Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony to require loot box odds disclosure on their systems
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The three big giants in the gaming industry are taking a big step forward in making loot box odds more transparent for players. At the Federal Trade Commission’s Inside the Game workshop earlier today, ESA chief counsel of tech policy Michael Warnecke announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are working on policies that will require this information to be disclosed on their systems.
Warnecke stated:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield introduces Poke Jobs
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are unveiling another aspect of its gameplay today. We’re now introduced to Poke Jobs, which can be checked at the Rotomi in Pokemon Centers. Pokemon can be sent directly from their Boxes to any job they accept.
Here’s the full rundown of Poke Jobs:
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Famitsu sales (7/29/19 – 8/4/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Sword/Shield reveals Galarian forms, new Pokemon, rivals Bede and Marnie, Team Yell
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The Pokemon Company has published a brand new trailer for Pokemon Sword/Shield that reveals the latest information about the game.
Here’s a recap of what was shown:
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Capcom removing DuckTales Remastered from the Wii U eShop this week
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Capcom is pulling DuckTales Remastered from all digital storefronts, including Wii U. The title will no longer be available to purchase from the eShop as of August 9 at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET. You can save 75 percent on the original price until its removal.
If you have the physical version, today’s news won’t affect you in any way. Also, if you previously purchased the digital version, you’ll be able to continue playing.
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The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier announced for release on Switch next month
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier are finally coming to Switch. Skybound Games will offer both releases through the eShop. A digital release is set for September 10.
Below are overviews and trailers for both:
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Grandia HD Collection launches for Switch on August 16
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GungHo Online Entertainment has finally set a release date for Grandia HD Collection. It’ll be out via the eShop on August 16, the company announced today.
Here’s what fans can expect from the collection:
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition officially announced for Switch, launches September 26
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been pretty much known that Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is happening on Switch thanks to several retailer listings – which we’ve previously reported on. THQ Nordic has now made an official announcement, confirming the game’s launch of September 26.
Here’s an overview of Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, along with a trailer:
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #40 – DQ Hero’s Thwack attack and FOMO in your Shlooters
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
Hello my beautiful Black Eagles, Blue Lions and Golden Deer! In this episode of NEP, we put on the boxing gloves and discuss microtransactions in gaming, why Fire Emblem: Three Houses is so damn good, and the wild mechanics with Dragon Quest Hero as he debuts in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also have a chat about the new additions to Nintendo Switch Online and if they save the service or not, Ubisoft’s Chinese Rabbids game and the meager announcements from Nintendo and Tencent at ChinaJoy. Finally in our Listener Mail segment, we recommend JRPGs and give our brutally honest feelings about the Final Fantasy series and Kingdom Hearts series.
We hope you enjoy!
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New characters leaked for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At Evo 2019 later today, Arc System Works is expected to debut a new trailer for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. The video was leaked online, and although it has since been pulled, some major information is floating around online.
We’ll be sharing details from the video below. If you don’t want to be spoiled in any way, please don’t proceed beyond this point.
