MCV just published an interview with Nicolas Wegnez, who is the general manager of Nintendo UK. Overall there’s not too much of interest in the interview, but Wegnez does touch on the pre-order and launch day availability situation of the Switch in the UK:
“It’s true pre-orders are very strong but we still expect Nintendo Switch to be available at some retailers on Day One. We do expect shipments to steadily come.”
Here’s what Wegnez had to say about promoting the Switch:
“We have seen that having hands on with Nintendo Switch really does help people to understand its appeal. This is even more true when you can experience how to switch between gameplay modes, use the Joy-Con in different ways or, yes, feel that surprising ‘HD Rumble’ feature.
For all the above, we are working on sampling plans to try and get Nintendo Switch into as many people’s hands as possible. However, living in this digital era we recognise the significance of online tools, therefore we have a comprehensive range of online assets for all our e-commerce partners to embrace.”
Looks like Snipperclips is a launch title not only in Japan, but in Europe as well. GoNintendo got this info from a Dutch PR mail sent out by Nintendo of Europe.
Snipperclips will cost €19.99 and will feature three modes – : WORLD (1-2 players, co-op), PARTY (2-4 players, co-op) and BONUSGAME (2-4 players, competitive). If you want to try out the game first, you’re in luck – there will be a free demo available on March 3rd as well.
Beyond that, Snipperclips will also be sold in a special limited edition bundle that includes a pair of colored Joy-Con as well as a download code for the game.
Source: Nintendo PR
Did you know that, in the Splatoon canon, the songs on the game’s soundtrack are considered to be produced and performed by in-universe musicians and bands? Obviously everyone knows about the Squid Sisters, but there are more beyond that. It seems like this tradition will continue in Splatoon 2 – Nintendo just revealed the track “Rip Entry” performed by the band “Wet Floor”. Give it a listen:
Nintendo published an announcement on its website regarding action it is taking against the company MariCAR.
MariCAR is a service in Japan that offers a go-kart experience. Those who stop buy can dress up as their favorite character (such as Mario), play music of their choice, and drive through Tokyo.
Nintendo points out that MariCAR is an obvious abbreviation of Mario Kart. The company believes that the service is infringing upon its properties, and permission was not received. As a result, Nintendo is suing MariCAR.
Nintendo of America teased out a screenshot of Breath of the Wild, showing Link posing in front of a sleeping Blue Hinox. The shot shows several menu options as well, such as Landscape view and an album.
The Switch will be getting 20 games at launch in Japan. Included in this is Blaster Master Zero, which had previously only been announced for the 3DS. The full list is below:
Physical and digital releases:
-The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo)
-1-2-Switch (Nintendo)
-Disgaea 5 Complete (NIS)
-Dragon Quest Heroes I•II for Nintendo Switch (Square Enix)
-I Am Setsuna (Square Enix)
-Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo Games)
-Puyo Puyo Tetris (SEGA)
-Super Bomberman R (Konami)
Digital only releases:
-Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together! (Nintendo)
-Arcade Archives NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98 (Hamster)
-Arcade Archives NEOGEO Metal Slug 3 (Hamster)
-Arcade Archives NEOGEO Shock Troopers (Hamster)
-Arcade Archives NEOGEO Waku Waku 7 (Hamster)
-Arcade Archives NEOGEO World Heroes Perfect (Hamster)
-Blaster Master Zero (Inti Creates)
-New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers (Arc System Works)
-Othello (Arc System Works)
-Soldam: Blooming Declaration (City Connection)
-Soratobu Bunbun Baan (Poisoft)
-Voez (Flyhigh Works)
Nintendo has confirmed that any money on the Wii U and 3DS eShops can be transferred to your Nintendo Account on the Switch. To do this, you will have to link the Nintendo Network ID that has the eShop funds to your Nintendo Account.
Snipperclips will be releasing March 3rd, alongside the Switch system, in Japan. The game’s official website is also open here. The game will cost 1,667 yen. There is currently no word for other regions.
The website shows that the game can be played by a single player, even using just one Joy-Con. This requires pressing a button to switch control between the two characters. The website also includes numerous videos, showing how to turn the characters into various shapes. A few are below, but there are so many that the rest are after the break:
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] For Honor
02./02. [PS4] Nioh
03./05. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
04./01. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 – Professional
05./04. [PS4] Resident Evil 7: biohazard #
06./00. [PS4] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 with Power-Up Kit #
07./07. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
08./06. [3DS] Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World #
09./08. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki
10./09. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
11./00. [PSV] Kamaitachi no Yoru: Rinne Saisei
12./03. [PS4] Yonmegami Online: Cyber Dimension Neptune #
13./00. [PS4] Digimon World: Next Order
14./00. [PSV] Diabolik Lovers: Lost Eden #
15./14. [PS4] Final Fantasy XV #
16./11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
17./10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
18./12. [PSV] Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony #
19./15. [3DS] Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!!
20./19. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“Loud and in your face! Decourageous Fashion #2” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Mischievous monster hood
– Mischievous monster top
– Lots o’ monsters tee
– Monster staring contest shoes
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Wellington glasses
– Bomber jacket with crest
– Ripped jeans with lace patches
– Double-strip high-tops
– Butterflies
