Suda51 on making Travis Strikes Again, scrapped plans for Golden Dragon GP, No More Heroes’ future
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a recent issue of Famitsu, a lengthy interview with published with Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Suda51. There was some interesting discussion about the game’s creation, ambitious plans for Golden Dragon GP that were ultimately scrapped, and a bit of talk about the series’ future.
We’ve now prepared a full translation of the interview. Read the talk with Suda51 in its entirety below.
Nintendo FY3/2019 Q3 financial results briefing Q&A now available in English
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s financial results briefing for the third quarter of the current fiscal year took place last week. As always, there was a Q&A session with investors at the end of the meeting. Nintendo’s official English translation of the transcript of that Q&A is now available here.
From Nintendo’s board of directors, Shuntaro Furukawa (President and Representative Director), Shinya Takahashi (Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer), Shigeru Miyamoto (Representative Director, Fellow), Ko Shiota (Director, Senior Executive Officer) and Satoru Shibata (Director, Senior Executive Officer) were present. Naturally, most of the questions and answers center around sales and business strategies, but they also touch upon Nintendo’s collaboration with LINE for Dr. Mario World, video game addiction, the number of female employees Nintendo has and more. There aren’t any groundbreaking new announcements, but it’s an interesting read nonetheless.
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EEDAR: Switch player base now has a more even split between males and females, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
EEDAR has published a new report on Q4 2018 gaming, including information about Switch that details a shift in its demographics. We learn that the player base has a more even male-female split while ages are starting to skew both younger and lower than 30.
Below are some of the more notable tidbits:
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Nintendo Download (2/7/19, Europe) – Away, Observer, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn demo, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition – €39.99 (available February 8)
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame – €59.99 (available February 8)
Riot: Civil Unrest – €16.99 until February 14; regularly €19.99
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – €29.99
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Nintendo Download (2/7/19, North America) – Away, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Observer, Yo-kai Watch 3, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 – $59.99 (available February 8)
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince – $19.99 (available February 12)
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Nintendo announces new Switch bundle with $35 eShop credit
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced a new Switch bundle for North America, though it’s one that doesn’t include a specific game. Starting February 14, consumers will be able to purchase a package that comes with $35 in eShop credit.
Nintendo says the bundle “is available while supplies last.”
Here’s the full announcement:
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New Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo just published a brand new Japanese trailer for Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, which launches next month. You can view it below.
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Take-Two says Civilization VI on Switch “significantly exceeded expectations”, promises more support
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Take-Two reported its financial results for the third quarter today. There’s one aspect in particular that should be encouraging for Nintendo fans.
Take-Two says that Civilization VI, which launched last November, “significantly exceeded expectations”. It also released NBA 2K19, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, and Carnival Games in 2018.
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Media Create sales (1/28/19 – 2/3/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 69,472
PS4 – 15,074
PS4 Pro – 10,540
New 2DS LL – 3,622
Vita – 1,521
New 3DS LL – 1,188
2DS – 104
Xbox One X – 86
Xbox One – 17
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Super Mario Bros. 2, Kirby’s Adventure this month as new NES games
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has revealed this month’s NES offerings for Switch Online. Two more games are joining the lineup in the west on February, including Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby’s Adventure.
In Japan, Nintendo will be throwing another game in the mix: Tsuppari Oozumou. This is the second month in a row that Japan has had an extra game. However, anyone who creates a Japanese account on their Switch system regardless of their region can play Tsuppari Oozumou.
