Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos | 37 Comments

The Switch durability tests aren’t finished just yet. UnlockRiver shared a new one today, which has the system being dropped from a ridiculous 1,000 feet.

Believe it or not, the Switch unit did survive. One of the Joy-Con controllers broke off, but it’s easily replaceable. The unit as a whole still worked amazingly enough.

Here’s the full video from UnlockRiver:

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments

Just like in previous years, Twitch will be live streaming several days of Twitch coverage. The specific time slots are still being filled in, but we have an overall idea of the schedule.

Of course, you’ll be able to watch the Nintendo Spotlight video presentation on June 13. Additionally, Nintendo will be stopping by later that day as well as on June 15 to showcase upcoming titles on Twitch’s stage show.

Twitch is also teasing exclusive news from Nicalis on June 11. It’s not clear if the reveal will be Nintendo-related, but we do know that the company has been giving Switch a lot of love as of late.

In any case, Twitch’s live stream schedule for E3 2017 is as follows:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 11 Comments

Update: More videos added in below.

Original: Now that it has officially launched in Japan, more Seiken Densetsu Collection footage is popping up. A new video showing off the menu and music test can be found below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Fernando in Screenshots, Switch | 19 Comments

Famitsu has just published on their website four high quality images of Fire Emblem Warriors, which will come to Switch and New 3DS in the future.

Check them out below:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch | 11 Comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Fire Emblem Warriors, Lost Sphear, and Monster Hunter XX on Switch. Scans of all games are below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 38 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 27,146
New 3DS LL – 14,610
PS4 – 13,972
PS4 Pro – 5,030
Vita – 4,092
2DS – 2,667
New 3DS – 1,018
PS3 – 258
Wii U – 177
Xbox One – 121

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 26,114
New 3DS LL – 13,922
PS4 – 12,325
PS4 Pro – 4,989
Vita – 4,088
2DS – 2,732
New 3DS – 1,406
PS3 – 327
Wii U – 184
Xbox One – 103

And here are the software charts:

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

Just like in North America, SEGA will be distributing the Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition in Europe. However, it was announced today that the Switch version will be exclusive to Amazon. If you’d like to reserve a copy, you can do so here.

Source: SEGA PR

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

Switch, Wii U, and 3DS will be undergoing more maintenance tonight. Certain network services such as online play and rankings may be affected for a little over an hour.

The schedule is as follows:

– 6:45 PM PT (May 31) – 8 PM PT (May 31)
– 9:45 PM ET (May 31) – 11 PM ET (May 31)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (June 1) – 4 AM in the UK (June 1)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (June 1) – 5 AM in Europe (June 1)

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 84 Comments

Update 2 (6/1): The person behind the images has come forward confirming that the “leak” is fake. That’s the end of it, folks!

Update: While it’s not been made absolutely official, we can close the book on this one. The evidence here and certain sites such as GameXplain stating outright that the images were fabricated are enough.

Original (5/30): One game heavily rumored for Switch ever since the system’s reveal is Smash Bros. Early speculation suggested that Nintendo would eventually bring out something that mixes the Wii U and 3DS versions together into one ultimate package. With Nintendo’s big E3 presentation just two weeks away, the Smash Bros. Switch rumor is back in the news.

Unconfirmed screenshots from Smash Bros. on Switch are beginning to spread like wildfire online. The images appear to originate from 4Chan. Although anyone can post on the site under anonymity – making some rumors dubious – reports have panned out correctly from time to time in the past. In fact, before Nintendo’s Switch unveiling in January, someone accurately leaked the full slate of titles that appeared at hands-on events.

A first glance at the Smash Bros. screenshots would lead us to believe that they’re the real deal, or at least that someone put in a lot of effort here. But you know what people say these days: anyone can create a fake leak. Switch will undoubtedly receive a Smash Bros. game at some point, though we definitely can’t say that these images can be trusted. If they are true, we’re looking at some new content like Target Smash and improved visuals in the 3DS stages.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments

If you’re picking up the Sonic Mania: Collector’s Edition, it’ll cost you $70 (or perhaps a bit less if you have something such as Amazon Prime). But if you’re going for the standard version on the eShop, the game will be priced significantly less. We have confirmation from SEGA that Sonic Mania is planned to cost $19.99 ($25.99 CAD).

In other Sonic Mania news, new screenshots and art are in. Find the latest images below.

Source: SEGA PR

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