Nintendo release schedule – July 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments
Included in Nintendo’s latest financial results documents is the upcoming release schedule for Switch and 3DS. It offers a look at what’s to come for both platforms from a first and third-party perspective. Find the latest schedule below.
Nintendo million sellers – July 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 15 Comments
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games. Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Japanese 3DS themes (7/26/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
Star-Myu – 200 yen
Ageha x Hachiya x Kitahara x Nanjo – 200 yen
Rilakkuma – 200 yen
Pro Yakyuu 2016 – 150 yen
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Pre-order Metroid: Samus Returns at GameStop, get a keychain
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
GameStop has revealed a special pre-order bonus for Metroid: Samus Returns. If you reserve the game, you’ll be entitled to a free keychain.
The offer applies to both versions of Samus Returns – the standard release and Legacy Edition. It also works both online and in-store.
You can pre-order Metroid: Samus Returns at GameStop here.
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Dragon Quest XI devs on 3DS version’s creation, surprises and homages, no DLC, much more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
With Dragon Quest XI’s release just on the horizon, Japanese magazines are publishing big features about the game this week. That includes Dengeki PlayStation, who has an interview with series creator Yuji Horii, producer Yosuke Saito, and director Takeshi Uchikawa.
All three developers shared a ton about Dragon Quest XI. They talked about creating the 3DS version, teased surprises, talked about homages, and confirmed no plans for DLC. Find everything rounded up below, courtesy of Siliconera.
Square Enix on the lack of voice acting in Dragon Quest XI
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 15 Comments
Dragon Quest XI doesn’t feature any sort of voice acting. In the latest issue of Famitsu, the RPG’s developers explain why, as translated by Siliconera.
Square Enix gave much thought to the possibility of including voice acting in Dragon Quest XI. In fact, it was something that the staff had big debates about. Ultimately, the team decided to preserve the style Dragon Quest is known for.
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Hey! Pikmin launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has published the launch trailer for Hey! Pikmin ahead of its release on Friday. Take a look at the video below.
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Minecraft maintenance taking place tonight, Switch / Wii U / 3DS tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
More maintenance has been added to this week’s schedule. Minecraft will first be down tonight for a couple of hours while the new update is added. Switch / Wii U / 3DS will also be impacted by maintenance tomorrow.
The full schedule is as follows:
Minecraft (Switch / Wii U)
– 6 PM PT (July 25) – 8:30 PM PT (July 25)
– 9 PM PT (July 25) – 11:30 PM PT (July 25)
– 2 AM in the UK (July 26) – 4:30 AM in the UK (July 26)
– 3 AM in Europe (July 26) – 5:30 AM in Europe (July 26)
Switch / Wii U / 3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)
– 9 PM PT (July 27) – 2 AM PT (July 28)
– 12 AM ET (July 28) – 5 AM ET (July 28)
– 5 AM in the UK (July 28) – 10 AM in the UK (July 28)
– 6 AM in Europe (July 28) – 11 AM in Europe (July 28)
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Famitsu review scores (7/25/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
The Great Ace Attorney 2 (3DS) – 9/9/8/8
Levels+ (NSW) – 8/7/8/8
Mama ni Game Kasareta (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
So Many Me (PS4) – 7/8/8/8
Super Ping Pong Trick Shot (NSW) – 6/6/6/7
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Pokemon Shuffle update (7/25/17) – Shiny Tyranitar
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Pokemon Shuffle will be getting a few new stages this time around in the update. A competitive stage that contains Shiny Tyrnaitar. The Entei stage is also now available and both of these stages will be available until August 1st.
Hitmonchan and Kyurem have repeat stages that will last until August 8th. And finally the survival mode has been updated with many new stages.