Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments

Nintendo is back with the continuation of the Squid Sisters Stories for Splatoon 2. This new initiative intends to tell the tale of Callie and Marie following the final Splatfest.

Read up on the fourth chapter in the story below. For previous entries, head on over here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments

IGN has a pair of new videos up for Rime with gameplay. In addition to an enemy encounter, we also have some footage of an underwater area. Both videos are included below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

2K Sports prepared a cheeky little video to announce Shaquille O’Neal as the cover athlete for NBA 2K18’s Legend Edition. Check it out below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 284.823 / NEW
02./00. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.27} (¥5.700) – 97.093 / NEW
03./05. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross (Capcom) {2017.03.18} (¥5.800) – 27.829 / 1.421.205 (+2%)
04./06. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 25.286 / 420.941 (+24%)
05./01. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia # (Nintendo) {2017.04.20} (¥4.980) – 22.721 / 154.389 (-83%)
06./02. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.20} (¥5.700) – 10.950 / 59.092 (-77%)
07./07. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 9.800 / 195.958 (+0%)
08./03. [PS4] Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition (From Software) {2017.04.20} (¥5.900) – 9.014 / 42.102 (-73%)
09./00. [PSV] Gun Gun Pixies # (Compile Heart) {2017.04.27} (¥6.800) – 8.675 / NEW
10./04. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2-2: The Maiden Who Fell into Darkness and the Book of Beginnings # (Aqua Plus) {2017.04.20} (¥5.800) – 6.659 / 34.040 (-76%)
11./10. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars (Nintendo) {2017.03.30} (¥4.980) – 6.617 / 75.503 (-6%)
12./11. [PS4] NieR: Automata (Square Enix) {2017.02.23} (¥7.800) – 6.168 / 313.252 (+1%)
13./12. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ubisoft) {2017.03.09} (¥8.400) – 4.742 / 169.453 (-10%)
14./13. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 4.504 / 109.193 (+9%)
15./00. [3DS] Cube Creator DX (Arc System Works) {2017.04.27} (¥2.800) – 4.350 / NEW
16./14. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2016.11.18} (¥4.980) – 4.224 / 3.249.835 (+5%)
17./15. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2016.12.01} (¥4.700) – 4.157 / 1.027.400 (+9%)
18./16. [NSW] Super Bomberman R (Konami) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 3.338 / 77.015 (-6%)
19./21. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition] (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2015.10.08} (¥4.990) – 3.281
20./17. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki (Level 5) {2016.12.15} (¥4.800) – 3.197 / 711.043 (+1%)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 56 Comments

Update (5/8): Media Create’s data is finally in. We’ve swapped out their numbers with Famitsu below.

Original (5/3): The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Switch – 76,679
PS4 – 18,848
New 3DS LL – 17,873
PS4 Pro – 6,455
Vita – 5,994
2DS – 4,101
New 3DS – 1,089
Wii U – 543
PS3 – 453
Xbox One – 101

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

Switch – 48,694
New 3DS LL – 17,570
PS4 – 15,222
Vita – 5,164
PS4 Pro – 4,112
2DS – 3,945
New 3DS – 1,114
PS3 – 367
Wii U – 262
Xbox One – 68

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 5 Comments

It may have only been out on the market for a few days, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still managed to be the best-selling game in the UK during April. Zelda: Breath of the Wild also made the list coming in at the sixth spot.

The full results are below:

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo)
2. Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ubisoft)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
4. LEGO Worlds (Warner Bros)
5. FIFA 17 (EA)
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (nintendo)
7. Persona 5 (Atlus)
8. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (Activision)
9. Mass Effect: Andromeda (EA)
10. Rocket League (505 Games)
11. Overwatch (Blizzard)
12. Horizon Zero Dawn (Sony)
13. LEGO City Undercover (Warner Bros)
14. Forza Horizon 3 (Microsoft)
15. WWE 2K17 (2K Games)
16. Battlefield 1 (EA)
17. Yooka-Laylee (Team 17)
18. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (CI Games)
19. For Honor (Ubisoft)
20. Minecraft: Xbox Edition (Microsoft)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 43 Comments

NBA 2K18 was technically announced for Switch a few months ago. Today though, 2K Sports announced that the game will launch on September 19 right alongside all other versions of the game.

2K Sports is also giving Switch the same treatment as other consoles when it comes to special editions. You’ll be able to pick up a standard copy, Legend Edition, or Legend Edition Gold.

The NBA 2K18 Legend Edition includes the following:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch, Videos | 2 Comments

The official ARMS Twitter account provided some more brief updates on the game today. First up is another alternate color scheme for Master Mummy, though we already saw that one at Niconico Chogaiki 2017.

A new weapon showcase video was also posted; this one focuses on the Megaton weapon:

巨大化するアーム「ビッグパンチ」！
「デカい」「重い」「遅い」の3拍子が揃ったアームは、チャージでさらに巨大化！
マスターマミーにピッタリの、チョ～重量級です！ pic.twitter.com/Zy5UrShYE9

— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) May 8, 2017

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch | 4 Comments

Update: This actually is a returning brand from the first Splatoon. It’s known as Tentatek in the English version.

Original: The Splatoon Twitter account provided another brief update on Splatoon 2 today – this time, it’s another new clothing brand. “Arome” (the official English name will likely be different) are known for producing high-tech sneakers, such as the model you see below. Many top athletes wear this brand which combines fashion with functionality.

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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. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
4. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Bomberman R – Konami
6. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard

Wii U

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
9. Splatoon – Nintendo
10. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
8. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
9. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

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