Blaster Master Zero version 1.5 out for Switch on November 23 with new Blaster Battle Mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments
Inti Creates has announced a new mode for Blaster Master Zero. Version 1.2, which launches on November 23, will introduce a new Blaster Battle Mode for Switch.
Blaster Battle Mode lets players choose from any of the playable characters and face off in 1-on-1 battles. It’s possible to choose from different parameters, and each character’s Sophia III vehicle has different weapons.
Continue on below for the full details on Blaster Battle Mode and a trailer.
More: Blaster Master Zero, Inti Creates, title update, top
Switch was the most-sold gaming system in Canada last month, other sales data
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 3 Comments
A few days ago, Nintendo shared a bunch of data about its sales performance in the US last month. The company followed up yesterday with some news for Canada.
In October, Switch was the most-sold gaming system. It’s also still the best-selling system of 2017.
Splatoon 2 updates incoming on November 23, December – new stages, gear, amiibo functionality, Clam Blitz, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
Nintendo has outlined two huge updates coming to Splatoon 2 on November 23 and in December.
Both updates are significant, but the one dropping this week will be adding more “stuff”. Nintendo will be rolling out new stages over the next few weeks, including MakoMart, Shellendorf Institute, Walleye Warehouse, and Arowana Mall. Salmon Run is also getting a new Salmonid Smokeyard stage.
On the gear front, roughly 140 pieces will be added. These include shoes, headgear and clothes, returning items from the original Splatoon, and more. Also incoming are new hairstyles, new battle music, higher level caps, new amiibo functionality, and convenient gear swapping.
In December, Splatoon 2 is adding Clam Blitz. Players will compete to collect clams scattered around the stage. The clam follows the player after they pick one up, and you’ll need to throw the clam into the basket near the opponent’s base. The first team to score 100 points wins. However, you’ll need to break a barrier by first collecting 10 clams and earning a Power Clam.
We have a ton of additional details about both updates below, along with a trailer.
More: Splatoon 2, top
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp starting to launch a day early, servers down at the moment
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was originally slated to be released tomorrow, November 22nd. However, it seems like Nintendo has decided to release the game a day early. It should now available both on the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store in most countries. Check your respective store on your mobile device to see if you can download the app.
However, you can’t actually play the game right now. It seems like either the servers are down for maintenance at the moment or are buckling under the heavy load of everyone trying to access them at the same time, as you can’t currently get past the title screen without getting a communication error.
We will keep you updated once the game can actually be played.
More: Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, top
Nintendo to show what’s to come for Splatoon 2 in new video several hours from now
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Nintendo will be posting a new Splatoon 2 video several hours from now that will showcase what’s to come for the Switch shooter, the company has teased.
The video should go live at the following times:
More: Splatoon 2, top
Nintendo on localizing Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!” song, shares first draft
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments
The Nintendo Treehouse Log has updated again once again with a new entry. This time, Super Mario Odyssey is the focus, and specifically the localization of the “Jump Up, Super Star!” song.
Nintendo started to localize the lyrics back in January. At that time, the music itself was practically done. It was just a matter of translating the lyrics and having them make sense in English.
The first translation was as follows:
More: Super Mario Odyssey, top
SEGA reveals Valkyria Chronicles 4, coming to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 82 Comments
Update: First screenshot, art, and gameplay details added below.
Original: Valkyria Chronicles 4 is in development and is coming to Switch, SEGA has revealed. The game is launching on Nintendo’s console in Japan in Spring 2018, with the overseas release taking place sometime next year as well.
We have the announcement trailer below:
More: SEGA, top, Valkyria Chronicles 4
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp launches worldwide November 22
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 23 Comments
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is releasing worldwide on November 22, Nintendo has announced.
The news was just passed along on the official Animal Crossing Twitter account:
I’m so excited to share this news with you… Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will be coming to mobile devices worldwide on 11/22! I can’t wait! #PocketCamp pic.twitter.com/yvzMDz7uHl
— Isabelle (@animalcrossing) November 20, 2017
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has technically released already, but only in Australia. All other regions will finally have access this coming week.
More: Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, top
Former Sony exec reflects on original talks with Nintendo for cancelled SNES PlayStation
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 57 Comments
Not too long ago, Polygon was able to speak with Shigeo Maruyama. Maruyama was previously the chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment and the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. He was present way back in the day when negotiations were taking place with Nintendo about working on a gaming system together.
As we know, Nintendo and Sony’s partnership wasn’t meant to be. Nintendo went in its own direction, as did Sony. Maruyama reflected on those initial conversations with Nintendo in a recent interview with Polygod, in which he stated:
More: interview, Shigeo Maruyama, top
[Let’s Talk] What would you want out of an animated Mario movie?
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 31 Comments
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that a new animated Mario movie is on the way. Illumination Entertainment, the studio behind the Despicable Me and Minions films, has been apparently pegged to work on Nintendo’s project. It’s far from an announcement, but The Wall Street Journal tends to be accurate with these kinds of reports.
Just the thought of any new Mario movie may strike fear into the hearts of dedicated Nintendo fans. There was a Super Mario Bros. movie way back in 1996, though many would say that it was downright terrible. If Nintendo is making a new Mario movie, you still have reason to be cautious. However, there would be a couple of things going for it.
First, Shigeru Miyamoto should be on board. The Wall Street Journal said that Miyamoto was pushing for a producer role. The fact that it would be animated also helps big time. Live action doesn’t make much sense for Mario, but animation is much more appropriate.
So let’s just say that this movie is in fact happening. Is there anything in particular you’d like to see from it? What about things you’d like to see Illumination Entertainment and Nintendo avoid? Let us know in the comments below.
