Back in March, the Wall Street Journal reported that Nintendo is planning to two new Switch models this year. The publication has now followed this up with another report on the subject. The WSJ reporter in question is Takashi Mochizuki, who has a pretty good track record when it comes to Nintendo; nonetheless, we’ve tagged this as a rumor – as always, take reports like this with a grain of salt.

Mochizuki says that Nintendo has started shifting part of its Nintendo Switch production from China to Southeast Asia. The reason for that lies in the current trade conflict between China and the US, and by moving production to other countries, Nintendo hopes to limit the impact of possible US tariffs on electronics manufactured in China. Mochizuki’s sources are “people who work on Nintendo’s supply chain”. Those same people are also saying that, other than the current model, production for the two rumored Switch revisions has started in Southeast Asia, suggesting that Nintendo is planning to announce them soon. No specific numbers were given, but supposedly Nintendo plans to produce enough units to sell them in the US.

As for the two new Switch models themselves, Mochizuki reiterated that “one is set to look similar to the current model with beefed-up components, while the other is expected to be a less-expensive model with a new look.”

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Splatoon 2 – special artwork for next Japanese Splatfest

Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The upcoming Japanese Splatfest in Splatoon 2, which takes place this weekend, will be food-themed – the question is sweet-and-sour pork with pineapple vs. without pineapple. As always, Nintendo has released a special piece of artwork for the Splatfest featuring Pearl and Marina, which you can see above.

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses introduces Sylvain

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Nintendo has posted the latest character introduction for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This time around, we’re able to learn more about Sylvain.

Here’s his bio:

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Grandia HD Collection new details, first footage

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RPG Site has shared fresh information about Grandia HD Collection out of E3 2019. Find the full roundup below, along with first footage.

Zelda: Link’s Awakening Switch / Game Boy comparison (E3 2019)

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Nintendo World Report has put together a new comparison for Zelda: Link’s Awakening based on the new Switch version and the Game Boy original thanks to footage captured at E3 2019. Check it out below.

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Disney Tsum Tsum Festival E3 2019 trailer

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Bandai Namco has issued a new E3 2019 trailer for Disney Tsum Tsum Festival. Have a look at the video below.

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Smash Bros. Ultimate “Let’s go to that island again!” Spirit Board event begins this Friday

Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Following up on the Link’s Awakening hype from yesterday’s Direct, a new Spirit Board event titled “Let’s go to that island again!” will go live in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this upcoming weekend.

This event will actually run for five days this time, and will include Spirits that are themed around Link’s Awakening — including the new model for Link as well.

【スピリッツイベント】もう一度あの島へ！夢をみるスピリッツ
定期出現スピリッツその1
スピリッツ名：リンク（夢をみる島）
出現時間：03:00、07:00、15:00、19:00
種類：アタッカー
階級：ACE
スキル：水が苦手
出典：ゼルダの伝説シリーズ#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/XaKQ7kJhDW
— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) June 12, 2019