Famitsu’s most wanted games (4/28/19)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest XI S returns to the top for Nintendo titles, but Pokemon Sword/Shield is right behind.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 11 and April 17.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 update out now (version 1.12.00)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new update has gone live for the Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Bandai Namco is distributing version 1.12.00.
The main highlight this time around is the new Photo Mode. In this mode, players can select characters and a stage to photograph. Various customization options can be used, including camera position and angle. Pictures can be decorated with special frames and stamps as well.
An in-game notice also mentions new Daily Missions. With these, you can get up to a total of 10 TP Medals by completing eight designated missions. Missions’ status is shared across your avatars, and is updated when you receive your login bonus, so you can complete them every day.
Pre-order updates (4/28/19)
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[Review] Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster
Posted on 5 years ago by Campbell(@CampbellSGill) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: April 23, 2019
Developer: Square Enix / Virtuos
Publisher: Square Enix
It’s just another ordinary day: Hell has frozen over, pigs are soaring across the skies, and you’re playing Final Fantasy X on a Nintendo console. What was once thought impossible has become a delightful role playing reality. The series infamous for its break with Nintendo has come back home with plenty of classic games in tow, and this remarkable trend continues with the release of Final Fantasy X and its direct sequel on Switch. So many years after these games defined a generation of RPGs, they continue to hold up in fine form on Nintendo’s newest system, retaining every bit of their strategic and storytelling brilliance with a few modern enhancements thrown in to sweeten the deal.
Super Mario Maker 2 gets new Japanese advert showing the latest details
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new store ad for Super Mario Maker 2 has emerged from Japan. It may seem innocuous on the surface, but it appears to hold a number of interesting tidbits.
Folks over on the Super Mario Maker 2 are speculating about what’s been shown, including new items such as Meowser from Super Mario 3D World and a Super Mario Bros. 1 jungle theme.
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Video: A look at Super Mario Odyssey’s improved loading times with version 1.3.0
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Yesterday it was made known that Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s latest update improved loading times. The same can be officially said of Super Mario Odyssey, too.
GameXplain takes a look at how loading times in the 3D platformer improved with version 1.3.0. It seems as though all areas have been improved, ranging from the initial load to moving between Kingdoms.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule as of April 28, 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has scheduled some upcoming maintenance for the week, but things are looking pretty quiet so far. Only one session is planned for Switch currently which will be taking place tonight.
The maintenance schedule is as follows:
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Dragon Marked for Death version 2.1.0 patch notes
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A big update for Dragon Marked for Death went live this week. Version 2.1.0 increased the level cap to 70, added the free quest “Cavern of Torment”, and much more.
We now have the full patch notes for version 2.1.0. It outlines the many changes made to characters, enemies, equipment, and quests as well as detailing what else was addressed.
Splatoon 2 Mecha Gear footage
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CoroCoro’s latest issue offered some exclusive Mecha Gear for Splatoon 2 players in Japan. Take a closer look at it in the video below.
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Super Mario Maker 2 teaser site open
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It took Nintendo a couple of months, but we finally found out when Super Mario Maker 2 will be launching this week. While a June launch had been previously confirmed, a specific date was not announced. We now know that it’ll be available worldwide on June 28.
In light of this week’s news, the official website has updated. The Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Mario Maker have been pushed away, and it has now become a teaser site for Super Mario Maker 2. You can access the page here. There isn’t much to see much at present aside from a trailer and old screenshots, but the site will undoubtedly update with a bunch of content soon.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
