Rumor: Nintendo’s Quality of Life project might be dead
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Quality of Life project has been in the works for quite some time now – it was first mentioned at an investors’ meeting all the way back in 2014. However, other than some patents and a couple of mentions at investors’ meetings over the years, we haven’t actually seen anything concrete. The last mention was in July of last year during Nintendo’s annual report. However, it now seems that Nintendo’s Quality of Life project might be dead, or at the very least hit a significant roadbump.
After the Pokemon announcements last week, Nintendo’s shares rose got a large bump, but today they dropped significantly (by 5%). Dr. Serkan Toto speculates that this might be because of a report by business newspaper Nikkei, which states that the Quality of Life project might be dead because Nintendo’s hardware partner Panasonic withdrew from the project in March.
As always, take reports like this with a grain of a salt. However, this would explain Nintendo’s silence and seeming lack of progress on the project. Perhaps we will hear something concrete at Nintendo’s next investors’ meeting.
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Rumor: Nintendo E3 material leaks Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Overcooked 2, and more for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
A new rumor is making the rounds about potential Switch titles that will be featured at E3 2018 in June. Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Overcooked 2 are just a few of the games highlighted.
The image above was posted on 4chan, which is where most are referencing as the rumor’s origin. However, a PR printing company and LA print shop employee may be involved here. The document could very well be a part of E3 showroom display planning.
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Rumor: Persona Q2 assets possibly unearthed through datamine of Persona dancing games
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
Atlus announced Persona Q2 for 3DS last August. Little information was shared at the time, and that still holds true today. Atlus’ Kazuhisa Wada did at least say this week that the team is still “hard at work” on the game.
As Atlus continues to remain quiet, some Persona Q2-related assets may have been uncovered from the PlayStation dancing music / rhythm games Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night. Images were datamined, possibly showing what Persona 5 characters may look like in the 3DS game.
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Rumor: More datamined details on what’s to come for Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, there was apparently a major datamine for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Rumored details about upcoming content from the Expansion Pass leaked, including information regarding the story DLC and new Blades.
That wasn’t the only recent datamine for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Moosehunter, who has datamined the RPG previously, also apparently uncovered extra tidbits.
Rumor: Domains registered for pokemonletsgopikachu.com and pokemonletsgoeevee.com
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Some interesting information has come in hot on the heels of speculation about the first Pokemon entry on Switch.
pokemonletsgopikachu.com, along with pokemonletsgoeevee.com, have been registered as website domains. Both were just established yesterday – May 15.
Rumor: Two more Mario Tennis Aces playable characters possibly discovered
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
New Mario Tennis Aces characters have surfaced in unexpected ways. We’ve seen them pop in through official videos and even pre-order merchandise in Japan.
We may have another two characters on our hands thanks to the official Japanese website. It goes without saying, but spoilers follow below.
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Rumor: Pokemon Switch reveal happening soon, unconfirmed details
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been a busy start to the week for Nintendo rumors. In the latest round of speculation, Pokemon is the focus.
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are supposedly gearing up for a reveal very soon. Emily Rogers, who has been both correct and somewhat off with past rumors in the past, claims that an announcement will be happening by the end of the month. Rogers brings up Pokemon GO as she suggests fans consider what that mobile game could mean for the future of the series. The name and branding may also “raise a few eyebrows.”
Rumor: Retro had a project other than Star Fox: Grand Prix in the pipeline, but might be cancelled
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
The rumor mill has been swirling today with speculation about Star Fox: Grand Prix. Supposedly, Retro Studios is working on this new project for Switch, which is drawing comparisons to Diddy Kong Racing. Among what’s speculated to be included in the game is a story mode and boss battles.
Star Fox: Grand Prix apparently wasn’t the only title Retro had been working on since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, though it may never see the light of day. Kotaku reports that “Retro had a separate project that went through a rocky development cycle and may in fact be canceled.”
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Rumor: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Switch case appears at GameStop
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
When Activision unveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in March, Switch was not included among the confirmed platforms. But a new discovery at GameStop is giving hope that the shooter will make its way to the system after all. Today, Twitter user AUGMC snapped a photo showing a Switch case for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 at the retailer.
Activision will be blowing out Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 at an event later this week. If a Switch version is happening, perhaps we’ll hear about it then. Activision could also choose to announce it even further down the road – something that has happened with other Nintendo platforms in the past. Of course, nothing is confirmed, so take this with a grain of salt for now.
Thanks to Jes T for the tip.
Rumor: Even more evidence of plans to put Paladins on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
On two separate occasions, signs have pointed to a possible Switch version of Paladins. The rumor cycle started at the end of November when updated engine config files referenced Nintendo’s console. Then just last month, an “Oasis” codename was discovered that pointed to a Nintendo account.
Dataminers have gone to work once again. In the latest update, it’s been found that Joy-Con images are included next to the Xbox One and PS4 controllers pictures. They are intended to appear in the options menu, likely to remap controls.
