Remembering the 3DS’ StreetPass feature
Posted on 7 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features | 0 comments
One major complaint that the Switch often receives is its lack of non-game features. The Wii U was perhaps Nintendo’s most “social” console yet – it included the ability to video chat friends, post messages to Miiverse, and much more. It wasn’t just the Wii U, though. The 3DS was home to its own selection of social features, including the aforementioned Miiverse plus Swapnote and then StreetPass – a feature that lets you automatically transmit data with nearby consoles to unlock exclusive content in-game. StreetPass worked perfectly with the 3DS: it’s a rather small portable handheld, which makes it easy to carry around. The same can’t quite be said of the Switch, which is generally much larger and requires Joy-Con on top of the larger tablet size. Today, we’re remembering StreetPass and some of the games it supported – plus how Nintendo’s next console (whatever it may be) could possibly bring it back.
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[Let’s Talk] April 2024 Indie World Showcase reactions
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
Another Indie World Showcase aired this week with a new wave of announcements for Switch. There were some reveals, shadowdrops, demos, and more.
SteamWorld Heist II was arguably the biggest news of the show which closed out the presentation. Other games such as Yars Rising, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Europa, and Valley Peaks were announced for Switch. Sticky Business and Stitch were revealed as well, but they actually came out that same day. You can find the full recap of everything shown here.
What was your personal highlight (or highlights) from the latest Indie World event? Let us know in the comments.
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Every Shiny-locked Pokemon in 2024
Posted on 7 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Shiny hunting is one of the best ways to squeeze additional hours out of Pokemon games. Almost every single Pokemon is obtainable in its Shiny form in one way or another. That being said, there are a handful of Pokemon – mostly of the Legendary and Mythical varieties – that are completely unavailable in this form without hacking. If you’re curious, we’ve compiled a list of every Shiny locked Pokemon in 2024.
Monolith Soft talks about Xenoblade 3’s City and fate of the Citizens
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The recently-released Japanese art book for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and one part of the interview section talks about the City and what happens to the Citizens after the ending.
Executive director and writer Tetsuya Takahashi addressed the topic, which was brought on by a fan survey. There was interest surrounding the end of the game and what happens to the Citizens.
We’d recommend reading Takahashi’s words unless you’ve completed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 yourself, but we’ve translated his comments below. He clarifies the fates of certain characters, talks about the decision Noah makes, and more.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes sequel planned despite director’s death
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is currently planned to have a sequel. Rabbit & Bear Studios, the studio behind the new RPG, recently shared the news.
The company addressed sequel chances in a Reddit AMA. Some fans are interested in the future of IP given that Yoshitaka Murayama, the director of the game, passed away earlier this year.
Famitsu sales (4/8/24 – 4/14/24)
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Nintendo Download – April 18, 2024 (North America)
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of April 18, 2024. The latest releases include Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants, Corn Kidz 64, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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G-Mode Archives+: Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission announced for Switch
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
G-Mode Archives+: Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission is heading to Switch, G-Mode just announced. The company did not provide a release date.
Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission originally came to Japan in 2007. Similar to G-Mode’s other releases, the action RPG was first made for phones.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
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Endless Ocean Luminous overview trailer
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo is back with a new overview trailer for Endless Ocean Luminous. The five-minute video covers what players will encounter in The Veiled Sea, the types of species in the game, online play, and more.
Here’s some information about the title:
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Nintendo kicks off 2024 Switch eShop Indie Sale
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo rounded up a bunch of indies as part of a new 2024 Switch eShop sale. You’ve got big hitters here such as Hollow Knight, Hades, Among Us, Sea of Stars, and Cuphead with its DLC. Other titles such as Bugsnax are at their lowest prices ever.
The full lineup is as follows:
