Japan’s best-selling games of April 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of April 2017. You can check out the full results below.
Disgaea 5 Complete Limited Edition unboxing
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
Disgaea 5 Complete arrived on Switch in the west this week. On its official store, NIS America has been offering a special version of the game. Have a look at the Disgaea 5 Complete Limited Edition below.
More: Disgaea 5 Complete, NIS America, unboxing
Monster Hunter XX Switch screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 14 Comments
Several screenshots are in showing off the newly-announced Switch version of Monster Hunter XX. Take a look at the images below.
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Full North American site open for ARMS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Nintendo has opened the full North American website for ARMS. Access it here. It contains almost everything you need to know about the game, including an overview, details about the fighters, and more. You can also view videos and pre-order the game.
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Switch will allow for “a completely different Fire Emblem,” will breathe life into characters “like never before”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 72 Comments
Tying in with the launch of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, French site Jeuxvideo spoke with three of the game’s developers. They are as follows:
– Masahiro Higuchi (Intelligent Systems), producer on Fire Emblem Echoes, Heroes and Fates
– Hitoshi Yamagami (Nintendo), producer on Fire Emblem Echoes, Fates and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
– Kenta Nakanishi (Nintendo), director on Fire Emblem Echoes
One portion of the interview touched on how Fire Emblem never ended up on Wii U, and the series has had a focus on 3DS over the past few years. Yamagami explained that the series has a “long history of home console games,” and it’s not primarily considered a handheld franchise. Nakanishi chimed in by saying Fire Emblem Switch will allow for something “completely different” while “breathing life into our characters like never before.”
Here’s the full excerpt:
More: Fire Emblem, Hitoshi Yamagami, interview, Kenta Nakanishi, top
ARMS displays a notification when maintenance is about to happen, can quit Grand Prix and return later
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The ARMS Global Testpunch has been taking place over the course of various rounds throughout the weekend. There are a couple of things worth highlighting here as we didn’t know about them previously.
First, ARMS can display a system notification when maintenance is about to begin. You can see this in the left-hand corner both in the game and Switch’s home menu. It’s a neat and useful way to inform players when online play is going down for maintenance.
We also have news about Grand Prix. If you want to quit the mode but have already finished a few fights, it won’t be a problem. That’s because you can leave and then return later. It’ll certainly be helpful for those who don’t want to complete Grand Prix all at once.
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Sine Mora EX’s physical version is $10 more on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 24 Comments
It was confirmed yesterday that Switch will be receiving a physical version of Sine Mora EX. While that’s definitely great, there is a downside.
Amazon currently shows the Switch version at $30. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, it’s listed at $20.
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More Splatoon 2 Hero Mode tidbits, voice chat won’t work with random strangers
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 57 Comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu contains a Splatoon 2 feature. Although it’s largely based on the information covered in the game’s trailer and recent tweets, there are some new tidbits.
Below are a few details we came across in the magazine about the Hero Mode campaign:
– Octarian’s world is more feminine than the past one in Splatoon
– Since there is an icon top right of the UI, there will be a Sunken Scrolls collection feature again
– Hero Suit can grow; the suit shown in screenshots are the level 1 form
– The machine gun-esque looking weapon is just called “Hero Shooter” in the Japanese version; it’s an orthodox, standard shooter
– Octolings might use different sub-weapon when they uses different main weapon (Octolings will use various weapons unlike the first Splatoon; Famitsu shows them using the Slosher and Blaster; each of those weapons might have different type of sub weapons)
– Usable special weapon differs by situation (this sounds like each stage or level will offer you different type of special weapon)
– Sheldon will bring you new weapons using his drone
More: details roundup, Famitsu, Splatoon 2
Seiken Densetsu Collection footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Famitsu hosted a live stream this week, and showcased plenty of footage from the Japanese Switch release Seiken Densetsu Collection. We’ve included the lengthy recording below.
Get a Switch water bottle when you check in with My Nintendo at 2017 Summer of Play tour
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 4 Comments
A few days ago, Nintendo announced the 2017 Summer of Play tour. Certain locations across the United States will host events where fans can go hands-on with various Switch and 3DS games. Various activities are planned at these locations as well.
When the announcement was made earlier in the week, it was mentioned that My Nintendo members who check in with their QR Code will be given a free gift while supplies last. Now we know what that gift actually is. As shown on the official website and pictured below, you’ll be provided with a special Switch water bottle.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
