Masatsugu Saito talks main character design in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Nintendo has posted a new piece from Masatsugu Saito, the main character designer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. In it, Saito discussed how he went about creating the designs for the likes of Rex and Pyra.
Saito shared some particularly interesting notes. For example, Monolith Soft wanted the characters to have something that would blow in the wind like a camp “to express the atmosphere of the field.” He also personally requested that the characters “have their personality reflected in how they walk”, so each one has slight differences.
Here’s the piece in full:
ARMS, Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Two periods of additional Nintendo maintenance have been scheduled for this week. ARMS as well as general online services for Switch / Wii U / 3DS will be impacted tonight / tomorrow.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi opening movie
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Koei Tecmo has posted the opening movie for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi. Have a look at the video below.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch item distribution (11/29/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments
As long as you’re subscribed to the Breath of the Wild news channel on Switch, you should have gotten your punctual item distribution from Mr. Fujibayashi, the game’s director.
This time, he has a few wise words about horse taming, as well as free gifts in the form of of a Swift Carrot, two Endura Carrots, and two Apples. Just click the notification to receive the gifts.
Free vegetables! This is serious business, guys– stop horsing around and get taming.
Source: Switch news
Resident Evil Revelations 1 Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
We’ve posted a whole bunch of footage from the second Resident Evil Revelations on Switch, but not so much of the first. Let’s fix that with some new gameplay below.
ARMS version 4.1 out tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Nintendo is teasing another new update for ARMS. Version 4.1 is scheduled for release tomorrow.
The update will have the typical balance adjustments and other small changes. However, Nintendo is also teasing something new. What is it, you ask? Well, we’ll find out tomorrow.
ARMS just received its major 4.1 update earlier in the month. It added Misango as a new fighter, a new stage, Party Crash, and more.
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Japanese Switch 2017-2018 winter commercials
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments
Nintendo has uploaded a pair of Japanese 2017-2018 winter commercials for Switch. Both can be seen below.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 103
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack preview: Ancient Ship
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo has posted another preview from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack to highlight one of the songs included on the limited edition CD. This time around, we’re able to hear a piece of the Ancient Ship track. Listen to it below.
「Collector's Edition」の特典サントラCDから、「古代船」をご紹介しますも。
作曲は清田愛未さん。古代船という名前にピッタリの、神秘的な曲ですも~。 pic.twitter.com/rI4dYrxruy— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) November 28, 2017
How to access the mini-games in Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 for Switch, footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Destructoid has posted a couple of videos showing how players can unlock the new mini-games in Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 for Switch. Both can be found below and have footage.