Dutch PR company confirms Dragon Quest XI for the west, no word on platforms
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 22 Comments
Dragon Quest XI is looking good for localization. A Dutch PR company has seemingly confirmed that they are handling PR for the release in the west. However, it’s unclear what platforms are involved. A release window is also unknown.
Dragon Quest XI is launching in Japan on July 29 on 3DS and PlayStation 4. A Switch version is also in the works, but Square Enix has yet to show it. Hopefully all versions will make it overseas.
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Headup Games will publish Cave Story+ for Switch in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Headup Games is working with Nicalis on the European release of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ in Europe. Earlier today, the game received a new release date of September 7 in PAL regions.
Headup and Nicalis’ relationship will continue beyond The Binding of Isaac. In a new press release, Headup notes that Cave Story+ is one of the “next things we will tackle.” However, the company isn’t ready to share any specifics, and simply noted: “did we mention that good things come to those who wait?”
Source: Headup Games PR
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Splatoon 2 Direct announced for Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
A new Nintendo Direct will air this Thursday focusing on Splatoon 2, Nintendo has announced. Fans can look forward to information about “some of the new features, weapons and styles” that will be in the game.
This week’s Splatoon 2 Direct will air at the following times:
– 7 AM PT
– 10 AM ET
– 3 PM in the UK
– 4 PM in Europe
We’ll have the Splatoon 2 Direct stream up an hour before it goes live on Thursday.
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The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ officially dated for September 7 in Europe and Australia
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has an official, final release date in PAL territories. Headup Games will be publishing the title for Switch on September 7.
Like in North America, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will have some special goodies. Sticker sheets and a retro-style manual will be included. Also, pre-orders will come with extra trinkets.
Headup shared today’s news on Twitter:
Isaac #Afterbirth+ for Switch gets an official release date: 7th of September in EU and AUS. And no empty retail box! #LogisticalReasons pic.twitter.com/XmXfYCK9mJ
— Headup Games (@HeadupGames) July 3, 2017
Dragon Quest XI – Martina and Row, Grotta screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Switch | 5 Comments
Square Enix updated the Dragon Quest XI website today with the latest screenshots. Characters Martina and Row are shown as well as the new town Grotta. Have a look at the latest images below.
Martina, Row, and Grotta were all covered heavily in the latest issue of Jump. If you missed our coverage last week, all of the details can be found here.
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Bayonetta 2 director draws new art as Switch speculation ensues
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 47 Comments
PlatinumGames has opened a brand new Twitter account for its Japanese fans. To celebrate, Yusuke Hashimoto drew new Bayonetta art. Hashimoto is not only the director of Bayonetta 2, but also the producer on the series’ first game.
Based on the art and activity on the Twitter page, fans are speculating about Platinum’s potential plans for Switch. Some believe that the red and blue colors are a reference to the Joy-Con controllers. Platinum liked a tweet about the connection… and some other messages about Bayonetta and Switch.
Of course, this could very well amount to nothing. We do know though that Platinum is involved with Switch in some fashion.
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest round of Nintendo maintenance is taking place tonight. Switch / Wii U / 3DS is up first, followed by another period specifically affecting Nintendo’s new console.
Here’s the full schedule:
Switch / Wii U / 3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)
– 5 PM PT – 8 PM PT
– 8 PM ET – 11 PM ET
– 1 AM in the UK – 4 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe – 5 AM in Europe
Switch (online play)
– 9 PM PT – 11 PM PT
– 12 PM ET – 2 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 7 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 8 AM in Europe
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New Fire Emblem Warriors information coming this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 13 Comments
The official (Japanese) Fire Emblem Warriors Twitter account has announced that new information about the game will be released this week, alongside a new video. It’s likely that at least one new character will be revealed – possibly Robin and/or Lissa, which were recently leaked.
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Super Mario Odyssey’s food-themed world is called the Luncheon Kingdom
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch | 2 Comments
The food-themed world in Super Mario Odyssey was first seen in the game’s initial reveal trailer, but pretty much wasn’t featured at all at E3. The official Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account has published a screenshot of this colorful world today and also revealed its official name – the Luncheon Kingdom.
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/1/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
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. ARMS – Nintendo
4. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
5. Ultra Street Fighter II – Capcom
6. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Super Bomberman R – Konami
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. Puyo Puyo Tetris – SEGA
10. Disgaea 5: Complete – NIS America
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U -Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Lego Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros 2 – Nintendo
4. Ever Oasis – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track