Rumor: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 datamine reveals story DLC details, big news about new Blades
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Datamining has often led to new information about games being uncovered early. For example, a bunch of costumes were found in update files for Super Mario Odyssey ahead of time, which Nintendo has slowly started adding in over the past couple of months.
Another datamine appears to have taken place for another Switch game, and it’s pretty huge. Details about Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s story DLC have apparently been uncovered, as well as information about new Blades.
We have a roundup of information below – proceed at your own risk.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Switch release date move forward to June 29
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is launching on Switch earlier than expected. The collection will now arrive on June 29, Activision has confirmed.
The previous release date for the Switch version of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was July 10.
Nintendo Download (5/10/18, Europe) – One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Immortal Redneck, 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
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Deluxe Edition – €59.99 (available May 11)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition – €24.29
Super Chariot – €19.99
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Nintendo Download (5/10/18, North America) – Battle Chasers, ARMS demo, more
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
Battle Chasers: Nightwar – $39.99 (available May 15)
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Rumor: Nintendo software engineer indicates Bandai Namco working on Smash Bros. Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Tiago Sonobe worked at Bandai Namco between April 2014 and August 2016 as a software engineer and graphics programmer. That same month, he moved over to Nintendo – also as a software engineer.
Sonobe’s work history is notable due to an apparent tweet which has now been deleted (and his account as well). In his message, Sonobe mentions that he left Bandai Namco before the production on Smash Bros. Switch started. However, he further says he created the rendering engine it’s built on.
More: Bandai Namco, Super Smash Bros., top
Splatoon 2 collaboration with Sanrio characters announced – Splatfests and actual t-shirts
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In North America and Europe, a tournament-style Splatfest has been taking place featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Something similar has now been announced for Japan featuring Sanrio characters.
Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll will be up first, with My Melody vs. Pompompurin following next. The winners from both matches will go on to the final round. Splatfests will start on May 19 leading up through June 10.
T-shirts based on the Splatfests will be available on the My Nintendo store in Japan. Pre-orders are already up here (folks in the west are out of luck unfortunately).
More: Splatoon 2, top
Nintendo announces new adjustable charging stand for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new adjustable charging stand will release for Switch in July, Nintendo has announced. The accessory will become available on July 13 for $19.99.
The stand features a port for the AC adapter on the side, which allows a Switch unit to be charged while playing in Tabletop mode. Users can adjust it “to create the best viewing angle for different environments.”
We have today’s official announcement below.
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Media Create sales (4/30/18 – 5/6/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 53,113
PS4 – 25,064
PS4 Pro – 9,930
New 2DS LL – 6,545
Vita – 5,502
New 3DS LL – 3,509
2DS – 731
Xbox One – 161
Xbox One X – 27
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 38,752
PS4 – 25,005
PS4 Pro – 10,004
Vita – 4,562
New 2DS LL – 4,377
New 3DS LL – 2,840
2DS – 516
Xbox One – 123
Xbox One X – 56
And here are the software charts:
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Nintendo was “kind of liberal” with the Super Mario cartoons, writer says
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Mario had a series of different cartoons way back in the day. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World all ran on television in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Phil Harnage was directly involved with the different cartoons. As a writer, he played a prominent role in determining how the different episodes would play out.
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Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 participants announced
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Nintendo has announced the lineup of players who will be competing for the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 at E3 2018 in June. Eight players will be at the event, including Armada, Zero, and more.
The full lineup is as follows:
