Miitomo – new Miitomo Shop items (8/18/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Aside from Miitomo’s new Metroid collaboration, the app has also added a bunch of new items. Nintendo has brought out the guitar case among other things.
Here are the rest of the highlights for Miitomo Shop:
– Basic long-sleeve tee
– Basic colored pnats
– Flashy high-tops
– Floral ribbon barrette
– Guitar case
– Piano dress
– Puppy pal
Miitomo coins can be used to redeem items in Miitomo Shop.
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Video: Image & Form on SteamWorld Heist, amiibo, NX support, future plans
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Switch, Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
MyGamingBoulevard caught up with Image & Form CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson to discuss the SteamWorld Heist, including the retail version. Sigurgeirsson also commented on amiibo, NX support, and future plans. Watch the full interview below.
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Metroid collaboration begins in Miitomo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 11 Comments
Miitomo is initiating a new collaboration with another Nintendo IP. To celebrate the release of Federation Force and the series’ 30th anniversary, the app is featuring new items based on Metroid.
First, all Miitomo users can receive a Metroid hat and the 8-bit Samus tee. The former reward can be obtained for 0 Platinum points on My Nintendo until September 15 at 12 AM PT, while the latter will be distributed when opening Miitomo by September 15 at 4 AM PT.
Samus’ various suits are also now available in Miitomo Drop. You can attempt to earn these until September 15 at 8 PM PT.
Nintendo also has the Mech Suit from Federation Force up on My Nintendo. The Mech suit (set) and Metroid logo tee can be redeemed until September 15 at 12 AM PT. The Mech suit helmet costs 50 Platinum Points while the Mech suit body is 200 Platinum Points.
Finally, the Samus emblem pin can be found in Miitomo Shop until September 15 at 7 AM PT. It’s emblazoned with a Samus emblem.
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More FAST Racing Neo DLC footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
IGN has another 13 minutes of footage up from FAST Racing Neo’s upcoming DLC pack. You can watch the latest gameplay below.
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Square Enix thinking about possible Dragon Quest Builders NX port
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 26 Comments
Dragon Quest X is heading to NX. Dragon Quest XI also appears to be a lock for the system. Square Enix’s efforts for the series on Nintendo’s upcoming system may not stop there.
At Gamescom this week, DualShockers spoke with Dragon Quest series producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto. When asked if Square Enix is considering a port of Dragon Quest Builders for NX, he said that the company is aware of the compatibility between Dragon Quest and Nintendo consumers. Fujimoto wouldn’t say that it’s happening, but the team is looking into the possibility. He added that Builders is a family-oriented title, so it’d be a good match for NX.
July 2016: Nintendo’s response – Pokemon mania helps drive 3DS to #1
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Nintendo has put out a response to this month’s NPD report, of which should be published in full later today.
The company has now officially confirmed that the 3DS was the top platform in the United States last month in terms of both hardware and software. Monster Hunter Generations, continued momentum from the 2DS price drop, and the positive public reaction to Pokemon GO were all contributing factors.
Nintendo also highlighted the following in its statement:
30 minutes of Metroid Prime: Federation Force footage
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Thanks to Polygon, 30 minutes of footage is in from Metroid Prime: Federation Force. Watch the new gameplay below.
Update: Smash Bros. – New Fire Emblem Fates amiibo bundles coming to PAL territories
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Update: A Smash Bros. bundle with the Samus amiibo is also being listed by the same retailer:
New Fire Emblem Fates bundles will soon be released in PAL regions (Europe / Australia), retailer listings have revealed. Pages on Mighty Ape show packages for both versions: Birthright and Conquest.
Along with copies of their respective games, each bundle contains an amiibo. The Birthright version has Ike, whereas Conquest features Marth. An NFC reader accessory is also included.
Mighty Ape has a tentative launch date of September 22. The price conversion puts them at about €55 each.
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Pokemon Snap Wii U Virtual Console footage
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In Europe, Pokemon Snap was added to the European Wii U Virtual Console today. Take a look at a few minutes of footage below.
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Mario Party: Star Rush gets new boxart
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 8 Comments
Nintendo has updated the boxart for Mario Party: Star Rush. It’s certainly much nicer-looking now, and it no longer has the same image as an old Spaghetti-O’s can.
Here’s the previous version for reference:
We also have this new piece of art:













