Original: Amazon has the Neon Switch in stock, but you’ll need to be a Prime member if you want to make a purchase. It’s available right now here. We’ll update this post when Amazon sells out.

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Japanese Super Bomberman R commercial is filled with explosions

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 27 Comments

Konami has released a new Japanese commercial for Super Bomberman R, and it might be the best commercial so far – just of because how odd it is. The brief video has someone dressed up in a Bomberman costume with explosions going off in the background. It’s simple, but effective. Have a look at the commercial below.

#NintendoSwitch #スパボンR https://t.co/w34ogGvHxi pic.twitter.com/aitIwDtaMh
— (BOMBERMAN) (@bomberman573) March 30, 2017

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M2 working on Seiken Densetsu Collection

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments

A top-tier developer is involved with Square Enix’s new Seiken Densetsu Collection for Switch. M2, known for its work on the SEGA 3D Classics series, is handling the compilation. The company was also responsible for the GBA Virtual Console on Wii U.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition in stock at GameStop

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments

GameStop currently has the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition in stock on its website. You can try your luck by placing an order here. Note that it ships by April 5.

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49 minutes of LEGO Worlds footage

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

GiantBomb has an extensive look at LEGO Worlds, which is currently in development for Switch. View 49 minutes of footage below.

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Nintendo battles real dairy farmers in 1-2-Switch’s Milk mini-game, photos

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Switch | 13 Comments

A little while back, the Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont challenged Nintendo to battle it out in the Milk mini-game from 1-2-Switch by going up against real dairy farmers. The big N accepted, and several matches took place earlier today.

Nintendo passed along a few photos from the event just now. We have them below along with their descriptions.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, gamers from Nintendo go head to head against real dairy farmers to see whose cow-milking skills reign victorious in Milk, one of 28 fun games in the 1-2-Switch game for the Nintendo Switch system. Players enjoyed several friendly matches in various locations throughout Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont, on March 29. 1-2-Switch and the Nintendo Switch system are now available worldwide.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, gamers from Nintendo go head to head against real dairy farmers to see whose cow-milking skills reign victorious in Milk, one of 28 fun games in the 1-2-Switch game for the Nintendo Switch system. Players enjoyed several friendly matches in various locations throughout Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont, on March 29. 1-2-Switch and the Nintendo Switch system are now available worldwide.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, gamers from Nintendo grabbed victory by the udder in a head-to-head challenge in Milk, one of 28 games in 1-2-Switch. The game, which uses the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers to let players compete in fun and outrageous activities, launched worldwide alongside Nintendo Switch on March 3.

Source: Nintendo PR

Best Buy restocking Switch, NES Classic Edition on its website today

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

Update (3/29): Reminder: this will be going live in just under a half hour. Both will be here.

Original (3/28): Two highly sought after pieces of Nintendo hardware will be restocked on Best Buy’s website tomorrow. Consumers will be able to purchase the Switch and NES Classic at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT.

Best Buy is cautioning buyers that quantities will be limited. Naturally, that means neither will be in stock for very long.

You’ll be able to pick up a Switch and the NES Classic Edition on Best Buy’s site right here.

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Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers playable at WonderCon 2017

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments

Capcom has detailed its lineup for WonderCon 2017 this weekend. The publisher will have various titles on display, but in terms of Nintendo titles, Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers will be playable.

A “Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Panel” will be held on Saturday between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Capcom promises “an exclusive look at the latest news and updates surrounding the year-long celebration of Street Fighter’s 30th Anniversary” plus “updates on all current and upcoming products, news on the Capcom Pro Tour, and a few surprises as well”. There’s a chance that some news about Ultra Street Fighter II will be shared here.

WonderCon 2017 will take place between March 31 and April 2.

Source: Capcom PR

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Scans roundup – Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey, Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2, Kamiko, more

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey, Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2, Kamiko, Minna de Waiwai! Spelunker, and The Alliance Alive. Scans of all games can be found below.