When you think of third-party games on Nintendo systems, LEGO is one of the first things that may come to mind. After all, we’ve seen numerous titles on the Big N’s systems going back to the N64. It also helps that several LEGO games tend to release each generation.

Given all of this information, it shouldn’t be too surprising to hear that LEGO is the best-selling third-party franchise on Nintendo platforms. That’s according to the NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella.

Piscatella shared a couple of other noteworthy tidbits as well. LEGO is the ninth-biggest video game franchise in history in terms of dollar sales. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, LEGO Batman, and LEGO Star Wars II are the best-selling entries.

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Okami HD sales numbers revealed, Switch version sold more than any other platform

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The recent Capcom leaks did more than just expose a number of upcoming games. Various sales data was also contained in the content breach, including the performance of Okami HD.

Okami HD has ended up on several platforms, but it turns out that it did the best on Nintendo’s console. On Switch, the game sold 600,000 copies. That’s more than any other system by a decent amount.

Here’s the full breakdown by platform:

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Hacker who stole proprietary information from Nintendo sentenced to three years in prison

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Earlier this year, Ryan Hernandez pleaded guilty to federal crimes related to a Nintendo computer hacking scheme. Hernandez had leaked pre-release information about Switch, and despite a warning that followed, later hacked into multiple Nintendo servers and stole confidential information about games, consoles, and developer tools.

Today, Hernandez was sentenced to three years in prison “for federal crimes related to his computer hacking scheme and his possession of child pornography found on his digital devices”. He also agreed to pay $259,323 to Nintendo in damages. Once the sentence is up, Hernandez will carry out seven years of supervised release and will be required to register as a sex offender.

The full notice from the United States Department of Justice reads:

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Switch update out now (version 11.0.0) – copy screenshots/videos, prioritize downloads, Trending feature, new Mario icons, more

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has released the latest firmware for Switch, and it’s a pretty big one. All users can access version 11.0.0.

One notable feature from today’s update is the ability to transfer screenshots and videos to smart devices or a PC through USB. Additionally, it’s now possible to choose what download to prioritize when there are multiple downloads in progress. Other new elements include a new Trending feature for the User Page, new Mario icons, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

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Tetris 99 – 18th Maximus Cup announced, Super Mario All-Stars Edition

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo has announced the 18th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99. Super Mario All-Stars Edition will be featured this time around, and players will be able to unlock a theme. If you collect 100 event points, it’ll be yours.

Here’s a look at the theme:

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[Review] Immortals Fenyx Rising

Posted on 4 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: December 3, 2020
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft

If there’s anything Ubisoft should be commended for, it’s the company’s ambition to constantly create new IP and expand them into ongoing franchises. Ubisoft is one of the few publishers out there that has a steady output from numerous in-house studios that tend to push new ideas forward with a wide array of properties. Immortals Fenyx Rising – which debuted as Gods & Monsters in 2019 – continues that trend with an open-world game featuring an experience that’s equal parts wholesome and dramatic, humorous yet tumultuous, and adventurous and inviting. It fine tunes the open-world experience and makes everything feel worthwhile and seamless, cutting the bloat other games in the genre tend to find themselves suffering from. Immortals Fenyx Rising provides a beautiful world within the Golden Isles that feels like a breath of fresh air.

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Doom Eternal launches for Switch on December 8, first trailer

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Doom Etenral finally has a release date on Switch. The game will release digitally on December 8, Bethesda, id Software, and Panic Button announced today.

Here’s a bit of information about Doom Eternal plus a first look at the Switch version:

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Rumor: Monster Hunter Rise’s monsters leaked

Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments

A network data breach has revealed quite a bit of Capcom’s plans for the near-term and long-term. Much of the discussion has surrounded unannounced projects and future plans for the Ace Attorney series, but a new rumor has sprung up regarding a game due out in just a few months.

Capcom has yet to confirm which monsters will be in Monster Hunter Rise, but we may now have more of a better idea on that front. AsteriskAmpers1 has taken a closer look at some of the recent files stemming from the leak and claims to have uncovered a bunch of returning creatures as well as a few new ones.

Here’s the full list:

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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #106 – Mario canceled on March 31? Stop the count!

Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments

This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, we’re getting Animal Crossing’s Turkey Day out of the way and chatting about Hyrule Warriors. Oni Dino has spoiler-lite impressions on SWERY’s The Missing. We then chat about Wii U Maio Maker’s early stages of being “sunset” as they love to say. Finally, the listener mail has a great food for thought for us: the general normalization of monetizing games. From DLC to microtransactions to loot boxes to season passes.

If you’re enjoying NEP, please consider giving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share us with a friend. It’s incredibly helpful in getting us exposed to new listeners through algorithms, so we would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you for listening to our Nintendo podcast!

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