Nintendo considers Animal Crossing: New Horizons to be the start of the series’ third generation
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Animal Crossing: New Horizons director Aya Kyogoku spoke about the evolution of the franchise in an interview with Spanish outlet La Vanguardia. In her view, the new Switch game marks the start of the series’ third generation.
Here’s our full translation of Kyogoku’s comments, courtesy of Nintendo Everything reader jesusxd96:
Switch update out now (version 10.0.4)
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in General Nintendo, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The newest firmware for Nintendo Switch is out now (version 10.0.4). This update fixes an issue which was preventing users in certain regions from registering credit card information on their accounts to purchase things on the eShop.
This is seemingly the only feature of this new update, but feel free to check out the full patch notes below:
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Nintendo Download – June 4, 2020 (Europe) – 51 Worldwide Games, Shantae, more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
51 Worldwide Games
The Outer Worlds
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Famitsu sales (5/25/20 – 5/31/20)
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Nintendo Download – June 4, 2020 (North America) – Clubhouse Games, The Outer Worlds, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – $39.99 (available June 5)
The Outer Worlds – $59.99 (available June 5)
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The Outer Worlds – first Switch footage
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The Outer Worlds, Private Division and Obsidian’s sci-fi RPG, will finally be appearing on Switch as of this week. We have a good look at the game with some of the first footage on Nintendo’s console below.
The Outer Worlds launches physically and digitally for Switch on June 5. Note that the physical version will have a day-one patch, though the digital version is patched automatically. We recorded our footage based on the digital version, which already has that update installed.
Sakurai says he keeps quiet about the games he’s playing to avoid Smash Bros. speculation
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
There’s nothing quite like Super Smash Bros. speculation. Given the series’ popularity and mystery surrounding unannounced characters, fans can’t help but wonder about who could end up in the game. However, because of this curiosity, director Masahiro Sakurai has to be careful as to what he shares.
Writing in his latest Famitsu column this week, Sakurai mentioned that he tends to “play a ton of games”. But since fans may begin to speculate and there could be misunderstandings, he generally doesn’t reveal what he’s been playing.
Here’s our translation of the excerpt:
Dataminers find that Pokemon Gen 4 has increased encounter rates on certain holidays, decreased on tragic anniversaries
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Late last month, Nintendo was hit with another leak, which included the source code for Pokemon Gen 4. Fans have been parsing through the files since then and have been making discoveries such as a scrapped event with Cyrus. There’s been another interesting find recently relating to Pokemon spawn rates.
Interestingly, encounter rates go up by 5 percent on holidays such as Independence Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The full list is as follows (as shared by shinyhunter_map):
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Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass details – Galarian and Gigantamax Pokemon, tutor moves, Galarian Star Tournament, more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Another round of details (and screenshots) are in for Pokemon Sword/Shield. We have the official word on the latest features for The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra as part of the Expansion Pass, including new Galarian and Gigantamax Pokemon, tutor moves, the Galarian Star Tournament, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield – tons of screenshots and art for The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Following today’s new trailer, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have issued a whole bunch of new screenshots and art for the Expansion Pass in Pokemon Sword/Shield. The images showcase both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.
Here’s the full set:
