Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – “Zophia’s Call” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
Nintendo has readied a new “Zophia’s Call” trailer for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Watch the video ahead of the game’s May launch below.
[Review] Super Bomberman R
Posted on 7 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 10 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: Konami / Hexadrive
Publisher Konami
Super Bomberman R sees the return of a series that’s been dormant for nearly a decade, this time returning exclusively on Switch. Bomberman has a long and illustrious history thanks to its simple gameplay and arcade-like presentation that makes it easy for anyone to jump in at any time and have fun, regardless of skill level or familiarity with the series or the medium in general. Super Bomberman R, however, for all its worth lacks quite a bit for its price of entry, and while the fun and arcade feeling is still there, don’t expect to feel fulfilled by the end of it all – especially if you’re playing solo.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild collaboration revealed for Monster Hunter XX
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
At an event in Japan today, Capcom unveiled yet another Monster Hunter XX collaboration. The latest one ties into a big, recently-released Nintendo game. Of course, that’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The new collaboration content for Monster Hunter XX will be available via 7-Eleven spots between April 24 and May 31. It encompasses the following:
– Hylia series costume
– Ancient Weaponry – Bow weapon
– Palico armor: Warm Korok
– Palico weapon Korok’s Branch
– Event Quests: The Legend of Zelda – Trial of Power / Trial of Courage / Trial of Wisdom
– Guild Card Backgrounds
– Titles
Reggie – Switch still Nintendo’s best-selling system in US after five days, bringing franchises, special story
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 47 Comments
A few days ago, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime confirmed that Switch’s first 2-day sales in the Americas were the best for any Nintendo system in history. The trend continues five days in for the console.
During his new interview with Katie Linendoll, Reggie said the following about Switch sales:
“So we announced the first two days, so now we have data for the US five days in. Continues to be the best-selling system we’ve ever had in the United States. And I’ve launched five systems now with Nintendo, and by far this is the most remarkable given the pace of sales, given what’s happening on the software front – obviously Legend of Zelda – so this is an amazing time for us.”
Speaking of Zelda, he said the new entry is “killing it” in Japan. That’s important to note since the series has always done well in the west, but may not have always caught on in Nintendo’s native territory – especially as of late.
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Reggie talks Switch, 3DS, and more in a new interview
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 16 Comments
Katie Linendoll interviewed Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime through a Facebook live stream a short while ago. Reggie weighed in on Switch, 3DS, and more during the talk. For the full recording, continue on below.
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Nintendo Download (3/9/17, North America) – Blaster Master Zero, Arcade Archives, Voez, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 – $7.99
ACA NEOGEO METAL SLUG 3 – $7.99
ACA NEOGEO NAM-1975 – $7.99
ACA NEOGEO SHOCK TROOPERS – $7.99
ACA NEOGEO WAKU WAKU 7 – $7.99
ACA NEOGEO WORLD HEROES PERFECT – $7.99
Blaster Master Zero – $9.99
Voez – $24.99
Switch Demo
Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
Wii U Download
Blue-Collar Astronaut – $10.00 (available March 14)
Candy Hoarder – $1.49
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Nintendo celebrates MAR10 Day with Facebook, sales, My Nintendo, and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Tomorrow is MAR10 Day, and Nintendo is celebrating the event in various ways.
First, Nintendo is teaming up with Starlight Children’s Foundation. Here’s what you can expect from that:
“To kick off the celebration, Nintendo is working with Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that brightens the lives of seriously ill children by providing hospitalized kids with entertainment, education and innovative technology. Nintendo will be providing new designs for the foundation’s Starlight Brave Gowns, which help sick kids feel like superstars by replacing unattractive, uncomfortable and embarrassing hospital garments with comfortable and brightly colored gowns. Featuring characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, these new Starlight Brave Gowns include colorful depictions of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and Yoshi. Additionally, Nintendo will provide a donation to Starlight Children’s Foundation to help create 2,000 gowns for this fun and colorful program.”
Switch is Spain’s best console launch in history
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments
According to a new report from Vandal, Switch is now Spain’s best console launch ever. The PlayStation 4 was the previous record holder, but the torch has been passed to Nintendo’s system having sold 45,000 units in its first three days.
Switch seems to have sold through almost its entire batch of stock in Spain. Roughly 50,000 units were shipped to the country, resulting in a very high sell-through rate. More units should be making their way to out Spain in the weeks ahead.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs on having total freedom, difficulty with the engine, missing Iwata
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 21 Comments
In making The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi tells The New Yorker that the team had total freedom. He told the publication about how Nintendo approached development:
“They said, ‘Change anything you want.’ So we wrote down all of the stress points, the things that make Zelda games less enjoyable, and we replaced them with new ideas.”
The New Yorker also spoke with technical director Takuhiro Dohta about Breath of the Wild’s chemistry engine. This is built on top of the physics engine, and allows for all sorts of antics like cooking, fire spreading on grass, and much more.
Putting it together wasn’t easy though. “At many times in the process, there were things that just weren’t functioning at all,” Dohta said. “We’d have to remove everything and build back up again.”
Rime pushed back slightly on Switch, physical version confirmed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments
Originally, Rime was targeted to launch for Switch in May alongside other platforms. However, it’s now seeing a slight delay.
Grey Box, Six Foot, and developer Tequila Works announced today that Rime’s primarily launch is set for May 26. It will ship shortly after on Switch.
The delay is a bit disappointing, but on the bright side, Rime is officially getting a retail release. We’ve included Rime’s boxart below.
The one strange thing here is Rime’s price. Today’s announcement mentions that the game will cost $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 on Switch, while other versions are $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99.
Source: Grey Box PR
