Nintendo loses lawsuit with iLife involving Wii Remote tech, ordered to pay $10 million
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 131 Comments
Update: Nintendo’s statement is in, and is as follows:
“On Aug. 31, 2017, a jury in Texas found that certain Wii and Wii U video game systems and software bundles infringed a patent belonging to iLife Technologies Inc. related to detecting if a person has fallen down. The jury awarded iLife $10 million in damages. Nintendo disagrees with the decision, as Nintendo does not infringe iLife’s patent and the patent is invalid. Nintendo looks forward to raising those issues with the district court and with the court of appeals.”
Original: Several years ago, iLife Technologies Inc. and Dallas-based law firm Munck Wilson Mandala filed a $144 million patent infringement case against Nintendo of America. Nintendo was accused of infringing on iLife’s motion-sensing accelerometer technology present in Wii Remote controllers.
A verdict was finally handed down today. A jury in Dallas, Texas sided with iLife, and Nintendo will be forced to pay $10 million.
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NBA 2K18 for Switch has same content and modes as PS4 version, amiibo support confirmed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 72 Comments
Update: Another important detail has come in. NBA 2K18 will run at 30 frames per second, while the PlayStation and Xbox One versions are 60 FPS.
2K Sports and Visual Concepts seem to be treating the Switch version of NBA 2K18 well. Folks are starting to go hands on with the game, including USgamer, and we’re hearing that it’s feature complete and will be identical to the PlayStation 4 version. NBA 2K18 players on Switch can expect the inclusion of MyGM team-management, MyLeague, MyCareer, Story mode, and everything else. It’s the same engine across all platforms.
amiibo support is officially confirmed as well. However, the specifics are being kept under wraps.
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River City: Rival Showdown heading to North America in November, physical copy to include limited edition keychain
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
River City: Rival Showdown is releasing in North America this November, Natsume announced today. Along with a digital version, the company will be offering a physical copy that includes a limited edition keychain. Pricing is set at $29.99.
We have some additional information about River City: Rival Showdown below.
GameStop says demand for Switch is similar to Wii or greater, explains approach to online bundles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 23 Comments
Recently, Rolling Stone spoke with GameStop’s Eric Bright. One topic brought up in the discussion is the continued to demand for Switch, of which Bright said “seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”
Bright noted:
“We are constantly selling out of our weekly allocations of the Switch. We kind of go up and down with stock. Nintendo did this before with the Wii. It was highly successful and extremely hard to find. Looking at demand – I can’t comment on rate of sale – demand for the Switch seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”
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Sonic Forces launches November 7 in the west, Bonus Edition with SEGA / Atlus outfits and controller skin
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 76 Comments
Update: Sonic Forces Bonus Edition is up on GameStop and Best Buy.
Original: Sonic Forces will launch in the west on November 7, SEGA has announced.
The company has also confirmed the rumored Bonus Edition. If you pre-order the game, you’ll receive 13 in-game outfit items and accessories that can be used to recreate the look of five other SEGA / Atlus icons for your Hero Character: Jet Set Radio, Persona 5, Puyo Puyo, Super Monkey Ball, and NiGHTS. A controller skin will be included as well.
Sonic Forces pre-orders should be going live soon. The game will cost just $39.99 / $54.99 CAD.
Source: SEGA PR
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NBA 2K18 boxart updated on Switch, internet download and microSD card required
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 31 Comments
Retailers are updating the boxart for NBA 2K18 on Switch. It’s mostly the same, but the packaging has one key addition. As shown above, it’s noted that an internet download and microSD card are required.
The boxart change isn’t just limited to one retailer. Best Buy and GameStop have both made the change for all versions – the Early Tip-Off Edition and Legend Editions.
We still have to assume that NBA 2K18 will come on a cartridge on Switch. However, you may need an extra download before you can begin playing. NBA 2K games tend to be huge, so perhaps it couldn’t fit on the cartridge alone. That’s just our speculation, however.
Thanks to megasnorlax for the tip.
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Nintendo Download (8/31/17, Europe) – Mario + Rabbids, Azure Striker Gunvolt Switch, more
Posted on 7 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
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – €59.99
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Zed Blade – €6.99
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – €34.99
League of Evil – €7.99
Sky Ride – €6.99
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Pokemon GO adding Legendary Pokemon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune today
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The next wave of Legendary Pokemon have arrived in Pokemon GO. Starting today, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will be appearing in the game via Raid Battles.
Raikou can be battled throughout the Americas. Entei will be showing up in Europe / Africa, while Suicune can be found in the Asia-Pacific region. This will apply until September 30; after that, each Legendary Pokemon will move to a different location until October 31. They’ll each make one last stop in the missing location on October 31.
Read up on today’s full announcement from Niantic below.
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Nintendo Download (8/31/17, North America) – Azure Striker Gunvolt Switch, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 12 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
LEGO Worlds – $39.99 (available Tuesday)
R.B.I. Baseball 17 – $29.99 (available Tuesday)
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Zed Blade – $7.99
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – $39.99
League of Evil – $7.99
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Worms W.M.D. officially announced for Switch, first details and trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 7 Comments
Yesterday, we learned that Worms W.M.D. is coming to Switch. However, we didn’t have much in the way of details.
Team17 has followed up today with an official announcement. This is the same Worms experience you know and love, but with some extras on Switch. Confirmed details include a new “Space” theme, new “Mushroom” and “Tree House” themes, new customization options, and support for single Joy-Con play, local wireless multiplayer, and local / online multiplayer.
Continue on below for the full announcement as well as the first Switch trailer.
