Nintendo France – more unannounced third-party games for Switch coming, mobile talk, amiibo is here to stay
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 26 Comments
We recently came across an interview French website Gamekult conducted at E3. The site caught up with Philippe Lavoué, managing director of Nintendo France. Since we felt it was interesting enough, we decided to go ahead with a full, proper translation.
In the interview, Lavoué touched on many different topics. This includes Switch and third-parties (more games are coming), mobile, and the staying power of amiibo.
We’ve posted the fully translated interview below. Just keep in mind the context of when it was conducted – specifically for questions such as a NES Classic Edition followup.
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Pearl and Marina’s full performance for Mayo VS Ketchup
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
Probably the most striking difference in this performance compared to the original are the color variants for both characters. Check them out in their themed colors below.
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Slime-san dev on working with Nintendo
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Fabraz, developer of Slime-san, had this to say in regards to working with Nintendo and the Switch:
(Nintendo has) been very supportive with us. We met some of them back at GDC and a few weeks later we were invited to become certified Nintendo Switch developers. Since then, whenever there was a problem, they were very responsive to any of our inquiries.
I’m INCREDIBLY grateful to have gotten the opportunity to release a game on one of their systems. Can’t overstate that enough!
In the case of the port from PC to Switch, it took them just a couple of months. Most of the issue that they had with the port was the result of trying to use the default resources of Unity as they learned the hardware. A little over a year! The porting process to the Switch was around 2-3 months, QA included. It was, honestly, pretty seamless. Unity and Nintendo did some prep work and the porting process wasn’t too hard.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and figures up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Along with the game itself, the related figures are also available. Everything can be reserved right here.
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Japanese Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack Switch Limited Edition detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack is dropping later this month on Switch. In Japan, Inti Creates is gearing up for a limited edition. We now have a look at the full contents.
The Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack Limited Edition will feature a special box and a copy of the game. Inti Creates is also including the OVA on DVD and a new drama CD.
Take-Two expecting great Switch sales to continue, feeling optimistic and “very supportive of Nintendo”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 57 Comments
This week, Take-Two Interactive reported its latest financial results. The event was accompanied by the regular earnings call with investors, analysts, and other interested parties.
Towards the end of the call, Switch was brought into the conversation. Take-Two was asked about its potential and how the company’s perspective has changed over the past few months.
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Video: Nintendo highlights Splatoon 2 cosplay at Comic-Con
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
At Comic-Con last month, Nintendo promoted the launch of Splatoon 2 with a little Inkling cosplay. Check out the full recap below.
Check out @AtelierHeidi and @LeoZombie showing off their awesome #Splatoon2 Inkling cosplay from #SDCC2017! pic.twitter.com/eQJocVbQHQ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 2, 2017
Splatoon 2’s Splatfest carries over the mayonnaise vs. ketchup theme into the actual ink
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 39 Comments
Splatoon 2’s first actual Splatfest carries the same topic worldwide. It’s the battle of the condiments: mayonnaise and ketchup.
Even in the battles themselves, Nintendo is holding true to the Splatfest theme. The ink colors have the same exact mayonnaise and ketchup theme. Pretty neat, right?
The first Splatfest is already underway in Japan. It’ll begin at 12 AM ET / 9 PM PT tonight. In Europe, it’s scheduled to start at 4 PM on Saturday. Each event lasts for a full day.
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Media Create software sales (7/24/17 – 7/30/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age #
02./00. [PS4] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age #
03./01. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
04./02. [3DS] Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy
05./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
06./03. [3DS] Hey! Pikmin
07./05. [PS4] Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
08./04. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Dokonan Desu?
09./00. [PSV] Kenka Bancho Otome: Kanzenmuketsu no My Honey
10./08. [NSW] Arms
11./10. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
12./00. [PS4] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy
13./09. [PS4] Gundam Versus #
14./11. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
15./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
16./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
17./17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
18./00. [PSV] Wagamama High Spec #
19./00. [PSV] Grisaia no Kajitsu: Side Episode
20./00. [PSV] Hiiro no Kakera: Omoi Iro no Kioku #
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Switch maintenance scheduled for next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo’s maintenance schedule has updated with news about some downtime for Switch next week. Online play for unspecified titles will be impacted on Wednesday evening in North America, and early Thursday in Europe.
The schedule is as follows:
– 5:50 PM PT (August 9) – 7:30 PM PT (August 9)
– 8:50 PM ET (August 9) – 10:30 PM ET (August 9)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (August 10) – 3:30 AM in the UK (August 10)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (August 10) – 4:30 AM in Europe (August 10)
