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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 26 Comments

Update 4: All of the eShops are back up.

Update 3: Hearing reports that the Switch eShop may have gone down again, or is still down for some. Will continue to monitor.

Update 2: Switch is back up. So currently, Wii U and 3DS are the only systems impacted as of 1:40 PM ET.

Update: Bumped to the top. Wii U and 3DS eShops are now down as well.

Original: Since early this morning, the Switch eShop has been offline. Nintendo hasn’t said what the cause is, but one possibility is an influx of traffic. It’s Christmas after all, and there could be a whole lot of people receiving the system as a gift today.

Nintendo has only said the following about the situation:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 31 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu has a year-end feature with tons of developers and industry members. Representatives from Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Koei Tecmo, PlatinumGames, and other companies were asked to rank their top five games played from January to December. Others participated as well such as several voice actors.

The ranking for all platforms is as follows:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments

Here’s something that’s a bit interesting. Today, Nintendo posted a new job listing on its website for a Splatoon 2 level designer. The game has obviously been out for awhile, but Nintendo is still updating it new content and patches.

The designer will be involved with the adjustment of stages, weapons, and rules. These include adjustments to existing levels.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

The official Japanese Valkyria Chronicles 4 website has been updated with some new info on the game’s characters as well as some gameplay systems such as Orders, the various classes, Potentials and more. The folks at Gematsu have kindly translated all this new info.

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Angelica Farnaby

An energetic civilian girl suffering from memory loss. The army’s physician took her in and offered her protection, but she proposed to earn her keep by helping with daily chores such as cooking and cleaning. Her cheerful and kind personality has made her very popular with the soldiers.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Cube Creator X, the latest entry in Arc System Work’s sandbox construction series, has been announced for Nintendo Switch. It will be released in Japan in April 2018.

This was announced via preview images of this week’s Famitsu magazine. We will have more detailed information on the game once the full issue is out on Wednesday.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Minecraft added a new Norse Mythology Mash-Up Pack on both Switch and Wii U this week. Check out a trailer for the DLC below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 1 Comment

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Project Octopath Traveler enters the top ten for the first time.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 7 and December 13.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 10 Comments

Following up on its Japanese release, Lost Sphear arrives on Switch in the west next month. You can see how the Switch and PlayStation 4 versions compare below.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

Nintendo has sent out a notice revealing the most wanted videos on Switch news for 2017. The list doesn’t necessarily seem to be in a particular order since it isn’t numbered, but it’s presented as follows:

– Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
– Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo Direct 9/13/17
– Kirby 25th Anniversary Trailer
– Jump Up, Super Star! – Super Mario Odyssey Musical
– Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
– Super Mario Odyssey Game Trailer – Nintendo E3 2017
– Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
– Super Nintendo World Japan – Teaser Trailer
– Metroid Prime 4 – First Look – Nintendo E3 2017
– Yoshi for Nintendo Switch – Game Trailer – Nintendo E3 2017

One thing to note: unless we hear otherwise, we have to assume that the data is limited to the Americas. This news notice has not been published in any other regions at this time.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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