Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments

Update: As part of today’s news, Minecraft Realms will indeed be coming to Switch this summer. Cross-play is in August.

Original: Cross-play is coming to Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, Mojang and 4J Studios announced today.

The Switch edition, along with the versions of Minecraft for VR, Windows 10, Pocket Edition, Android, iOS, and Xbox One, will be powered by reconfigured infrastructure called the “Bedrock Engine”. This is what will make cross-play possible. Those on Switch will be able to play with Xbox One players, for example. Note that there are no plans to support older consoles, including Wii U.

Right now Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition doesn’t support voice chat. However, players can communicate through text.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Our first real look at Lost Sphear should be coming at E3 2017. Square Enix hasn’t announced its lineup for the show yet, though it looks like the upcoming Switch RPG will be on display.

Square Enix’s live stream will actually have a dedicated time slot next week during the company’s official live stream. On June 14, the session “Behind the World of Lost Sphear” will be held.

It’ll be taking place at the following times:

– 10 AM PT
– 1 PM ET
– 6 PM in the UK
– 7 PM in Europe

You should be able to watch the event on the Square Enix Presents live stream on YouTube here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

United States

Switch

Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cave Story+ – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sine Mora EX – Amazon
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle – Amazon
NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold [Exclusive] – GameStop
Pokken Tournament DX (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA 18 – Amazon, Best Buy
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (new) – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Deluxe Edition (new) – Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop

Wii U

Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Ever Oasis – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hey! Pikmin – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Miitopia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Ultra Sun (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Ultra Moon (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (new) – Amazon, GameStop

SNES

Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon

Hardware

New 2DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta (Player 2) [Exclusive] – Best Buy
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack – Best Buy, GameStop
Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wheel (Mario Version) (new) – Amazon
Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wheel (Luigi Version) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Edition Switch Pro Controller (new) – Best Buy
Splatoon 2 Squid Plush Pouch (Neon Green) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Squid Plush Pouch (Neon Pink) (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Hard Pouch for Switch (new) – Amazon
Splatoon 2 Splat Pack for Switch (new) – Amazon
HORI Switch Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa Fight Stick (new) – Amazon
Switch HORIPAD Wired Controller (new) – Amazon
Switch Super Mario Analog Caps (new) – Amazon

Books

The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Splatoon 2 guide – Amazon
The Art of Pokemon Adventures – Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $10) – Amazon

Other

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Majora’s Mask Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Twilight Princess Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of The Wild: Link Real Action Heroes Figure – Amazon

Canada

Switch

Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle
NBA 2K18: Early Tip-Off Edition
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition
NBA 2K18 Gold Edition
Pokken Tournament DX (new)
FIFA 18
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Redout
Troll and I

Wii U

Cars 3: Driven to Win

3DS

Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (new)
Pokemon Ultra Sun (new)
Pokemon Ultra Moon (new)
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (new)
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (new)

Systems

New 2DS XL

Books

Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
The Art of Pokemon Adventures
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $7)

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

UK

Switch

Arms
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Splatoon 2
Sine Mora EX
FIFA 18
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (new)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Troll & I
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition

3DS

RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt

Systems

Splatoon 2 Switch bundle
New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise
New 2DS XL – White and Orange

amiibo

Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) (new)
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) (new)
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) (new)

Accessories

Switch Dock Set
Neon Yellow Joy-Con
Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

Books

Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
The Art of Pokemon Adventures
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments

Nintendo’s E3 2016 lanyard featured Zelda. This year, unsurprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey gets the focus.

One side of the lanyard is dedicated to the upcoming game. On the other side are the general Nintendo and Switch logos. You can get at the full lanyard above. 

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment

Has-Been Heroes received its first notable sale at GameStop. The retailer discounted the digital version from $20 to $10, meaning you’ll save $10. Place an order here if interested.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 14 Comments

Update: Another video added.

Original: Two videos have surfaced showing some of the first off-screen footage of FIFA 18 on Switch. Both are included below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments

One of the surprising standout elements of the original Splatoon was Hero Mode, the game’s single-player campaign. For Splatoon 2, Nintendo is bringing it back and expanding it further.

Director Yusuke Amano spoke about the upgraded Hero Mode in this month’s issue of GamesTM. Pretty much all aspects have been “expanded considerably,” according to the developer.

Amano said:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 20 Comments

Eurogamer caught up with FIFA 18’s Switch producer Andrei Lazaresco yesterday. The discussion was extremely interesting, with Lazaresco commenting on the technology behind the game, why certain modes are missing, confirmed that it runs at 60 frames per second, and much more.

Continue on below to read up on what Lazaresco had to say about FIFA 18 on Switch. You can find Eurogamer’s original piece here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments

Square Enix held a “mini-stage” at the Dragon Quest XI “Countdown Carnival” in Fukuoka today. During the event, director Takeshi Uchikawa mentioned that the game will take roughly 50 hours to complete. Those who intend to experience everything the game has to offer incluing all of the side elements can expect 100 hours, according to Uchikawa.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 5 Comments

Inside of the ARMS case, Nintendo has included some instructions of sorts for the game’s motion controls. You can see that above, which also includes a look at the cartridge.

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