While many people are likely still waiting for the popular streaming app to appear on the Switch, Netflix has been available on the Wii U for years. Today, the app received an update, which should download automatically. There are no documented patch notes so it’s not fully clear what this update changes, though it’s likely nothing major. Anyway, it’s good to see that Netflix is still supporting their app on Wii U for those who still use Nintendo’s previous home console as their streaming device of choice.
Bandai Namco has published a trailer for the Extra Pack 2 DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, titled Infinite History. This DLC pack adds several new characters plus a new story scenario.
Arc System Works has published the main visual for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, which you can see above. Aditionally, they have revealed several of the game’s modes:
Episode Mode
Essentially the game’s story mode. An original story centered on the “Phantom Field”, a point where the worlds from the four works represented in the game collide.
Tactics Mode
Experience Cross Tag Battle’s unique mechanics and learn new techniques.
Survival Mode
Defeat as many fighters as you can in a row.
Training Mode
Get to know the various characters and their moves.
Gallery Mode
View special illustrations, artwork and movies.
Replay Theater
Watch saved replays of fights.
SEGA has released another character trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 4, featuring more characters from the Federation, specifically Angelica Farnaby, Minerva Victor, Karen Stewart, Miles Abegg, Ronald Albee, Dan Bentley and several characters from the Edinburgh Navy. Watch the trailer below:
It’s the end of the week, which means another weapon addition to Splatoon 2’s arsenal. This time, it’s the Luna Blaster Neo, which is identical to the regular Luna Blaster in terms of stats, but comes with the Ink Mine sub-weapon and the Suction Bomb Launcher special instead. It’ll be available in-game tomorrow around noon in Japan and Australia, early in the morning in Europe and later tonight in North America.
System: Switch
Release date: February 9, 2018
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Nintendo
Dragon Quest has always been one of those series that’s remained niche for some reason, despite having a long and seminal history within video games. Throughout its many installments, we’ve seen Dragon Quest branch out and explore genres outside of its familiar RPG style. Dragon Quest, unlike some other properties that have a myriad of spinoffs, has actually adapted into these other genres rather fluidly, and the addition of Dragon Quest Builders adds to the list of awesome titles that hold their own outside of the main series, bringing a Minecraft aesthetic to the universe. While it may look like Minecraft at a glance, at the end of the day this really is just another Dragon Quest RPG, only with an emphasis for building and crafting. It’s an amazing mechanic that works to its favor, and with a storyline and vibrant worlds to keep you busy from chapter to chapter, Dragon Quest Builders is a game that’s very difficult to put down whether you’re familiar with the series, genre or not.
The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards were hosted earlier tonight, and it included a special honor for Nintendo’s Genyo Takeda, who spent 45 years with the company. Takeda was presented with the show’s seventh Lifetime Achievement Award. The full presentation, including Takeda’s speech, can be seen below.
As for the other awards, many Nintendo-related titles were selected across various categories. The big winner was Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which received a total of four selections, including Game of the Year.
Continue on below for the full lineup of winners.
The official website for Detective Pikachu has gone live. If you’re interested, you can access it here. It has the new trailer, screenshots, information, and more.
In Japan, Detective Pikachu is confirmed to be receiving a demo in March, and progress can be transferred to the full game. Currently this has not been confirmed for the west, but is likely.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Brain Age
2. Super Mario 64
3. Super Mario World
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
6. Mario Party 2
7. Mario Party 10
8. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
9. Super Mario 3D World
10. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Mario Kart 64
13. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
14. Paper Mario
15. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
16. Zelda: Skyward Sword
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Super Mario RPG
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. The Legend of Zelda
Videos
1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation
4. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
5. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
6. New Abilities for Kirby and His Friends – Kirby Star Allies
7. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
8. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
10. Super Mario 64 Trailer
11. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
12. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
13. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
15. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. Cloud DLC
16. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
17. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
20. Lost Reavers Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is coming to Switch, according to the latest issue of Weekly Jump.
Included in the package is Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. Bandai Namco will also be featuring DLC in the release.
Weekly Jump does not appear to specify a release window for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy – at least judging by the initial leaks.
