New Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments
Ubisoft has just gone live with a brand new trailer for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. We’ve included it below.
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New Switch update out now (version 3.0.1)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Update: Version 3.0.1 addresses an issue in which the remaining battery charge isn’t displayed accurately. If the system’s battery power display suddenly increases or decreases, Switch owners are advised to follow these steps. You should see a gradual improvement.
Original: A new firmware update has just been issued for all Switch consoles. Version 3.0.1. is now available for download.
Thus far, Nintendo hasn’t shared any details about the update, but we don’t expect it to be as significant as the last one. That’s usually the case when we see small increase in version numbers.
We’ll update this post when we find out more about today’s update.
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Nintendo releases new Super Mario Odyssey wallpaper, game rumored to have at least seven kingdoms
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Switch | 14 Comments
Nintendo prepared its latest Japanese tweet for Super Mario Odyssey. The company published two images, both of which are primarily intended to be used as wallpaper for smartphones.
Here’s where things get interesting. The pink moon shown in the wallpaper is a different color than the yellow moons we’ve seen in the Cascade Kingdom, suggesting that the Cheep Cheep one is separate. So based on that, we’d have at least seven kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey.
They would be:
– Metro Kingdom
– Sand Kingdom
– Wooded Kingdom
– Luncheon Kingdom
– Cascade Kingdom
– Cap Kingdom
– Cheep Cheep Kingdom
We’re going off of the assumption that the Cascade Kingdom is separate from the areas we’ve seen with the Cheep Cheeps. That’s not absolutely confirmed, but it does make sense based on the moons.
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Monster Hunter Stories coming to North America on September 8, demo on August 10
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Monster Hunter Stories has received a final release date in North America. Today, Nintendo announced that the stateside release is set for September 8.
You’ll be able to give Monster Hunter Stories a try well before launch. Nintendo says that a demo will be distributed on the eShop on August 10.
Nintendo also recently announced that Europe will be getting Monster Hunter Stories on September 8 as well.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Nintendo launching New Super Mario Bros. 2 2DS bundle in North America on August 25
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
The New 2DS XL is the hot new thing for Nintendo in the 3DS line right now, but the company hasn’t forgotten about the original 2DS. Next month, the big N will be shipping out a new bundle.
Consumers will soon be able to pick up a white-and-red 2DS system with New Super Mario Bros. 2. The game will come pre-installed. It’s slated for August 25 at a $79.99 price point.
Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said in a statement:
“Nintendo 2DS is the ideal system for parents that want to introduce their kids to the creative world of Nintendo that they grew up with. Its budget-friendly price and huge library of games will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family – whether after school, on the weekends or even while traveling.”
Source: Nintendo PR
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[Review] Hey! Pikmin
Posted on 7 years ago by Philip(@P_Trah) in 3DS, Reviews | 9 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: July 28, 2017
Developer:: Arzest
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre-altering spinoffs are not an entirely new concept in the gaming world, especially when it comes to Nintendo. Sometimes taking an existing IP and changing its genre and play style can breathe new life into a series; other times (more often than not it seems) it can work against the franchise and can leave fans of a certain series wanting a bit more than what was presented. In Hey! Pikmin for the 3DS, we see Nintendo and developer Arzest try and introduce those adorable sentient carrots and our intrepid, inter-galactic delivery man to Nintendo’s handheld. While Hey! Pikmin has plenty of the same charm that the mainline console Pikmin titles have, it lacks the depth and strategy that fans have come to admire the series for.
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Monolith Soft looking for an action planner with knowledge of online games, medieval / fantasy settings
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 43 Comments
Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft recently posted an interesting job listing on its website. The company is recruiting a game planner for its main branch in Tokyo.
The person hired would be involved with: creating specifications of characters and actions; draft, design, and construct battles and rules. Overall, Monolith wants someone who has experience with developing action games.
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Miyamoto offered input for Mario Kart Arcade GP VR, Nintendo reworked its IP rules for the game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is one of several attractions at VR Zone Shinjuku. We’ve seen various versions of Mario Kart in arcades before, but this marks the first time that it’s in VR.
Of course, Nintendo didn’t develop the game directly. Like previously Mario Kart Arcade GP titles, Bandai Namco was primarily responsible. However, that doesn’t mean Nintendo was absent from the process entirely.
As it turns out, Mario Kart Arcade GP VR was made in consultation with Nintendo. Shigeru Miyamoto even offered input while the project was in development. According to producers Junichiro Koyama and Yukiharu Tamiya, Nintendo reworked its IP rules to take the special requirements of VR into account.
Thanks to Yoko for the tip.
[Let’s Talk] Splatoon 2 impressions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 32 Comments
Splatoon 2 has been out for just over a week. Nintendo published the game last Friday, and many Switch owners likely purchased the game. One thing is for sure: it’s selling like hot cakes in Japan.
How many of you have picked up Splatoon 2 thus far? If you did, have you had a chance to play it? What do you think of it so far? How do you feel about the new single-player campaign, Salmon Run, and everything else the game has to offer? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: Miiverse memories
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age announced for the west, platforms not mentioned
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 28 Comments
Dragon Quest XI is officially coming west. Square Enix has just announced the overseas release under the name “Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age”.
Series creator Yuji Horii shared the news in a new video:
Dragon Quest XI will launch in the west in 2018. More details will be shared sometime this fall.
We’ve included today’s full announcement below.
