4 ways the next Animal Crossing could improve multiplayer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most highly-criticized features of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its multiplayer system. Strangely enough, though, multiplayer was also one of the reasons the game became such a runaway success. It released during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, which played a big part in why New Horizons sold almost 50 million units. Players were able to use Animal Crossing as something of a communication medium during this time – where people couldn’t meet up and hang out in real life, they still could in Animal Crossing to an extent. That being said, once players actually visited each others’ islands, they found that there wasn’t all that much to do. You could take others on a quick tour of your island, but that wouldn’t take much time After that, all that’s left is to walk around and look at things. Animal Crossing’s multiplayer has always been like this, to an extent, but its shallowness kind of hit a peak with New Horizons.
So today, we’re looking at multiplayer in the Animal Crossing series and how Nintendo could improve it for the next game in the series. There’s real potential for something great here, and we have some ideas on how to make it much better.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week, Square Enix started distribution of a new version 1.2.0 update for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. All of the individual games have been patched (Final Fantasy 1 – 6).
A number of improvements have been made – alongside the standard bug fixes. Square Enix says it tweaked the UI, controls, specific gameplay elements, and more.
You can get the full rundown via the official patch notes below.
Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 10 Nintendo Switch physical release set for Japan and Asia [update: pre-orders]
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March 12: The Kemco RPG Selection series continues on, and Vol. 10 has now been announced for Japan and Asia. It will be available in both regions on June 26, 2025.
Four more RPGs will be bundled together on a single cartridge. The lineup includes Infinite Links, Devil Labyrinth, Fairy Elements, and Dragon Prana.
More: Kemco
Fairy Tail 2 1.4.1 update adds Fired Up difficulty, more – patch notes
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A new version 1.4.1 update dropped for Fairy Tail 2 this week, which includes a new Fired Up difficulty – among other things.
If players are looking for an extreme challenge, that’s where Fired Up comes in. It features even stronger enemies, but provides more ether exclusively. Also in this update is an increase for the Origin Rank’s upper limit, a new Origin Tree for the Magic Origins, and a “Reread Fairy Tail Diaries” feature.
Here’s the full overview:
More: Fairy Tail 2, Gust, Koei Tecmo, title update
Comparing all three Splatoon games against each other – series comparison
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
For the most part, the Splatoon series is iterative – each new game that releases is intended to replace the previous one. Even though Splatoon 3 is currently the most recent entry in the series, there are still reasons – albeit small ones – to go back to the original title on Wii U plus Splatoon 2 on Nintendo Switch, which still has semi-active servers in Turf War and the like. Most of these reasons boil down to the unique story modes available in both games, which have unique levels and lore that Splatoon 3’s story mode doesn’t. Also, even though Splatoon 3 is essentially meant to replace both Splatoon and Splatoon 2, there are still reasons to love these two games above all else. Today, we’re going through all three Splatoon games and the unique features they have over the others and asking you: what’s your favorite of the three?
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One way Xenoblade Chronicles X can connect to the numbered trilogy
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
It’s no secret that Xenoblade Chronicles X is much, much different than the numbered games. It’s also no secret that when Monolith Soft was making Xenoblade Chronicles X in 2015, they didn’t plan for it to connect to future games in the series. But things have changed, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC has us thinking that the studio may or may not try to connect Xenoblade Chronicles X to the numbered trilogy. We’re no lore experts, but today, we’re going over some possible ways that it could be retconned to connect to Xenoblade 1, 2, and 3. We do have to cover spoilers from those games in order to properly speculate, so you might want to come back later if you’re trying to avoid plot details. There are also spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles X itself here, so keep that in mind too.
Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game seemingly led by former Splatoon directors
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New information has come to light that apparently reveals the development leads behind the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game.
A patent is now making the rounds that lists Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Masaki Wada, and Shinya Yano as the inventors. Regarding Amano and Sakaguchi, they directed the first Splatoon before going on to work on Nintendo Labo. Wada and Yano were programmers on Ring Fit Adventure.
More: Nintendo Switch Online
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes DLC detailed, release dates [update: DLC 2 trailer]
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February 6: 505 Games today shared more details about upcoming DLC for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, including release dates.
Three pieces of DLC will be dropping in February, March, and April. These story expansion packs expand the story lines of the RPG’s three main characters.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition ROM leaked online
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Various reports are circulating that the ROM for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has leaked online. This comes about a week ahead of the game’s official launch.
The ROM for this game is leaking is especially notable. While it’s not a completely new title having originally released on Wii U about a decade ago, story does play a fairly integral role. On top of that, Monolith Soft added a brand new chapter that follows the original ending. Given that, it’s especially important to avoid any spoilers that may pop up online if you plan on playing the game.
Nippon Ichi Software announces Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime for Nintendo Switch
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Nippon Ichi Software today announced not one, but five new projects for Nintendo Switch with Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime all in development. The first three are planned for this year. The other two will follow in 2026.
Below is what’s been shared thus far:
