Fire Emblem Heroes updated with new content today. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems introduced a new EXP 1.5 event, Summoning Focuses, and “Battle of the Mages” Voting Gauntlet.

First, all players can earn 1.5 times the experience right now up until the early morning of May 15. This applies to battles in Story Maps, Training Tower, Special Maps, and the Arena. Just keep in mind that there is a limit as to how much experience can be earned in a single battle.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tops UK charts for April

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 5 Comments

It may have only been out on the market for a few days, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still managed to be the best-selling game in the UK during April. Zelda: Breath of the Wild also made the list coming in at the sixth spot.

The full results are below:

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo)
2. Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ubisoft)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
4. LEGO Worlds (Warner Bros)
5. FIFA 17 (EA)
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (nintendo)
7. Persona 5 (Atlus)
8. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (Activision)
9. Mass Effect: Andromeda (EA)
10. Rocket League (505 Games)
11. Overwatch (Blizzard)
12. Horizon Zero Dawn (Sony)
13. LEGO City Undercover (Warner Bros)
14. Forza Horizon 3 (Microsoft)
15. WWE 2K17 (2K Games)
16. Battlefield 1 (EA)
17. Yooka-Laylee (Team 17)
18. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (CI Games)
19. For Honor (Ubisoft)
20. Minecraft: Xbox Edition (Microsoft)

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NBA 2K18 launches for Switch on September 19 alongside other versions, special editions, Shaq cover

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 43 Comments

NBA 2K18 was technically announced for Switch a few months ago. Today though, 2K Sports announced that the game will launch on September 19 right alongside all other versions of the game.

2K Sports is also giving Switch the same treatment as other consoles when it comes to special editions. You’ll be able to pick up a standard copy, Legend Edition, or Legend Edition Gold.

The NBA 2K18 Legend Edition includes the following:

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Super Mario Run downloaded over 50 million times on Android

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

At the end of March, Super Mario Run was sitting between 10 million and 50 million downloads on Android. The game has climbed up since then, as it’s now between 50 million and 100 million downloads, according to the Google Play store. We don’t have a specific number, but Android users continue to download the game.

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ARMS: Master Mummy alternate color & Megaton weapon showcase video

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch, Videos | 2 Comments

The official ARMS Twitter account provided some more brief updates on the game today. First up is another alternate color scheme for Master Mummy, though we already saw that one at Niconico Chogaiki 2017.

A new weapon showcase video was also posted; this one focuses on the Megaton weapon:

巨大化するアーム「ビッグパンチ」！
「デカい」「重い」「遅い」の3拍子が揃ったアームは、チャージでさらに巨大化！
マスターマミーにピッタリの、チョ～重量級です！ pic.twitter.com/Zy5UrShYE9
— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) May 8, 2017

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Thumper trailer

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Nintendo released a brand-new trailer for Thumper, which will be available on the Switch eShop on May 18th. Check it out:

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Tentatek clothing brand returns for Splatoon 2

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch | 4 Comments

Update: This actually is a returning brand from the first Splatoon. It’s known as Tentatek in the English version.

Original: The Splatoon Twitter account provided another brief update on Splatoon 2 today – this time, it’s another new clothing brand. “Arome” (the official English name will likely be different) are known for producing high-tech sneakers, such as the model you see below. Many top athletes wear this brand which combines fashion with functionality.

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UK software sales (Week ending 05/06/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
4. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Bomberman R – Konami
6. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard

Wii U

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
9. Splatoon – Nintendo
10. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
8. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
9. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track