Nintendo announcing Switch successor this fiscal year, next Nintendo Direct in June
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo will be revealing the successor to Switch within this fiscal year, the company just confirmed.
That news comes directly from president Shuntaro Furukawa. Furukawa provided the brief update as part of today’s financial results – you can read about that here.
Also confirmed today is that the next Nintendo Direct will air in June. However, fans should expect to hear news about what’s slated for Switch for the second half of the year only.
The full statement reads:
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Nintendo million sellers – May 2024 – Princess Peach: Showtime, Mario vs. Donkey Kong make the list
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Thanks to Nintendo’s latest financial results, we have an updated list of million sellers on Switch. This is based on data through March 31, 2024.
Two new entries are here this time around. As it turns out, Princess Peach: Showtime and Mario vs. Donkey Kong have both crossed the million mark.
Here is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Switch for May 2024:
Nintendo release schedule – May 2024
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo updated its release schedule for its May 2024 financial results, which covers the full fiscal year. The company is highlighting what’s on the horizon for Switch.
Right now there aren’t too many surprises. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD are here, but both will be out within the next couple of months. Metroid Prime 4 is also still on the list, but doesn’t have any sort of release window. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the main new addition, and that launches in 2025.
Here’s the complete schedule:
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Nintendo financial results – May 2024 – Switch at 141.32 million units
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo’s financial results report for May 2024 is now available. This is a big one as it covers the company’s full fiscal year. As usual we’re able to see the latest update on Switch hardware sales and software sales plus more.
Below are the full highlights:
[Review] Endless Ocean Luminous
Posted on 6 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 2, 2024
Developer: Akira
Publisher: Nintendo
As thoroughly as humanity has managed to explore the surface of our planet up through the present day, it’s a well-known fact that the vast majority of Earth’s oceans remain unexplored. And while plenty of games have sought to make tangible the feeling of exploring an underwater realm, Nintendo’s Endless Ocean series remains one of only a handful that focuses on our planet’s biology first and foremost. It’s been over a decade since the last game in the series, Endless Ocean: Blue World, released on the Wii; that game has held a special place in my heart ever since, so I was excited to see Endless Ocean Luminous announced for the Switch. In some ways, it manages to bring the series forward in exactly the ways I had hoped – its expanded focus on multiplayer helps the sprawling seas feel a little more lively and dynamic, and enhanced controls and visuals make the act of exploring more pleasant than ever. Unfortunately, as an overall experience, Endless Ocean Luminous is a significant step backward from its predecessor in many ways, resulting in a package that feels significantly shallower than I had hoped.
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The complete history of Mythical Pokemon events
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, GBA, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most common criticisms of modern Pokemon is its handling of Mythical Pokemon. Though the recent Mochi Mayhem DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a welcome exception, several important Mythical Pokemon have drawn attention for their distinct lack of backstory. Otherwise well-designed creatures like Diancie, Volcanion, Zeraora, and Zarude are somewhat notorious for doing absolutely nothing in the games they were introduced in. Today, we’re going over all the interesting Mythical Pokemon events the games have had to offer and coming up with new ones for the Mythical Pokemon that didn’t receive one.
Nintendo of America never planned on bringing Xenoblade to North America despite announcing it at E3
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments
These days Xenoblade is one of Nintendo’s bigger franchises – at least when it comes to RPGs – but that wasn’t always the case. The first entry came out in English more than a year after its Japanese launch, and that was for European fans only. It wasn’t until the “Operation Rainfall” fan campaign that Nintendo brought it to North America in 2012.
Those unfamiliar with the early days of Xenoblade may not know that it was originally titled Monado: Beginning of the World. The game was actually announced at E3 2009 with an under-the-radar reveal. Yet even though the reveal took place during what was the biggest gaming show of the year in the states, it seems Nintendo of America knew right away it wouldn’t be bringing the RPG stateside.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2024
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month just started up this week. Now that we’re in May, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Did you pick up Nintendo’s latest Switch release, Endless Ocean Luminous? How about other games like Another Crab’s Treasure, El Shaddai HD Remaster, or Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes? No matter the case, let us know in the comments.
Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay not planned for English release
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Switch title Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay will not be getting an English release in the west – at least for the time being. That news comes directly from the game’s developers.
In a recent Famitsu interview, Bandai Namco’s Midori Sugiyama and indieszero’s Masanobu Suzui spoke about the situation. Suzui in particular elaborated on why it isn’t possible, with him indicating that there wouldn’t be enough interest and various aspects would need to be altered.
Here’s what the two shared:
[Rapid Review] Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 9, 2024
Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Pac-Man has quite an extensive library of games available on Switch, and Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is the latest entry in the series. Much like Pac-Man 99 that came before it, Chomp Champs is a battle royale-style elimination game where you go up against a large group of other players. Mega Tunnel Battle actually got its start on Google Stadia back in 2020, and Chomp Champs is an updated version of the game with cross-platform play included for the first time ever. The Deluxe version includes exclusive skins that you can use to customize your Pac-Man avatar – and even without the Deluxe version, you can still earn in-game currency that lets you unlock additional costumes and customization options.
