Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere update out now (version 1.0.1)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Despite being a demo, the Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere has received an update. If you downloaded it previously, version 1.0.1 is now available.
Nintendo hasn’t made any sort of patch notes available, so we’re only left to guess what’s new. Given the small increase in version numbers, it’s likely nothing too big. That being said, it does seem like the construction we mentioned for the Japanese demo is here now in the English version…
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Video: Japanese Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere now undergoing construction
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The Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo is gearing up for the big event this weekend. The Japanese version has seen some changes, and it looks like “construction” is now underway for the rock vs. pop battle. This hasn’t been reflected yet in the western version of the Splatfest World Premiere, but likely will be soon.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Switch debut trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 21 Comments
The first trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on Switch is in, finally giving us a proper look at the game running on Nintendo’s console. Watch the Japanese video below.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is first coming to Switch in Japan on September 7. The North American and European release follows on September 22.
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The End is Nigh footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The End is Nigh’s initial release took place today, with the Switch version coming a bit later on this year. Watch some footage below.
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Switch Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset is coming west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 70 Comments
Update (7/12): Pre-orders now live on Amazon UK.
Original (7/10): Last month, Nintendo and HORI revealed a special Splatoon 2-themed headset for Switch. We now know that it’s coming west thanks to a listing on Amazon.
The Switch Splatoon 2 Splat & Chat Headset is based on an in-game item. By using it, you can experience in-game sound and voice chat at the same time while playing online. It has a removable mic and interchangeable decorative plates.
Pre-orders are open on Amazon here. The headset releases on July 21, just in time for Splatoon 2.
Below are some additional photos:
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Scans roundup – The Great Ace Attorney 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Layton’s Mystery Journey, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch | 44 Comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2, The Great Ace Attorney 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Hey! Pikmin, and Layton’s Mystery Journey. Scans of all games are below.
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Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition due out in November
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Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition is set for release in November, according to retailer listings. GameStop has it listed for November 14. We’re hearing that the release date is the same in Europe as well.
Here’s the official description for Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition:
Take on the challenges of the modern farmer! Explore a huge open world including a detailed North American environment, loaded with farming activities, over hundreds of acres of land. Drive over 250 authentic farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra.
Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition will be priced at $49.99.
Splatoon 2 – “The World is your playground!” video
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An extended version of one of Splatoon 2’s recent ads is here, showing a mix of live action and gameplay. Have a look at the video below.
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Natsume CEO on the split between Harvest Moon and Bokujo Monogatari, putting Light of Hope on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 15 Comments
The Harvest Moon series went through a shakeup a few years ago. Marvelous took back ownership of the franchise – known as Bokujo Monogatari in Japan – and had XSEED publish future releases under the Story of Seasons name. Meanwhile, Natsume began to develop its own games under the original Harvest Moon title.
In an interview with GamesIndustry, Natsume CEO Hiro Maekawa reflected on the situation, calling it “a big surprise” and “really scary”. He said:
“That was a big surprise to us, especially to me. It was a really scary thing to me because we’d spent time and effort to establish a no-name farming simulation game to become one of the best-known farming simulation games for the entire family. We had tons of loyal Harvest Moon fans, but we couldn’t simply say to those loyal fans that there’s no Harvest Moon in the future. Fortunately, we learned and accumulated lots of know-how as to what Harvest Moon fans like and what makes them happy by localizing and publishing Harvest Moon games for the past 16 years, so we took that goodbye as a good opportunity for us, based upon our own experience, to take this franchise to the next step so we could continue to make all Harvest Moon fans very happy.”
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Media Create sales (7/3/17 – 7/9/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 18 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 26,256
PS4 – 22,704
New 3DS LL – 11,849
PS4 Pro – 7,067
Vita – 4,572
2DS – 2,196
New 3DS – 845
Wii U – 164
PS3 – 148
Xbox One – 72
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 25,805
PS4 – 21,873
New 3DS LL – 12,669
PS4 Pro – 7,321
Vita – 4,403
2DS – 2,311
New 3DS – 740
Xbox One – 228
Wii U – 193
PS3 – 153
And here are the software charts:
