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Nintendo online sevices offline

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jason Nason

The Nintendo Network is down.

Nintendo is currently experiencing difficulties with their network services. The down time started at at least Thursday, October 12, 2017 4 :46 PM Eastern Time and is ongoing.

All network services are affected and there is no estimate for restoration of services.

Nintendo had planned some maintenance later this evening which would have affected some services but it’s not known if the two are related.

UPDATE: As of 9:00 PM Eastern the Nintendo website was updated to reflect that “Currently, all servers are operating normally,” however some including myself are still unable to access Netflix, YouTube, Nintendo Network ID editing, the eShop, or online multiplayer on both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems.

Source: Nintendo

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Fire Emblem Heroes updated with new features

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Jason Nason

Fire Emblem Heroes received an update over the weekend which brings the Nintendo mobile game version 1.8.0. The update brings a few cool new features including an auto-battle feature.

Check out the update below from Nintendo.

■ The Sacred Seal Forge Opens Up
A new option, Sacred Seal Forge, has been added to the game. Using it, you will be able to both create new Sacred Seals and enhance existing Sacred Seals.
You can access these functions after clearing the Intermission map, Awakening Ancient Power, which appears after clearing Chapter 13, Diabolical Bloodline, in the Main Story mode.

Sacred Coins, Badges, and Great Badges are what you use to power the Sacred Seal Forge.

Beginning with version 1.8.0, Sacred Coins can also be earned through quests, Tempest Trials, and other places besides the Arena Assault mode, where they have been available up till now. Badges and Great Badges can still be earned in Training Tower, but starting from version 1.8.0, you’ll earn even more of them.

Use Sacred Seals and enhance your army’s strength on the battlefield!

・The Sacred Seal Forge can be accessed from a new Sacred Coin icon on the Home menu, or by going to Advanced Growth in the Allies menu.
・Sacred Seals that can be created and enhanced will continue to be added to the game.
・You cannot own more than one of each Sacred Seal.

■ It’s Easier to Change Teams
Before going into battle, you can now quickly move from the confirmation screen to the Edit Team screen.

After you decide on your team, tap the back arrow to return to the confirmation screen.

■ Quick Questing
Three new functions have been added to make quests easier to access.

1. You can now move to the appropriate map directly from the quest list.

2. Symbols have been added to mark maps that have quests to complete.

(Quests available across multiple difficulties will only be marked at the easiest difficulty.)

3. Quest information can now be checked before deployment.

Now that quests are easier to access, try and earn even more rewards!

■ Easy Auto-Battle
An Auto-Battle button has been placed on the menu at the bottom of the battle screen.
Activate it by accessing the Settings screen and setting your preferred option for Auto-Battle Button.

・If the Auto-Battle Button is switched on, the weapon triangle will no longer be displayed while playing Arena Assault.

■ Various Other Improvements
・On a character’s profile screen, when the new Support Rank icon is tapped, you can see which ally is their current support partner and read a description of the support’s effects.
・In the Voting Gauntlet menu, the members of your team outside the leftmost place will be darkened, making it easier to identify which character is the team’s leader.
・After using Accept All in the Quests & Missions list or Present List, you will see a list of all items being accepted.
・Other small bug fixes.

The update is available right now.

Source: Nintendo

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October 5th Nintendo Download

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – There are so many surprises, thrills and laughs in store for Mario and Luigi that it isn’t even funny … except it is! Every hee-hee and ha-ha in this classic RPG adventure has been remade in 2D for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Plus, a new squad-based strategy tie-in sees Bowser’s Minions on a quest to stop Fawful. “Have you readiness for this?!?” Mario& Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions will be available on Oct. 6.

 

LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – The renowned Layton series returns to Nintendo 3DS with the seventh installment, LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy. A new adventure packed with puzzles, mystery and humor introduces Katrielle Layton, daughter of the famous Professor Layton, in a casual, comical quizzical quest. Full of ingenious challenges, charming characters and clever plot twists, the newest instalment will prove that “The truth is always stranger than fiction.” LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy will be available on Oct. 6.

