Rumor: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting a Switch OLED model
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Rumor has it that a new Switch OLED design is on the way for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Reddit user AyoadeNBN shared the photos without much context. However, this person claims that the model was leaked by a worker at a Chinese factory or someone else within the manufacturing line. Apparently the Splatoon 3 Switch OLED had leaked in a similar manner.
Nintendo Download – December 29, 2022 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of December 29, 2022. The latest releases include Sports Story and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (12/19/22 – 12/25/22)
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Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes status update, systems trailer
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Level-5 is still hard at work on the next Inazuma Eleven game – now known as Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes – after many years of development. Today, the company provided a new status report on the project. This follows the last update in July.
The game system, world view, story, and more have now been solidified. Level-5 intends to release information in stages from here.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for 2022
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Nintendo has provided new data that reveals the top 30 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for 2023.
Splatoon 3 is known for its popularity on the country, so it’s perhaps no surprise that it comes in at #1. A few Pokemon games make up the rest of the top five along with Monster Hunter Rise. Other notable appearances include Kirby and the Forgotten Land at #6 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 at #10.
The full list is as follows:
Rumor: Digital Foundry claims mid-generation Switch hardware refresh was once planned
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Rumors of a more powerful Switch – often dubbed by fans as the Switch Pro – have persisted for years. The thought was that Nintendo would come out with a new piece of hardware that isn’t quite a successor, but would be a step up from what we have now. Presumably this theoretical device would allow for things such as technical improvements when it comes to aspects like frame rate and resolution and perhaps even better visuals.
Digital Foundry’s John Linneman has now weighed in on the situation in the outlet’s latest podcast. After speaking with some developers, he believes Nintendo was at once point toying around with a Switch hardware refresh. However, “that seems to no longer be happening” and the company is apparently pursuing a true successor instead.
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Sakurai says he’s “semi-retired”
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai recently spoke with Denfaminicogamer in an interview, and mentioned that he’s “semi-retired.”
Sakurai was participating in the interview largely to speak about his recent YouTube channel. However, he also took a few moments to reflect on his past and future.
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[Preview] Fae Farm – A first look at Phoenix Labs’ enchanting life sim
Posted on 1 year ago by Elias in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Phoenix Labs recently hosted a preview event for their upcoming Switch-exclusive Fae Farm. As only the second game from the developer, it takes a drastically different approach than the team’s first hack-and-slash monster slayer Dauntless. Coming from frantic combat and vicious creatures, Phoenix Labs instead chose a more relaxing and winding experience. Aiming for “cozy,” the mark has been hit fairly well, as upon joining the event I saw the players simply wandering their farm and watching butterflies meander along the fields.
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[Let’s Talk] Most anticipated game of 2023
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As 2022 comes to a close, we’re starting to look forward to next year. 2023 is looking like a huge year for games and that’s in no small part thanks to Nintendo. We want to know: what’s your most anticipated game of next year?
The choice for many will likely be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Still, it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and there are other games to look forward to. Nintendo alone has already confirmed Fire Emblem Engage, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Pikmin 4, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Third-parties will chip in with titles like Octopath Traveler II, Atelier Ryza 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, Digimon World: Next Order, and Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection – just to name a few.
So tell us, which game are you most looking forward to in 2023? If you can’t decide on just one, let us know what you’re really excited about in the comments.
The 2022 Refreshies Awards (Our favorite games of the year and more) | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 037
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A very happy holidays to all of our listeners around the world! In this extra-special episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’re wrapping up 2022 by looking back at our favorite games of the year, and presenting the best of the best with the VERY prestigious “Refreshies” awards! Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz as they reflect on the games that left an impact on them last year, and as they look forward to the exciting year ahead!
