Nintendo Minute – “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe New Battle Modes”
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off the new Battle Modes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, this episode was filmed in front of a live audience at PAX East, and some fans from the crowd were invited to play during the filming. Watch the video below.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild accolades trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 52 Comments
Nintendo sent out a brief Zelda: Breath of the Wild trailer focusing on the strong critical reception the game received. Have a look at it below.
Video: “Nintendo Switch Rally – Episode 2: Up in ARMS!”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The second video in the Nintendo Switch Rally series is now online. In this episode, teams compete in the upcoming game Arms. Check it out below.
Four developers heap praise on Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 25 Comments
Game Informer caught up with four developers on its latest podcast to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Ken Levine (BioShock), Jake Kazdal (Rez and Galak-Z), Jake Rodkin (The Walking Dead and Firewatch), and Aaron Lind (Battleborn and ArenaNet) participated, and spoke very highlight of the new game. Listen to their thoughts below.
GameStop stores will have Switch stock by next Wednesday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
GameStop stores will be selling Switch units once again by next Wednesday, the retailer has confirmed. It’s the standard system that goes for $299.99. You won’t be forced to purchase a bundle as is the case on GameStop’s website.
Eric Bright, senior director of merchandising for GameStop, noted in a statement:
“GameStop continues to see strong demand from customers who are looking to purchase the Nintendo Switch system. We are meeting this demand by securing additional systems as fast as we can to ensure customers are able to purchase this innovative gaming technology. The customer enthusiasm and response we have seen so far has been incredible as we continue to sell through our supply of systems. We strongly suggest any customer who is still looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch, visit one of our stores as soon as they can. This new allotment will go fast!”
If you’re looking to secure a Switch, be sure to check with your local store regularly. Consoles will likely sell out quickly.
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Sonic Mania – key art, Hard-Boiled Heavies bosses tease
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 6 Comments
SEGA has followed up on news shared at its Sonic SXSW panel yesterday with a couple of new images for Sonic Mania.
First, shown above, is an official look at one of the new art pieces that debuted. It looks like a boxart image, but SEGA is simply calling it “key art”.
Below is an image teasing the Hard-Boiled Heavies bosses in Sonic Mania with a silhouette. Only one has been revealed thus far – that being Heavy Gunner.
Source: SEGA PR
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Make your own airship in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 9 Comments
Because of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s physics and chemistry engines, all sorts of gameplay possibilities can be realized. Among these is a way for players to create their own makeshift airship. Head past the break for more.
Sonic Forces debut gameplay (direct-feed)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 26 Comments
SEGA finally gave fans a first look at gameplay from Sonic Forces during a panel at SXSW yesterday. What we had at the time was an off-screen look, but an official video has now been published. Have a look at the official direct-feed upload below.
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Two special The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpapers (PC & smartphone)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo has released two special The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpapers. One of them features the special artwork that was first seen in a recent issue of Famitsu magazine; the other depicts Link and the four Champions. You can download them for PC and smartphone in a variety of sizes here.
WSJ: Nintendo expects to sell 10 million Switch units in the next fiscal year
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 39 Comments
To follow up on our earlier article on Nintendo’s plans to double the amount of Switch console’s produced in the next fiscal year, Nintendo will naturally expect to sell more of those units as well.
All of this comes from sources from the Wall Street Journal, and while they have traditionally been very reliable with matters like this, take this with a grain of salt. As we reported earlier, Nintendo plans to produce 16 million Switch units in the next fiscal year (April 2017 – March 2018). In that period, according to the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo plans to sell a total of 10 million of them. Adding to that the 2.5 million units Nintendo has targeted for this fiscal year (i.e. this March), this would bring the Switch’s expected first year sales to about 12.5 million. Certainly an ambitious goal, but given the Switch’s strong launch sales and positive buzz, definitely not impossible.
We will likely hear an official statement regarding Nintendo’s Switch plans at the company’s Fiscal Year Earnings release on April 27th.
