Swap Fire version 1.1 update on the way
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Swap Fire, a Wii U eShop title that debuted late last year, is getting an update. Midnight Status has shared some information about what to expect from version 1.1
First, players will have easier staged access to Exhibition Mode. The developer is also implementing audio cues in multiplayer to compliment opening animations. You can count on the normal bug fixes as well along with more precise dual analogue controls.
There’s no date just yet for the patch. Swap Fire is also heading to Europe, but no word yet on when it’ll be launching.
More: indie, Midnight Status, Swap Fire
Ike and Lyn win Fire Emblem Heroes vote, Roy and Lucina also getting special versions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 9 Comments
The results are in for the Fire Emblem Heroes “Choose Your Legends” vote. Ike and Lyn came out on top with 33,871 votes and 49,917 votes on the heroes and heroines charts respectively.
Those two characters won the poll, but Nintendo is showing its thanks in another way. Roy and Lucina, who were next in line for the male and female sides, will also be getting their own “Choose Your Legends” versions.
The full voting rankings can be found below.
More: Fire Emblem Heroes, Intelligent Systems, top
LEGO Dimensions – Excalibur Batman spotlight video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
With LEGO Dimensions’ Excalibur Batman Fun Pack dropping on Friday, Warner Bros. put out a trailer for the new content. We have it below.
Pokken Tournament just misses out on last spot for Evo 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 15 Comments
Pokken Tournament was one of several titles nominated for the final spot at Evo 2017. Had it won, it would have been featured alongside the likes of Smash Bros. Melee and Smash Bros. for Wii U at the tournament. Unfortunately, Pokken Tournament just missed out to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 in the end.
It’s definitely not all bad though. With the vote tying into charities, Pokken Tournament raised nearly $67,000 (Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 generated the most with over $71,000). Evo is also pledging $10,000 to support Pokken Tournament with individual tournaments throughout the year.
More: Evo 2017, Pokken Tournament
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe producer on bringing the racer to Switch, new additions and improvements
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 93 Comments
Famitsu once again has quite a bit of Switch coverage in this week’s issue. Among the games covered is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including an interview with producer Kosuke Yabuki (director on the original, also the producer of Arms by the way).
First, Yakubi commented on why Mario Kart 8 is being brought to Switch. He explains that the system can be played as a console, on the go, by sharing controllers, and can be experienced online. As a developer, Yabuki thought it would fit well with Mario Kart, and wanted to offer a Mario Kart to fans as soon as possible. So therefore they started developing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe using Mario Kart 8 as basis.
More: interview, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, top
Wall Ball hitting the European Wii U eShop on February 23
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Later this month, RCMADIAX will be publishing yet another game on the Wii U eShop. Wall Ball is scheduled to come out in Europe on February 23 for €1.49.
Here’s a look at the eShop listing:
WALL BALL on #EU #WiiUeShop https://t.co/gsd0g5hJa3 … @rcmadiax @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #indiegame #indie #indies #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/eIzYV5XlzI
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) February 8, 2017
New Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot (2/8/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
One of Nintendo’s regular image posts for Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been shared on the series’ official Facebook page. Today’s screenshot shows Link standing over a tree stump with a leaf engraving. Check it out above.
Pre-order Mario Sports Superstars on the Nintendo UK store, get a gym bag
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
If you pre-order Mario Sports Superstars from the Nintendo UK store, you’ll be entitled to a special bonus. Orders come with the gym bag pictured above. Reserve the game here.
More: Bandai Namco, Camelot, Mario Sports Superstars, pre-order, UK
Dragon Quest Heroes I-II screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 10 Comments
Square Enix sent out a new set of Dragon Quest Heroes I-II screenshots today. You can find all of the images below.
There’s not too much new here, but we do get a look at the title screen where you can choose which Dragon Quest Heroes game you’d like to play. Also, Dragon Quest III’s protagonist will have a costume in Dragon Quest Heroes I while Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest III’s protagonists have costumes in Dragon Quest Heroes II.
More: Dragon Quest Heroes I-II, Japan, Square Enix
Final Fantasy XV team has interest in Switch, but no plans to port the game over
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 176 Comments
According to Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, the developers working on Square Enix’s RPG have interest in Switch. Unfortunately though, there aren’t any plans to port the game over at present.
Tabata is unsure as to whether or not Final Fantasy XV would run on Switch. He says that tests really haven’t been done to see if it would be possible.
Here’s the full exchange between DualShockers and Tabata:









