Splatoon 2 shows off its new Ink Tank
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account is back with another loot at a new element from Splatoon 2. Today, we have an image of the updated Ink Tank.
The Ink Tank has better resistance and is lighter. In the two years that have passed, it appears that technology has made significant strides.
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Update: Gold Mario might be a separate character – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds costumes for Inklings and Metal Mario
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Update: It seems like we might have been wrong in our assumption that the gold-colored Metal Mario was just a costume. Nintendo just sent out a press release for Mario Kart 8, and while it doesn’t really contain a whole lot of new information, it does have this interesting line: “For those seeking a challenge, Gold Mario awaits the finest players who can complete all cups in 200cc.” Although the wording is still slightly unclear, this does seem to confirm that this Gold Mario is indeed a separate character, since the press release also mentions that there are a total of 42 characters in the game, and for the numbers to match up, Gold Mario has to be a separate character (assuming there are no other hidden characters that haven’t been revealed yet).
Other than all the advertised new features, tracks, characters and so on, it seems like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will also add some new costumes. In Mario Kart 8 on Wii U, only a handful of characters had different cosmetic options, like Shy Guy and Yoshi. Now, judging by the overview trailer that was released today, at least three new characters will get to change their looks as well – Metal Mario and both Inklings.
It seems like the Inklings will have at least two additional outfit options – in addition to the standard orange-haired Inkling Girl, you can also see a pink-haired one above and a green-haired one in the image below. True to their fashion-savvy natures, these Inkling variants also wear different outfits.
Metal Mario also gets a new costume, as you can see with this gold-colored variant below:
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Switch UI gets “All Software” button when you have more than 12 games
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Since the Switch has only been out for a week, the software lineup isn’t that expansive yet, and most people likely don’t own more than a handful of games for it at the moment. However, Reddit user Dacvak has found out that if you own more than 12 games, instead of scrolling further to the right, the Switch UI instead adds an “All Software” button that lets you view all of your games in a grid like this:
Media Create software sales (2/27/17 – 3/5/17) – 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. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
02./00. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn #
03./00. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
04./00. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
05./01. [PS4] NieR: Automata
06./00. [NSW] Super Bomberman R
07./00. [NSW] Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for Nintendo Switch
08./02. [PS4] Super Robot Wars V #
09./09. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 – Professional
10./00. [NSW] Puyo Puyo Tetris
11./03. [PSV] Super Robot Wars V #
12./06. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./04. [PS4] Nioh
14./13. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
15./10. [PS4] Resident Evil 7: biohazard #
16./11. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
17./08. [PS4] For Honor
18./14. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
19./00. [PS4] Winning Post 8 2017
20./00. [3DS] Doraemon the Movie: Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibouken
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More insight into Switch’s launch sales in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Media Create shared its own data earlier this week, showing that Switch sold around 329,000 units in Japan. The tracker now offers additional insight into the system’s performance.
Switch’s release greatly helped to raise both software and hardware sales from last week. Overall software sales between February 27 and March 5 are 835,000 units (124.10 percent compared to last week) while overall hardware sales are 402,000 units (520.94 percent compared to last week).
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[Review] Super Bomberman R
Posted on 7 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 10 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: Konami / Hexadrive
Publisher Konami
Super Bomberman R sees the return of a series that’s been dormant for nearly a decade, this time returning exclusively on Switch. Bomberman has a long and illustrious history thanks to its simple gameplay and arcade-like presentation that makes it easy for anyone to jump in at any time and have fun, regardless of skill level or familiarity with the series or the medium in general. Super Bomberman R, however, for all its worth lacks quite a bit for its price of entry, and while the fun and arcade feeling is still there, don’t expect to feel fulfilled by the end of it all – especially if you’re playing solo.
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Rime’s publisher says “cost of manufacturing” contributing to higher price on Switch as well
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 61 Comments
Along with a new release window for Rime, a physical version and price point were announced for the game yesterday. On Switch, it’ll cost $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 whereas other versions are $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99.
Grey Box, Rime’s publisher, already said that “prices for our products based on the costs of development and publishing for each specific platform”. Adding to this, the company now tells Kotaku that “cost of manufacturing is also a factor”.
The news obviously hasn’t been going over well. We’ll just have to hope that this isn’t a trend that continues on Switch.
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Reggie – Switch still Nintendo’s best-selling system in US after five days, bringing franchises, special story
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 47 Comments
A few days ago, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime confirmed that Switch’s first 2-day sales in the Americas were the best for any Nintendo system in history. The trend continues five days in for the console.
During his new interview with Katie Linendoll, Reggie said the following about Switch sales:
“So we announced the first two days, so now we have data for the US five days in. Continues to be the best-selling system we’ve ever had in the United States. And I’ve launched five systems now with Nintendo, and by far this is the most remarkable given the pace of sales, given what’s happening on the software front – obviously Legend of Zelda – so this is an amazing time for us.”
Speaking of Zelda, he said the new entry is “killing it” in Japan. That’s important to note since the series has always done well in the west, but may not have always caught on in Nintendo’s native territory – especially as of late.
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Reggie talks Switch, 3DS, and more in a new interview
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 16 Comments
Katie Linendoll interviewed Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime through a Facebook live stream a short while ago. Reggie weighed in on Switch, 3DS, and more during the talk. For the full recording, continue on below.
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Dragon Quest XI details – new character, monsters, systems
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
This week’s issue of Jump has another update on Dragon Quest XI. The information provides information about a new character, monsters, and systems.
Check out the new Dragon Quest XI scan above. A summary of information as translated by Gematsu is below.
Sylvia
– “It is my mission to make the people of the world smile!”
– A character who seems to be a traveler
Monsters
– Mokokkii: a monster that carries a huge needle that can fill anything with holes
– Lantern Kozou: a lantern that was thrown away and became a monster in its resentment against humans
– Some monsters such as Lanter Kozou only appear at night
Systems
– People with a purple speech bubble mark may have some sort of request
– As you approach people, you can hear their voices through the speech bubbles that appear over their head
– Can travel the world by horse
– Can make a bonfire on the field
– Bonfires will be useful when you have a long way to travel
– In addition to resting and healing, and writing in the adventure log, you can also enjoy conversations with your party
– Saving is done with the adventure log
– At camp, you can buy items at the shops opened by traveling merchants
