Japan’s top 25 best-selling Super Famicom games on the 3DS Virtual Console
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has provided new data for the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, revealing the top 25 most-downloaded Super Famicom titles. The chart is based on lifetime sales on the eShop.
Topping the list is Super Mario World, which launched with the 3DS Virtual Console in March 2016. EarthBound and Zelda: A Link to the Past round out the top three.
We have the full top 25 below.
More: charts, Virtual Console
HORI preparing a USB hub stand
Posted on 6 years ago by Joshua in Switch | 0 comments
Seen in the image above, HORI is releasing a cool-looking USB stand for portable mode.
It is meant to charge your Switch if it’s plugged in, as well as add four USB ports to the system. This will allow wired classic controllers to plug in on the go! And keyboards for whatever reason? But also GameCube controller adapters! Anything your imagination can conjure.
The USB hub is slated to hit the market in May. May-be you will get one.
More: Hori
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition submitted to Nintendo
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It seems that Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has been submitted to Nintendo, according to a livestream on the official Minecraft Twitch.
The developers have stated that they’re very interested in gyroscopic gaming, but it won’t make it into the release version. As for Switch, they’ve stated that they won’t release the digital version until the physical version is ready as well.
Highlights of the Bedrock Edition include cross-platform play, infinite worlds, and better chunk loading. It also seems to include almost everything the main game offers.
Japanese God Wars boxart
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
Kadokawa Games has posted the Japanese boxart for God Wars: Great War of Japanese Mythology. We have it attached above.
Gal*Gun 2 video with Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Inti Creates published a new gameplay video for Gal*Gun 2, which features Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki. Check it out below.
More: Gal*Gun 2, Inti Creates
ARMS update out now (version 5.2.0), patch notes – Big Time ARMS, new Gallery images, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Last night, Nintendo teased that a new update would be distributed for ARMS today. Version 5.2.0 is now live for all players.
Today’s update adds in a few new things. The primary highlights include the ability to use “Big Time ARMS” from the Party Crash mode in regular battle, as well as the addition of new Gallery images.
The full patch notes are as follows:
More: Arms, title update, top
Choice Provisions shares more Runner3 details
Posted on 6 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Choice Provisions published another blog post for Runner3 today. For the latest entry, the developer compares Runner3 with its predecessors.
More: Choice Provisions, Nicalis, Runner3
Battle Chasers: Nightwar approved for Switch release
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The long wait for Battle Chasers: Nightwar on Switch is almost over. It has now been approved by Nintendo, which is one of the final steps needed prior to launch.
Developer Airship Syndicate tweeted out the following today:
Battle Chasers: Nightwar has been approved for release on #Switch by Nintendo. Our pub @THQNordic is working on the final step: manufacturing/distribution details (takes a while to make and get on shelves). Official release date announcement coming soon! pic.twitter.com/TkDKdJO4O7
— Airship Syndicate (@AirshipSyn) March 6, 2018
We’ll bring you the Switch release date for Battle Chasers: Nightwar as soon as we have it.
Buy Kirby Star Allies at Target, get a cinch sack
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A preview for next week’s Target ad has come online. In it, a purchasing bonus is revealed for Kirby Star Allies.
Those who buy the Switch game at Target will receive a cinch sack. This is pictured in the image above. Note that quantities will be “limited”.
More: HAL Laboratory, Kirby Star Allies, Target
Switch maintenance planned for tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo conducted a bunch of maintenance yesterday to add in support for using My Nintendo Gold Points on digital Switch purchases. Maintenance for the week isn’t finished though, as a new session has been added in for tonight / tomorrow.
Switch will be impacted at the following times:
– 9 PM PT (March 6) – 11 PM PT (March 6)
– 12 AM (March 7) – 2 AM ET (March 7)
– 5 AM in the UK (March 7) – 7 AM ET (March 7)
– 6 AM in Europe (March 7) – 8 AM ET (March 7)