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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

After a week off, Masahiro Sakurai published his latest column in Famitsu this week. His piece was again dedicated entirely to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this one was particularly interesting.

Sakurai managed to receive permission from Nintendo in sharing some data about online play in Smash Bros. Ultimate. His column was only in reference to a specific week, but he went over victory rates, character usage, and more. 

Here’s our full translation:

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

It’s been revealed that THQ Nordic is bringing Darksiders Warmastered Edition to Switch. A trailer for the game exists on the company’s media server, confirming the news.

THQ Nordic hasn’t made the official announcement, so we don’t have a release window just yet. However, you can find a new trailer below.

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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 – 52,429
PS4 Pro – 33,032
PS4 – 19,612
New 2DS LL – 3,781
Vita – 1,701
New 3DS LL – 972
2DS – 179
Xbox One X – 82
Xbox One – 11

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo recently sent out word that an update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be arriving soon. The patch has now officially gone live, bringing the game up to version 2.0.0.

The big highlight of today’s update is the arrival of Piranha Plant. Spirit Board now supports four players, fighters have been adjusted, and more. Full patch notes below.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has just released a new system update for Switch. Firmware version 7.0.0 should be live for all console owners.

Today’s update includes New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe user icons and support for additional languages on the Home Menu. We have the full details from Nintendo below.

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Update 2: Video backup added below.

Update: Bandai Namco has taken down the trailer, but it should be back up later today. For now, here’s an image of Jiren and Videl:

Original: Today, Bandai Namco revealed FighterZ Pass 2 for Dragon Ball FighterZ. New characters are on the way, including Jiren, Videl, Broly (DBS), and Gogeta (SSGSS).

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii Shop Channel | 0 comments

A couple of things are happening in the world of Nintendo within the next few days. Two deadlines are just around for corner.

If you’ve bought the physical version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now is your last chance to register the game on My Nintendo for free Piranha Plant DLC. Again, you need to do so by January 31. Nintendo will email you a code to redeem the DLC for future use a bit after the game has been registered. If you bought the digital version, no further action is needed.

Also, on January 30, the Wii Shop Channel is closing for good. Nintendo already removed the ability to add Wii Points last year, but if you have any extra points lying around, you’ll need to spend them before January 30. This move is also accompanied by the end of remaining video-on-demand services on Wii.

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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 get a little loopy… The big news, of course, is Metroid Prime 4’s development changes. HOWEVER! Instead of freaking out like everyone else on the internet right now, you get genuine discussion and thought! Skip the clickbait and check us out for facts, rumor skepticism, and discussion on how this could impact Nintendo’s 2019.

In addition, we talk about tons of news from this past week, especially Furukawa’s comments and Oni’s secret thoughts while he was translating. Galen then does some investigation on Shiver Studios, who are making Mortal Kombat 11 for Switch. And finally, we get into some deep, deep Mario lore that’s been hidden away in an old issue of the magazine, Famicom Tsushin! (link to the image below)

We had a blast this episode, and we really hope you’re enjoying listening! Please leave us your feedback, and do check below for more details and timestamps! Thanks for listening!

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Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

Each year, GDC publishes its “State of the Industry” report. The 2019 edition went live this week that details trends involving Switch and more. Nearly 4,000 developers participated this time around.

One of the questions asked was which platform(s) their last completed game released on. Here’s how the results panned out:

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Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments

In this month’s issue of Nintendo Dream, a lengthy interview was published with Masahiro Sakurai. The magazine has several pages touching on a wide variety of topics with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director. Sakurai weighed in on the lack of certain playable characters like representatives from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and ARMS, explained why Incineroar was chosen over Decidueye, spoke about Piranha Plant, talked about specific character changes such as giving Ganondorf a sword, online play, and more.

We’ve prepared a complete translate of Sakurai’s interview with Nintendo Dream. You can read it in full below.

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