3DS update 11.2.0-35 out now
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
A new firmware update is now available for 3DS. Nintendo just released version 11.2.0-35.
Much like the previous few 3DS updates, this one is small in nature. The one note from Nintendo is as follows: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
You’ll need today’s update in order to access the 3DS eShop.
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New impossible coin discovered in Super Mario 64
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Over the years, fans have detected coins that just can’t be collected in Super Mario 64. Now one person seems to have found another – 20 years following the game’s original launch.
Coins in Super Mario 64 spawn in sets of five. They also come in several pre-set patterns. Yet as you can see above, one area in the Tiny-Huge Island level features a line of four coins. YouTube user UncommentatedPannen has a theory about it all.
As he explains:
“I show that there’s yet another impossible coin in the game, located in the huge version of Tiny-Huge Island. Specifically, there’s a coin spawner there that’s intended to spawn 5 coins in a horizontal line on the ground. However, this coin spawner’s located under the ground, causing the most uphill coin to not load properly. In particular, this coin spawns about 49 units below the ground, triggering a failsafe that causes the coin to immediately unload. Currently, there’s no known way to collect this coin.”
A closer look at UncommentatedPannen’s findings can be found below.
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Switch trailer gameplay wasn’t from the device, Nintendo says don’t assume the video shows “actual game footage”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 63 Comments
Alongside Switch’s preview trailer last week, a number of games were shown on both the television and the device itself. However, it’s important to note that this footage wasn’t running in real time. Nintendo simply added in the gameplay post-production.
Twitch streamer Dickhiskhan, who was one of the actors in the trailer, said he as well as others merely held dummy units. We also have the shot above clearing indicating that footage was added on to the Switch unit.
Nintendo had this to say about how it handled the Switch trailer:
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Super Mario Maker for 3DS – “Medal Challenges” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo just posted a new “Medal Challenges” trailer for Super Mario Maker on 3DS. The game will feature over 100 new courses, and medals can be earned by completing certain objectives. View the new video below.
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Rumor: Switch’s Right Joy-Con can serve as an IR pointer to play touchscreen games on TV
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
On Saturday, we reported on a curious feature of the Switch’s right-hand Joy-Con controller – a sort of glossy panel on its bottom. Laura Kate Dale, who has delivered many correct reports and leaks about the Switch so far, has been digging into this and apparently found out that that glossy panel is indeed an infrared (IR) pointer. The purpose of this IR pointer has to do with the Switch’s supposed touchscreen functionality.
Whether or not the Switch has touchscreen functionality has so far not been confirmed (or denied) by Nintendo. However, multiple reports prior to the Switch’s launch, which so far have been correct, have all said that the console will indeed have a multi-touch screen. Of course, that seems to clash with what we officially know of the Switch so far – if you’re playing it on your TV, then the console (with the supposed touchscreen) rests inside its dock, making it impossible to actually use the touchscreen.
According to Laura Kate Dale, who has spoken with sources at Ubisoft, the Joy-Con’s IR pointer will be used to circumvent that problem – the IR pointer will essentially be used to replicate touchscreen functionality while you’re playing the Switch in “TV mode”. Dale believes that the top of the Switch screen, which is visible even when it’s inside the dock, will serve as a sensor bar – essentially working the same as the Wii Sensor Bar, with the Joy-Con being used like a Wii Remote.
As always, these are just unconfirmed rumors at this point, but it’s quite interesting to think about. What’s your take on this – do you believe the Switch has a touchscreen? And will this be the way to play touchscreen games on the TV?
Nintendo Download (10/27/16, Europe): Just Dance 2017, Corpse Party and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Just Dance 2017 – €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 55.00
Wii U Download
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure – €3.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.80
Solitaire – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Wii U DLC
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 24 hours access – €3.99 / £3.29 / CHF 3.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 1 month access – €4.99 / £4.00 / CHF 4.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 3 months access – €9.99 / £7.99 / CHF 9.90
JUST DANCE Unlimited – 1 year access – €29.99 / £25.00 / CHF 29.90
Runbow – Shantae – free
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Battle Map Pack 4 – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.00
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Campfire Skin Pack – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 1.80
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Halloween Battle Map – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 1.80
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Spooky Bundle – €6.99 / £5.59 / CHF 6.90
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Builder’s Pack – €16.99 / £12.79 / CHF 16.60
3DS Download
Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure – €14.99 / £14.99 / CHF 19.99 (Bonus Code: Get a free Gurumin theme for every purchase of Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure.)
