The update will be highlighted by a few different features. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are adding a new type of map known as Rival Domains, a regular type of map called Blessed Gardens, new weapon skills, and more weapons that can be refined.

Here’s a full rundown of the update:

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Little Nightmares seemingly in development for Switch, ported by Engine Software

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

New evidence has emerged pointing to a release of the well-received horror puzzle platformer Little Nightmares on Switch. The news comes from the CV of a staffer at Engine Software – a company that has previously handled Switch ports. Engine Software previously worked on The Escapists 2, Blossom Tales, and Monopoly for Switch.

The employee at the studio makes it pretty clear that the port is happening. We have the relevant excerpt from the LinkedIn profile below:

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Nintendo says Super Mario Odyssey was always planned for Switch

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The time between Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Odyssey was four years. Super Mario 3D World came to Wii U in November 2013, while Mario Odyssey launched last October.

Since it took several years for a new Super Mario game from EAD Tokyo and Odyssey arrived in time for Switch’s first year, some have wondered if the title was ever in development for Wii U. Nintendo ruled that out in the latest issue of Game Informer.

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[Let’s Talk] Switch and ports

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

One topic brought up when people discuss Switch these days is the amount of ports (or re-releases) the system is receiving. Nintendo itself has brought over a number of games from the Wii U era – normally with a few extras – including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokken Tournament DX, Bayonetta 1 and 2, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (in May). We’ve also seen games from other platforms make their way to Switch, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom, L.A. Noire, and more.

Some feel that there are too many older games coming to Switch. On the other hand, those in favor of the idea point out the benefit of portable play and how some of these titles were previously not on Nintendo platforms.

What side of the fence do you side on? Do you feel that there are too many ports finding their way to Switch? Or are you in favor of past releases joining the platform? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Voez’s physical release apparently coming to North America

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Voez was made available on the eShop just after Switch’s launch in March 2017. Then just last month, a physical version went on sale in Japan.

That same physical release is apparently coming stateside. We’ve spotted a listing on GameFly, which lists the boxed copy for North America.

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Fans datamine Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Rare Blade drop rates

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

One of the key elements of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the Blades system. By opening different types of crystals (like Core Crystals), players can add new Blades to their party, including Rare Blades.

As their name implies, obtaining Rare Blades isn’t easy. Unlocking these unique characters have a low percentage. Monolith Soft hasn’t detailed the drop rates, but fans have now datamined this information.

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Nintendo.com now letting players publish reviews of Switch games

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo.com has updated, and is now allowing players to review Switch titles. Individual game pages should eventually show ratings out of five stars, and possibly the specific reviews as well. We’re not sure if every page has the functionality currently, but many do.

Take Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for instance. Scroll all the way down and you’ll see a section for the user reviews. If you’ve purchased the game under your Nintendo Account and have played at least two hours, you should be able to review it.

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[Review] Dragon Quest Builders

Posted on 7 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: February 9, 2018
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Nintendo

Dragon Quest has always been one of those series that’s remained niche for some reason, despite having a long and seminal history within video games. Throughout its many installments, we’ve seen Dragon Quest branch out and explore genres outside of its familiar RPG style. Dragon Quest, unlike some other properties that have a myriad of spinoffs, has actually adapted into these other genres rather fluidly, and the addition of Dragon Quest Builders adds to the list of awesome titles that hold their own outside of the main series, bringing a Minecraft aesthetic to the universe. While it may look like Minecraft at a glance, at the end of the day this really is just another Dragon Quest RPG, only with an emphasis for building and crafting. It’s an amazing mechanic that works to its favor, and with a storyline and vibrant worlds to keep you busy from chapter to chapter, Dragon Quest Builders is a game that’s very difficult to put down whether you’re familiar with the series, genre or not.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy confirmed for Switch

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is coming to Switch, according to the latest issue of Weekly Jump.

Included in the package is Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. Bandai Namco will also be featuring DLC in the release.

Weekly Jump does not appear to specify a release window for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy – at least judging by the initial leaks.

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Fire Emblem Heroes – A Hero Rises results revealed

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed the results of the final round for A Hero Rises in Fire Emblem Heroes. The vote was close between Ike and Tharja, but it was Ike who was ultimately selected.

The full results for the final round are as follows:

Ike (Vanguard Legend) – 130,622 votes
Tharja (“Normal Girl”) – 126,199 votes
Azura (Lady of Ballards) – 71,780 votes
Hector (General of Ostia) – 68,302 votes

Nintendo will make Ike: Vanguard available starting on February 28. Meanwhile, you can view the top 100 results from the first round of A Hero Rises below.