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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 253 Comments

Leading up to the launch of Switch, we often heard about how Nintendo was trying to learn from its mistakes during the Wii U era and applying that knowledge for its new console. With the system having been available for several months, Nintendo of America senior product marketing manager Bill Trinen and Nintendo of America senior VP of sales and marketing Doug Bowser reflected on this subject once again.

Trinen fist weighed in on one important aspect Nintendo addressed: the system menu. Whereas Wii U took quite a while to start up and load a game, Switch is lighting fast in comparison.

Trinen said:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments

Nintendo of America had a Fire Emblem Warriors commercial ready to go earlier today. We also have an advert for the UK as well, available below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments

NIS America is putting out Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle on Switch this week. Get a look at some footage in the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 7 Comments

WWE 2K18 is partnering with KFC in a somewhat strange way. In the game, players will be able to create a custom character based on Colonel Sanders. Sanders, of course, is the founder of the fast food chain restaurant and is essentially the official mascot.

Here’s a video promoting the partnership:

WWE 2K18 will be on Switch later this year

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

Vblank Entertainment announced a physical version of Retro City Rampage: DX on Switch last week, and pre-orders are now live. You can reserve the collector’s edition here and the standard version here.

Both releases come with a cartridge and manual. However, the collector’s edition adds a keychain, soundtrack, 3D glasses, and a reversible cover.

Orders will begin to ship on October 19.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 30 Comments

Ahead of the launch next week, Nintendo has published a North American commercial for Fire Emblem Warriors. Watch it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

THQ Nordic has posted a new trailer highlighting the Switch version of Battle Chasers: Nightwar. You can check it out below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 10 Comments

New footage of Fire Emblem Warriors has arrived showing off the English build. The latest gameplay also offers a look at the Quality and Performance Modes, which change the resolution and frame rate. Check out a few videos below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

GameSpot posted a new video of Lost Sphear on Switch with over 25 minutes of gameplay. The footage, posted below, focuses on dungeon crawling.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments

This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts
4. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
5. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
6. Pokken Tournament DX – Nintendo
7. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
8. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
9. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. ARMS – Nintendo

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – Nintendo
2. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
3. Miitopia – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Silver Version – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Gold Version – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
9. Tomodachi Life- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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