Corpse Party – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
DISNEY 2-PACK FROZEN – BIG HERO 6 COMBO – €29.99 / £19.99 / CHF 42.00
Fairune 2 – €6.99 / £6.89 / CHF 10.20
New Nintendo 3DS Download
Box Up – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10
3DS Themes
Pokémon: A Sinister Organisation – Team Rocket – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Pokémon: A Sinister Organisation – Galactic -€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: 25th Anniversary Theme – free
Sonic series: Classic Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: Boom Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic series: Sonic Style – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Sonic Bundle #2 – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Shaun the Sheep – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Gurumin Heroes Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Monster Pals Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Night Parade Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Orange Twist Theme – €1.39 / £1.19 / CHF 1.49
Gurumin Monster Bundle – €3.49 / £3.49 / CHF 3.49
Magic HalloWinx – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Hello Kitty Halloween – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
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Nintendo Direct focused on Monster Hunter announced for Japan; airing October 27th
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 17 Comments
Nintendo has just announced a Monster Hunter-focused Nintendo Direct via its Japanese Twitter account. The Direct will air this Thursday, October 27th, at 8 PM JST.
The announcement on the Monster Hunter website specifies that there won’t be any announcements for Switch or mobile phones in the Direct.
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[Let’s Talk] Your reactions to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 68 Comments
This week certainly turned out to be much more interesting in the world of Nintendo than most would have expected. It took Nintendo about 1.5 years, but we finally got a first look at the company’s brand new system on Thursday.
The way in which Nintendo decided to unveil Switch was certainly interesting. It was a more-focused approach for sure. Many people expected that Nintendo would come out in full-force with details, but instead we received a brief three-minute trailer. Still, in that time, you’ll find a lot packed in.
First, “NX” is now a thing of the past. We have an official, final name: Switch. The “Wii” brand is completely gone, and shows that Nintendo is ready to move on. Many rumors were also proven true: notably the hybrid theory, use of cartridges, and detachable controllers. Plus, it’s still on track for a March 2017 launch!
Another important aspect to point out is the amount of partners on board. The expected and previous-known partners such as Square Enix, Capcom, and Ubisoft are pledging support, but there are a few big surprises as well like Bethesda and FromSoftware. Heck, even EA seems to be giving things a shot as well. The Wii U had its fair share of third-party support when the console was first announced, but the number is certainly higher this time around, and more varied as well.
Even though there’s still plenty to learn about Switch, this is a good start. We apparently won’t be hearing much about it for the rest of the year, though Nintendo will likely hold an event in January for a proper blowout.
With that introduction out of the way, we want to hear from all of you about Switch. What are your initial impressions? Are you pleased with what Nintendo has shown so far, or are you disappointed. If you have any comments at all, share them with us below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – October 2016
Hey! Nintendo Everything is nine years old now
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 22 Comments
Whatever you want to call it – an anniversary, a birthday, or anything else – Nintendo Everything has been around for nine years! We fully set up shop on October 22, 2007… and haven’t looked back since. We’ve gone through a couple of designs and a more focused approach to how we deliver the news, but on the whole, not too much has changed since then.
I don’t often get a chance to do this, but I really want to take a moment to thank each and every person who stops by Nintendo Everything. Whether you’re a one-time visitor or a regular news tipper, know that you’re extremely appreciated. It goes without saying that Nintendo Everything wouldn’t be what it is without you all. As corny as it sounds, it absolutely holds true.
I also have to give a massive thanks to all of the different contributors who have helped out on the site – both past and present. Matt and Jake have been brilliant with the night shift, and we recently brought in Zack, who is sparing me a few hours here and there and has been great as well. Dennis, Vincent, Phil, Jakob, and Patrick have also been on point with their reviews.
It’s an exciting time ahead. Nintendo just revealed Switch a couple of days ago, and the company’s future looks bright. I’m really looking forward to the years ahead and reporting/talking about it all here on the site.
So, that’s that. Another year in the books. One more year to go until we’re in double digits!
(By the way, we’re probably going to need to update our logo sometime soon with Switch on the way. I’ll try and see what I can do about that, but I’m no graphic artist!)
Over an hour of new Pokemon Sun/Moon footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Earlier today, a special Pokemon Sun/Moon live stream was hosted on Niconico showing a ton of unique gameplay. The full archive is now available below – thanks FackingCharmander. Along with standard gameplay, we also have a look at Battle Royal.
