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There’s a huge contrast between Xenoblade position as a series today and twelve years ago when it started. Early on in the series, Nintendo didn’t even consider releasing the first game in North America, which led to the creation of “Operation Rainfall” – a campaign in which fans asked for the western release of 3 Wii games, including Xenoblade Chronicles.

Well, things are very different right now. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was just announced and the level of popularity has increased considerably. Taking all of this into consideration, I discuss the good place that Xenoblade is in right now and why Nintendo is promoting the series so much. You can check out the video down below.

Shuntaro Furukawa nintendo

Shuntaro Furukawa managed to make it to the very top of Nintendo as the company’s president. Tatsumi Kimishima briefly held the position following the sudden passing of Satoru Iwata, but Furukawa took over in 2018 and has stayed there since.

In a piece on Nikkei, Furukawa shared some background on his experience with Nintendo and joining the company. As it turns out, he didn’t really play most of the Big N’s games and instead was more interested in third-party titles. But after receiving a suggestion to play Super Mario Kart, he started to understand Nintendo’s greatness.

One of the big pieces of Nintendo news this week concerns the eShop, as in one way, the digital store will be ending on both Wii U and 3DS. Starting in late March 2023, it will be closing down for business on these platforms. New purchases will no longer be possible.

Many Wii U and 3DS games have made their way over to Switch, but a ton have also stayed behind. That means a lot of hidden gems will be left behind without a way for new players to get their hands on them once March 2023 rolls by.

With that in mind, we want to hear about some of your top picks that you’d suggest Wii U and 3DS owners should pick up. Are there any particular games you feel flew under the radar? Let us know in the comments below.

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edge of eternity trailer

Dear Villagers and Midgar Studio have gone live with a new launch trailer for Edge of Eternity. The game will soon be arriving consoles, including Switch – though in a cloud format.

Here’s some additional information about Edge of Eternity:

Pokemon Legends Arceus review

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Arceus – 140,149 / 1,923,870
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 15,515 / 4,429,626
3. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 14,812 / 865,507
4. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 11,134 / 4,764,379
5. [PS4] Dying Light 2 – 10,306 / 34,466
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 9,784 / 2,514,952
7. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 8,163 / 2,502,926
8. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 7,779 / 7,183,331
9. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 7,652 / 3,074,777
10. [NSW] My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! – Pirates That Stir the Water – 6,676 / NEW

zelda majoras mask switch online release date

Nintendo has set a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for Nintendo Switch Online. The classic 3D action adventure game will be available on February 25, 2022 – assuming you’re subscribed to the Expansion Pass tier.

We first heard that Zelda: Majora’s Mask would be releasing on Nintendo Switch Online as a February title last month. However, Nintendo did not provide a specific date at the time.

crunchyroll switch

The lineup of media apps on Switch is expanding, as it’s been announced that Crunchyroll has just landed on the platform. With it, anime fans have a new watch of watching content like Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, One Piece, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and more.

We’ve seen a number of apps drop on Switch over the years. A few months ago, Pokemon TV arrived. Other apps include Hulu, YouTube, and Funimation.

Here’s some information about Crunchyroll on Switch via its eShop listing:

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Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection Switch

It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of February 17, 2022. The latest releases include Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection, Puzzle & Dragons Nintendo Switch Edition, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden, and more.

Here’s the full lineup:

next system after switch

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Snow Bros. Special

The classic arcade game Snow Bros. is on the way to Switch and will hit the system as Snow Bros. Special, it’s been announced.

Toaplan was behind the title originally, which released in 1990. For the Switch edition, Snow Bros. Special “has inherited the cute design and the feeling from the original arcade version but has been upgraded to make it even more fun.”


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