Nintendo games making a return in Brazil
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 67 Comments
Nintendo games haven’t been sold in Brazil since January 2015. However, the company now appears to be returning.
These titles are going through the classification process for release in Brazil:
1-2 Switch (Switch)
Mario Party: Star Rush (3DS)
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (3DS)
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (3DS)
Kirby: Planet Robot (3DS)
Unfortunately, Prices are expected to be on the rise. While they were previously at R$330 to R$400, which would be the equivalent of US$90+ to US$120. NC Games, a local importer for games in Brazil, will be handling the distribution of Nintendo’s various titles.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers – launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is out today on Switch, and to celebrate the occasion, Capcom has released a launch trailer for the game. Give it a watch:
Splatoon 2: Screenshots show off grind rails & footage of the new rolling mats
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch | 4 Comments
In the recently released trailer for Splatoon 2’s singleplayer mode, the grind rails were one of the most striking new features. They might seem similar to the ink rails from the first game, but you can actually shoot your weapon while you’re on a grind rail. The official Splatoon Twitter account published a couple more screenshots of the grind rails in action today. Check them out:
The account also published the following gif of the new rolling mats. Inking them unfurls them, albeit only temporarily, which allows them to be used in a variety of ways:
この仕掛けは「ピロピロ」。
丸まった状態で置かれていて、インクを浴びせると転がりながら広がる。
広がった上をヒトやイカで移動でき、広がる勢いで敵を倒すこともできるぞ。
広げてから時間が経ったり、タコのインクを浴びたりすると、また丸まってしまう。
それにしても「ピロピロ」って……。 pic.twitter.com/GcpRjN9aHA— Splatoon（スプラトゥーン） (@SplatoonJP) May 26, 2017
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Video: A look at creation of the blacklight mural for Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
Remember that amazing Zelda: Breath of the Wild street ad? We’re talking about the mural located in Brooklyn, New York that lights up at night.
On the official Zelda Facebook page, Nintendo shared a video showing how the mural came together. See it below.
Media Create software sales (5/15/17 – 5/21/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
02./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
03./03. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
04./04. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
05./00. [PS4] Prey
06./07. [PS4] NieR: Automata
07./06. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia #
08./00. [PS4] Danganronpa 1 + 2 Reload
09./08. [PS4] Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition
10./12. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
11./05. [3DS] Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death #
12./14. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./11. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
14./15. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
15./10. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
16./17. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
17./16. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
18./09. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax
19./13. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
20./18. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Monster Hunter XX coming to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 150 Comments
Monster Hunter XX is coming to Switch, Capcom has announced.
More details about this version of the game will be shared at the Monster Hunter Championship 2017 on Saturday. This will include a Japanese release date for the game.
For the time being, access a teaser site for the Switch version of Monster Hunter XX here.
Monster Hunter XX is an expanded version of Monster Hunter Generations. Generations came out in the west on 3DS last year. In Japan, Capcom released Monster Hunter XX on the same portable back in March.
More: Capcom, Monster Hunter XX, top
More Rime footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
With Rime’s release happening tomorrow, and hopefully approaching soon for Switch fans, there’s plenty of footage from the game going around. For those of you who don’t enjoy commentary in your gameplay videos, you’ll find 10 minutes of commentary-free Rime footage below.
More: Grey Box, Rime, Six Foot, Tantalus, Tequila Works
GameStop: Switch sales exceeding Wii sales in same timeframe, strong first quarter results helped by Switch launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 26 Comments
GameStop has recently shared its sales performance results from the first quarter of 2017, which were described as “particularly strong” thanks in part to the success of the Nintendo Switch, among other things. Furthermore, Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmed posted additional facts related to GameStops report on his Twitter.
While the report obviously focuses on GameStop mostly, there are some interesting mentions of the Nintendo Switch. Around 5.4 million console units have been sold between it’s launch in March and now, and the console has a very high attach rate of 6 to 1 for accessories. The strong demand for the Switch is especially noteworthy for occurring outside the holiday period.
GameStop CFO Rob Lloyd said that it was likely even more Switch units could be sold if the company hadn’t had trouble securing enough consoles. “There is a contest among all the retailers, online and in store, with our good friends at Nintendo.” GameStop Company Chief Tony Bartel added that GameStop wasn’t even close to meeting the demand they received for the Switch.
More: GameStop, Nintendo Switch
ARMS Global Testpunch eShop listing now mentions seven playable characters
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
We initially heard that the ARMS Global Testpunch would include seven playable characters. However, fans were hopeful that the full roster would be in after the official eShop listing made note of seven.
Well, bad news. That listing has been updated, and now says seven instead of ten.
Here’s a screenshot:
So that’s it then. No Twintelle, Byte & Barq, or Kid Cobra. You’ll be able to play as Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Master Mummy, Ninjara, Mechanica, Min Min, and Helix.
More: Arms
No, Boys’ Life magazine didn’t spoil Animal Crossing and Pikmin Switch E3 announcements
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 14 Comments
A rather silly rumor has been making the rounds over the past day or so. In the latest Boys’ Life magazine, a quote was found that led some people to believe that Nintendo will be announcing new Animal Crossing and Pikmin games for Switch at E3.
The quote is as follows:
“Since Nintendo already launched its Switch console and the epic Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier this year, what’s left to announce? Updates on cool Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, Animal Crossing and even a new Pikmin title.”
GameXplain reached out to the source directly for an answer. As expected, Boys’ Life did say that this was only conjecture. If new Animal Crossing and / or Pikmin games are announced, it’ll merely be a coincidence.
