Video: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be played by itself with Smart Steering and Auto Accelerate options
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 59 Comments
Mario Kart 8 features new Smart Steering and Auto Accelerate options. When both are turned on, the game can essentially be played by itself.
Just don’t expect to reach first place often. You’ll also need to handle items yourself. As you can see below, this is really meant to be more of an tool that assists you.
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Mercedes-Benz DLC seems to still be present in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe comes packed with all DLC from the original game. The additional characters, cups, and vehicles are all here. In case you’re wondering, that seems to include the Mercedes-Benz DLC. One of Nintendo’s latest trailers for the game shows the GLA Tires originally offered Wii U.
The one thing we’re hearing is that the Mercedes-Benz DLC isn’t unlocked by default. That’s a bit strange, as almost everything is immediately available. We’ll keep you updated if we see anything else about the situation.
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A half hour of Minna de Waiwai! Spelunker footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
The latest episode of Denjin Getcha showcased Square Enix’s Switch game Minna de Waiwai! Spelunker. Take a look at a half hour of footage below.
UK software sales (Week ending 04/15/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update (4/18): Bumped to the top with individual formats.
Original (4/17): This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
All formats
UK software sales (Week ending 04/15/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch / Wii U / 3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
3. LEGO City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
4. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
5. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
Wii U
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. LEGO City Undercover – Nintendo
10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
5. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Nintendo
9. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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ARMS screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 3 Comments
Over on the official Japanese Twitter page, Nintendo posted several new screenshots from ARMS. We’ve added them in below.
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Famitsu review scores (4/18/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Switch eShop | 17 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (NSW) – 9/9/9/8
Tokeijikake no Ley Line (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Flinthook (PS4) – 8/8/8/8
Drawn To Death (PS4) – 8/8/8/8
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X (3DS) – 8/8/7/8
Gero Blaster (PS4) – 8/8/7/8
Tsuihou Senkyo (PS4 / PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Gun Gun Pixies (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Song of Memories (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (NSW / PS4) – 7/7/7/7
Hanasaki Work Spring! (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
End Sleep (PSV) – 6/6/7/6
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – “What’s new?” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo of Europe have released a new trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As the name implies, this trailer gives a brief overview of what’s new in the Deluxe version on Nintendo Switch – new racers, new items, a revamped battle mode and more.
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Splatoon 2: outfits and amiibo screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Switch | 1 Comment
The official Splatoon Twitter account has posted a few new screenshots from Splatoon 2. These highlight the amiibo functionality in Splatoon 2, i.e. saving your outfits, gear and customization options to an amiibo as well as being able to take photos of your character alongside the amiibo. Nothing really new, but these screenshots do show off some the outfits that are in the game.
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Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers soundtrack sampler
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 21 Comments
Along with today’s new trailer for Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, Capcom also published a soundtrack sample – see below. In the game, many of the original songs have two versions that players can switch between.
