Famitsu’s most wanted games (10/8/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 16 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 moves up a spot, and Project Octopath Traveler appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 21 and September 27.
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Fire Emblem Heroes update out now (version 1.8.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 18 Comments
Nintendo is beginning to distribute a new update for Fire Emblem Heroes. Players can download version 1.8.0 on both iOS and Android.
It’s not a major update, but Nintendo has made some improvements in a few areas. The full patch notes are as follows:
・ Made it easier to identify stages involved in quests.
・ Can now jump directly to related stages from the quest list.
・ Now possible to jump to Edit Teams prior to entering a stage.
・ Bug fixes.
Miitomo – new items (10/8/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 2 Comments
A number of new items have been added to Miitomo. Among the selection you’ll find in the app, the following are now available:
– Long-sleeve deck stripe tee
– Coach’s jacket + pullover
– Leopard-print high-tops
These items can be obtained by using Miitomo coins in Miitomo Shop.
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Sonic Forces devs on bringing the game to Switch, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 82 Comments
Some of the developers working on Sonic Forces such as Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka and producer Shun Nakamura have shared some information about the process of bringing the to Switch. That includes details about the game’s performance.
First up, Sonic Forces is officially 30 frames per second on Switch. Interestingly though, the controls are 60. Doing so still allows players to control Sonic in a precise manner. Since the game would become something different at 30 FPS, having the hybrid solution with the controls allowed the team to preserve gameplay.
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Fire Emblem Warriors sold through 50% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 83 Comments
Fire Emblem Warriors debuted in Japan last week. On Switch, the game sold a little over 40,000 copies. The New 3DS version also moved just under 20,000 units. Dengeki further adds that Fire Emblem Warriors sold through 50 percent of its initial shipment.
The one somewhat comparison we have is Hyrule Warriors. On Wii U, the game sold a bit under 70,000 units with a 57 percent sell-through. Later on, Hyrule Warriors Legends sold about 56,000 copies with a 60 percent sell-through.
More: Dengeki, Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, sales, Team Ninja
Another Super Mario Odyssey billboard spotted in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Nintendo has really been ramping up its promotion of Super Mario Odyssey in Japan as of late. That makes sense given how the big platformer is just a few weeks out.
A new billboard for Super Mario Odyssey was spotted by a train station in Japan featuring Mario in Shiveria. For those who missed it, a different ad that was recently found can be seen here.
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Updated Nights of Azure 2 boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 8 Comments
Koei Tecmo has updated the western boxart for Nights of Azure 2 ahead of release. Various retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, show the updated packaging image.
Here’s the previous one for comparison:
Nintendo UK removes mention of Spring 2018 launch for Project Octopath Traveler
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
After several months of silence, Project Octopath Traveler reappeared during the latest Nintendo Direct. It was one of the big games Nintendo ended up showcasing during the showcase. Even better, a demo was released shortly after the presentation.
The only official release window for Project Octopath Traveler is 2018. However, in a Nintendo UK post, the RPG was recently listed for the more specific Spring 2018.
Fast forward a couple of weeks later, and that mention is now gone. Nintendo UK wiped “Spring 2018” off of its site completely. In its place is the vague 2018 window. Was it a mistake, or did Nintendo say something it wasn’t supposed to?
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Pre-order updates (10/8/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
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Splatoon 2 – European Splatfest #3 results
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
The third European Splatfest in Splatoon 2 has drawn to a close in what might be the strangest overall topic yet. Players were asked how they prefer the toilet roll to be hanging – front or behind.
Team Front Roll was by far the bigger choice in terms of popularity, and also secured the win in solo battles. While Team Back Roll won in team battles, it wasn’t enough to put them over the edge. Front Roll was victorious with a score of 2 to 1.
