Nintendo leads the way with E3 conversation on social media, Smash Bros. Ultimate a popular title
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Crimson Hexagon has shared an in-depth look at gaming buzz on social media from E3. Between June 10 and June 12 – the key days of the expo – over 4.5 million posts were made across online channels. Nintendo was one of the conversation leaders.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate apparently wasn’t the most-discussed game, but it was certainly up there. Crimson Hexagon’s data has it at #2.
Here’s a look at the most discussed games at E3 and best received titles:
Reggie on why Nintendo views Nintendo Switch Online as a VC successor, believes people will subscribe
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Ever since the Wii era, Nintendo has offered classic games through the Virtual Console. Yet on Switch, the Virtual Console is dead as we know it. Nintendo still intends to have classics ready through Nintendo Switch Online, but at least initially, we’ll only be seeing NES games – albeit with extra bells and whistles like online features.
In an interview with IGN at E3, Nintendo of America president spoke about how Nintendo sees Nintendo Switch Online as somewhat of a Virtual Console successor. The company will make a slate of classics available, with the lineup expanding over time.
More: interview, Reggie Fils-Aime, top
Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! – details and screenshots for party games
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Bandai Namco provided the latest information on Taiko Drum Master: Nintendo Switch Version! today. Find some details and screenshots for the party games below, courtesy of Gematsu.
My Nintendo offering Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion printable boxart cover
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Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion made its long-awaited debut this week. It won’t have a retail release, but you can download the new content digitally.
Despite the lack of a physical version, Nintendo is offering a neat reward on My Nintendo. A new printable boxart cover can be redeemed here. It costs just 30 Platinum Points.
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana – “Laxia and Hummel Specials” trailer
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NIS America issued the latest trailer for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana focusing on Laxia and Hummel. Watch it below.
Reggie – Labo meeting expectations, Switch will have “very long” lifespan; third-parties, mobile, collaborations
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At E3 this week, Forbes caught up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime for a lengthy chat. The two sides spoke about Nintendo Labo, Switch’s lifespan, third-parties, mobile, and collaborations.
We have these excerpts from the interview below. You can read the full discussion here.
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Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes boxart
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Arc System Works posted the boxart for Jake Hunter Detective Story: Prism of Eyes today. While we have the main drawing above, we also have a look at the design in a Switch case below.
Wolfenstein II pre-load is live
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Those who are looking to get a head start on the digital version of Wolfenstein II can do so with the new pre-load option. The game can be purchased and downloaded in advance. Then on launch day, you’ll only need to connect online once to begin playing.
Wolfenstein II launches June 29. The digital version takes up 21.8GB of space.
Source: Switch eShop
More: Bethesda, Panic Button, Wolfenstein II
SEGA E3 stream recordings – Valkyria Chronicles 4, Shining Resonance Refrain, Team Sonic Racing, Sonic Mania Plus
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SEGA held several live streams throughout the week where it showed upcoming Switch games at E3. Valkyria Chronicles 4, Shining Resonance Refrain, Team Sonic Racing, and Sonic Mania Plus were all given the spotlight. Recording for these titles can be viewed below.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 update out now (version 1.5.0), Challenge Battle Mode live
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Update: Bumped to the top. Added in the patch notes below.
Original: The next big update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has arrived. Version 1.5.0 is live, along with the Challenge Battle Mode for Expansion Pass owners.
Challenge Battle Mode “gives players many chances to test their skills, plenty of loot to earn, and some minor story elements that show the characters in a new light”. You’ll be taking on hordes of enemies in Waves to complete each challenge. Additionally, Shulk and Fiora from the first Xenoblade Chronicles join the fight as Blades.
We’ll bring you the full patch notes for today’s update as soon as we have them.
