[Let’s Talk] Miiverse memories
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
Brand new Metroid: Samus Returns footage
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.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns, top
Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura on designing characters for Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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.
Shin Akuma can be unlocked in Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, Capcom reveals how
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:
New Fire Emblem Warriors footage showing Robin, Lucina, and Lissa in direct-feed
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.
More: Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, top
June 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, games through 2017, last twelve months
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.
June 2017 NPD: ARMS sells over 250,000 copies in first month, sales for Mario Kart and Zelda
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
Early data for ARMS indicates that the Switch fighter is off to a solid start thus far. In the latest NPD report, we learned that it was the fifth best-selling game in the United States for the month of June. Additional data is in as well.
GamesBeat heard from Nintendo that ARMS sold 256,000 copies between physical and digital sales. As a new IP on a relatively small install base, that isn’t too shabby.
Nintendo also said that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 180,000 copies in June. Zelda: Breath of the Wild tacked on another 145,000 units.
June 2017 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 14 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2017. The results can be found below.
1. Tekken 7
2. Injustice 2
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
5. Arms*
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
7. Mario Kart 8*
8. Overwatch**
9. NBA 2K17
10. Horizon Zero Dawn
11. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
12. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
13. MLB 17: The Show
14. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
15. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
16. Battlefield 1
17. Minecraft
18. The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind*
19. FIFA 17
20. Forza Horizon 3
*No digital sales
Figment coming to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Bedtime Digital Games released its last game Back to Bed on Wii U. The studio announced today that its next project, Figment, will launch on Switch later this year.
Figment is described as “a whimsical adventure set in the recesses of the human mind. Nightmarish creatures have arrived, spreading fear wherever they go. As Dusty, the mind’s former voice of courage, you’ll fight the nightmares and solve an array of puzzles. As Dusty gets back to his old self, he can help the mind to face its fears.”
More: Bedtime Digital Games, Figment, top
Nintendo Download (7/20/17, Europe) – Splatoon 2 and 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
Cave Story+ – €29.99
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star – €54.99 (available Tuesday)
Splatoon 2 – €59.99 (available Friday)
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Samurai Shodown – €6.99
Boost Beast – €9.99