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Super Mario Run updated and limited time sale

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has updated their Mario featured mobile title and the update also comes with special pricing. The new Super Mario Run update features a few up surprises including a new mode, new world, and a new playable character.

In the new Remix 10 mode it takes just one Rally Ticket to play through one set of 10 short, fast-paced courses. In the mode Daisy is lost somewhere along the way, so if you play enough courses you’ll be able to find her! There are also tons of 10-course sets to play — and you can even unlock decorations, buildings, and more.

Beat short courses in Remix 10 mode and you can unlock Princess Daisy as a playable character. Using the new action “double jump”, you can enjoy the course with a different gameplay feel from previous characters.

When you purchase the game you will get the new World ★. World ★ will become available once you complete certain challenges of the original courses. There are some new courses to explore, including a forest, a ship packed with coins, and a whole airship armada.

From now until October 12th the game is available for half price and will retail for $4.99 USD.

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Wii Shop Channel to close in January 2019

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced on Friday that they are planning to shut down the Wii Shop Channel in just over a year. On January 30th, 2019, Nintendo will close the Wii Shop Channel, which has been available on Wii systems since December 2006.

Now that customers have shifted to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo plans to focus their efforts in those areas. It should be noted that content downloaded on the Wii Shop Channel can be transferred to a Wii U system using the Wii System Transfer Tool.

You can still add Wii Points until March 26th, 2018, and purchase content on the Wii Shop Channel until January 30th, 2019. In the future, Nintendo will be closing all services related to the Wii Shop Channel, including redownloading purchased WiiWare, Virtual Console titles, and Wii Channel, as well as Wii System Transfer Tool, which transfers data from Wii to the Wii U system.

After January 30th, 2019 it will no longer be possible to purchase content from the Wii Shop Channel. Refunds of Wii Points are not possible and it should also be noted that Wii Points cannot be used to fund a Nintendo eShop account or Nintendo Account.

If you have Wii Points to spend, content you want to re-download, or content you’d like to transfer from a Wii system to a Wii U system, it is recommended you do so while the services are still available.

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September 28th Nintendo Download

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Switch eShop

EA SPORTS FIFA 18 – The most immersive, social and authentic soccer game out there can be played anywhere on Nintendo Switch. Players can now play the world’s game anytime, anywhere and in unique ways when EA SPORTS FIFA 18 launches on Nintendo Switch on Sept. 29.

Golf Story – Most role-playing games are about slaying dragons or retrieving mystical crystals, but what about an RPG that lets players equip golf clubs instead of swords? In this golf RPG (yes, it’s a thing), play through a dramatic story with a diverse cast of characters to meet, golf challenges to beat, upgrades to wear and equipment to collect.

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One To Watch: Gear.Club Unlimited On Nintendo Switch

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

Previously mobile only racing title Gear.Club will be hitting the breaks on mobile exclusivity with the release of Gear.Club Unlimited on the Nintendo Switch this December. This past week the developers at Eden Games revealed the full lineup of 30 real-world cars that will be featured in this updated port. 

Featuring cars from famous manufacturers like BMW, Ford, Mercedes, and Nissan – Gear.Club is unique in terms of its realism on Nintendo’s latest console. It might not feature the 100s of makes & models like the Sony’s Gran Turismo franchise but when the closest competition on the Switch involves go karts firing turtle shells, 30 different real-world vehicles is plenty.  

I’ve been playing the iOS version of Gear.Club out of curiosity in anticipation of the December switch release. In terms of the moment to moment racing action Gear.Club doesn’t disappoint – handling corners and narrowly passing the competition to clinch the top spot in a race is rather exciting. Due to the nature of the F2P model the phone version of Gear.Club does indeed involve waiting for timers and Gold Stars that racers must grind to progress. I’m holding out hope that the up-front cost of Gear.Club on Switch will mean that the micro-transactions and cash shop will be stripped away in favor of a more traditional console content unlock model.   

Nintendo Switch has quickly proven itself to be a welcoming home for indie & smaller titles alike. Here’s hoping that racing fans rev up their excitement for Gear.Club Unlimited as its Winter release date approaches in a few months’ time.  

Here are the latest screenshots & the full car lineup from the devs:

Full Car Line-Up:

Manufacturer Car
Acura NSX 2016
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
BMW Z4 Roadster
M2 Coupé
M4 Coupé
M6 Coupé
Ford Mustang GT 2015
Focus RS 2016
Lotus Elise 220 Cup
Exige S
Evora 400
McLaren 570S
12C
675LT
P1
Nissan GTR Nismo

 

First Roster announcement
Manufacturer Car
AC 378 GT Z
Alfa Romeo 4C
8C Competizione
Bugatti Veyron GrandSport
Chevrolet Camaro 1LS
Corvette Stingray
Dodge Challenger RT/Scat Pack
Jaguar F-Type R AWD
Mercedes-AMG C63 S
GT S
SLS Black Series
Nissan 370Z
GTR
Pagani Huayra Roadster
Ruf RT12 R
CTR 3
New Screenshots:

 

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September 21st Nintendo Download

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Switch eShop

Pokkén Tournament DX – Take direct control of one of more than 20 prized Pokémon fighters to defeat other Pokémon in arena fights. Call upon Support Pokémon to assist in the fight, then unleash your Pokémon’s unique Burst Attack to climb atop the ranks. With new modes and new ways to battle with friends*, this is your chance to become champion of the Ferrum Region! The Pokkén Tournament DXgame will be available on Sept. 22.

SteamWorld Dig 2 – The SteamWorld Dig 2 game takes you on a platform mining adventure. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps.

Flip Wars – Software Update – Fans that are enjoying the multiplayer fun of Flip Wars can now enjoy a free update. Once downloaded, the update adds a new stage, new mechanics, local wireless multiplayer, Class Matches and a new online** battle mode.

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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle | Review

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Meghan Kass

When Ubisoft and Nintendo decided they wanted to join forces to create a mashup of two great franchises, both had some great characters to chose from. The most obvious choice of franchise from Ubisoft would have to be the Rayman franchise and Nintendo could never go wrong using Mario to contribute to a game. One might think Ubisoft would use Rayman himself to team up with Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom crew and also his colorful friends such as Globox, Betilla the Fairy and maybe even an Annetta Fish, but then Ubisoft surprised everyone by using one of the most polarized groups of characters ever created, the Rabbids. Some find them charming, some find them insufferably annoying, but it was certain they would get attention, scrutinous or otherwise. As the gaming community raised an eyebrow at this bizarre concept, many questioned if Ubisoft had made a terrible mistake; only the final product of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle would tell us if it was.

One surprise was the backstory of this mashup. In a complicated scene, we find that a young inventor who is a big fan of Mario has created a device that can combine two items into a single entity. This device is called the “SupaMerge helmet”. As fate would have it, the Rabbids enter the scene, causing mayhem like they usually do, and end up combining themselves with some beloved Mario characters and then creating a vortex that takes them to the Mushroom Kingdom. This disrupts the Kingdom immensely and now the Mario crew and the nice Rabbids must put it all right by defeating enemies, both Rabbid and Mushroom Kingdom.

The game is a turn based tactical game, much like X-Com. You move your characters in a grid formation based on how you want to attack the enemies, hide from the enemies or defend your fellow party members and proceed with your turn and fulfil whatever winning criteria is given to you. This could mean defeating all enemies, defeating a particular number of enemies or reaching the other end of the map. You have special abilities for your characters are level up and special secondary weapons that are available to you. I was personally a huge fan of Luigi’s sentries and vacuums as well as Rabbid Peach’s Sentries which follow an enemy and do a large attack by blowing up a certain area, causing damage. It is especially useful if you need to keep your distance from certain enemies that get extra moves like the smashers. If you are afraid that this game might be watered down from other turn-based strategy games or not challenging enough, you will be pleasantly surprised by Mario + Rabbids. There is a fair amount of challenge in this game without being overwhelming or terribly frustrated and if you are not familiar with this style of game or are in a tough situation, you can trigger an easy mode to get you through to the next level. Alternatively, if you find the game too easy, you can play on a higher difficulty. This game caters to all types of gamer preferences. I personally stayed on normal mode and found it enjoyable. There are also some interesting puzzles along the way to solve in between each level. They aren’t particularly hard but do keep the momentum going.

