Category: Nintendo

It was a big week for Fire Emblem fans.

So, the secret is out and we now know the fifth paid DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Obviously, not everyone is happy that yet another character from this long-running tactical role-playing series will be represented and that’s why our American-based video producer Zion is here to support anyone who is still struggling to accept this final fighter in the first fighter pass.

He also takes some time to talk about a new fourth wave of Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC titled Cindered Shadows. Not only is it the fourth wave of DLC, but it’s also adding a fourth house to the game known as the Ashen Wolves. As we saw in the trailer earlier this week, it’s a ‘house in name alone’ as it’s apparently made up of disenfranchised students in need of guidance, and who appear to reside in the Abyss (a location beneath Garreg Mach).

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The ninth week in first.

Since the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch last November, both games have appeared at the top of the Japanese charts every single week. The latest chart data from 6th – 12th January, was no different.

Pokémon took out the top spot for the ninth week in a row. If that wasn’t already impressive enough, it’s now been revealed this is the longest a game has ever been in first place on Famitsu’s sales charts. The previous record-holder that stayed in the #1 spot for a total of eight consecutive weeks was Pokémon Diamon & Pearl when it was released back in 2006.

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Another cameo.

Next week sees the release of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. If you didn’t already know, the game is a slightly enhanced version of the original Wii U title from 2016. The latest iteration comes with new songs, a new story, and even new costumes.

Ahead of its worldwide release next week, something interesting has been spotted on the back of the Switch box art (via Amazon Japan). If the title wasn’t enough of a hint, it’s Joker’s outfit from Persona 5. Here are some grainy images of the Japanese box art, courtesy of Twitter user @theprinceofiris:

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Pre-orders open next week.

In addition to the Vitamin Connection release date, WayForward has also revealed it has teamed up with Limited Run Games to release a physical version of Mighty Switch Force! Collection on the Switch. This collaboration is part of LRG’s ‘WayForward Day’, with a two-week pre-order period opening on 17th January.

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Save the Sables.

You might recall how WayForward – best known for the Shantae series – announced a new action title exclusively for the Nintendo Switch last August. It’s called Vitamin Connection and allows up to two players to enter a microscopic world as Vita-Boy and Mina-Girl, as they guide a minuscule Capsule Ship into battle against evil bacteria living within organisms.

WayForward has now shared its very first trailer of the game, and it introduces us to the Sable family and their pet dog. Of course, it’s your job to protect this family and keep them as healthy as possible. There are even some “wacky and wild” sub-games to enjoy on the side.

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“Please stay tuned”.

Natsume president Hiro Maekawa recently shared a special message reflecting on last year and looking ahead to the future.

He stated how the Japanese publisher, responsible for series such as Harvest Moon, was hard at work on “exciting new projects” for this year and beyond:

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Experience another magical adventure.

Last year, Nintendo fans got to experience Level-5’s beautiful series, Ni no Kuni, for the first time ever, when Wrath of the White Witch was ported across to the Switch. In our review, we said it was a heartwarming experience and a love letter to the golden era of JRPG.

If it has left you hungry to experience more of Ni no Kuni universe, then why not take a look at the Ni no Kuni animated film when it launches on the streaming service Netflix on 16th January. Here’s the official description:

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According to NPD’s PlayerPulse surveys.

Over the holiday period, NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella has been sharing some interesting data about software and hardware trends within America. According to the NPD Group’s PlayerPulse surveys, more than 40% of Switch owners located in the US own a PlayStation 4 and/or an Xbox One.

Piscatella goes onto explain how the Nintendo Switch “isn’t a substitute” to either system and is actually supplemental. Below is his full explanation via Twitter:

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There you go.

At the start of the year, Switch fans got quite a shock when Nintendo announced the development of Metroid Prime 4 had been entirely restarted. This followed later on in the year with the delay of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

With this in mind, it’s nice when we do get regular updates from developers about how their upcoming projects are coming along. In this case, the latest one is about the anticipated Switch exclusive, Bayonetta 3. A Twitter user reached out to PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya recently and asked when fans could expect to hear more. Kamiya responded with the following line: “Development’s going really well. There you go” (translation by Nintendo Everything).

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New driver alts, karts and gliders up for grabs.

Nintendo has announced the next event for its free-to-play mobile game Mario Kart Tour. Of course, it’s all tied to the new year. Celebrations starting on 31st December with the aptly named New Year’s Tour.

This next tour will decorate the Tokyo track, add multiple new driver alts, karts and gliders, and ends on 14th January. As you can see in the trailer above, Mario is wearing traditional Happi attire from Super Mario Odyssey and Toad has a much sillier new year’s outfit on. There’s also a Gold Koopa and Red Yoshi on show.

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