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October 24, 2017

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Direct Recap Mobi

by Donald Theriault - 8:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

So you DON'T have to pay Tom Nook...

The Animal Crossing smartphone game will take you to a camp in your pocket.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will release in "late November" in all territories, and will feature a created avatar attempting to build their dream campsite. The title will be free to start, with purchasable Leaf Tickets serving to speed up construction of larger projects or instant access to smaller ones.

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Attack On Titan 2 Conquers Switch In March Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:58 pm EDT
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He's at the track, at the wall...

The Titans are coming over the wall for Nintendo owners in March.

Attack on Titan 2, Koei Tecmo's follow-up to a 2016 action title based on the mainstream animated Japanese hit, will release on Switch in March 2018 alongside other platforms. The more action focused title will feature eight playable... Read more...

Rogue Singularity Exploding Onto Switch Next Year Switch

by Donald Theriault - 3:52 pm EDT
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An intergalactic adventure from the land down under

A space themed platformer with procedural elements will release on Switch in the first half of 2018.

Rogue Singularity stars a robot who is trying to navigate a procedurally generated 3D environment, dueling bosses and setting times in online leaderboards. Parts to enhance the robot will be found in the environments to extend the runs that much farther.

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Switch Firmware 4.0 Unlocks Support For Headsets, GameCube Controller Adapter SwitchWiiU

by Donald Theriault - 6:07 am EDT
Total comments: 3

"The snow glows white on the mountain tonight..."

Last week's 4.0 update for the Switch has radically expanded the market for compatible USB hubs by enabling two new features for docked systems.

The first to be discovered is the ability to use USB-powered headsets with the system. USB wired headsets will work, as well as wireless headsets that connect to an adapter such as the PlayStation Gold headset.

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October 23, 2017

VVVVVV Flipping Into The Switch In November Switch

by Donald Theriault - 4:24 pm EDT
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All of the indie hits in one convenient package.

Nicalis's strong support of the Switch will continue soon with an indie classic.

VVVVVV, which released on multiple platforms including the 3DS in late 2011/2012, will release on the Switch on November 17 for $9.99/€9.99/equivalent. Currently, only a digital release is planned.

The single-letter... Read more...

Nintendo Sales Panic: September 2017 US NPD Group Results

by Donald Theriault - 4:09 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: NPD Group, VentureBeat

Apparently the secret to third party success on Switch is not having a filter.

Following a slight delay, the September NPD sales survey for the United States has released showing strong performances from Nintendo software.

After Nintendo reported Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was the 7th best individual seller of September, the NPD's combined format chart saw the game come... Read more...

LEGO Dimensions Hits The Bricks: No New Expansions WiiU

by Donald Theriault - 11:35 am EDT
Total comments: 1

The winner of the Last Toy Standing match: Amiibo.

There will not be a Season 3 of LEGO Dimensions.

Warner Brothers issued a statement today on the game's official Twitter account, indicating that the currently available expansion packs (known as Season 2) will be the last new figures produced. Existing figures and server support will still be available for the game.

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Shin Megami Tensei V Announced: Switch Exclusive Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:29 am EDT
Total comments: 3

Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series?

The Shin Megami Tensei HD project announced in January will be a numbered sequel.

A livestream from Atlus today in Japan confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei V will come to Switch. No release date has been given for the adventure.

The fifth main Shin Megami Tesnei title will be the first new console title since Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne which released in 2003 in Japan (with SMT IV being a 3DS title).

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Amazon Lists Super NES Themed New 3DS For North America 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:26 am EDT
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For authenticity, will the back of the top screen yellow over time?

A new model of New 3DS has appeared on the North American Amazon pages that will take advantage of SNES Classic mania.

The Super Nintendo-themed New 3DSXL model has appeared on both Amazon's main page as well as the Canadian website. Modelled after the North American version of the Super Nintendo,... Read more...

Limited Run Games To Begin Switch Publishing In 2018 Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:24 am EDT
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A good way to save on fridge space.

As promised around E3, Limited Run Games will begin publishing on Switch next year.

The boutique games distributor provides small print runs for previously digital-only game for Sony's PlayStation 4 and Vita, and promises to add Switch software to the catalog next year. The print runs for these special versions are usually a few thousand units, making them sought by collectors.

