Metroid: Samus Returns has a standard hard mode that can be unlocked after beating the game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 54 Comments
Much has been made about amiibo functionality in Metroid: Samus Returns. More specifically, some fans have been upset that the game’s Fusion mode, which unlocks a harder difficulty and the ability to wear Samus’ suit from Metroid Fusion, is locked behind amiibo. There is good news, however.
Fusion mode can indeed only be unlocked with the new Metroid amiibo. Nintendo also has no plans to sell it separately on the eShop.
That being said, Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid: Samus Returns has a standard hard mode that will can be unlocked once players complete the game on regular difficulty. It’s separate from Fusion mode’s own harder difficulty, and isn’t tied to any amiibo.
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Severed getting surprise launch on Switch today
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Having previously released on Wii U and 3DS, Severed is coming to Switch. Guacamelee creator Drinkbox Studios is actually launching the title on the eShop today. Pricing is set at $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.49.
Here’s an overview of Severed:
Severed puts players in the role of Sasha, a one- armed warrior who has embarked on a dangerous quest to find her missing family members. During their adventure, players will hack, slash, and swipe their way through nightmarish monsters and uniquely challenging puzzles.
In Severed, players use swipe-based touch controls to solve puzzles, find secrets and battle a host of disturbing monsters including giant floating skull wizards and beasts made of crows. During the journey, players unlock new abilities, ascend an RPG-style upgrade tree, and uncover the mysteries of the dark fantasy universe Sasha finds herself in.
We’ve posted a new trailer for the Switch version of Severed below.
Source: DrinkBox PR
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild update out now (version 1.3.1) – get items from new News channel
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 29 Comments
A new update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has just gone out. Nintendo is delivering version 1.3.1 to all players.
Nintendo says that today’s update addresses an issue with the game’s first round of DLC involving the defeat of certain enemies for Kilton. But more interestingly, a new News channel for Breath of the Wild will be going live for Switch on Wednesday. Players will be able to obtain items by launching Zelda from certain articles.
The official patch notes for version 1.3.1 are as follows:
The Art of Legend of Zelda Series Masterclass – full video with English subtitles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment
At Japan Expo in France, The Art of Legend of Zelda Series Masterclass was held with series producer Eiji Aonuma, art director Satoru Takizawa, and illustrator Yusuke Nakano. Thanks to Nintendo UK, the full event is now online with English subtitles. Check it out below.
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Rumor: Metroid: Samus Returns boxart reveals new Aeion ability
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 1 Comment
Thus far, Nintendo has officially confirmed three Aeion abilities for Metroid: Samus Returns. The game will feature Scan Pulse, Lightning Armor, and Beam Burst. A fourth ability has now seemingly been unintentionally revealed as well.
A boxart image has popped up on Reddit specifically from the Legacy Edition. While not officially confirmed, the packaging shot does have new art that we posted earlier today.
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Rumor: Internal codenames for new and old ARMS fighters found through datamining
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 14 Comments
Splatoon 2 isn’t the only Nintendo game that has recently been datamined. Fans have also been pouring through the contents of ARMS, and have apparently found the internal codenames for twenty fighters – some that are already in the game, and some that aren’t.
Here’s the full list:
Rumor: Upcoming Splatoon 2 maps, weapons, and more uncovered through datamining
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 13 Comments
Splatoon 2 fans have been busy datamining the game’s 1.1.1 update, and have apparently made a number of interesting discoveries regarding maps, weapons, and more. If you’re interested in seeing everything that was uncovered, continue on below as compiled by Reddit’s OatmealDome.
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Square Enix bringing the first three Dragon Quest games to 3DS in Japan this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 14 Comments
Square Enix has announced plans to bring the first three Dragon Quest games to 3DS in Japan this month.
Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II will get things started next week – specifically August 10. Dragon Quest III will follow towards the end of the month.
Pricing for the three titles are set at 600 yen, 850 yen, and 1,500 yen respectively.
Sonic Forces devs on the custom character and story plus more, brief Sonic Mania talk
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 72 Comments
Recently, Famitsu spoke with Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka and Sonic Forces producer Shun Nakamura. The two had much to say about the brand new custom character aspect and more.
First, Famitsu asked about the details on why character customization was added in Sonic Forces. Iizuka said that for many years in which he had been working on Sonic games, he received a ton of requests from fans to have their own original characters appear. While he has never been able to put in those characters exactly as they are, he still wanted to make those dreams come true, so SEGA decided to add a custom character that will fight together with Sonic.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 43 Comments
Update: Since the live stream is ongoing, here’s a video with just the footage:
Original: Dragon Quest Builders 2 is in development for Switch, Square Enix has revealed. The news was just shared during the Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017.
Square Enix showed the first footage during a live stream just moments ago. You can watch it towards the end of the video below.
Among the new elements in Dragon Quest Builders 2 are underwater exploration and gliding. Multiplayer is also confirmed to be in.
