not elaborate by saying whether this is an update/upgrade to Nintendo Switch Online, something separate, etc. Whether Nikkei is wrong or misreporting this or not remains to be seen.
Original: In a new report today, Japanese publication Nikkei claims to have information regarding Nintendo’s future plans for Switch. According to the outlet, a smaller version of the Switch is in the works and may release as early as this year.
Nikkei also claims that Nintendo is readying some sort of new service for this year aimed at game enthusiasts. However, further details were not provided.
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Rumor: New image shows Pokemon Trainer and Snake amiibo; Ivysaur and Squirtle on the way
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An image surfaced online today showing what appears to be new amiibo for the Super Smash Bros. line. We’re able to get first looks at the likes of Pokemon Trainer and Snake. Additionally, Ivysaur, Squirtle, Dark Samus, Chrom, Simon, and Richter are listed.
Apparently, the image stems from a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate guide that was made available in Japan this week. That being said, take this with a grain of salt as its origins have not been officially confirmed.
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Rumor: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu sequel planned
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu still has a little while to go until its premiere in theaters. However, Hollywood Reporter writes today that a sequel is already planned.
The publication says that Oren Uziel will pen the script. Uziel has worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and Men in Black International, 22 Jump Street, and The Cloverfield Paradox.
Specifics about the sequel to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu are unknown at this time.
Rumor: Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has “been long done”, other Metroid “stuff” in the works
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Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan has provided some additional details about the current state of Nintendo’s plans for Metroid.
Something that has been rumored in the past is Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch, though it has yet to be announced. Khan says that it’s “been long done” and it was supposed to be announced last month. Why that didn’t happen is unclear.
Aside from Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid Prime Trilogy, there’s apparently “more Metroid stuff” in the works. Khan believes Metroid Prime 4’s delay “adjusts their schedule a bit,” which may or may not include Trilogy.
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Rumor: Tidbits about issues with Metroid Prime 4’s development, how Retro became involved
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Nintendo dropped some massive news earlier today that many probably hadn’t seen coming. After it was initially announced at E3 2017, the work on Metroid Prime 4 is being scrapped. Nintendo is essentially starting from scratch, this time with original Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios.
It’s unlikely that we’ll hear about the issues surrounding development anytime soon in an official capacity, if at all. However, Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan claims to have some insight into the situation.
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Death end re;Quest listed for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Death end re;Quest may have a chance of coming to Switch. That’s based on a new listing from Amazon Italy, which lists the game.
One aspect to consider is the release date the retailer has. Amazon Italy claims that Death end re;Quest is coming to Switch on February 22, which is the release date for the PlayStation 4 version. That would be oddly close since there’s yet to even be an official announcement. It’s unclear if the listing itself is a mistake, or if the date is just a placeholder.
Here’s a trailer for Compile Heart’s RPG: Death end re;Quest
Latest Nintendo Switch Online app update seemingly continues preparations for SNES games
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
The supported platforms for the Nintendo Switch Online service could be expanding in the future. Just a few days ago, fans datamined what appeared to be references to various SNES games. Some additional information has since surfaced.
The Nintendo Switch Online app was updated again yesterday, making a few new games available to subscribers. However, that apparently wasn’t all. New languages were added for SNES descriptions such as Spanish for Super Mario Kart.
Here’s a look at the rundown of existing language descriptions currently, which is speculated to be the SNES launch lineup:
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Rumor: Datamining suggests Mario Tennis Aces will be adding an unexpected Nintendo character
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Update: (1/15): The validity of this datamine has been brought into question. Currently it seems that the news was fabricated, so take what you’ve heard with a big grain of salt.
Original (1/14): After datamining Mario Tennis Aces, fans have discovered what could be a huge development for the game. An unexpected character might be joining the fray – and it’s one not from the Mario universe. We know that some folks are sensitive to spoilers concerning unannounced content, so continue on below if you’re interested in reading up on the scoop.
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Rumor: Four emulators discovered within Nintendo Switch Online app
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After datamining the NES – Nintendo Switch Online app, references to a bunch of different SNES games were found. That may not have been the only notable discovery, however.
More datamining has led to fans finding a total of four emulators within the app. As spotted by OatmealDome, they are as follows:
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Rumor: Upcoming SNES games for Nintendo Switch Online found through datamining
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Each month, a new wave of games are added to Nintendo Switch Online for subscribers. At this point Nintendo has yet to announce what’s coming beyond January – this month. However, thanks to some datamining, we may have an idea as to what’s ahead.
After poking through the contents of the current NES Switch app, references to over 20 SNES titles were apparently uncovered. Here’s what was uncovered:
