Nintendo maintenance schedule as of September 16, 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii Shop Channel, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo’s maintenance schedule has received its regular update. A number of sessions are planned for this coming week, primarily impacting Switch-related services as Nintendo Switch Online approaches.
Here’s the full roundup of maintenance:
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Langrisser I & II boxart
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Thanks to Amazon Japan, we now have the boxart for the Langrisser I & II remakes on Switch. Take a look at the packaging image above.
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Titan Quest update out now (version 1.0.2)
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Titan Quest’s next update has gone live on Switch. All players can now access version 1.0.2.
The latest update includes bug fixes, new and improved features, and more. Continue on below for the full patch notes.
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Switch’s new NES controllers only work when detached from the system, only compatible with NES games
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo unveiled new NES controllers for Switch in conjunction with Nintendo Switch Online during the latest Nintendo Direct. There are a couple of caveats fans should be aware of, however.
The official website points out a couple of things. First, the controllers only work when detached from Switch. Second, the site clearly states that they’ll only work with the new Nintendo Switch Online games.
Senran Kagura producer on Peach Ball’s origins, use of HD Rumble, features
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a recent issue of Famitsu, the Japanese magazine spoke with Senran Kagura producer Takaki Kenichiro about the upcoming Peach Ball game for Switch. The somewhat awkward discussion tackled where the idea for the project started, how HD Rumble is being used, and what to expect from the title overall.
If you’re interested in learning more about Senran Kagura: Peach Ball, continue on below.. We’ve prepared a full translation of the interview.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition devs on the remaster and series’ future
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu has one of the first Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition developer interviews. Producer Yosuke Tomizawa and Yoshito Higuchi, chief director of the original game, discussed the RPG.
The chat has some interesting discussion about how Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition came to be and the remaster itself. There’s also some talk about the possibility of other remasters/remakes and the next entry in the franchise.
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee – Mew footage from Pokenchi
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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee was featured on the latest episode of Pokenchi. A brief look at Mew was shown, including the use of Psychic, Thunderbolt, Fire Blast, and Ice Beam moves. Check out a recording of the clip below.
[Let’s Talk] September 2018 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
It didn’t happen last week, but the new Nintendo Direct finally aired this past Thursday. New first and third-party announcements were shared, while updates were also provided on previously-known games.
Nintendo opened the broadcast with a first look at Luigi’s Mansion 3 on Switch. The other big announcement, a new Animal Crossing for Switch in 2019, closed the show. Other notable announcements include Isabelle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn. It’s not entirely clear if Nintendo will be publishing, but Pokemon developer Game Freak also showed off its new project tentatively known as Town. Of course, this wasn’t everything, but those are some of the first-party highlights.
On the third-party front, you could argue that the biggest news came from Square Enix. Mainline Final Fantasy games are finally back on Nintendo platforms with Final Fantasy VII, IX, X / X-2 HD Remaster, and XII: The Zodiac Age for Switch. Square Enix is also bringing over World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy, and the previously-announced Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition. Outside of Square Enix was Katamary Damacy Reroll, Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, Cities: Skylines, and board games from Asmodee Digital.
So what’d everybody think of the latest Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight? Were you happy with what was shown, or did the presentation leave you wanting more? Let us know in the comments below.
Batman: The Enemy Within launches October 2 on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Telltale Games will release Batman: The Enemy Within on Switch next month. It’ll be available digitally in both North America and Europe starting October 2.
Here’s a brief introduction and trailer:
[Review] Valkyria Chronicles 4
Posted on 6 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 25, 2018
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a the long-awaited return to the franchise’s roots. After ten years, some strange PSP sequels and odd unwanted offshoots like Valkyria Revolution, this is the first full-on watercolor outing since 2008. If you played Valkyria Chronicles, then you already have a good idea of what to expect here – and from that standpoint this is exactly what could be expected out of a (good) sequel.
