Nintendo Download – July 21, 2022 (North America)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of July 21, 2022. The latest releases include Live A Live, Bright Memory: Infinite, Coromon, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, Severed Steel, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Famitsu sales (7/11/22 – 7/17/22)
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets new 8-minute trailer
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Original (7/7): Nintendo and Monolith Soft just published a new 8-minute trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It highlights the RPG’s story, gameplay systems, and more. At the very end of the video, Nintendo provides a reminder that amiibo is supported, and the Shulk amiibo can be used to have the Swordfighter class change the weapon to the Monado from the first entry in the series.
Here’s an overview of Xenoblade Chronicles 3:
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Kirby’s surprise new game, Bayonetta 3 release date, Nintendo acquisition, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 017
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Any week a new Kirby game is announced is automatically a GREAT week, so fans of the pink puffball rejoiced when Kirby’s Dream Buffet was recently revealed to be floating over to Switch later this summer. On top of that, Bayonetta 3 got some big news by way of a new trailer announcing a release date and showing off more of the game. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz as they discuss these exciting new reveals, Nintendo’s latest acquisition, and details on even more upcoming Switch games!
Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version below. Direct downloads are available here.
Daisy, Shy Guy revealed for first Mario Strikers: Battle League update
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Daisy and Shy Guy are joining Mario Strikers: Battle League update as part of the game’s first free update, Nintendo and Next Level Games announced today.
That’s not the only content arriving this week. Also planned is the Desert Ruin stadium and Knight gear.
Nintendo provides additional details on the 3DS and Wii U eShops ending purchases in 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo had previously confirmed that they were ending purchases on the 3DS and Wii U eShops sometime in late March 2023. They’ve now provided additional details, citing March 27, 2023 as the day that purchases on these eShops will become unavailable.
They’ve also clarified that starting August 29, 2022, you’ll no longer be able to directly add funds to the Wii U and 3DS eShops. You will however be able to redeem download codes after this date, and if you’ve linked your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account, you’ll still be able to make purchases using shared funds added to your Nintendo Account. The final bit of news is that oddly enough, purchases of Fire Emblem Fates on the 3DS eShop will end one month earlier than the rest, on February 28, 2023. However DLC for the game, including the additional story paths accessible after Chapter 6, will still be available until March 27, 2023.
Here is some additional information from Nintendo:
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Nintendo’s output on the eShop deserves more attention
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Out of nowhere, Nintendo announced Kirby’s Dream Buffet last week as an eShop exclusive. This is a small and cute co-op experience perfect for Kirby. Although it doesn’t happen too often, I appreciate the fact that Nintendo still publishes some smaller games like that on the eShop. Most of the time these experiences show tons of creativity, bringing new ideas to the console.
However, I think a lot of the titles published by Nintendo could receive more attention and promotion. Sometimes I feel that great experiences like Good Job! or The Stretchers get a little lost in the gigantic amount of games published on the eShop. In the video below, I discuss why Nintendo’s overall strategy to promote these games could be more active than it is and I share some ideas as to how they could be in the spotlight a bit more.
Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition announced for Switch
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Publisher Microids and developer Oddworld Inhabitants today announced that Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition, a new version of the action-adventure platformer, is coming to Switch. The two sides have not yet provided a release window.
Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition will have two special editions at retail. With the Limited Oddition, fans will receive a copy of the game, a collectible metal case with 24 cartridge slots, and three art prints. The Collector’s Oddition features a unique Collector’s box, copy of the game, a collectible metal case with 24 cartridge slots, an exclusive 9-inch (22 cm) silver figurine of Abe, a premium 160-page artbook by Pix’n Love Publishing, an exclusive Mining Company keychain, three art prints, ancient Mudokon Tribal stickers, and Abe’s hand tattoo.
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[Review] Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: July 8, 2022
Developer: Monkey Craft
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Normally, when a game franchise fails to meet a publisher’s sales expectations, that tends to be the end of the road for it. Indeed, despite both 1997’s Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and 1999’s Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil garnering a very positive reception from critics at the time of their release, these 2.5D platformers never managed to reach a big enough audience to truly compete with the likes of Mario and Crash Bandicoot. The franchise has been dormant for well over a decade now, with no new games being developed since 2008’s Wii-exclusive remake, which was an attempt to revive Klonoa that never took off. Fortunately, Bandai Namco is giving their plucky cat-like hero yet another chance to shine with Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, which remasters both classic games for a modern audience. But how well do these decades-old platformers hold up today?
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope team’s experience with Switch and Snowdrop engine allowed for bigger scope
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We recently chatted with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares, and one of the things we asked about is whether the team has been able to do more with the game from a graphical standpoint. After all, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came out in 2017, so Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris have been working with Switch for quite some time now.
Manzanares mentioned that the experience gained with both Switch and the Snowdrop engine has allowed for an increase hope. There are some aspects that may not have been possible a few years ago.
