Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 22, 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Ys IX and Suikoden I&II HD Remaster appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 29 and January 11.
More: Famitsu, Famitsu's most wanted
Pre-order updates – January 22, 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
More: pre-order
Nintendo maintenance schedule – January 22, 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has added two periods of maintenance to its schedule. Wii U and 3DS will be impacted at the start of the week, with Switch following later for network services.
Here’s the maintenance schedule as things stand now:
More: maintenance
When is the next Nintendo Direct? Overview, presentation types, more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
Since it’s January, a topic of discussion that tends to pop up around this time is when the next Nintendo Direct will be. That’s not much of a surprise, especially since fans are always curious as to what Nintendo has in store. It’s not out of the question for a new presentation to happen as we start the new year so that we can get a better idea as to what’s planned from a first and third-party perspective.
More: highlight, Nintendo Direct, top
[Let’s Talk] Fire Emblem Engage impressions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Engage is a pretty big deal. It’s Nintendo’s first big Switch release of 2023, and the second major entry in the series on Switch.
How many of you have picked up Fire Emblem Engage? If you’ve started the game, what are your early impressions? Let us know in the comments below.
ARK: Ultimate Survival Edition update out now (version 2.0.5), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games have issued the latest update for ARK: Ultimate Survival Edition, version 2.0.5.
The update is highlighted by the support for the upcoming Ragnarok DLC. There are other highlights as well, including non-dedicated sessions, improved melee combat performance, and more.
The full patch notes for the ARK: Ultimate Survival Edition version 2.0.5 update are as follows:
Session: Skate Sim coming to Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to eShop and retailer listings, publisher Nacon and developer Crea-ture Studios are planning Session: Skate Sim for Switch. The game will be out on March 16, 2023.
Session: Skate Sim, which originally debuted last September, is a pure skateboarding experience that’s controlled by operating the dual sticks as your feet. Lots of customization is also included.
More: Crea-ture Studios, Nacon, Session: Skate Sim
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak sells over five million units worldwide
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (1/18): Capcom has provided a sales update on Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Since launch, it has sold more than five million units worldwide. That information is based on combined sales of the Switch and PC versions.
Last July, at the start of the month, Capcom confirmed that Sunbreak was at two million copies sold. That number increased to three million about a week later. Then it jumped to four million in August.
More: Capcom, Monster Hunter Rise, sales
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series dev on Klonoa 2 remaster challenges
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ryo Ishida, the producer of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, has spoken about what challenges were involved in remastering Klonoa 2.
The Switch release includes two games. Since the collection used the Wii remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, that game was likely easier to work with. However, Klonoa 2’s last appearance was on PlayStation 2 in 2001.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze almost brought back Enguarde
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze almost brought back Enguarde, it’s been revealed.
Enguarde the Swordfish originally appeared in the first Donkey Kong Country game, and later appeared in the following sequels. He was also present in Donkey Kong Land 2, Donkey Kong Land III, and Donkey Kong 64. Other than an appearance in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast as a rideable animal buddy, he hasn’t been seen since. However, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze nearly brought him back.
