[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – January 2016
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Let’s Talk #35: What are you playing? – January 2016
A new month is here! And a new year as well. So that means we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Or maybe you’re continuing something you started a little while back? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X
December 2015 Patreon giveaway winner
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 2 Comments
It’s time to announce the winner of our December 2015 Patreon giveaway! Each person pledging $5 or more was automatically eligible for the prize, which was Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. I can now announce that the winner is Brian Brackney. Congratulations!
As for January, we’ll be giving away a Shovel Knight amiibo. Each person pledging $5 or more – regardless of region – will be entered automatically.
To close out, I wanted to bring up something else quickly. I’m curious if there’s anyone who would be interested in having ads removed as a Patreon reward. This wouldn’t be something like $1, but it wouldn’t be something crazy such as $20 either. Now that we have a user account system, this might be doable. We’d make it so that so long as you’re logged in, you wouldn’t see any ads on the site – the code for ads wouldn’t even load in your browser. If there’s enough interest, we might pursue something like this. Otherwise we’ll leave the Patreon rewards as they are!
That’s all for now. See you next month!
[Let’s Talk] Impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Wii U | 30 Comments
Let’s Talk #34: Impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X
Xenoblade Chronicles X has been out in the west for almost a month now. For those that have been playing it, what do you think of the game thus far? Are you enjoying it? Has it not met your expectations? If you’ve played the original Xenoblade, how do you think this one stacks up? Let us know in the comments below.
I’ve actually had Xenoblade Chronicles X since launch, but haven’t had a chance to really play it yet. Sickness, business, and a terrible backlog make for a bad combination. I hope to change that soon though!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What do you want to see from next week’s Smash Bros. presentation?
Update: Winners announced – [Giveaway] SteamWorld Heist
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Giveaway | 79 Comments
Update: The winners are in! Congratulations to gab, Lord Drieg, and Doug (Patreon). Codes have been sent via email.
The fantastic SteamWorld Heist launched on the 3DS eShop earlier this month. In celebration of the game’s arrival, we have three North American codes up for grabs (thanks Max Criden!).
In the comments below, tell us about your favorite steampunk settings or unusual turn-based games. All entries submitted through December 25 will be eligible for the random giveaway. Also, all of our $5+ Patreon members are automatically eligible – no comment is required.
Our three winners will be announced soon after the submission period ends. Best of luck to everyone!
Happy holidays!
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 5 Comments
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to take a brief moment to wish everyone a happy holiday. Be it Christmas, New Year’s… whatever you celebrate or are looking forward to in the near future, enjoy the times ahead!
I’ll be around on the site per usual to take care of any news that pops up. Things have been a bit quieter these past few weeks outside of the Nintendo Direct and Smash Bros. presentation, and I expect that to continue due to the holidays. It’ll be business as usual for me though, aside from possibly getting a little more rest and hopefully overcoming a very bad cold/virus/whatever I’ve had for well over a week.
Thank you all for the support in 2015, and I look forward to sharing more Nintendo news with you all next year. Some exciting things await us in 2016!
[Let’s Talk] What do you want to see from next week’s Smash Bros. presentation?
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Let's Talk, Wii U | 141 Comments
Let’s Talk #33: What do you want to see from next week’s Smash Bros. presentation?
On Tuesday, Nintendo will be holding another Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS presentation. We know that this will be the final broadcast for these Smash Bros. titles, and we’ll be hearing more about Cloud. Nintendo has teased other information for the event, and we’ll almost certainly hear about the Smash Ballot. It should be pretty big given that this is the final Smash Bros. presentation!
So what are your last minute hopes for the stream? Is there any character you’re particularly pulling for? Is there a new stage you’d like to be added? Sound off in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – December 2015
Site updates: new functionality, Patreon, possible new positions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 25 Comments
Lots of site stuff to talk about again. Please bear with me!
New site functionality
This post has been a looooong time coming. Since we put up the new version of Nintendo Everything towards the end of October, we’ve been working hard to bring in additional functionality/features as well as improvements. That’s finally been done, which is great, since this all nearly killed me. Let me talk about what’s new!
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – December 2015
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 24 Comments
Let’s Talk #32: What are you playing? – December 2015
It’s the first weekend of a new month. Specifically, December has now rolled on in! So we want to know: what are you playing? Tell us in the comments below!
As for me, I’ve been a bit quiet with gaming as of late. I did start up Fantasy Life, but I’m just a few hours in. I like what I’ve played thus far though!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Have you tried out Nintendo Badge Arcade?
[Review] Xenoblade Chronicles X
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Wii U | 49 Comments
System: Wii U
Release date: December 4, 2015
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher Nintendo
As a JRPG fanatic that’s been craving a first-party AAA open-world experience on the Wii U since its initial launch in 2012, I’m happy to say that the wait is finally over as we’ve been graced with Monolith Soft’s ambitious Xenoblade Chronicles X, the spiritual successor to Wii’s equally ambitious and captivating Xenoblade Chronicles which was recently brought over to the New Nintendo 3DS in an updated fashion. Xenoblade Chronicles X puts players in a rich, vibrant world filled with a myriad of monsters, locations, and a deep story that tells the tale of civilization starting over, but bringing all these great things together in a cohesive way doesn’t go without fault.
More: highlight, Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
[Review] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Posted on 8 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews | 4 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: November 20, 2015
Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Publisher Nintendo
In a world where the characters typically can only just speak their own name, having a game that features 720 different Pokemon with their own personalities and jobs is a feat in and of itself. But once you mix in the addictive dungeon crawling mechanics of the Mystery Dungeon series and all the other elements that make Pokemon titles the iconic series it is, you are given the definitive Mystery Dungeon title and one fun RPG.
