Zelda: Breath of the Wild update out now (version 1.5.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 13 Comments
A new update has gone live for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It primarily acts as a way of adding in support for more languages, though Nintendo says fixes have also been implemented.
The full patch notes are as follows:
- You can now select Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), or Korean in the language settings menu on the Switch console to display text in the selected language.
- Voice Language selection is not supported for the above languages. If you choose “Match System Settings” in Options, voice data will be set to Japanese.
- Various fixes to improve gameplay.
Thanks to Cameron and Reddit for the tip.
Kimishima on smart device goals, 20 million monthly active users for Mario, Animal Crossing popular with females, Fire Emblem growth
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 12 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
We have three main goals when it comes to our smart-device business. We aim to utilize smart devices as a platform to reach the maximum number of consumers with our IP. We also hope to grow the smart-device business into a pillar of revenue for Nintendo. Furthermore, we aim to generate synergy with our dedicated video game systems to maximize the potential of our overall business strategies. Just as Super Mario Run particularly contributes to expanding the reach of Nintendo IP, each application has different characteristics and goals with respect to these overall business aims. Rather than achieving each of these aims with a single application, we are striving to use multiple applications to achieve these goals for the business as a whole.
In September of last year, Super Mario Run received a major update, version 3.0. At the financial results briefing in October of last year, we reported that Super Mario Run had achieved 200 million total downloads, and the number of downloads has continued to increase since then. We are maintaining a base of approximately 20 million monthly active users. This game helps to maximize the number of people who have access to Nintendo IP by providing a Mario game that a wide variety of users around the world can enjoy.
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Kimishima on stable 3DS sales, will continue “separately and in parallel” with Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 22 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
This graph shows changes in Nintendo 3DS hardware sell-through, as a total for the Japanese, US, and European markets combined. Although sales are trending lower than last year, the results from our seventh holiday season sales have maintained stable levels. As explained during the financial results briefing in October of last year, the Nintendo 3DS family of hardware has continued to sell steadily without significant fall-off, even after the release of Nintendo Switch.
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Kimishima on Switch’s software lineup
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 51 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
New software titles will be released for Nintendo Switch to satisfy everyone, from our game fans to family gamers.
As shown, from February onward we will be releasing a wide variety of new software titles one after the next.
More than 300 software titles are already available for Nintendo Switch from other software publishers. Early participation of many publishers has led to the release of software titles in a wide variety of genres.
In addition to the packaged titles available in stores, many unique download-only titles have been released in Nintendo eShop, providing consumers with an even wider selection of software titles.
We believe that the availability of software titles will continue to accelerate as a result of the widespread acceptance of Nintendo Switch by other software publishers. In addition to the software titles you see here, a string of titles in a wide variety of genres will be released in the future.
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Kimishima on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
Next let’s talk about Nintendo Switch Online, the paid subscription service that expands the online functionality of the Nintendo Switch. We reported previously that the service would launch in 2018, and now the official start time has been set to September 2018. Work is progressing on ways to further heighten the gaming experience for consumers. Details will be made available as they are finalized.
ARMS update out now (version 5.1.0) – Gallery feature, new badges, Party Crash additions, Tournament Mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
ARMS’ latest update has gone live, as players can now download version 5.1.0. No new fighters have been added, but Nintendo has released several new features.
First, players can now access an art gallery. You can unlock illustrations using in-game currency or by fulfilling certain conditions.
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition adds video capture
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition was updated once again last night. Aside from adding in support for new DLC and fixing bugs, it also added some notably functionality. We’re hearing that video capture is now supported, so players can record 30-second gameplay clips similar to some other titles on the console.
Necromancer, Battle Chopper hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
After taking a few weeks off, Konami will be back on the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week. Nintendo’s website lists Necromancer and Battle Chopper for tomorrow.
Here’s an overview for both games:
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Black Hole footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
With its February 6 release date set, footage is now beginning to surface for Black Hole. Have a look at 10 minutes of gameplay below.
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition has an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit costume
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
WayForward sent out an announcement about Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition today. It recaps what we knew for the most part, but reveals one exclusive item in the package. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition features an exclusive extra Beach Mode costume, Shantae’s signature Blue Bathing Suit.
Here’s a recap of everything else in the package:
In addition to the bevy of vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that made this newest entry in the Shantae series a fan-favorite, the Ultimate Edition includes even more modes, monsters, and platforming action! ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’ allows players to take on the role of Shantae’s arch-nemesis, Risky Boots, in a whole new storyline! ‘Friends to the End’ features ethereal new levels and a special boss encounter as Shantae’s pals Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops enter her nightmare to try to save her from certain doom, while ‘Costume Pack’ provides three new arcade-style adventures – harness the power of the Ninja, Beach, and Officer costumes in these brand new side-stories!
Also included are previously unreleased bonuses – the Tinkerbat Transformation, Blue Shantae Costume, and Classic Risky Boots costume!
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition will be out this spring.
Source: WayForward PR
