Update: Gold Mario might be a separate character – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds costumes for Inklings and Metal Mario
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Update: It seems like we might have been wrong in our assumption that the gold-colored Metal Mario was just a costume. Nintendo just sent out a press release for Mario Kart 8, and while it doesn’t really contain a whole lot of new information, it does have this interesting line: “For those seeking a challenge, Gold Mario awaits the finest players who can complete all cups in 200cc.” Although the wording is still slightly unclear, this does seem to confirm that this Gold Mario is indeed a separate character, since the press release also mentions that there are a total of 42 characters in the game, and for the numbers to match up, Gold Mario has to be a separate character (assuming there are no other hidden characters that haven’t been revealed yet).
Other than all the advertised new features, tracks, characters and so on, it seems like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will also add some new costumes. In Mario Kart 8 on Wii U, only a handful of characters had different cosmetic options, like Shy Guy and Yoshi. Now, judging by the overview trailer that was released today, at least three new characters will get to change their looks as well – Metal Mario and both Inklings.
It seems like the Inklings will have at least two additional outfit options – in addition to the standard orange-haired Inkling Girl, you can also see a pink-haired one above and a green-haired one in the image below. True to their fashion-savvy natures, these Inkling variants also wear different outfits.
Metal Mario also gets a new costume, as you can see with this gold-colored variant below:
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Switch UI gets “All Software” button when you have more than 12 games
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Since the Switch has only been out for a week, the software lineup isn’t that expansive yet, and most people likely don’t own more than a handful of games for it at the moment. However, Reddit user Dacvak has found out that if you own more than 12 games, instead of scrolling further to the right, the Switch UI instead adds an “All Software” button that lets you view all of your games in a grid like this:
Mario Sports Superstars launch trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Mario Sports Superstars is out this week, and to celebrate, Nintendo have released a special launch trailer for the game. Give it a watch:
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Fire Emblem Heroes – new Grand Hero Battle against Ursula, new Summoning Focus
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Mobile | 0 comments
Another Grand Hero Battle has begun in Fire Emblem Heroes, this time against Ursula. The event will run until March 14. To get Ursula to join your team, you must defeat the enemy army and have all of your units survive. Beating the Hard version will earn you a three-star Ursula, while the Lunatic mode will unlock a four-star one.
There is also a new Summoning Focus to coincide with the Grand Hero Battle. Titled “Battling Ursula”, it features Nino, Effie, Felicia, and Setsuna as its Focuses. It will likewise run until the 14th.
You can check out some screenshots of the event below:
Media Create software sales (2/27/17 – 3/5/17) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
02./00. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn #
03./00. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
04./00. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
05./01. [PS4] NieR: Automata
06./00. [NSW] Super Bomberman R
07./00. [NSW] Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for Nintendo Switch
08./02. [PS4] Super Robot Wars V #
09./09. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 – Professional
10./00. [NSW] Puyo Puyo Tetris
11./03. [PSV] Super Robot Wars V #
12./06. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./04. [PS4] Nioh
14./13. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
15./10. [PS4] Resident Evil 7: biohazard #
16./11. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
17./08. [PS4] For Honor
18./14. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
19./00. [PS4] Winning Post 8 2017
20./00. [3DS] Doraemon the Movie: Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibouken
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More insight into Switch’s launch sales in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Media Create shared its own data earlier this week, showing that Switch sold around 329,000 units in Japan. The tracker now offers additional insight into the system’s performance.
Switch’s release greatly helped to raise both software and hardware sales from last week. Overall software sales between February 27 and March 5 are 835,000 units (124.10 percent compared to last week) while overall hardware sales are 402,000 units (520.94 percent compared to last week).
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[Review] Super Bomberman R
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 10 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: Konami / Hexadrive
Publisher Konami
Super Bomberman R sees the return of a series that’s been dormant for nearly a decade, this time returning exclusively on Switch. Bomberman has a long and illustrious history thanks to its simple gameplay and arcade-like presentation that makes it easy for anyone to jump in at any time and have fun, regardless of skill level or familiarity with the series or the medium in general. Super Bomberman R, however, for all its worth lacks quite a bit for its price of entry, and while the fun and arcade feeling is still there, don’t expect to feel fulfilled by the end of it all – especially if you’re playing solo.
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The Alliance Alive trailer shows off event scenes, world map, vehicles
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
FuRyu published another new trailer for The Alliance Alive that shows off event scenes, the world map, and vehicles. Have a look at it below.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild collaboration revealed for Monster Hunter XX
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
At an event in Japan today, Capcom unveiled yet another Monster Hunter XX collaboration. The latest one ties into a big, recently-released Nintendo game. Of course, that’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The new collaboration content for Monster Hunter XX will be available via 7-Eleven spots between April 24 and May 31. It encompasses the following:
– Hylia series costume
– Ancient Weaponry – Bow weapon
– Palico armor: Warm Korok
– Palico weapon Korok’s Branch
– Event Quests: The Legend of Zelda – Trial of Power / Trial of Courage / Trial of Wisdom
– Guild Card Backgrounds
– Titles
Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage and items (3/9/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“A second impurression! Cat Style Redux #3” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Cat pajamas (top)
– Cat pajamas (bottoms)
– Fluffy kitty slippers
– Collar with bell
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Cyberpunk visor
– Vest + hoodie + tailored jacket
– Work boots
