Microsoft interested in expanding Xbox Live cross-platform gaming on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 95 Comments
Nintendo and Microsoft already share a relationship through Minecraft and its support of cross-platform play between Switch and Xbox One. However, it seems this can be taken a step further.
At GDC next month, Microsoft will be hosting a panel to discuss its goal of having Xbox Live cross-platform play on additional titles outside of Minecraft. As Window Central notes, “Developers will be able to bake cross-platform Xbox Live achievements, social systems, and multiplayer, into games built for mobile devices and Nintendo Switch, as part of its division-wide effort to grow Xbox Live’s userbase.”
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – February 2019
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 23 Comments
A new month rolled right on in yesterday. Now that we’re in February, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Trying out the Switch port of New Super Mario Bros. U? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Smash Bros. Ultimate main theme composer and singer on creating the music, recording session, much more
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Last week’s issue of Famitsu had a different type of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate interview. While we’re typically used to hearing from director Masahiro Sakurai, the magazine caught up with two people heavily involved with the music side of things. Hideki Sakamoto (who wrote the main theme song) and Erina Koga (who sung the main theme in Japanese) chatted with Famitsu. There was talk about the creation of the music, what the recording session was like, and more.
You can read our full translation of the interview below. We do also have a brief comment from Sakurai as well who commented on his approach to the main theme this time around.
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Nintendo FY3/2019 Q3 financial results briefing live blog
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 21 Comments
Nintendo’s FY3/2019 Q3 financial results briefing is about to begin. Analyst David Gibson is in attendance, and will be kind enough to share information that is being shared throughout the event. We’ll be rounding up the various tidbits below.
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Mario Tennis Aces update out this week (version 2.2.0) – Court Selection, Hosted Match mode, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Update (1/31): This update is now live.
Original (1/29): Nintendo and Camelot have announced a major update for Mario Tennis Aces. Version 2.2.0 is dropping on the evening of January 31 in North America, and February 1 around the rest of the world.
The new update will add a Court Selection screen in Free Play and Swing Mode, a Hosted Match mode, characters changes, and more. Continue on below for the full patch notes.
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Nintendo announces Dr. Mario World for mobile, new partnership with LINE
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 29 Comments
The puzzle game Dr. Mario World is coming to mobile devices, Nintendo has just announced. It’s targeted for release this summer.
Rather than DeNA, Nintendo is partnering with LINE on the app. The two sides “will co-develop and jointly operate” Dr. Mario World.
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Kano revealed for Mortal Kombat 11
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Kano is joining the Mortal Kombat 11 roster, Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios have announced. He has appeared since the series’ first entry in 1992.
Baraka, Geras, Raiden, Scorpion, Shao Kahn, Skarlet, Sonya Blade, and Sub-Zero were previously revealed for Mortal Kombat 11. More characters will be shared before launch on April 23.
Rumor: Nikkei claims smaller Switch is coming, Nintendo planning new service for this year
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 91 Comments
Update: After having three separate translators look at Nikkei’s article, we believe what we have shared in this post is accurate. To clarify, the publication claims that Nintendo will be strengthening its monthly paid service, Nintendo Switch Online, which launched last September. It does not elaborate by saying whether this is an update/upgrade to Nintendo Switch Online, something separate, etc. Whether Nikkei is wrong or misreporting this or not remains to be seen.
Original: In a new report today, Japanese publication Nikkei claims to have information regarding Nintendo’s future plans for Switch. According to the outlet, a smaller version of the Switch is in the works and may release as early as this year.
Nikkei also claims that Nintendo is readying some sort of new service for this year aimed at game enthusiasts. However, further details were not provided.
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Splatoon 2 – pancakes vs. waffles Splatfest announced for North America / Europe
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
Update: The same Splatfest has now been confirmed for Europe, taking place during the same weekend.
Original: Nintendo has announced a new Splatfest for Splatoon 2. In North America, pancakes and waffles will be battling it out on February 8, kicking off at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET. Per usual, it’ll last for a full day.
We’ll share the results of the Splatfest here after it concludes.
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Nintendo Download (1/31/19, Europe) – Dragon Marked for Death, Wargroove, Downwell, more
Posted on 6 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
Dragon Marked for Death: Advanced Attackers – €14.99
Dragon Marked for Death: Frontline Fighters – €14.99
DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders – €39.99 (available February 1)
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy – €29.99
