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As we reported previously, rhythm game Voez is getting a physical release in Japan. Among other things, this will add TV mode support, allowing the game to be played with a controller instead of just with the touchscreen. This version now has a concrete release date: January 25th, 2018. Also, the total number of downloads for the digital version now stands at 45,000, up from 40,000 last month.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Fire Emblem Warriors – Nintendo
3. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
7. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts
8. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. Miitopia – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
5. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – Nintendo
6. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
7. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Moon- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo

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This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

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All formats

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Super Mario Odyssey ends its run at the third position while Xenoblade Chronicles 2 jumps back up to #6, and Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon move up a spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 5 and October 11.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 36 Comments

Bandai Namco is continuing its trend of bringing some of its older titles to Switch. Following Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition has been announced for the console.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition, which originally came out in 2015, mashes Koei Tecmo’s Warriors series with the famous manga IP. The new Switch version will come with 42 pieces of DLC. This includes challenge episodes and costumes. Online co-op from the PlayStation versions is missing, but local two-player co-op is supported with two sets of Joy-Con or Pro Controllers.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 29 Comments

Game Freak has a delicate balance going on at the moment. The studio is currently wrapping up Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon for 3DS. But as we found out at E3, Game Freak is also shifting towards Switch with its very first Switch project.

On the bright side, handling two big projects doesn’t seem to be an issue for the company. In an interview with GameSpot, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon producer Shigeru Ohmori noted how the latest 3DS games can be thought of “mainly as a project for our younger staff to work on and grow and develop their skills, while perhaps the more veteran, established members of the company can work on the upcoming [Switch] project.”

Ohmori explained:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 36 Comments

Switch had its biggest firmware update this past week. Video capture for select games, data transferring, and eShop pre-loading were among the features added.

Once the update dropped, Switch owners began to notice some other additions and changes. For instance, the system now has support for USB wireless headsets.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments

Update: The Easter egg has now been found:

Original: Splatoon 2 may hold at least one notable mystery. Apparently, players have yet to discover one of the game’s Easter eggs.

The news comes straight from Jordan Amaro, one of Splatoon 2’s developers. Amaro put out this cryptic tweet earlier in the month:

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

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

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 7 Comments

Nintendo is still adding new content to Splatoon 2. Every week, we’ve seen new weapons and stages added to the game. When it comes to multiplayer maps, Nintendo has coming up with brand new areas plus stages returning from the original game.

One player claims to have found one such returning level. If you’re interested in learning more about the situation, continue on below.

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