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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 30 Comments

Metroid: Samus Returns will have plenty of amiibo functionality when the game launches in September. You’ll be able to use the new Samus and Metroid figures being prepared for the game, along with the previously-released amiibo from the Smash Bros. series.

Nintendo opened the Japanese website for Samus Returns earlier today. It doesn’t have a whole lot of information currently, but the amiibo page was also updated with details on the game’s amiibo support.

Here’s the breakdown:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 38 Comments

A demo for Rayman Legends Definitive Edition has unexpectedly been published on the European Switch eShop. It’s available for download right now, assuming you have 707MB of free space. You can download the demo in any region so long as you have a European Nintendo account.

Also worth mentioning, the European eShop indicates that Rayman Legends Definitive Edition is slated for September 12. Some of these listings have been occasionally inaccurate, but retailers have also been pointing to the same date.

Thanks to TheBC97 for the tip.

Source: Switch eShop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments

Famitsu published a lengthy Splatoon 2 feature this week. Among the coverage was an interview with four of the game’s developers. Art director Seita Inoue, lead programmer Shintaro Sato, director Yusuke Amano, and producer Hisashi Nogami participated in the talk.

The developers weighed in on Splatoon 2’s improvements and adjustments from the first game, the new Salmon Run mode, the story, and future updates. Among the things discussed were Nintendo’s approach to Salmon Run, how Nintendo considered announcing a Splatoon sequel during the first game’s final Splatfest, a tease of more new weapon categories, and more. The developers were even asked if Marina is an Octoling.

You can find a comprehensive summary of important points from Famitsu’s interview below. 

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments

SEGA gave fans a first look at Special Stages in Sonic Mania during a panel at Comic-Con today. They’re inspired by titles on the Saturn and CD. You’ll collect rings for more time and Blue Spheres for more speed while chasing down a UFO for a Chaos Emerald.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 19 Comments

Nintendo issued a new Wii U firmware update this week. The system hasn’t seen the addition of any new features in quite some time, so normally this wouldn’t be big news. However, it ended up being fairly significant after dataminers apparently found text that mentions the end of Miiverse.

First thing: we can’t say with absolutely certainty that the datamined text is accurate. Second, assuming it’s true, it may take time for Nintendo to pull the plug on Miiverse. For all we know, it could be a year, two years, or longer.

However, we can’t deny that Miiverse isn’t as prominent these days as it once was. It’s not a part of Switch at all. Wii U is still used by many players, but it’s not in the spotlight now. And the 3DS does feature Miiverse as well, though you could argue that it isn’t as significant there as it is on Wii U.

So let’s take a moment or two to look back on Miiverse. How do you feel the community as a whole? Do you think the original idea was good for Nintendo to put in place? How active were you on Miiverse, if at all? Do you have any memories in particular? Let us know in the comments below.

Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – July 2017

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Metroid: Samus Returns was demoed during IGN’s Comic-Con stage show last night. Brand new footage was shown, including areas not highlighted during E3. Have a look at the full recording below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu features an interview with Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura. The Japanese magazine primarily talked with Nomura about Kingdom Hearts III, but there was some brief discussion pertaining to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as well.

For those who haven’t heard, Nomura contributed to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as a character designer. He worked on characters included in the game’s Ira organization.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 24 Comments

Capcom hosted a Street Fighter 30th Anniversary panel at Comic-Con today. At the event, a special surprise was shared.

Shin Akuma can actually be unlocked in Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. By following just a few steps, you can add the character to the roster.

Here’s how it works:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos | 23 Comments

Nintendo brought along the latest build of Fire Emblem Warriors to Comic-Con this week. New footage is available below in direct-feed. We’re able to get our first proper look at Robin, Lucina, and Lissa.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 9 Comments

Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of June, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.

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