Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – “The biggest Mario Kart game yet” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 38 Comments
Nintendo sent out a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe trailer today showcasing how it’s the biggest entry in the franchise thus far. View it below.
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Square Enix: Switch version of Dragon Quest XI still coming, can’t comment on release date today
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
Earlier today, we learned that the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI will launch on July 29th in Japan. Nothing was said about the Switch version in the announcement stream though. However, journalist Takashi Mochizuki reached out to Square Enix regarding the Switch version of the game and received the following reply:
“It is still planned but no announcements today. Whether it launches together on the same day as PS4 and 3DS or not we cannot say today.”
A fairly noncommittal reply – at this point it seems unlikely that the Switch version will launch on July 29th as well, though Square Enix aren’t ruling it out.
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Nintendo’s HackerOne program extended to Switch; first bounties paid
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch | 5 Comments
In December of last year, Nintendo announced that it teamed up with HackerOne in order to find security flaws and vulnerabilities concerning the 3DS. Anyone can submit a report detailing such flaws, and if Nintendo deems it significant enough, they will pay the person who submitted the report a bounty ranging from $100 to $20,000, depending on various factors.
Last month, Nintendo extended this deal to include Switch security flaws, specifically the following:
- System vulnerabilities regarding Nintendo Switch
- Privilege escalation from userland
- Kernel takeover
- ARMĀ® TrustZoneĀ® takeover
- Vulnerabilities regarding Nintendo-published applications for Nintendo Switch
- Userland takeover
It seems like the program is working, since today Nintendo has rewarded three people with a bounty (the sum was not disclosed).
New Dragon Quest XI trailers
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Update: Added in new trailers focusing specifically on 3DS and PS4 (plus Switch?) below.
Original: Square Enix has prepared a brand new trailer for Dragon Quest XI. You can give it a watch below.
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Japanese Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Square Enix will soon be hosting its Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream. As the name implies, we’re expecting the RPG to be given a final date in Japan – at least on 3DS. It’ll be interesting to see if Square Enix talks about the Switch version of the game or holds off until sometime in the future.
You can watch the Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation as it happens below. It should begin in about an hour from now.
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XSEED is a big Switch supporter, will be making announcements “soon”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 26 Comments
XSEED often tends to support Nintendo platforms. Even when the Wii U was winding down, the publisher brought Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Exile’s End to Wii U by working with WayForward and Magnetic Realms respectively.
With Switch, XSEED once again has plans to support a Nintendo system. A representative from the company told one fan that announcements will be made “soon”. Although, mysteriously, “it may not specifically be for the titles and series you’re looking for.”
XSEED said:
“We are big supporters of the Switch so you’ll definitely be seeing some announcements about it from us soon, though it may not specifically be for the titles and series you’re looking for.”
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I Am Setsuna’s free Temporal Battle Arena DLC arrives on Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Square Enix previously announced free DLC for I Am Setsuna, known as the Temporal Battle Arena. Today, the publisher issued a release date in an email sent out to fans. The Temporal Battle Arena will be out on Thursday as a content patch.
For the uninitiated, I Am Setsuna’s Temporal Battle Arena lets you participate in battles against other players parties. It can be accessed by progressing through the main story and talking to a character that appears on a specific map.
Here’s a trailer:
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European Switch eShop hinting at English Puyo Puyo Tetris demo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Puyo Puyo Tetris already has a demo on the Japanese Switch eShop. If you’ve been holding out for an English version, you’ll be happy to hear that it should be released soon.
An image included with Puyo Puyo Tetris’ listing on the European eShop makes note of the demo. It’s not out just yet, but with the game launching in North America and Europe this month, it shouldn’t be too long until SEGA makes the download available.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild tops German charts for March
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
BILD has published the results of Germany’s best-selling games during the month of March. A few Switch games made the chart, highlighted by Zelda: Breath of the Wild at the first position. 1-2-Switch and Super Bomberman R came in at #7 and #17 respectively.
The full lineup is as follows:
- (new) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- (new) Horizon Zero Dawn
- (new) Ghost Recon: Wildlands
- (new) Mass Effect: Andromeda
- (3.) GTA V
- (4.) Fifa 17
- (new) 1-2-Switch
- (new) Lego Worlds
- (1.) For Honor
- (13.) Mafia 3
- (5.) Battlefield 1
- (new) Nier: Automata
- (9.) Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- (2.) Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- (17.) Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- (11.) Minecraft
- (new) Super Bomberman R
- (new) Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 & 2.5 Remix
- (16.) Pokemon Sun
- (14.) Farming Simulator 17
Nintendo Direct announced for Wednesday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 96 Comments
A new Nintendo Direct is set to air on Wednesday, Nintendo has just announced.
The upcoming presentation will have news about both Switch and 3DS. However, it will be primarily focused on ARMS and Splatoon 2, Nintendo says.
Broadcast times are below:
– 3 PM PT
– 6 PM ET
– 11 PM in the UK
– 12 PM in Europe (Thursday)
The news about this week’s Nintendo Direct was published on Twitter:
Nintendo Direct incoming! Tune in 4/12 at 3 PM PT. pic.twitter.com/SFHXEaFQIc
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 10, 2017