Nintendo seems to have used Super Mario 3D World’s “Super Bell Hill” as a test map while making Splatoon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Yesterday, Nintendo posted a video featuring Splatoon series producer Hisashi Nogami and Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi from the V&A Museum. An exhibit opened a few months ago showcasing the original game’s development.
Throughout the video, Nintendo showed brief flashes of Splatoon’s creation. One aspect fans noticed is that “Super Bell Hill”, the first level in Super Mario 3D World, was apparently used as a test map during development. We can also see that there was a different special meter.
More: Splatoon, Super Mario 3D World
Top 10 best-selling Switch and 3DS games of 2018 in the United States
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Some extra data is now available from the latest NPD report. Shared by NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella, we have a look at the top ten best-selling Switch and 3DS games in the United States last year.
Here’s how things panned out:
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Switch footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
New gameplay has emerged for BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition on Switch. Take a look at a half hour of footage below.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition pre-order bonuses, English trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Publisher PQube has officially revealed some of the BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition pre-order bonuses that are up for grabs at various retailers in Europe, as well as a new English trailer.
According to official PR, a set of six pin badges will be available for those that pre-order the 2D fighter title before February 8th at GAME UK, Micromania, World of Game Switzerland, Gameware Austria, or GAME SPAIN. In addition, a chibi Ragna the Bloodegde keyring will be offered through Rice Digital. Images of the goodies can be viewed at the bottom of this post.
To top it off, an English version of the debut trailer that was released by Arc System Works a month ago has also been posted. It can be viewed below.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Hostile Springs Summoning Focus, Paralogue maps now live
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
As billed, the latest theme-specific Summoning Focus is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes — titled “Hostile Springs”.
The special set centered around heroes in their hot springs attire is set to last for a whole month until February 23rd. It will feature variations of the heroes Ryoma, Sakura, Elise, and Hinoka.
As always, a new set of three Paralogue Story maps are now available alongside the Focus. New art of each character can be viewed below.
Touhou Genso Wanderer: Lotus Labyrinth set to launch July 18 in Japan
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Developer Aqua Style has confirmed that their next Touhou project – Touhou Genso Wanderer: Lotus Labyrinth – will launch for Switch on July 18th in Japan.
Previously, various retailers had confirmed that the title would be delayed to early Summer. This is pushed back from the initial planned release date of April 25th.
In addition, pre-ordering the physical edition of the game will net players a packaged download code for “Spring Outfits”, which will enable an outfit change for the Touhou characters.
Arcade Archives Bomb Jack coming to Switch this week
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hamster will be putting Arcade Archives Bomb Jack on Switch this week, the company has announced. It’ll be available via the eShop starting January 24.
Here’s a brief overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet – Marie Rose and Honoka trailer
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Koei Tecmo has readied a new character trailer for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet. This time around, Marie Rose and Honoka get the focus. We have the latest video below.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hosting “The More the Merrier” Spirit Board event this week
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Later this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be kicking off its latest Spirit Board event. “The More the Merrier” starts on January 25.
Nintendo says that the event will feature many multiple-character spirits. Players can earn extra Snacks by beating them.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 1.7.1)
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A new update is now available for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As of now, all players can access version 1.7.1.
According to Nintendo, the update addresses an issue regarding the game becoming unresponsive to any input except for the HOME Button. Continue on below for the official patch notes.
