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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

Bethesda confirmed two new games for Switch during the most recent Nintendo Direct. Along with Doom, the publisher is also bringing Wolfenstein II to the console.

We haven’t heard too much about what we can expect from Wolfenstein II. That isn’t too surprising, however. Doom is on track for this holiday while Wolfenstein II has a general “2018” launch window.

GameSpot did manage to get a few words out of creative director Jens Matthies in a recent interview. The site first asked about the Switch version in general, to which Matthies stated:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment

GameReactor managed to get some hands-on time with the Switch version of Nine Parchments. Take a look at some footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments

Natsume published the first Q&A for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope last week. Yesterday, a new wave of fan questions were answered.

The Q&A confirms some interesting information, including news about the game’s release. Development is said to be “moving along very well,” and it’s scheduled for the end of this winter. A physical version is also officially confirmed.

Here’s the latest Q&A in full:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

Along with a standard release, NIS America also prepared a limited edition for Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle. See it unboxed below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 2 Comments

Europe had its third Splatfest in Splatoon 2 last weekend. This weekend, it’ll be North America and Japan’s turn.

Though we don’t have the North American equivalent, Nintendo posted a new piece of art for the Japanese event. Give it a look above.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nintendo has kept up with its weekly tradition of distributing items for Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch. If you’ve subscribed to the official news channel, a new message should be appearing.

Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi once again behind the message. He’s here to help you out with a tip about rusty weapons. When you start Breath of the Wild from the news message, you’ll receive a Rusty Broadsword upon starting the game.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Andrew in Mobile, News | 0 comments

A new summoning focus and Bound Hero Battle are now available in Fire Emblem Heroes. The summoning focus is called “Minerva and Maria’s Battle” and it features 5 star versions of Palla, Minerva, and Maria.

The new Bound Hero Battle event is tied in with this new summoning focus and you will be battling against Minerva and Maria in 3 difficulty levels (Hard, Lunatic, Infernal). Clearing each map can score you some orbs to collect.

This summoning focus & Bound Hero Battle will only be available until October 18th.

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Posted on 8 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:

Hello Kitty (x2) – 200 yen each
Nu Yuri: Fixer – 200 yen
Satsuki ga Tenkomori: Netoge Haijin Sprechchor – 200 yen
Hitoshizuku-P x Yama△: EveR ∞ LastinG ∞ NighT – 200 yen
cosMo@Bousou-P: Hatsune Miku no Bousou – 200 yen
Toa feat. Hatsune Miku: Patchwork Staccato – 200 yen

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

In a news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo lists the best-selling games on the North American Switch eShop for the month of September 2017.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was first, followed by Sonic Mania. Golf Story was also in the top three despite launching very late into the month.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments

Earlier today, Nintendo kicked off its cross-country promotional tour for Super Mario Odyssey. The fun began at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles where the game was playable, the musical video debuted, and more.

Nintendo just sent out a few photos of the festivities at Universal CityWalk. You can find them all below, along with their descriptions.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans welcome Mario at Universal CityWalk at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. The event marks the start of Mario’s cross-country journey, which will stop in five states and end in New York on Oct. 26. The Super Mario Odyssey game launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Oct. 27.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario poses in front of his newly revealed trailer at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. Over the next two weeks, Mario and his new ally, Cappy, will travel cross-country to five states to celebrate their new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches on Oct. 27 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans watch the world premiere of the “Jump Up, Super Star! – Super Mario Odyssey Musical” video, featuring a jazz-themed song from the game. Fans gathered at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the Super Mario Odyssey Tour, which will take Mario to five special stops across the country, ending in New York on Oct. 26, the eve of the game’s launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, YouTube personalities Meghan C. of Strawburry17 and Roger D. of RogersBase play the Super Mario Odyssey game on the Nintendo Switch system at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. Fans had the opportunity to demo the game and meet Mario at the start of his cross-country tour to celebrate his new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 27.

Source: Nintendo PR

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