Fans datamine Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Rare Blade drop rates
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
One of the key elements of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the Blades system. By opening different types of crystals (like Core Crystals), players can add new Blades to their party, including Rare Blades.
As their name implies, obtaining Rare Blades isn’t easy. Unlocking these unique characters have a low percentage. Monolith Soft hasn’t detailed the drop rates, but fans have now datamined this information.
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Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition receiving a limited edition
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Natsume is teaming up with NIS America to bring out a limited edition for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope. Along with the game, some special goodies will be included:
Here’s what you’ll find inside the Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Limited Edition (same that two times fast):
• Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE for Nintendo Switch
• Chocolate Cow Plush
• Animal Pin Set
• Hardcover Farmer’s Journal
• Original Soundtrack
• Collector’s Box
The full set will cost you $64.99. Pre-orders can be placed on the NIS America store here.
Thanks to GoldMario791 for the tip.
Splatoon 2 – Luna Blaster Neo footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Luna Blaster Neo, the latest weapon in Splatoon 2, can now be used in-game. See it in action through the video below.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (2/22/18, North America)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Super Mario Odyssey – what happens when you reach the highest rank in Luigi’s Balloon World?
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The new Luigi’s Balloon World in Super Mario Odyssey includes a ranking system. These take the forms of stars, and can be increased as you play the mini-game.
There is actually something that happens once you achieve the highest rank. It’s far from massive, but is more comparable to a small little change. You can see what this is about below.
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Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #8 announced
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The next Japanese Splatfest in Splatoon 2 will take place next weekend, Nintendo has announced.
This event pits flowers up against dangos (a Japanese dumpling). frozenpandaman, who knows this much better than myself, explains the significance:
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Alteric lined up for Switch release next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Sometimes You is planning another game for Switch. According to a listing on the North American eShop, Alteric will be available on March 30.
Alteric is a 2D platformer, in which your soul takes the form of light energy that is trapped in the alien space between two worlds. We have an official overview and a trailer below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Kirby Star Allies New Levels & Boss Fight Co-op Gameplay”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta take a look at Kirby Star Allies with some new levels and a boss fight in co-op. Check out the full episode below.
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Starbreeze Studios wants to update Payday 2 on Switch with voice chat support once Nintendo allows for it
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
As things stand now, Payday 2 has no voice communication option on Switch. That’s a rather important deal given how integral communicating with other players is to the experience.
For its part, Starbreeze Studios does hope to offer voice chat in the future. A spokesperson told Kotaku:
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First English footage of Shining Resonance Refrain
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During a live stream today, SEGA debuted the first English footage from the newly-announced localization of Shining Resonance Refrain. Watch an hour of gameplay below.
