Comparing all three Splatoon games against each other – series comparison
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
For the most part, the Splatoon series is iterative – each new game that releases is intended to replace the previous one. Even though Splatoon 3 is currently the most recent entry in the series, there are still reasons – albeit small ones – to go back to the original title on Wii U plus Splatoon 2 on Nintendo Switch, which still has semi-active servers in Turf War and the like. Most of these reasons boil down to the unique story modes available in both games, which have unique levels and lore that Splatoon 3’s story mode doesn’t. Also, even though Splatoon 3 is essentially meant to replace both Splatoon and Splatoon 2, there are still reasons to love these two games above all else. Today, we’re going through all three Splatoon games and the unique features they have over the others and asking you: what’s your favorite of the three?
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One way Xenoblade Chronicles X can connect to the numbered trilogy
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
It’s no secret that Xenoblade Chronicles X is much, much different than the numbered games. It’s also no secret that when Monolith Soft was making Xenoblade Chronicles X in 2015, they didn’t plan for it to connect to future games in the series. But things have changed, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC has us thinking that the studio may or may not try to connect Xenoblade Chronicles X to the numbered trilogy. We’re no lore experts, but today, we’re going over some possible ways that it could be retconned to connect to Xenoblade 1, 2, and 3. We do have to cover spoilers from those games in order to properly speculate, so you might want to come back later if you’re trying to avoid plot details. There are also spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles X itself here, so keep that in mind too.
New FCC filing hints at Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo fans have been pouring over a new FCC filing that gives some hope about a GameCube controller for Switch 2.
The listing just went live today. There’s not much in the way of useful information, but the key relies in images associated with the listing.
Below is a look at what’s included:
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Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Those playing Star Wars: Hunters on Nintendo Switch should be aware that it’s now been announced that the game is shutting down. Service will end on October 1, 2025.
Prior to that, a final content update is planned for April 15. Additionally, Season 5 is being extended by three weeks.
Star Wars: Hunters, a player-vs-player competitive arena combat game, has seen a bit of a rocky history. After it was announced in a Nintendo Direct in February 2021, the game saw multiple delays and would not launch until 2024. Having launched last June, the game will be around for a little over a year.
Here’s the full message about the shutdown for Star Wars: Hunters, courtesy of Zynga:
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Nintendo Switch 2 could be biggest launch in game industry history, could cost $400 or more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the bigger questions surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 currently is what the system will cost and when it will launch. We should be getting those answers in the near future, but as the wait continues, there’s a feeling going around that the system could have the biggest launch in game industry history, even if analysts are expecting it to cost more than its predecessor.
Bloomberg shared a report today which states that Switch 2 could “become Nintendo’s priciest machine to date, as analysts who regularly communicate with the company and its software and hardware partners anticipate a price tag of $400 or more.” On top of that, there’s the issue of how much Nintendo’s margins could be impacted by tariffs. Still, there’s the sentiment that there’s significant demand among consumers.
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Nintendo San Francisco store announced [update: opening date]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
May 24: Nintendo will open a new store in San Francisco, the company just announced.
This is notable news as the company only had one official store previously in the United States. That of course is Nintendo New York. The location first opened in 2005 and was first called the Nintendo World store. In 2016, it was rebranded to Nintendo New York.
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Famitsu sales (3/3/25 – 3/9/25) – first week sales revealed for Suikoden
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Download – March 13, 2025 (North America) – MLB The Show 25 and more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of March 13, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include MLB The Show 25 and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pokemon GO dev Niantic to sell its gaming business to Scopely [update: official]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 0 comments
February 18: According to a report from Bloomberg, Niantic is gearing up for a sale of its video game business to Scopely. The outlets cites “several people familiar with the discussions.”
No official announcements have been made at this time. However, Bloomberg states that a price of $3.5 billion is currently being thrown around. An official announcement is expected in the weeks ahead.
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Tetris 99 reveals 46th Maximus Cup with Xenoblade Chronicles X theme
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 10: Tetris 99 is planning its 46th Maximus Cup, and this time around, a new theme based on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is up for grabs. This comes in celebration of the RPG’s launch on Nintendo Switch next week.
Anyone that’s a part of the Nintendo Switch Online program can participate. During the event, you’ll need to play the online mode, which grants points for each match. The higher you place, the more points you’ll earn. Nintendo will be giving out the Xenoblade Chronicles X theme once 100 points are collected. The theme comes with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the game.
