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

Over on the Japanese Splatoon Twitter page, a few new details are shared about what you can expect from Splatoon 2 Global Testfire.

Today’s update mainly centers around the stages. Along with The Reef, the new stage Musselforge Fitness will be playable. Each time a match begins in the Testfire version, the stage will be randomly chosen between the two.

Also, just like at the Switch demo events, the Testfire version allows playing a 4-on-4 Turf War battles with four types of weapons. This includes the new Splat Dualies, plus remixed versions of the Splat Roller and Splat Charger.

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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 Dragon Quest XI, Fire Emblem Echoes, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, Cube Creator DX, Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X, and ads for Splatoon 2 Global Testfire plus Monster Hunter XX. All scans can be found below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 30 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 61,998
PS4 – 28,902
New 3DS LL – 18,360
Vita – 8,398
PS4 Pro – 6,398
2DS – 4,094
New 3DS – 1,227
PS3 – 639
Wii U – 430
Xbox One – 117

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 329,152
PS4 – 31,065
New 3DS LL – 18,433
Vita – 9,889
PS4 Pro – 6,742
2DS – 4,147
New 3DS – 1,268
PS3 – 615
Wii U – 565
Xbox One – 147

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 16 Comments

Factor 5 co-founder Julian Eggebrecht appeared on the latest episode of German podcast Spieleveteranen. During the talk, Eggebrecht weighed in on Switch.

Regarding Switch’s technical performance, Eggebrecht said its between Wii U and Xbox One. However, he claims that developing is as easy or even easier than the PlayStation 4. Switch is further supported by having all modern GPU standards.

Factor 5 was thought to be dead at a few points, but they’re apparently alive and kicking again. The company even has the rights to Turrican, so perhaps that’s something that could appear on Switch in the future.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 composer Yasunori Mitsuda posted a blog update about the game’s music yesterday. It certainly seems like the RPG will have a ton of tunes to listen to.

There are five composers working on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and it is Mitsuda who has to write all of the music scores. Given the amount of music involved, he might have to avoid doing part-time jobs in order to make it in time.

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

The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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

Nintendo is promoting the upcoming Splatoon 2 Global Testfire with a new Japanese commercial. We’ve included it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 22 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a ton of Korok seeds to collect. With how massive Hyrule is, you can imagine just how many there are out there to find.

When you do collect all of the seeds, a reward will be waiting for you at the end. What you get though… well, let’s just say it’s interesting. If you’d like to find out for yourself, continue on below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

Sonic Mania is due out on Switch later this year. Fortunately, when it’s ready, there won’t be any compromises made to the actual release.

SEGA’s Aaron Webber told Nintendo World Report in an interview at PAX that Sonic Mania will be on Switch at the same time as other platforms. Furthermore, it will be the same price. With talk circulating about some third-party games costing more on Switch, this is certainly encouraging to hear.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment

The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deluxe Edition is pretty much sold out everywhere at this point, but it’s now up on Amazon Canada. Secure a copy here.

The guide comes out at the very end of the month. Amazon Canada will ship to the US, and it’s currently $20 (Canadian) off.

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