Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Mini Guide reward out now on My Nintendo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
Announced yesterday in the Nintendo Download report, the Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Mini Guide is out now on My Nintendo under a new “Smart device/PC rewards” category. It costs 10 Gold Points and will be distributed until October 1.
The mini guide contains the first chapter of The Complete Official Guide for Breath of the Wild. It gives a glimpse of game features, including combat, landmarks, commands, and puzzle features.
The guide comes in the form of a PDF file and has 25 pages. English, Spanish, and French options seem to be available.
If you’re interested, nab the reward here.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC – Switch shirt and secret chests footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 19 Comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild players can now purchase the game’s Expansion Pass. DLC will begin to arrive this summer, but you can gain access to some goodies early, including a Switch shirt. Footage is shown below.
Switch is up on Walmart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Well, that didn’t last very long at all! Already sold out it seems.
Original: Walmart currently has the Switch up on its website. Get the gray version here and neon version here. Walmart says this is a pre-order, but the units should be shipped out soon.
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I Am Setsuna adding Temporal Battle Arena DLC in April
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
On Switch, Square Enix is creating special DLC for I Am Setsuna. A Temporal Battle Arena is planned for the RPG where players can enjoy battles against other players parties.
I Am Setsuna’s Japanese website now confirms that the DLC is coming in April. It will be distributed for free.
The Temporal Battle Arena can be accessed by progressing through the main story and talking to a character that appears on a specific map. It will be possible for players to upload battle data (a maximum of three) for others to download. Data can be downloaded either randomly or with a specific code.
By winning a match, you can randomly obtain the spritnite stones held by your opponent. Equipment determines the result of the battle.
More: DLC, I Am Setsuna, Square Enix
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – official launch art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 7 Comments
Nintendo’s official Twitter page for the Zelda series in Japan shared a brand new piece of art to celebrate the launch of Breath of the Wild. Get a look at it above.
Switch has a basic web browser for locating hotspots
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 0 comments
While it’s been established that the Switch will not have a web browser at launch, it seems you’ll be able to log onto your Facebook page if you’re willing to use a work-around
According to The Verge, you’ll be able to access pages like Facebook with a bit of tinkering. There’s even mouse pointer functionality, although it appears to be a bit clumsy.
There are workarounds, however. Even though you can’t launch the browser from the main menu nor can you enter in manual URLs, you can sneak your way on to Facebook by going into User Settings to link your social profile, then clicking a link on the page. You can use that loophole to browse through all of Facebook, and even watch Facebook video. I was able to check my news feed, browse Facebook pages, and even watch videos. It’s janky, but it works — sort of.
There are a few other features on the browser. A small blue dot represents the mouse pointer, which you can move with the left joystick, while the right joystick is used for zooming in and out of the full page. You can also hit the Plus button to see a page information screen, which simply shows the web address and tells you whether or not your connection is encrypted.
Despite the fact that there won’t be a dedicated web browser available at launch, it seems the framework for a Switch web browser does indeed exist.
Shantae: Half Genie Hero update 1.01 will include hard core mode, Switch tease
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
In the latest Kickstarter update for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, WayForward has revealed that a new hard core mode that will be added for free in a future update.
Hard Core Mode is a new difficulty setting for the main “Shantae” mode in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. This mode is designed to provide an old-school, tough-as-nails challenge to players who miss the days of rage-quitting and throwing controllers. This mode offers a stiff challenge to any player daring to test their mettle. The same studio that developed such unforgiving brutal bliss as Contra 4, Bloodrayne Betrayal, Double Dragon Neon, and the original Shantae has returned to its roots, preparing for you a scalding hot platter of anger food. Trust us, there is no mercy to be found in this new mode, and if you want to survive you’ll need to master the game completely. There is no mercy to be found here – it’s Hard Core!
Warning! This new mode is not for everybody! On the other hand, it IS for everybody since it will be FREE to Backers, and anyone who bought the game.
What to expect in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero HARD CORE MODE:
- Pain and suffering!
- Harder hitting enemies!
- Faster enemy patterns!
- Faster scroll speeds!
- Remixed enemy locations, and more of ‘em!
- New Boss patterns, attacks, and stats!
- Healing Items capped at six!
- Re-balanced magic items!
- Poor Shantae!
Along with news of some bug fixes, WayForward dropped this little teaser for those waiting for news on a WayForward project for the Switch.
Last but not least, are you buying the new Nintendo Switch? The team over here is excited for Switch, and WayForward is a Switch developer. And yet, we haven’t announced… anything at all? It makes you think we’re up to something. It’s all so suspicious! Don’t worry – we’ll have more info for you soon. Enjoy launch day, and we’ll see you on the other side!
While nothing concrete, WayForward clearly has plans for the console that they’re keeping under wraps for the time being. We’ll have to wait and see to find out what they have in store.
[Review] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch, Wii U | 11 Comments
System: Switch (reviewed) / Wii U
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda’s prolific, seminal history has been striking the hearts of players across the globe for three decades. Attachment fans have with the series has withstood the test of time thanks to its immense and vibrant world of Hyrule, memorable characters, iconic set pieces, composition, and more. Now the newest Zelda game is finally here and puts players back in Hyrule where they must protect the kingdom from the ferocious evil that is Calamity Ganon after being asleep for 100 years. Breath of the Wild breaks out of a lot of classic Zelda traits, while instilling new ones and simultaneously making the world and game familiar for veterans, as well as accessible and eye-opening to new players alike. Breath of the Wild is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, not just for Zelda standards, but for gaming as a whole.
Come watch our Zelda: Breath of the Wild live stream
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Update: We’re now live!
Dennis will be hosting a live stream for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in about an hour from now on our YouTube page, though you can also watch it via the embed below. The first half will be from the start of the game to avoid spoilers, while the latter half will concentrate more on the latter sections. Join us for an early look at the new Zelda ahead of tomorrow’s official launch.
Xbox boss has more praise for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Xbox boss Phil Spencer already responded positively to Switch in January. In a new interview with IGN, he provided some additional comments.
“Our relationship with Nintendo is great,” Spencer noted during the latest episode of IGN’s Xbox show Unlocked. He also added that “they’ve done some really innovative work.” Spencer “love[s] the hardware design” and feels that “anytime Nintendo brings a new product to the gaming market it’s good for all of us.”
