Nintendo Switch Online reveals new SNES games for July 2021 update
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Three new SNES games are joining the Nintendo Switch Online library next week, Nintendo has announced. Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal are all appearing on the service.
Typically we see at least one new NES addition. However, that won’t be happening this time around.
Here’s an overview of the latest SNES games plus a trailer:
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New Nintendo leaks detail cancel iQue GameCube, show early Wii Remote designs, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
Last year, a ton of Nintendo leaks occurred (otherwise known as the “gigaleak”) after data was stolen from the company’s servers. It brought us looks at beta Pokemon designs, early sprites for a few classics, some interesting proposals for the GameCube, and much more.
Things have been quiet over the past few months, but we’re now hearing that even more leaks have sprung up. Twitter user forestillusion has been documenting the news today and says it “contains source code to a Wii Service program (an upgraded version of GameCube Service Disc), and some documentation for various systems including the Nintendo Switch.” There’s also a new prototype build for Pokemon: Lets Go, Eevee, details on the cancelled iQue GameCube, early Wii Remote prototypes, and more.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
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[Review] Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: July 20, 2021
Developer: Acquire
Publisher: Marvelous (XSEED)
Akiba’s Trip is one of those odd niche titles that has earned success thanks to its unique beat ’em up, strip ’em down gameplay. While it has sold over half a million copies since its debut many years ago, the game’s formula has rarely been replicated. After it received a manga and even an anime alongside it, it’s a wonder why it took so long to get a true sequel (not counting Akiba’s Beat). Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed isn’t the follow-up to what some would consider a cult classic, but it is a remaster of the original PSP title that was never localized outside of Japan, marking the debut of the game in the west ten years later. It’s both a blast from the past and simultaneously dated as its age undoubtedly shows and offers very little in terms of additions and changes.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Konami has announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, a digital card game that lets you play Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG/TCG. The game is currently in development for Switch and other platforms.
Senior producer Kenichi Kataoka shared the following during the Yu-Gi-Oh! Digital Next event today:
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Saikyou Battle Royale!! coming west this fall
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Konami is bringing Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Saikyou Battle Royale!! to the west, the company revealed during the Yu-Gi-Oh! Digital Next event today.
In Japan, the game is planned for release on August 12. In North America and Europe, it’s now confirmed for a fall release.
Here’s a comment from producer Akitsu Terashima:
Nintendo ending support for credit cards on the Japanese 3DS and Wii U eShops starting January 18, 2022
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
At the start of next year, credit cards will no longer be supported on the 3DS and Wii U eShops – at least in Japan. Nintendo just announced that this aspect of the service will be discontinued on January 18, 2022. Other prepaid IC cards will be impacted as well.
All other aspects of the 3DS and Wii U eShops will remain functional. System owners can still buy games, download already-purchased titles, and more. Payment can be done through other means like Nintendo’s official eShop cards and by linking a Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo Account on Switch and having a shared balance across devices. Nintendo’s website also supports credit cards.
Nintendo has not yet said if there will be any changes to credit cards in other territories.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has shipped over one million copies worldwide
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has shipped over one million copies worldwide, Capcom has announced. That’s data for the Switch and PC versions combined.
Here’s the full announcement:
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Dying Light Platinum Edition coming to Switch
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The open world zombie survival game Dying Light will soon be making its first ever appearance on a Nintendo platform. It’s been revealed that Techland will release Dying Light Platinum Edition on the system this October.
You’ll be getting a whole bunch of content here. Aside from the main game, four main DLCs and 17 skin packs are included. There’s also support for HD Rumble, gyro aiming, motion controls, touchscreen, and local/online co-op.
Here’s an overview of Dying Light Platinum Edition, along with a trailer:
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Nintendo denies report on Switch OLED profit margin, no current plans for other new models
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, Bloomberg claimed that the Switch OLED model is costing Nintendo just $10 more to produce. Now, however, Nintendo is denying that report.
On a brief statement on Twitter, Nintendo said that “the claim is incorrect.” The company also noted that it currently has no plans for any other Switch models.
The full statement reads:
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Reggie talks about his last days at Nintendo
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As part of the Talking Games with Reggie & Harold podcast available to those that donated to the New York Videogame Critics Circle nonprofit’s mentoring work, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime spoke about what his last days were like with the company.
Before that final day, Reggie and his wife went into the office to clean up and pack a few items. Knowing how it would be “an emotional time,” he wanted it to be just the two of them. Reggie took some photos with items in his office, and those were some of the first pictures shared on his new Twitter account – which had an estimated 300,000 followers within the first day or two of his account opening.
