Aonuma says Nintendo will never reveal Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s timeline placement
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Where Breath of the Wild sits specifically in the Zelda timeline is something that has been a big question since the game’s release last March. However, series producer Eiji Aonuma has indicated that Nintendo will never place it in the chronological timeline.
In the newly-translated Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion book, Aonuma explained that “people were enjoying imagining the story that emerged from the fragmental imagery we were providing.” If Nintendo were to say where Breath of the Wild sits in the timeline, “then there would be a definitive story, and it would eliminate the room for imagination, which wouldn’t be as fun.”
Nintendo Download (11/22/18, North America) – Ms. Splosion Man, Nidhogg 2, This War of Mine, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
ATV Drift & Tricks – $34.99
Bendy and the Ink Machine – $29.99
Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds – $39.99 (available November 27)
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Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining debut trailer
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SEGA has the first trailer up for Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining, its new Switch fighter featuring characters from the Shining franchise. View it below.
Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining is due out on March 14 in Japan.
Super Mario Odyssey adds Santa Hat & Santa Outfit, 8-Bit Mario Cap
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Super Mario Odyssey has added in two more costumes – ones that we admittedly forgotten about previously when they were datamined.
As we approach Christmas, players can pick up the Santa hat and outfit. The two cost 500 coins and 1,000 coins respectively.
Also available is the 8-Bit Mario Cap. At a hefty 9,999 coins, Mario and Cappy will both be given an 8-bit makeover.
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Here’s how Pokemon: Let’s Go works with two players
Posted on 5 years ago by Eric Zauch in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! are out and it includes something that Pokemon fans are not accustomed to. For the first time in a mainline entry, players can enjoy the adventure with a second player. However, all that glitters is not gold nuggets and the new co-op mode is not for everyone. If you’d like to know whether if it’s for you or are curios at how it all works, here is everything you need to know before you share the joy.
Nintendo investigating its Russian boss over conduct and allegations
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
There’s been a lot of talk this past week surrounding Nintendo Russia boss Yasha Haddaji. It all started during a Mario Kart stream, originally hosted in July 2017, in which Haddaji could be heard stomping and swearing in the background. He initially seemed angry that the video wasn’t properly promoted online, before appearing confused as to whether the stream was live or not.
Nintendo of Russia has since removed the stream from its social media pages. However, it was archived online and has been widely shared over the past few days.
Here’s a look at the stream in question:
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Cyber Deals 2018 sale live on the Switch / 3DS eShops
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Nintendo has launched a new sale across the Switch and 3DS eShops. This year’s Cyber Deals include up to 60% a variety of titles, including Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Starlink: Battle for Atlas Deluxe Edition, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Celeste for Switch. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Hyrule Warriors Legends and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove are among the 3DS discounts.
Here’s the full lineup:
Sakurai says it’s a miracle each time a Smash Bros. game is created
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In an interview with Game Informer, director Masahiro Sakurai spoke about the miracle that is creating a Super Smash Bros. titles.
Sakurai started out by explaining that these new games can’t be made unless the rights from all I.P. holders are granted. He says that for each installment, “we are walking a fine line.” Sakurai also discussed how the franchise has been able to continue even after he left HAL Laboratory.
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Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate – deciding new characters, reveal trailers, how Spirits came to be, more
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Game Informer published a new interview today with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. Sakurai had plenty of interesting comments to share about how decisions are made regarding new characters, the handling of reveal trailers, how and why the Spirits mode was implemented, and more.
You can find a few excerpts from the interview below. Head on over to Game Informer for the full discussion.
Media Create sales (11/12/18 – 11/18/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 200,850
PS4 – 8,922
PS4 Pro – 8,867
New 2DS LL – 4,189
Vita – 1,877
New 3DS LL – 1,788
2DS – 622
Xbox One X – 119
Xbox One – 45
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 54,235
PS4 – 8,154
PS4 Pro – 7,927
New 2DS LL – 4,243
Vita – 1,869
New 3DS LL – 1,681
Xbox One X – 360
2DS – 294
Xbox One – 46
And here are the software charts:
