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

A report that went under the radar seems to indicate that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was originally planned to be a sequel to A Link to the Past.

Prior to the launch of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, some fans have pointed out that the game’s map was very reminiscent of the map from A Link to the Past. It turns out there’s apparently a reason for that. Before Nintendo and Grezzo settled on things like the Echoes and having Zelda take the starring role, the game was imagined as a sequel to the SNES classic. That changed once the project entered full development.

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

With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate turning seven years old not too long ago, we’ve reached this sort of impasse within the series. Many are wondering where it’s headed next and how could it possibly be surpassed – especially given that Ultimate will be playable on Nintendo’s new hardware via backwards compatibility. We think the most likely solution is a new Smash game with fewer characters and stages, but with reworks and new moves provided to its veterans. One aspect of each fighter that could use a refresh are their Final Smashes. These powerful and cinematic moves are the cornerstone of each fighter’s moveset – in casual play, that is. But to this day, some fighters’ Final Smashes are outdated or no longer accurately represent them. We’ve come up with five particular characters who need new Final Smashes in the next Smash, as well as ideas for what those new attacks might look like.

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Posted on 1 month 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 2, 2025. The latest releases include Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Of all the Wii U titles that haven’t made the jump to Nintendo Switch, Yoshi’s Woolly World is absolutely one of the most deserving.

Early on in the Switch’s life span, Nintendo filled what would have otherwise been gaps in their release schedule with plenty of Wii U ports. Between Super Mario 3D World, Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros. U, and especially Mario Kart 8, many of that console’s best-received titles found new life on Nintendo Switch. Lately though, we haven’t been seeing many Wii U ports at all. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition could be counted as one, but between the graphical overhaul and added story content, one could argue that it goes beyond that.

The point is, we likely won’t be seeing many more Wii U ports on Nintendo Switch or even Switch 2. Nintendo has, for the most part, ported all of its heavy hitters. However, we’re now talking about one particular Wii U game that has sort of fallen into obscurity: Yoshi’s Woolly World. 

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

With the imminent reveal and eventual release of Nintendo’s next hardware, it’s safe to assume that we’ll eventually be seeing more retro platforms become available on Nintendo Switch Online. And with confirmation that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with standard Switch software, it’s also safe to assume that its Virtual Console-esque offerings won’t be starting over with the NES. Many would tell you that GameCube is the next platform Nintendo should add to their online services, and that makes sense – but given how large these games are (plus the presence of many remakes and ports on Switch, including Metroid Prime Remastered, both Pikmin games, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and more), this seems unlikely. That said, the most likely platform to come to Nintendo Switch Online would be Nintendo DS. The Wii U actually had Nintendo DS games available for download on the eShop, so there’s some precedent here. And since Nintendo Switch lacks a microphone needed to play certain DS games, it’d make sense to wait for Switch 2 to release these titles back to the public.

So today, we’re looking at several DS games that Nintendo needs to add to Switch Online if or when the company does decide to add this platform to its lineup. Note that we’re only discussing likely games here – as great as the Pokemon titles on the DS are, it’s highly unlikely that they’ll ever be released this way – especially not when Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are already available and would be backwards compatible. 

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

ConcernedApe has provided sales figures for Stardew Valley, including specific data for Nintendo Switch.

Usually when we hear about sales figures for games, it’s based on performance across all consoles. We do know that 41 million copies have been sold in total. However, on Nintendo Switch specifically, ConcernedApe confirms that 7.9 million units have been sold on the platform.

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

The developers of Mario & Luigi: Brothership have opened up about what it was like creating music for the game, including shifting composers from Yoko Shimomura to Hideki Sakamoto and some initial feedback from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. This information comes from a Famitsu interview with director Haruyuki Ohashi and producer Akira Otani.

Shimomura previously handled music for the series previously. However, with the franchise seeing various changes including Acquire taking on development, Otani said they “decided to get a fresh start”. 

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Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

As Nintendo fans know, 2025 is looking like it could be a big year for the Big N. We don’t get console launches very often, but it seems as though that will finally be happening within the next several months. If nothing else, we’re getting an announcement by March or so – which isn’t too far away.

Nintendo does have some confirmed plans in place already, with some Switch games confirmed for 2025. However, it’s the unknown that we’re focusing on today.

What are your predictions for Nintendo in 2025? When do you think the company’s new system will be announced and released? How about games you think could be revealed? And what about other initiatives like movies? Let us know in the comments.

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

December 26: X user NextHandheld has shared a photo that could give us a first look at the dock for Nintendo Switch 2.

NextHandheld first posted a picture the main unit yesterday. That initially set off debate as to whether or not it was real, and if it was AI generated. Even so, it wasn’t entirely new as there have been various unconfirmed photo leaks previously from third-party accessory makers.

Below is that photo – which does not have the Joy-Con attached:

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

It’s another year in the books for Nintendo Switch, and for what is most likely the console’s final stretch, it wasn’t quite as empty as people were expecting. We had many prolific releases, from Zelda to Mario to Mario to Mario. Okay, it was mostly Mario, but between a new Mario Party title and the first entry in the Mario & Luigi series in over ten years, there was a lot to love in 2024. We’re going over all of Nintendo’s news, announcements, and games from this year and asking you the question: how would you rate Nintendo’s 2024 on a scale of 1-10?

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