Switch update out now (version 7.0.0)
Posted on 6 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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Dragon Ball FighterZ reveals FighterZ Pass 2 – Jiren, Videl, Broly (DBS), Gogeta (SSGSS)
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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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Reminders: Last chance to register Smash Bros. Ultimate for Piranha Plant DLC, Wii Shop Channel closure
Posted on 6 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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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #13 – Metroid Meltdown!
Posted on 6 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!
GDC 2019 survey shows increased dev interest in Switch and more
Posted on 6 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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Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate – why Decidueye wasn’t chosen, Piranha Plant, character changes, online, much more
Posted on 6 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.
Virtuos on porting Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster, Zodiac Age to Switch – challenges and more
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Nintendo Life was recently able to interview Virtuos about porting classic Final Fantasy games for Switch. The company is responsible for Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster as well as Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. During the discussion, Virtuos weighed in on when development started, challenges involved with porting, and more.
We’ve rounded up a few highlights from the interview below. You can find the full discussion here.
Rumor: Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has “been long done”, other Metroid “stuff” in the works
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan has provided some additional details about the current state of Nintendo’s plans for Metroid.
Something that has been rumored in the past is Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch, though it has yet to be announced. Khan says that it’s “been long done” and it was supposed to be announced last month. Why that didn’t happen is unclear.
Aside from Metroid Prime 4 and Metroid Prime Trilogy, there’s apparently “more Metroid stuff” in the works. Khan believes Metroid Prime 4’s delay “adjusts their schedule a bit,” which may or may not include Trilogy.
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Rumor: Tidbits about issues with Metroid Prime 4’s development, how Retro became involved
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo dropped some massive news earlier today that many probably hadn’t seen coming. After it was initially announced at E3 2017, the work on Metroid Prime 4 is being scrapped. Nintendo is essentially starting from scratch, this time with original Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios.
It’s unlikely that we’ll hear about the issues surrounding development anytime soon in an official capacity, if at all. However, Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan claims to have some insight into the situation.
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Suda51 talks further about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes’ ending, wants to make an announcement at E3
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes has a pretty interesting ending. We won’t get into it for spoiler reasons, but if you want to learn more, you can find our original post here. Basically: you’ll want to pay attention to what happens after the credits.
Gamereactor was able to ask director Suda51 further about the ending, and was told that it was inspired by “the gaudy, in-your-face endings you see in the Marvel Cinematic Universe”. He also spoke about wanting to make some sort of announcement at E3 in June.
