Pokemon Bank giving out Mew’s Z-Crystal (Mewnium Z)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments
To celebrate the new Pokemon Bank update, a new gift is going out to all users. Players can receive Mew’s Z-Crystal, Mewnium Z. It can be used in Pokemon Sun/Moon.
A promo posted on the Pokemon Twitter page is below.
Pokémon Bank has been updated for #PokemonSunMoon! To celebrate, all Pokémon Bank users can receive Mew’s Z-Crystal! https://t.co/XSh23CubsI pic.twitter.com/pZEU0sdDkH
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 25, 2017
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Pokemon Bank (version 1.3), Poke Transporter (version 1.2) updates live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 25 Comments
The new updates for Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter are now available. The two apps have been updated to version 1.3 and 1.2 respectively.
After downloading the Pokemon Bank update, compatibility will be added in with Pokemon Sun/Moon. And for Poke Transporter, creatures from Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow on the 3DS Virtual Console can be transferred into Pokemon Sun/Moon.
World of Goo, Little Inferno, Human Resource Machine coming to Switch at launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 35 Comments
Three more games are heading to Switch for the console’s launch. World of Goo, Little Inferno, and Human Resource Machine will all be out on March 3.
World of Goo previously ended up on Wii, while Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine were originally made for Wii U. New to the Switch versions is a Soundtrack Mode. Here, “players can explore Kyle Gabler’s wonderfully bizarre music in this special mode”.
For those who haven’t heard about these titles previously, here’s a look at each one:
Warner Bros. officially confirms LEGO Worlds for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
TT Games head of design Arthur Parsons randomly told one fan on his Twitter page yesterday that LEGO Worlds is planned for Switch. That’s despite the fact that Warner Bros. hadn’t actually made an announcement.
Due to a lack of confirmation, some fans were concerned that Parsons may have simply been mistaken. But fear not: LEGO Worlds is indeed set for Switch. A release date hasn’t been determined, but publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment says it’s happening.
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First look at the Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 19 Comments
Earlier today, Nintendo made several announcements about 3DS, including new amiibo cards for Mario Sports Superstars. One card will be included with the game itself. Additionally, blind packs of five will be sold beginning on March 24.
The North American amiibo site has now updated with a first look at the new cards as shown above. We also have an image of the packaging image below.
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The Legend of Zelda Weeks 2017 Sale announced for Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments
A new Zelda-themed sale has been announced for Europe. Between January 26 at 11:59 PM and February 9 UK time, games across the Wii U and 3DS eShops will be discounted by 30% along with Hyrule Warriors DLC and 3DS themes. You’ll need to be a My Nintendo user in order to participate.
Here’s the announcement from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma:
And the lineup of content:
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Pokemon Comaster launches in North America and Europe as “Pokemon Duel”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments
Last March, a new Pokemon smartphone game known as Pokemon Comaster launched in Japan. It’s now been localized for North America and Europe as “Pokemon Duel”.
For those who haven’t heard about it previously, here’s a lengthy overview:
Pokémon Duel is a strategy board game that uses Pokémon figures. Build a deck with your favorite figures and then leap into a League Match! Compete with players from around the world for a chance to enter the top League rankings in League Matches. You’ll fight your rivals in real time! Win duels, get all kinds of cool figures and items, and make your deck stronger!
The rules are simple! The object is to be the first player to get one of your figures to your opponent’s goal. How will you get to the goal? You’ll need to carefully choose your route! In duels, you and your opponent take turns moving your figures. Set up a strategic formation and attack your opponent, or simply block their path—it’s all about tactics! Plan your strategy and defeat your opponents in this game of cat and mouse!
In duels, your deck is composed of 6 Pokémon figures. There are all kinds of figures, each with different moves and abilities. Keep this in mind as you build your own custom deck!
Make use of your custom deck and the AI! The AI is a reliable ally who will determine good moves and take your turn for you. Make full use of the AI and crush your opponents!
You can find Pokemon Duel on iOS here and Android here. It’s free-to-play, but there are in-app microtransactions of course.
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3DS news – Pikachu Yellow New 3DS XL for NA, Mario Sports Superstars date / amiibo cards, Nintendo Selects
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 11 Comments
Nintendo made a flurry of announcements about the 3DS today.
First, the Pikachu Yellow Edition New 3DS XL is heading to North America. Nintendo is bringing it out on February 24 for $199.99.
Mario Sports Superstar launches in North America on March 24. New amiibo cards are coming, which provide “a variety of four bonuses.” They can be purchased in blind packs of five for $4.99 each, but one card will be packed in with the game for a limited time.
More titles are joining the Nintendo Selects line in mid-February. Kirby Triple Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Dream will both be dropped to $20.
Tank Troopers is slated for February 16, and Pikmin 3DS is reconfirmed for 2017.
Continue on below for today’s full announcement.
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LEGO Worlds on the way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Warner Bros. already announced that LEGO City Undercover is heading to Switch. On top of that, it looks like we can expect LEGO Worlds on the platform as well.
TT Games head of design Arthur Parsons confirmed on Twitter:
@jamievere currently we have announced that we are planning to release LEGO City and LEGO Worlds on switch
— arthur parsons (@arthur_parsons) January 23, 2017
Warner Bros. describes LEGO Worlds as “an open environment of procedurally-generated worlds made entirely of LEGO bricks which you can freely manipulate and dynamically populate with LEGO models.” The game lets users make anything and everything one brick at a time or by taking advantage of large-scale landscaping tools. Characters and creatures interact with you as well as each other in various ways.
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Nintendo details plans for Switch hands-on time at PAX South 2017
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As previously announced, Switch will be present at PAX South in just a few days. Nintendo shared more details about its plans for the expo today.
Anyone with a PAX South badge can stop by and play games such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2-Switch, Snipperclips: Cut it out, together!, Splatoon 2, Arms, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Bomberman R, and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers.
As for the setup, Nintendo sent over the following:
“The main stage at the Nintendo booth will feature hands-on time with different Nintendo Switch games. But instead of a traditional booth setup, these games can be experienced in creative environments that show off the unique functionality of the Nintendo Switch system. For example, games can be played in the cross-section of an airplane to show how easy it is to take Nintendo Switch with you anywhere. Other games will be set up in a living room to highlight that Nintendo Switch is also a home gaming system that can be played on a TV. In addition to all the awesome Nintendo Switch experiences, the main stage at the Nintendo booth will feature hosted competitions, live demonstrations, video presentations and other fun Nintendo surprises.”
PAX South 2017 will take place between January 27 and January 29. Nintendo’s interactive booth (No. 11255) will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM each day.
Source: Nintendo PR