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Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments

A recent issue of Nintendo Dream features an informative and lengthy interview with Octopath Traveler’s main producers from Square Enix, known as the “Asano Team”. The discussion focuses on art direction and learning more about the eight main characters (who were originally going to be a team of up to twelve!) with behind-the-scenes information on changes to characters’ designs, names, and personalities. We also have a brand new look at initial prototypes for the visual style, talk about a scrapped HD Rumble idea, and much more.

Check out our exclusive translation below to learn first-hand how Octopath Traveler started out based on Final Fantasy VI and Romancing SaGa 3, and how the team pioneered a new “HD-2D” art style to create a JRPG that feels nostalgic, yet brand new, all at once.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The Pokemon Company published a lengthy interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana today. In it, the two developers discussed Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee in-depth. One of the more notable things we hear is that Masuda believes this will likely be his last time working as director on a mainline Pokemon RPG.

Here’s the full interview:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Update: As we originally thought earlier this week with the initial rumors, the Loot Goblin amiibo is GameStop exclusive.

Original: Blizzard has made it official: a Diablo III amiibo is happening. Loot Goblin is getting its own figure, the company just announced.

Loot Goblin can be used in Diablo III on Switch to “summon your own portal to untold riches”. It’ll launch in December.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

We knew that Grim Fandango Remastered would be coming to Switch at some point. We just didn’t know when.

To celebrate the original game’s 20th anniversary, Grim Fandango Remastered has actually launched on Switch today. It can be found on the eShop right now for $14.99.

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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

Big Blocksberg – Big Broom Race 3 – €29.99
Diablo III: Eternal Collection – €59.99 (available November 2)
LEGO Harry Potter Collection – €39.99
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition – ?
Sports Party – €39.99
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun – €59.99 (available November 2)
Tennis World Tour – €49.99

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has announced another new fighter. Incineroar, coming from Pokemon, will be included on the roster. That’s the last new character for the roster.

Below are a few details:

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

Update: Target will also be selling a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle, as pictured below.

Original: Target has posted its ad for Black Friday 2018, revealing the deals it has in store this year.

As far as Nintendo goes, though it’s not entirely a sale, we now know that a Mario Maker 2DS bundle will be offered this holiday. It’ll include a pre-installed copy of the game along with a yellow and red design for $80.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Today’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct will be kicking off in an hour from now. As previously announced, director Masahiro Sakurai will be going over more elements of the game during a 40-minute broadcast. You can watch the event as it happens below.

Don’t forget that after the Nintendo Direct, there will be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation immediately following. This also can be watched in the embed below. We’ll post all important news immediately on the site with more coverage to follow throughout the day. Enjoy the show!

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

Carnival Games – $39.99 (available November 6)
Diablo III: Eternal Collection – $59.99 (available November 2)
GRIP – $39.99 (available November 6)
Minecraft: Story Mode – Season Two – $39.99 (available November 6)
Moonlighter – $24.99 (available November 5)
Tennis World Tour – $59.99

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has introduced another new sub weapon for Splatoon 2. Today we have a look at the Torpedo, which we have more details on below – plus a first look in action.

Nintendo has not yet provided an exact date for the Torpedo’s inclusion in Splatoon 2. However, it should go live with next week’s update.

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