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:
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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.
A special New 2DS XL bundle has been revealed for Europe. Along with an Animal Crossing design for the system, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo will be included in the package.
Nintendo hasn’t officially announced the bundle at this time. However, according to Nintendo UK’s website, it will be available on July 20.
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.
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.
NIS America issued the latest trailer for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana focusing on Laxia and Hummel. Watch it below.
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.
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.
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
