Dylan Cuthbert on Switch, Star Fox old-school re-make pitch, Star Fox Command, “X” staying in Japan, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 35 Comments
Q-Games founder Dylan Cuthbert conducted a new Reddit AMA today. As a Star Fox developer who has played an influential role in the Star Fox series, he had plenty to say about the franchise. He spoke about an old-school re-make pitched to Nintendo, working on Star Fox Command (and its endings), and his own personal ideas for a new game. Cuthbert also weighed in on Switch, Nintendo’s Game Boy title for “X” and why it never left Japan, and more.
We’ve collected a number of important responses from the Reddit AMA below. You can read the full thing right here.
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Media Create software sales (3/27/17 – 4/2/17) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
02./00. [PS4] Warriors Stars #
03./00. [PS4] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
04./00. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
05./02. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
06./00. [PSV] Warriors Stars #
07./03. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
08./00. [PSV] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
09./00. [PSV] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
10./04. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
11./09. [PS4] NieR: Automata
12./06. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./05. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn #
14./10. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
15./14. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
16./08. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX
17./00. [PS4] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
18./00. [PSV] Chaos;Child: Love Chu Chu!! #
19./07. [PSV] Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight
20./15. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
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LEGO City Undercover – Wii U vs. Switch comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments
We’ve already seen LEGO City Undercover on Switch compared to the new PlayStation 4 version. But how does it stack up to the original game? Nintendo Life answers that question with the video below. Wii U is on the left, Switch is on the right.
UK software sales for March 2017 – Switch sells 137,000 units
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The latest issue of MCV has a listing of the best-selling games in the UK for the month of March. The results are posted below, based on data collected between February 26 and April 1.
As far as physical software sales by platform goes, here are the results:
01 (01) PlayStation 4 – 824,781 (+13.79%)
02 (02) Xbox One – 513,606 (-12.00%)
03 (NE) Nintendo Switch – 137,185
04 (03) Nintendo 3DS – 71,938 (-14.73%)
05 (06) Nintendo Wii U – 50,189 (-35.22%)
06 (04) Xbox 360 – 28,441 (-76.40%)
07 (07) PC Software – 21,749 (-51.42%)
08 (05) PlayStation 3 – 15,057 (-77.58%)
09 (08) Nintendo Wii – 5,019 (-41.70%)
10 (09) PlayStation Vita – 1,673 (-75.71%)
11 (10) Nintendo DS – 1,673 (-51.42%)
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Video: Watch Link tumble down a mountain for a good 30 seconds in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments
What could be more mesmerizing than watching someone tumble down a mountain in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? YouTube user HelixSnake ended up doing just that while attempting to use his shield to snowboard after it preemptively broke. With a few fairies in storage, that only ended the long trek down the mountain.
Cars 3: Driven to Win boxart, screenshots, pre-orders open
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Cars 3: Driven to Win releasing in June on Switch and Wii U, first details and trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 12 Comments
Warner Bros. shared first details about Cars 3: Driven to Win, which is being created by Disney Infinity developer Avalanche Software.
Here’s the full overview:
“Picking up after the final big race in the film, Cars 3: Driven to Win extends the storyline of Cars 3 with all-new action packed adventures and takes players through a high-speed competition that is filled with both familiar and new faces. Players will be able to join Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez as they prepare to take on rival racer Jackson Storm. The game features more than 20 customization playable characters including popular heroes from the Cars franchise and next generation racers. Players can also select their favourite race environments from a series of iconic settings from the film, such as Radiator Springs and Florida International Speedway, with over 20 unique tracks to choose from across 13 different locations.
Cars 3: Driven to Win is a game that empowers players to master their driving skills for the ultimate competitive racing experience. With six thrilling modes for gamers to learn and advance their abilities, players can progress their character through training and tests of racing proficiency that unlock new modes, tracks, characters and more. Players can hone a wide variety of skills and abilities including Drifting, Turbo, Two-wheel Driving, Driving Backwards and Side-Bash. Each unique mode and ability allows players to explore the deeper gameplay mechanics and earn rewards for their expertise. Cars 3: Driven to Win provides an exhilarating, action-packed experience where training and skill give players an edge in a racing experience that anyone can win.”
Cars 3: Driven to Win will also let players experience the game “with their friends or on their own to perfect the various racing styles and modes available to them.” A local split-screen cooperative mode is included so that players can compete or team up with others.
Cars 3: Driven to Win launches on Switch and Wii U on June 13. View the first trailer below.
Source: Warner Bros. Interactive PR
Media Create sales (3/27/17 – 4/2/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 23 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 45,509
New 3DS LL – 25,719
PS4 – 25,006
Vita – 7,780
2DS – 6,240
PS4 Pro – 5,051
New 3DS – 1,995
PS3 – 1,724
Wii U – 449
Xbox One – 187
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 78,441
New 3DS LL – 29,771
PS4 – 25,472
Vita – 7,574
2DS – 6,722
PS4 Pro – 5,261
PS3 – 2,930
New 3DS – 2,866
Wii U – 411
Xbox One – 115
And here are the software charts:
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Even more Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place Thursday / Friday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week is a busy one for Nintendo maintenance, and that will keep up by the end of the week. Even more maintenance will be taking place on Thursday / Friday impacting Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.
The schedule is as follows:
– 9 PM PT – 2 AM PT
– 12 PM ET – 5 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 10 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 11 AM in Europe
Like other maintenance happening throughout the week, certain network services such as online play and rankings may be affected.
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Player creates flying contraption in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and ascends to the world’s highest point
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments
Early on, one popular means of flying in Zelda: Breath of the Wild was done with Octo Balloons. YouTuber mety333 has taken things a significant step further by creating a unique contraption.
mety333 took a metal box and placed it on top of a minecart. Then with the power of Magnesis, he was able to fly across the map and even reach its highest point.
As you can see, there are still plenty of interesting discoveries to be made in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What will players think of next?