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Fire Emblem Warriors Reveals DLC Plans Switch3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:23 am EDT
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Stay down, downloading hand!

The eShops have solved the mystery of who will represent Fire Emblem Warriors in its DLC.

The season pass listing on the eShop has listed the following characters in each pack:

Fates: Azura, Niles, Oboro Shadow Dragon: Linde, Minerva, Navarre Awakening: Tharja, Olivia, Owain

Four of the... Read more...

Animal Crossing Mobile To Be Announced This Week Mobi

by Donald Theriault - 6:21 am EDT
Total comments: 1

Great, Tom Nook with direct billing.

The next Nintendo Direct is going mobile.

Nintendo has announced a Direct focusing on the Animal Crossing mobile game will air this week. The video will air at noon JST Wednesday, or 11 p.m. Eastern time / 8 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday night. Due to timing, the video will run at 7 a.m. UK time for the European market.

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October 19, 2017

US Sales News: Switch Over 2 Million In First Six Months Of Sale 3DSSwitch

by Donald Theriault - 2:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo

Let the speed comparisons commence.

Nintendo has released new sales data for the United States in September, and the Switch's supply problems appear to be over.

A press statement sent ahead of this weekend's public release from the NPD Group has confirmed the Switch has sold more than 2 million systems through September 30. For comparison,... Read more...

Some Additional Off-Screen DOOM on Nintendo Switch Gameplay Footage

by Neal Ronaghan and Jared Rosenberg - 9:23 am EDT
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Did you know DOOM on Switch has a motion controls setting? However, it does not provide gyro aiming.

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Nintendo Downloads - October 19, 2017 Switch3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:10 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo

"I hate to go inside baseball, but cork, yarn and rubber." - Brandon McCarthy

Before we begin, I need to vent a spleen.

Sunday's episode of Radio Free Nintendo discussed the old Nintendo download press releases, back in the days when they were written with a sense of humour and actually attempted to describe each game. Now, the PR we get just before this article goes live... Read more...

October 18, 2017

Switch 4.0 Adds Video Capture, Profile Movement, And More Switch

by Donald Theriault - 5:39 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo

And the ever-important stability, can't forget that.

Switch system software 4.0 has now launched, bringing some new features to the console.

The new software has enabled the promised video capture functionality to the system, though currently it is only supported in four games (Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, Splatoon 2). Recordings can be taken by holding down the capture button, and clips last for up to 30 seconds.

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October 17, 2017

Pokemon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon To Feature Expanded Postgame, Previous Legendaries 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:41 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Famitsu, Siliconera

Ultra Space continues to contain more secrets.

This week's edition of Famitsu magazine has an extensive interview with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon director Kazumasa Iwao.

Translated by Siliconera, the interview has confirmed that the Ultra Wormholes will also be used to capture legendary Pokémon of previous generations. Mewtwo was given... Read more...

Mario Party: The Top 100 Outlines Amiibo Support. 3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:26 pm EDT
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"A curious game. It seems Luigi's only winning move is not to play."

Mario Party: The Top 100 will want you to invite some Amiibo to Minigame Island.

In a new trailer, it was revealed that the main Minigame Island mode will feature special "Amiibo spaces" that lead into the minigames. Tapping an Amiibo from the Super Mario series on the spaces will give 10 coins, which are converted to 1 Star for scoring purposes. Tapping an Amiibo when running out of lives can also give a one-time revival.

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Japanese Voice Pack Available For Fire Emblem Warriors Switch3DS

by Donald Theriault - 6:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo

The launch trailer spills the beans.

The season pass won't be the only downloadable content for Fire Emblem Warriors.

A launch trailer for the game released by Nintendo today showed that a Japanese-language voice track will be a free downloadable option beginning on launch day. The notice appears alongside both the Switch and New 3DS versions of the game as well as the Chrom and Tiki Amiibo.

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BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Brawling Onto Switch Next Year Switch

by Donald Theriault - 6:07 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Arc System Works

Holla holla!

The previously unidentified BlazBlue project for Switch has been revealed, and it's a killer crossover.

2018 release BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle has been revealed as coming to the Switch along with Steam and the PlayStation 4. It will be a 2v2 tag fighter featuring characters from the BlazBlue series... Read more...

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