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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

Ice Cream Surfer previously arrived on a Nintendo console. Back in 2014, Dolores Entertainment published the game on Wii U.

Ice Cream Surfer is now coming to Switch as well. Dolores Entertainment announced the news on Twitter, indicating that a release is coming soon.

Here’s more on Ice Cream Surfer:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

It’s been awhile since Pokemon Shuffle received a new update on 3DS, but the latest patch can now be downloaded. Version 1.5.0 has been introduced with a few new features.

Here’s the full rundown:

– New Trainer Rank system: gives you various rewards based on the number of Pokemon that you have captured
– These include Mega Speedups, Raise Max Levels and even Mega Stones
– 30 ranks in total
– New gifts obtained via checking in regularly with it cycling through 15 different gifts: Hearts + 5, Moves +5, Exp. Booster S, Hearts + 5, Skill Booster S, Mega Start, Hearts + 5, Disruption Delay, Exp. Booster M, Raise Max Level, Hearts + 5, Exp. Booster L, Time + 10, Hearts + 10, Jewel
– Can now use Jewels to unlock batches of stages if you have yet to complete them so your progression is not hindered if you can’t do some stages
– Use the team you used last time if you then change it, using a special arrow on the selection screen

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii | 9 Comments

Last week, Nintendo reported that Switch has become the fastest-selling home gaming console in the US. Over 4.8 million units have been sold in the country thus far.

Nintendo is also finding similar success in Italy. The Big N says that Switch is selling faster than the Wii through the system’s first ten months, matching the same feat in the US.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 1 Comment

Nintendo uploaded a new piece of Splatoon 2 art to celebrate this weekend’s global Splatfest. We’ve attached the image above.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

A new video has surfaced for Switch’s new Japanese rhythm game Gal Metal featuring Marty Friedman, who was the Megadeth lead guitarist. Have a look at it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments

As you may remember, we posted a leak in regards to a mysterious new game: Scribblenauts Showdown.

The game now appears to have a Switch listing on Play Asia, a chief gaming import site. It lists a European version launching on March 9.

This listing, combined with the previous leak, makes things look quite promising. And with the rumored Direct this month, maybe we’ll hear from Maxwell sooner rather than later.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 18 Comments

Pokemon GO will soon be ending support for Apple devices that cannot upgrade to iOS. These include iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c models.

In a statement, Niantic said that the move “is a result of improvements to Pokémon GO that push the application beyond the capabilities of the operating systems on such devices.” When the change takes place on February 28, you won’t be able to access your account from the impacted device, or use PokeCoins or other items in your Bag.

You can read the full statement from Niantic and listing of impacted devices below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Easy there, cowboy! A Miitomo Western #2”.

Available items include:

– Western shirt
– Cactus print dress
– Sheriff’s badge
– Cowgirl outfit

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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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:

EGOIST (x2) – 200 yen each

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Inversus Deluxe has already found success on Switch, but this week’s Nindies New Year Sale provided another boost. During its first day, the game actually sold over half the number of units that it sold on launch day.

Hypersect passed along the news on Twitter:

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