Song of Memories cancelled on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
PQube has announced that it will no longer be publishing Song of Memories on Switch. In a statement, the company cited “development complications.”
The full note reads:
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Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn launches March 8, new amiibo functionality revealed, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn was known to be coming out sometime this year. Today, Nintendo confirmed that the game is launching on March 8.
We also have some news about amiibo functionality. By scanning compatible Kirby series amiibo figures, you can earn hats and abilities based on the figure used.
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Yoshi’s Crafted World launches March 29, new trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Yoshi’s Crafted World will release on March 29, Nintendo has announced. Previously, it had been confirmed for a spring release window.
Here’s the latest information from Nintendo:
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Capcom announces Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen for Switch
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Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is coming to Switch, Capcom has revealed. A release is planned for April 23.
This marks the first time that Dragon’s Dogma will be appearing on a Nintendo console. It originally released in 2012, with the enhanced “Dark Arisen” following a year later. Capcom then started porting the game to newer platforms in 2017.
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OlliOlli games coming to Switch as OlliOlli: Switch Stance
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The OlliOlli games are coming to Switch, a listing on the North American eShop reveals. Gambitious will be bringing both titles to Nintendo’s latest console under the new OlliOlli: Switch Stance bundle.
Here’s an overview from the listing:
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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #10 – Games in 2019, Part 1: Predictions & Information!
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
What up, kids and squids?!
This week on NEP, Oni and Galen cover the news and rumors spoiler-free, and go crazy on discussion over announced games for Nintendo platforms in 2019. There are actually SO MANY to talk about that we had to split it up! Tune in for part 1 and let’s talk about what games we’re hyped for!
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – January 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month (and a new year!) rolled right on in this past week. Now that we’re in January, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Still plugging away at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Nintendo president on risk, innovation, and reducing business instability
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was recently interviewed by Nikkei. Furukawa shared some interesting comments when asked about the risk of being in the entertainment industry, his approach in leading the company, the tough task of innovating, and fluctuations in business performance.
Here’s our translation of the mini discussion:
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Breath of the Wild composers on changing up Zelda’s music formula and much more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Last year, Zelda: Breath of the Wild received a soundtrack release in Japan. It was packed with a few goodies, including a booklet containing a special interview. Sound designer Hajime Wakai along with composers Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Soshi Abe had plenty to say about the game’s music.
You can find our full translation of the discussion below. The four team members commented on why it was decided to mix up the usual Zelda music formula and how the direction was ultimately settled upon, creating specific character themes, bringing back classic themes in a new way, and much more.
New Totaka’s Song Easter egg found in Pikmin 2
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News | 0 comments
Totaka’s Song has been hiding in Nintendo games for nearly three decades. One example is in Pikmin 2, in which the melody can be heard on the Treasures Salvaged screen once you’ve cleared a cave after close to four minutes.
Speaking of Pikmin 2, Totaka’s Song has again been found in that title, but in a different place. If you sit on the cave sublevel memory card warning screen, after around three minutes, the tune will start playing.
Here it is in action:
