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Posted on 9 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments

In a recent social media post, Okami creator Hideki Kamiya spoke about the game’s original concept, including how the initial idea was a side-scroller.

According to Kamiya, the very beginning of his idea involved playing as the leader of a pack of wolves, living on a deserted island, and trying to survive in nature. He was inspired by a particular book he saw while in university. 

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Posted on 11 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Nintendo made its first announcement regarding Switch 2 last week, but there’s still a lot to learn about the system. However, there is one concrete detail we know: it’ll be full backwards compatible with the current Nintendo Switch. There’ll be some exceptions – probably things like Nintendo Labo – but on the whole there’ll probably be just a handful of titles that aren’t compatible.

With that said, which Switch games are you looking forward to playing on Nintendo Switch 2? Are there certain titles you’re holding off on trying until the new console launches? Let us know in the comments.

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Posted on 17 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Back in the day, Kirby fans used to talk about how the character appeared angry – but that applies only to the west. If you looked at key art or boxart for the series’ various games in Japan, Kirby was often seen smiling and looked happier. It was overseas where things were different. So what was going on there?

Polygon caught up with a couple of former Nintendo of America staffers to get insight into the situation. Leslie Swan, the company’s former localization manager, first spoke about cultural differences between the United States and Japan and how “tween and teen boys tend to be drawn to tougher characters” in the west. However, it also seems that Nintendo didn’t exactly believe they were making Kirby angry – rather the character was depicting a look in which he’s “determined against all odds.”

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Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Xbox began its support with the current Nintendo Switch, and that should extend to Nintendo Switch 2 as well.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was recently asked about his thoughts concerning the new console in an interview with Gamertag Radio. Spencer has heaped paise on Nintendo plenty of times before, so it’s no surprise that he once again shared some very positive thoughts here.

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Posted on 1 day ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Mario Kart 9 has been officially teased for Nintendo Switch 2, and we presumably won’t hear much about it until the full Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2. In the initial footage, a whopping 24 racer slots were shown on the track. That’s double the amount of racers per match in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And with more drivers than ever present on the field all at once, Mario Kart 9 (which isn’t the game’s official name yet – it could wind up being Mario Kart 10 if we count Mario Kart Tour) needs more characters than ever to match. A while back, we talked about all sorts of crucial features Mario Kart 9 needs to succeed – but this time, we’re honing in on all the characters we want to see, no matter how obscure.

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Posted on 1 day ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: January 30, 2025
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America

Few games have left a lasting impression quite like Phantom Brave, the tactical JRPG developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Released over twenty years ago, the original title earned a devoted following for its unique blend of free-range combat, touching storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Now, after years of anticipation, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is set to deliver the next chapter in this beloved series. With a modern twist on the classic formula, this sequel aims to honor its predecessor while introducing a new generation of fans to the enchanting world of Ivoire.

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Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

When Off comes to Nintendo Switch, it’ll sport new music from Undertale creator Toby Fox, who is now confirmed to be working on the soundtrack.

Fangamer reached out to Alias ​​Conrad Coldwood to reuse the original soundtrack in the new version. However, ACC was nervous about signing and was hard to reach. The good news is that he gave his blessing for his music to be reused and has no issues with a new soundtrack.

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Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 23, 2025. The latest releases include Cuisineer, Guilty Gear Strive, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

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Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Arc System Works just confirmed that it will be publishing the newly-announced Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics with a worldwide, English release on Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on April 24, 2025.

Famitsu had the first word on Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics earlier today. Twelve games are included as well as various features such as “Suspend Save” and online support.

The full rundown of details is as follows:

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