Walmart has been taking in-store pre-orders for Switch following the console’s unveiling last week, but that’s about to change. An internal notice from the retailer indicates that reservations will close on Monday.

Walmart was actually supposed to end pre-orders a bit earlier than Monday. However, “amazing sales” prompted them to remain open slightly longer.

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[Let’s Talk] Fire Emblem Direct reactions

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Let's Talk, Mobile, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch | 21 Comments

The huge Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 was only just hosted last week, but Nintendo continued to deliver big news a few days ago. On Wednesday, the company held its new Fire Emblem Direct.

There were quite a few announcements, and some surprises along the way. Nintendo kicked things off by revealing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for 3DS, a re-imagining of Fire Emblem Gaiden. Next was the confirmation of a brand new Fire Emblem heading to Switch in 2018, followed by a bit of gameplay from Fire Emblem Warriors – plus the announcement of a New 3DS version. Finally, we got a lengthy look at the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes.

What do you guys make of the Fire Emblem Direct? Were you surprised to see another Fire Emblem game for 3DS? Do you intend to try out Fire Emblem Heroes when it launches on February 2? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!

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Square Enix explains how Dragon Quest Heroes I-II is more than just a port

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 48 Comments

Dragon Quest Heroes I-II will be at the launch of Switch in Japan. Two games are included in the package, which in itself is a pretty good deal. On top of that though, Square Enix is introducing new content and making improvements. The company shared more details during the Nintendo Switch Experience 2017 last week.

First, HD Rumble is being implemented. You will feel vibration from the Joy-Con when slashing enemies, and it differs for each monster. If you slash a Slime for example, it gives off something like a jelly feeling, and if you slash a Golem, a rough / hard vibration will be felt. Also, while you are slashing a bunch of enemies, you’ll be able to notice that a Metal Slime is hidden somewhere in the crowd.

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Nintendo has more characters to announce for Arms

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 68 Comments

Nintendo has announced five characters for Arms so far. Players will be able to control Springman, Ribbon Girl, Master Mummy, Mechanica, or Ninjara.

During a stage show for Arms at the Nintendo Switch Experience 2017 in Japan last week, Kosuke Yabuki confirmed that there are more characters than are currently announced. It’s worth noting that Yabuki had been working on the Mario Kart series – with some other games sprinkled in – for ten years before becoming the producer of the Switch title.

There wasn’t a ton of other information shared at the event, but there were a few small tidbits. For example, some stages will have destructible objects. Also mentioned is that special attacks can be guarded, so you have to carefully use it. And the special gauge fills when you punch or get it.

Ultimately the big takeaway is that, yes, more characters are coming for Arms. It’ll be very interesting to see what the designs are like…

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes outfit tied to Inkling amiibo

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We have one more piece of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe news to share. Coming from Nintendo of Poland just like the art for Battle Mode, the game will feature support for the Inkling amiibo. You’ll be able to unlock a new racer outfit with the figure. Of course, outfits from Wii U are back as well.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Shrine count and more revealed through guide listing

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 24 Comments

Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s guide from Piggyback is now listed on Amazon UK. On the page, it reveals the amount of Shrines plus the amount for a couple of other elements. Since this may be considered a spoiler for some, head past the break for more details.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe art points to five different Battle Mode types

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe appears to feature five different options in Battle Mode. Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast were previously confirmed by Nintendo directly. An image from Nintendo of Poland has since surfaced, showing what appears to be Coin Runners, Shine Thief (or Shine Runners, but unlikely if we’re getting Coin Runners), and something involving the Piranha Plant.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launches on April 28. Nintendo will certainly have more to say about the game before then.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition up for pre-order on Walmart

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments

Update: Now out of stock. Lasted quite awhile!

Original: The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition is sold out at almost all retailers, but Walmart now has pre-orders open. You can nab a copy here. We don’t expect it to last terribly long, but we’ll update this post when it sells out.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch vs. Wii U screenshot comparisons

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch, Wii U | 41 Comments

Some new screenshots from Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch popped up last night. Those came from Amazon Japan, which also has a few images from the Wii U version. Four of the screenshots on both Switch and Wii U are in the same exact location and poses, meaning we can compare the two.

Here’s a look at how Zelda: Breath of the Wild compares on Switch and Wii U (from left to right):