Last chance to buy Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, last chance to play Super Mario Bros. 35
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A lot is happening in the world of Nintendo after March 31. Three Switch releases are going away – two for Super Mario and one for Fire Emblem.
As for what you can currently purchase, Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light are up for grabs. Once April 1 rolls in though, that’ll be it. Both releases will be removed from the eShop, and you shouldn’t expect additional stock to be shipped to retailers. However, anything previously purchased – be it physical or digital – will still work. Digital codes not redeemed by March 31 will still function as well.
Also after March 31 is the end of Super Mario Bros. 35. The game will no longer be accessible after that date. Since it’s a part of Nintendo Switch Online, it will cease to function come April 1.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards hidden cheat code uncovered after two decades
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards has been around for two decades, but a hidden cheat code was just found this week. Japanese fan shirokirby first shared the news, which was then relayed by Graample.
Players can easily obtain 100% completion on a third save file by plugging in a second controller and following a series of inputs. You’ll need to hold L and press C up, C up, R, C right, C left, then start.
Here’s a look:
[Let’s Talk] Future Nintendo and Niantic collaborations
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Nintendo decided to drop some fairly big news on a random Monday evening this past week. It was announced that in collaboration with Pokemon GO developer Niantic, a new app is in development featuring Pikmin. Not much is known at present, but Nintendo said that the project will offer “gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It’s also confirmed for a 2021 release.
Based on Nintendo’s announcement, it sounds like Pikmin could be just the start of future projects with Niantic. The press release mentioned “apps” (meaning more than one) and “Nintendo’s beloved characters”. You can catch up on the full announcement here if you missed it.
Let’s assume that Nintendo and Niantic are indeed collaborating beyond Pikmin. What other franchises from the Big N would you like to see Niantic tackle? Let us know in the comments below.
Koei Tecmo announces Blue Reflection: Second Light, coming to Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Blue Reflection Tie will be released in North America and Europe as Blue Reflection: Second Light. The official logo is included below.
Original: Koei Tecmo has announced a couple of new additions to Gust’s Blue Reflection series, and one of them is bound for traditional platforms. Blue Reflection Tie will be released on Switch in the future, the company announced today.
Not much is known about Blue Reflection Tie, but if the original 2017 game is anything to go by, it will again offer RPG gameplay. There’s no word on any sort of release window at this time.
The overall Blue Reflection Project website can be found here. We’ll pass along more information about the upcoming Switch title when further details are shared.
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10 highly anticipated Switch games coming in April 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
April is a packed month for the Switch, with a bunch of awesome games releasing for the system. There is a wide selection for everyone to enjoy, but specifically there are a lot of JRPG’s and indie games to keep on your watch list. We’ve narrowed down 10 games that people have been anticipating the most, and added a bonus game at the end that people should keep their eye on.
Check out the full list in the video below and make sure to keep an eye out for these videos every month!
[Review] Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 16, 2021
Developer: 38 Studios / Big Huge Games / Kaiko
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Some games are like fine wine and age better with time whether through sheer nostalgia, groundbreaking ideas, or art direction while others are lost in the wind or just manage to barely stay alive through a small but dedicated fanbase. Despite originally being published by EA, Kingdoms of Amalur leans more towards the latter of having that cult following. While there are many reasons for this, the game was well-received at the time, though it wasn’t exactly brought up in conversation when discussing popular western or medieval RPGs. But now thanks to THQ Nordic, Kingdoms of Amalur gets another shot in modern times with a remaster that’s worthy of a second chance, even if it is visually untouched outside of polish – at least on Switch.
Project Triangle Strategy dev on why it’s a tactical RPG, how long it’ll take to beat, when we’ll hear more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
One of the more exciting announcements from last month’s Nintendo Direct was Project Triangle Strategy. The game builds off the success of Octopath Traveler by adopting the same art style, but the format has changed to a tactical RPG.
During Game Live Japan, a Q&A was published with producer Tomoya Asano. Asano was asked about the game’s genre, length, and when more information was shared.
Here’s a full translation from Nintendo Everything:
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Demon Turf launches on Switch this summer, published by Playtonic Friends
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Playtonic Friends will publish Fabraz’s 3D platformer Demon Turf, the company announced today. A new release window of Summer 2021 is also now confirmed.
Here’s a whole bunch of information about Demon Turf:
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Square Enix shares statement on Balan Wonderworld’s photo-sensitive epilepsy risk, says it’s fixed with day one patch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Some pretty concerning news started to spread yesterday regarding an actual health risk while playing Balan Wonderworld. When going up against the final boss, there’s a photo-sensitive epilepsy risk. Those that suffer from seizures or flashing effects in general could be putting themselves in harm’s way.
If there’s one bright spot to the situation, it’s that Square Enix has already addressed the issue, which is a result of an apparent bug. The company says that the game’s day one patch – which should be live – removes any potential health triggers.
The full statement is as follows:
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Balan Wonderworld final boss fight has possibility of causing seizures
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Square Enix has issued a statement, which says that the day-one patch takes care of the issue. Read the full statement here.
Original: Ahead of Balan Wonderworld’s release tomorrow, players should be aware that the final boss fight is physically dangerous. Unfortunately, due to the graphics and effects that appear on-screen, it may cause seizures. We’re also hearing that even those that aren’t photo-sensitive epileptics may find the fight troublesome to watch.
As mentioned by Game Informer, what’s shown “is not just using flashing effects,” but “it rapid-fires a series of white on background flashes.” We’ve included a video of the action below, but we’d advise watching it at this point.
