Update (7/27): The patch notes are in and are indeed what was expected. They state: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”

Original (7/26): There’s not been a whole lot of 3DS news to report as of late, but the system just received a new update. Nintendo has started distribution of version 11.15.0-47.

Right now we’re still waiting on the official patch notes from Nintendo, but we’ll keep an eye out for further information. We’re assuming that the company will only make mention of stability improvements.

The last 3DS system update prior to today, version 11.14.0-46, was in November 2020. Version 11.13.0-45 dropped in December 2019 and addressed a StreetPass issue.

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Baldo: The Guardian Owls launches on Switch in August, new trailer

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

After it was announced two years ago, Baldo: The Guardian Owls has secured a final release date. Naps Team announced today that the Zelda-like action-adventure title is slated for August 27 on Switch.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons update releasing July 29, free content planned for later in 2021

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo will release the next update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on July 29, Nintendo has announced. Installing the patch lets players access weekly Fireworks shows and new seasonal items.

Here’s a closer look:

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[Review] Samurai Warriors 5

Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: July 27, 2021
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei Tecmo

The Warriors-labeled series (also known as Musou) has gone in various directions both visually and mechanically. Being the sister title to the more famous Dynasty Warriors, it has been one such property that has also seen numbered entries, spinoffs, and crossovers. In the case of Samurai Warriors 5, this marks the first numbered game in seven years as well as a soft reboot of sorts with a new art direction and a wonderful streamlined system that makes it the most intuitive and accessible title in the series to date. And thanks to a slew of new features, it’s also one of the most enjoyable Musou experiences in quite some time on Switch.

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Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con may have fixed Joy-Con drift

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Update: It seems that the strips have apparently been present in Joy-Con after all, as noted by Spawn Wave. Hopes of an official fix for drift seem to have been dashed for now.

Also Nintendo seems to have been doing this for a little while now at least, my yellow Joycon from a couple years ago also has it pic.twitter.com/zmFSfU3gmn
— Spawn Wave (@SpawnWaveMedia) July 26, 2021

Original: One issue Switch owners seem to encounter more than any other is Joy-Con drift. After extended use, some people notice that their controller recognizes input when the joystick isn’t actually being moved. It can cause some pretty obvious frustration since the Joy-Con essentially aren’t working as intended.

The situation has plagued Nintendo since Switch launched over four years ago. Multiple color variations of the Joy-Con have been released, but each one has come with the same Joy-Con drift problem. Now, however, some are thinking that things may have been addressed with the latest design.

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Netflix developing new Pokemon live-action series

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

According to a Variety report, Netflix has started development on a new live-action Pokemon series. Specifics regarding the plot are not yet known as the project is in its early stages.

Variety does say that Joe Henderson will serve as a writer and executive producer. Henderson has been a co-showrunner and executive producer on Lucifer, another show from Netflix.

Netflix has been home to the Pokemon anime, and all of the latest episodes can be viewed on the service now.

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[Review] Cris Tales

Posted on 3 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: July 20, 2021
Developer: SYCK / Dreams Uncorporated
Publisher: Modus Games

Cris Tales may have wowed us with its first few showings – colorful and whimsical animations, an interesting time-travel mechanic that not only works throughout the adventure but also in battle, and a friendly top-hat garnished frog friend that rides on your shoulder to give you tips on your powers and progression hints? Certainly, this is an unorthodox recipe, but what does Cris Tales turn out to be when all is said and done?

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is Europe’s best-selling physical game for the first half of 2021

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was the best-selling physical game in Europe during the first half of 2021, new data from GfK reveals. It led the way in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The game was also a top finisher in the other countries that were surveyed.

FIFA 21 was the second best-seller after Mario. In third was another Switch title: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo’s racer held nine top three finishes based on European countries surveyed.

We’ll also mention that Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V sold well, as they had six and five top three finishes respectively.

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World War Z Switch boxart, first screenshots

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

It’s been quite some time since we last heard about the Switch version of World War Z. Saber Interactive announced the port in April 2020, and we it’s mostly been missing in action since.

Now, however, a new listing has appeared on Amazon. It not only gives us a look at the boxart, but also what looks to be first screenshots.

Here’s the full set:

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Nintendo leak reveals a ton pitched titles for Revolution, before it was known as Wii

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

The Wii name is pretty recognizable these days, but that wasn’t always the case. When Nintendo first made that name known to the world, it received quite a bit of criticism. Some even felt that the original “Revolution” codename would have been a better fit.

Just like any major company does before introducing a new product, Nintendo considered a ton of different names originally. And now thanks to this week’s leaks, we’re able to see the many different titles that were brainstormed at one point or another. It turns out that there were well over 100.

Here’s the full list: