Nintendo president differentiates Switch / mobile games, talks future of 3DS and Labo, eSports, Chinese market
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently participated in an interview with Kyoto Shimbun, which was published just a few days ago. The company’s boss weighed in on selling 20 million Switch units by the end of the fiscal year and needing a steady stream of games for the system, mobile (including keeping smartphone games separate from Switch), and the future of 3DS. He also teased future plans for Labo, touched on eSports, and commented on looking towards the Chinese market.
Here’s a full translation of the interview:
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Scans roundup – Fishing Star, Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Fishing Star, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi with Power-Up Kit, Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining, Super Robot Wars T, and SEGA Ages – Puyo Puyo. Scans of all games can be found below.
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Sakurai on how he’s playing Smash Bros. Ultimate, creating entertainment, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai published a new column in this week’s issue of Famitsu. While there was some talk about the Switch game, Sakurai touched on a few other interesting topics as well.
In his piece, Sakurai started out by writing about a couple of games he’s been playing. He also discussed his own personal way of playing Smash Bros. Ultimate at the moment, and thanked fans for their support having sold 5 million copies in its first week. The piece also brings up creating entertainment, regrets, and the Japanese games industry.
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Aside from Hollow Realization, Switch owners will have even more Sword Art Online to look forward to as Fatal Bullet Complete Edition is also planned. We have a trailer for the game below.
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition is due out on Switch later this year. Hollow Realization is scheduled for Spring 2019.
Zoids Wild: King of Blast demo out now on the Japanese Switch eShop, footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Zoids Wild: King of Blast is hitting Japan on February 28. Before that happens though, fans can try out the game early. That’s because, as of today, a demo is available on the eShop.
Here’s a look at it in action:
Zoids Wild: King of Blast has not been announced outside of Japan at this time.
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen first Switch footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
During today’s episode of Capcom TV, the first footage of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen on Switch was shown. We have the full recording below.
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Travis Strikes Again seems to tease the future of No More Heroes
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve long heard about the connections between Travis Strikes Again and No More Heroes 3. But in the game, there’s one section in particular that seems to tease the series’ future. Spoilers may follow beyond this point.
Fishing Star: World Tour debut trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WFS published the first trailer for Fishing Star: World Tour, releasing January 31 on the Japanese Switch eShop. We have it below.
Fishing Star: World Tour will support English, so a worldwide release is expected for this one.
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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes reveals Zelda: Majora’s Mask t-shirt collaboration
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Since the original announcement of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, we’ve heard about many indie collaborations in the game. Players will be able to wear different t-shirts from Wargroove, SteamWorld Dig 2, Hollow Knight, and many more.
As it turns out, these t-shirts aren’t just limited to indies. Director Suda51 has revealed a special design based on The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. We have a look at it above.
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes reviews roundup
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Reviews for Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes are beginning to drop. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts, which you can find below.
