Xenoblade Chronicles 2 message from director Tetsuya Takahashi
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 28 Comments
In Japan, Nintendo sent out a special Xenoblade Chronicles 2 message. Director Tetsuya Takahashi wrote up a few words for those who are playing the RPG. It may not have anything earth-shattering, but Takahashi goes over how there’s more to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 other than just pursuing the main story, and mentions how he hopes that players will continue to be engaged with content from the Expansion Pass.
Here’s our translation in full:
Eiji Aonuma says Breath of the Wild may have been the most enjoyable Zelda game to work on
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 13 Comments
Eiji Aonuma has been involved with the Zelda series for many, many years. Yet out of all of the games he’s contributed to, Breath of the Wild may have been the most enjoyable one to work on.
Aonuma spoke extensively about the process of making Breath of the Wild in the latest issue of Game Informer. The reason why development was so enjoyable was due to the staff working on the game. Aonuma said that the team “took so much initiative, and were always looking at everything in the game with this eye to improve.” Even though Aonuma was worried about how Breath of the Wild would turn out, that feeling started to fade as he saw the staff put Breath of the Wild together.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle sold through 78% of its initial shipment in Japan
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is off to a strong start in Japan. During the week of January 15, it was the market’s top-seller. Media Create reports first week sales of 67,000 units.
Media Create further states that Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle sold through 78.26% of its initial shipment. The Rabbids series isn’t really a big deal in Japan, and pre-orders were a bit on the slow side. However, reservations picked up quite a bit to about 30,000 units. Media Create also says that commercials have made a big impact and have appealed to the family demographic.
English Tennis trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 5 Comments
D3 Publisher has an English trailer up for its new Tennis game on Switch. You can see the video attached below.
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Pokken Tournament DX – unofficial patch notes for version 1.2
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As we heard earlier today, Pokken Tournament DX is receiving a patch next week. Version 1.2 is on the way, which will include support for video capture. A bunch of changes will also be made to the roster.
EveryDamnDayyy_ was kind enough to translate the patch notes ahead of the update’s release on Wednesday, which we’ve included below. Note that this is not official at this time. When Nintendo puts up the official patch notes, we’ll let you know.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – message from the producer, new screenshots
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Following the reveal of Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition during this month’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Japanese magazine Famitsu featured the game with its initial coverage. There wasn’t anything overly new, as it basically reconfirmed what we already knew. That means 29 playable characters, the return of the Challenge Mode from the Wii U version, and the ability to switch between characters on the battlefield as was possible on 3DS.
Also, development on Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is 95% complete. That’s no surprise as the game is just a couple of months out in Japan.
Pokken Tournament DX update dropping next week, adding video capture
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A new update for Pokken Tournament DX was announced at EVO Japan today. Next week, the game will be updated to support Switch’s video capture functionality.
Pokken Tournament DX’s patch goes live on Wednesday. Aegislash will be offered as a new paid DLC fighter on the same day, as well as support Pokemon Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu.
10 Second Run Returns sees a surprise release on the North American Switch eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
10 Second Run Returns isn’t the biggest Switch game around, but it’s a somewhat notable release. Blue Print Games decided to bring back the title from the GO Series on Nintendo’s newest console.
Japan received 10 Second Run Returns last month. And if you access the North American eShop, you can actually purchase the game right now as well for $6.54. Strangely, this wasn’t mentioned anywhere in the weekly Nintendo Download report.
Here’s an overview and a Japanese trailer for 10 Second Run Returns:
The legendary action game, “10 Second Run” is back! The rules (and controls) are simple: “Move Sideways” and “Jump & Dash” to get to the finish line in under 10 seconds! Unlock different types of stick figures as you clear the stages! Run solo or race against others in multiplayer mode! Any time, any where, with anyone, simply run, run, run! You’ll be surprised how much excitement is packed in 10 seconds- and how long 10 seconds can be!
Source: Switch eShop
[Interview] Gear.Club Unlimited dev on bringing the game to Switch, lack of online multiplayer, future plans
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, News, Switch | 15 Comments
It was just a couple of months ago that Gear.Club Unlimited made its way to Switch. Recently, we spoke with developer Eden Games to learn more about the process of bringing the racer to Nintendo’s console.
As for why Gear.Club Unlimited made sense on Switch in the first place, Eden Games explained:
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide revealed
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Update (1/27): This is now up on Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, and Amazon Spain.
Original (1/13): When Zelda: Breath of the Wild originally launched last year, Nintendo teamed up with Piggyback for an official guide. The two sides are now working together on a new version.
Listings on retailer sites reveal The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide. The 512-page hardcover book covers everything in the main game plus the two DLC packs. A new concept art gallery is also included.
You can find a full overview of the guide below. Pre-orders are open on both Amazon and Amazon Canada. Based on the retailer’s information, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Expanded Edition guide launches on February 13.