 

Where the game loses me is the concept itself. The idea of combining Rabbids and Mario is very jarring and it never really immersed me. I feel you could have replaced both of these and still had the same game. If this was a purely Mario turned based tactic game, it might have seemed to make more sense, or if it was even just a Rabbid/Rayman game it would have been better, but the combination just doesn’t work together. I found the individual characters fun and amusing and Ubisoft redeemed the Rabbids for me with the Peach Rabbid in particular, but the whole finished project just never hit home for me. Over all, this fun and worth playing and a great addition to the turn-based tactical genre, even if all elements don’t completely work. If you are looking for a well made turn-based game, you should pick this up for the Switch.

 

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Nintendo Direct reveals tons of new games for Switch & 3DS

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Origianlly I held back because I wanted to do in depth posts for each game revealed in yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, but there are so many games that it may take me a while. So for now check out the full Direct video below as well as Nintendo’s press release from yesterdays announcments.

Stay tuned for some more details about some of the games that I’m most excited for as well in the coming days.

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September 14th Nintendo Download

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Metroid: Samus Returns – Explore a hostile alien planet as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in a masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer revitalizes classic gameplay with stunning 3D visuals and a wide range of new content sure to please both new and veteran players. The Metroid: Samus Returns game will be available on Sept. 15.

Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition: Fans of Minecraft will have another way to play the hit creation game when it comes to New Nintendo 3DS systems. This portable version of the game comes with Survival and Creative modes, five skin packs and two texture packs. Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is available now in Nintendo eShop. The packaged version will launch at a later date.

YO-KAI WATCH 2: Oni Evolution Update (Version 2.0): Anyone that owns the YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits or YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Soulsgames can download a free “Oni Evolution” software update starting today. It adds the Yo-kai Watch Psychic Blasters mode with additional bosses to battle against, the chance to befriend new Yo-kai and more fun features. This update also allows players the ability to transfer save data from the YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls games to YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters, which launches on Sept. 29.

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September 7th Nintendo Download

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Monster Hunter Stories – When a monster strikes, the fearful hide. But the brave? They ride. Venture into monster nests to collect eggs and hatch a wide array of species with uniquely powerful skills. Form teams, battle alongside them, crush opponents with combo attacks and ride into the sunset a champion. Need more muscle? Then mix and match genes to create monsters with more abilities. The Monster Hunter Stories game will be available on Sept. 8. A demo version of the game is available for download now in Nintendo eShop.

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Nintendo discontinuing support for SplatNet

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Jason Nason

After the announcement last week that Nintendo was shutting down Miiverse, the company quietly announced that they are also discontinuing support for SplatNet.

SplatNet is an online service where you can check current and upcoming battle stages in Splatoon, check your current equipment and stats, see where you rank among your friends, as well as tweet out battle plans.

As of September 30th the service will end. There won’t be any change to the Splatoon game itself however. This also doesn’t affect the Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 which doesn’t make use of SplatNet but instead uses SplatNet 2 in the Nintendo Switch app.

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August 31st Nintendo Download

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Switch eShop

LEGO Worlds – The LEGO Worlds game is a galaxy of imaginative Worlds made entirely of LEGO bricks that lets players explore, discover and create together. Starter Worlds help players master the skills and tools they’ll need to unlock their true creative potential and explore myriad Worlds. LEGO Worlds will be available on Sept. 5

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Nintendo shutting down Miiverse in November

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today that as of 10:00 pm PST on November 7th, the Miiverse service will be discontinued.

At that time gamers will no longer be able to access Miiverse from the Wii U console, Nintendo 3DS, or from an internet browser on PCs or smart devices. All Miiverse services will become unavailable, such as viewing or making posts, and messaging with friends.

For a limited time, however, you’ll be able to request a download of all the posts you’ve made up to the day of the closure.

To find out more about this service or to make a download request, click on the “Information on Downloading your Post History” button at the top of the Miiverse website. Please note: to use this download service, you will need to have a Nintendo Account linked with your Nintendo Network ID, and must make the download request before the Miiverse service ends.

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