3DS update out now (version 11.5.0-38)
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS, News | 33 Comments
A new update is now available for download on 3DS. Nintendo just issued version 11.5.0-38.
As for what the update entails, it’s keeping in line with past firmware releases. Nintendo says, “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”. That’s all for now.
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Off-screen Culdcept Revolt English footage
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Footage has emerged showing the English version of Culdcept Revolt. Around seven minutes of off-screen gameplay can be found below.
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Inkopolis Tower from the original Splatoon can be seen in Splatoon 2
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments
It’s always interesting to see when related games are connected, and in Splatoon 2, Nintendo has gone out of its way to make sure that the original ties back into the sequel. It’s something that some players may never notice, but you can actually see Inkopolis Tower from the original Splatoon in Splatoon 2. It’s a very nice Easter egg indeed.
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Cave Story+ adding classic graphics in August
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nicalis isn’t finished with Cave Story+. The recently-announced classic graphics option will be available in August, the publisher announced on Twitter. It will be distributed as a free update.
Nicalis passed along the news with the following tweet:
Free update for #CaveStory+ with classic graphics in August! Game available now at retail and eShop https://t.co/1uOiso2UOj #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/ZeyzACLOZH
— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis) July 10, 2017
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Bit Dungeon+ 3DS file size
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Bit Dungeon+ makes the transition from Wii U to 3DS this week. On Thursday, the title arrives on the North American 3DS eShop. It takes up 904 blocks of space, or 113MB.
10 minutes of Shakedown: Hawaii footage
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in 3DS eShop, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo World Report has shared some new direct-feed footage of Shakedown: Hawaii based on the PC build. View the gameplay below.
Kamiko has sold over 110,000 copies
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
Kamiko’s sales have surpassed 110,000 units, according to Circle Entertainment co-founder and CEO Chris Chau.
48 percent of the Switch game’s sales were from America. Europe and Australia is next at 27 percent, followed by Japan at 25 percent. Kamiko has been on sale for roughly three months in Japan and 2.5 months elsewhere. While the US is the biggest market so far, “the Eastern market still has a lot of users we can’t ignore.”
Chau told Nintendo Life:
“We are usually thinking about why some local titles perform better than Western titles in Japan, and we think most of the reasoning comes back to game pricing, localization and local PR. Of course it’s case by case, but regardless I think the Eastern market deserves attention from developers. Also we know many Chinese gamers may purchase a Switch from Hong Kong, so we’ve suggested to the developers that they should consider a Chinese language pack.”
Skipmore, who developed the game, is now working on Picontier. It’s targeted for release this year.
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Neon Switch in stock on Amazon for Prime members
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch | 3 Comments
NBA Playgrounds update out now (version 1.1.3) – online play and more finally added
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in News, Switch eShop | 9 Comments
It’s been a long time coming, but NBA Playgrounds’ big update is finally available on Switch. Saber Interactive has started distribution on version 1.1.3.
The update is highlighted by the addition of online play. On top of that, the game’s shooting system has been entirely tweaked, and 15 new players have been added.
Find the full rundown of the new update from an official Switch notice below.
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Satoru Iwata passed away two years ago today – let’s remember his greatness
Posted 6 years ago by Brian in General Nintendo, News | 46 Comments
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed ago two years ago today. Iwata lost the fight to bile duct cancer on July 11, 2015.
With Iwata’s contributions to Nintendo and the gaming industry as a whole, we should take a moment to recognize and reflect on his importance. He wasn’t your typical president having originally started out as a game developer. Iwata kept coding until he was 40, and helped Smash Bros. Melee get out on time. He was instrumental in the hugely successful Wii and DS. And really, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
So, thank you Iwata. It’s still unbelievable that you’re not here with us still, but everything you accomplished will not be forgotten.