September 2017 NPD: Super NES Classic Edition outsells all major consoles
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 13 Comments
With the Super NES Classic Edition making its debut in September, it’s no surprise that it was the best-selling hardware platform in the US. NPD says it beat out Switch, the PlayStation 4, and Xbox One last month.
There is still some good news for Switch. According to the NPD, it outsold the PS4 and Xbox One in terms of units.
Nights of Azure 2 Limited Edition unboxing
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
For Nights of Azure 2, Koei Tecmo worked with NIS America on a limited edition version. See the full contents unboxed below.
Just Dance 2018 – “Ubisoft Meets Nintendo” video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
Ubisoft readied a new video to promote the inclusion of the exclusive Mario track in the Switch version of Just Dance 2018. Have a look at below.
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CliffyB says Switch’s concept is “brilliant”, but unsure if LawBreakers will come to the console
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 28 Comments
Earlier this year, Cliff Bleszinski launched his new shooter LawBreakers at Boss Key. GameSpot decided to ask if a Switch version is possible.
Bleszinski started out his response by offering quite a bit of praise for Switch. He feels that the system’s concept is “brilliant” and Nintendo “really knocked it out of the park with this one.”
Bleszinski told GameSpot:
More: Boss Key, Cliff Bleszinski, interview, LawBreakers
Sonic’s original designer draws new art for Sonic Forces
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 6 Comments
Naoto Ohshima was the original designer of Sonic. To celebrate the upcoming launch of Sonic Forces, Ohshima drew some new art for the game. Check it out above.
Ohshima also did something similar for Sonic Mania a few months ago. You can find that piece of art here.
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More Switch maintenance scheduled for this week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another round of Switch maintenance will be taking place this week. Aside from the maintenance affecting all of Nintendo’s platforms later today that we previously reported on, two additional Switch sessions are taking place on Tuesday / Wednesday.
Here’s the schedule:
Period 1
– 6 PM PT (October 24) – 7:30 PM PT (October 24)
– 9 PM ET (October 24) – 10:30 PM ET (October 24)
– 2 AM in the UK (October 25) – 3:30 AM in the UK (October 25)
– 3 AM in Europe (October 25) – 4:30 AM in Europe (October 25)
Period 2
– 10 PM PT (October 24) – 11:30 PM PT (October 24)
– 1 AM ET (October 25) – 2:30 AM ET (October 25)
– 6 AM in the UK (October 25) – 7:30 AM in the UK (October 25)
– 7 Am in Europe (October 25) – 8:30 AM in Europe (October 25)
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North American Super Mario Odyssey commercials
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Nintendo has published a couple of North American commercials for Super Mario Odyssey. They’re pretty similar to adverts in other countries with the same kind of footage. In any case, we have the adverts below.
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Snipperclips Plus up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
The Nintendo UK store has started taking pre-orders for Snipperclips Plus. You can pre-order it here.
Snipperclips Plus is an expanded version of the original game with more than 30 new stages, including a world based on comic books and a toy box world. If you’ve already purchased the initial release on the eShop, you may want to hold off on buying this one – assuming you’re not interested in having it physically. Nintendo will be offering the “Plus” content as DLC for owners of the original game.
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Sonic Forces producer on the reaction to Sonic Mania, Switch version, wants to make Samba de Amigo for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
Eurogamer published a new interview today with Sonic Forces producer Shun Nakamura. Nakamura commented on the reaction to Sonic Mania, the Switch version of Sonic Forces, and his big interest in wanting to make Samba de Amigo for Switch.
You can find these comments from Nakamura below. The full interview is up on Eurogamer here.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – first official details and screenshots for new content
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Following the news from V Jump, Bandai Namco has officially unveiled new content coming to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The game is getting new characters, new costumes, and a new game mode this fall.
Here’s the official rundown:
