Nintendo Weekly Fan News May 21st- 25th

Today’s weekly news update is brought to you by game releases and even more evidence of a new Pokémon game. We should let Detective Pikachu figure out what the new game is. 

Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Release

Mega Man returns with his latest Legacy collections, each sold separately by the way. Let’s dive into the first Legacy collection. 

Mega Man Legacy Collection

This collection includes six 8-bit classics: Mega Man, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5, and Mega Man 6.

In addition to the games, you can play stage remixes in Challenge Mode and compete against your friends for the fastest completion times on the online leaderboards. You can also unlock additional trials in Challenge Mode using the Mega Man amiibo, or Golden Mega Man amiibo. Whichever you choose. 

Some added new features include a new Rewind feature that gives players the option to instantly reverse game play, correcting unexpected pitfalls or deadly enemy encounters. Also, the new Turbo CPU Speed feature reduces slowdown when the action gets intense.  Don’t forget to also check out the series' history in Museum Mode. 

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

This collection includes the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit adventures of Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9, Mega Man 10.

Like in the first collection, there are time trials, remix challenges, and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations. This collection includes the additional modes originally released as DLC for Mega Man 9 and 10, featuring extra stages and playable characters. 

Mega Man Legacy Collection retails for $14.99 while Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 retails for $19.99.  

Source: Nintendo

Dillion’s Dead-Heat Breakers Release

In this game, your team consisting of your Mii character, Dillon the armadillo, and his squirrel engineer, Russ and they must set out to defend this post-apocalyptic Wild West world. 

In order to survive, you must form strategies to outsmart your enemies and defend each town’s livestock. You can do that by hiring from a pool of over 60 gunners to raise defenses. In addition, you can transform your Mii character into one of ten animals and defend villages from invasion. There are also more than 20 types of transforming rock monsters to face, including poisonous, swimming, electric, or flying. You really have to form you’re a-team to beat these monsters.

The game is out now and a demo is also available for download in the Nintendo eShop. The game retails for $39.99. 

Source: Nintendo

Tidbit: More Pokémon Rumors

In this little tidbit, we address the even more Pokémon rumors, but this time, with more solid evidence.  

On the Nintendo UK site, a new page for an upcoming Pokémon Switch title has appeared. There are sign-ups on the site to receive emails on the latest news of this game. Little is known at the time about the game, but this new site could mean we may be getting an announcement sometime soon. I suspect we will see it showcased at E3, due to it being almost here.

Well, that’s all for this week, so I hope to “see” you next week

~William 

Nintendo Weekly Fan News May 14th-18th

Today’s weekly news update is brought to you by the return of systems and rumors from the internet. Rumors that may or may not be true. Maybe true. 

NES Classic Edition Return!

In a surprising announcement, the NES Classic Edition will return to stores on June 29! 

This system along with the SNES Classic Edition system are expected to be available through the end of the year. Hopefully Nintendo can maintain the stock for the holiday season. 

The NES Classic retails for $59.99 while the SNES retails for $79.99. 

Source: Nintendo

Ubisoft eShop Sale

In a recent sale going on, certain Ubisoft games are on sale for a limited time. Let me give you a quick rundown of these games:  

• Mario + Rabbids Battle Kingdom for $40.19

• Just Dance 2018 for $34.79

• Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition for $24.79

• Uno for the Switch for $6.99

• Monopoly for the Switch for $19.99

This sale lasts until May 21^st. 

P.S. I would personally buy the Rabbids game at Walmart.com because it’s on rollback for around $29.88.

Nintendo E3 Enhancement

E3 is a little less than a month away, and some new announcements have been made. However, these are only details about the lines at E3, so nothing too special. 

For this Nintendo E3, attendees need to reserve play slots ahead of time to play the new Super Smash Bros. game. Attendees will play two different ways, which includes going against people casually “for fun,” or play “for glory” in a competitive elimination match. 

The reservation system for the Super Smash Bros. game is going to work like this:  Anyone who registers for E3 2018 by May 31 will receive an email from E3 organizers on June 5 with details about how to reserve one electronic ticket to play the game. Make sure to check out for that email, as it is necessary. As I said before, it is required to register beforehand or you cannot play the game. Tickets will be in the form of QR Code patterns that can be viewed and stored on a smartphone or printed out, whichever you please.  

Source: Nintendo

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Release

After some wait, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition has finally released for the Switch. 

This game is basically Hyrule Warriors, with some new changes. One of them is this game will include all previous DLC from Hyrule Warriors. The graphics are somewhat improved, due to it being on the Switch. Other than some other minor changes, the game should be the same. 

The game retails for $59.99 and is available now. 

Tidbit: Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu

In an interesting tidbit of news from the rumor mill, there are some photos and shaky proof surrounding two new games called Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee. These games may or may not be the newest games planned for Switch. The only two photos I could find where of the domains of the sites. As usual, take these rumors with a grain of salt. I like to think these games may be true, but all the same.  

Source: nintendolife.com 

Well, that’s all for this week folks, so I hope to “see” you next week,

~William

Nintendo Weekly Fan News May 7th-11th

Today’s weekly update is brought to you by details upon details of upcoming services and games. 

Switch Online Service Details

New details have surfaced about the Online Service, which is a new and foreign service for Nintendo. So let’s dive right in. 

First of all, there are individual memberships and the price point is as follows:

• One month: $3.99

• Three months: $7.99

• 12 months: $19.99

• For a Family membership (12 months): $34.99

A family membership is a membership that includes up to eight Nintendo Account holders and these holders will be able to use the Nintendo Switch Online service, even on different systems.

The Nintendo Entertainment System, which is lets subscribers will have access to an array of classic NES games. The collection will initially include 20 games, with more added on a regular basis. At launch, Balloon Fight, Dr. Mario and Super Mario Bros. 3 will be joined by Donkey Kong, Ice Climber, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Bros., Soccer, Super Mario Bros. and Tennis. Another 10 games will be announced in the future.

Another feature is the Save Data Cloud Backup. This allows a backup of Nintendo Switch save data to be saved online for easy access for other consoles, if need be. This can help retrieve any save data if you lose, break or purchase an additional Nintendo Switch system.

The Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to play in co-op and competitive online features for current and upcoming Switch games.

Also coming out the same date will be the Nintendo Switch Online App. The Nintendo Switch Online app will be used to enhance the online experience for compatible games through voice chat and other features.

Source: Nintendo

New Switch Accessory

On Wednesday, a brand new accessory was announced for the Nintendo Switch. 

The brand new accessory is a new adjustable charging stand that allows you to play Tabletop mode longer. The AC adaptor is on the side, so it makes it easier to charge. The adjustable stand lets you adjust the stand at an angle that is comfortable for you to see. Tabletop mode is intended for players to play the Switch without a TV, but still have a sense of playing on a TV. Now with this new accessory, it makes the mode more enjoyable than ever. 

The stand come out June 13^th and will retail for $19.99.

Source: Nintendo

ARMS Demo

On Thursday, April 10^th, a demo for Arms came out. 

Unlike previous demos, this one can be played offline. The demo lets you play solo or with a friend. You can choose to play as Master Mummy, Ninjara, Ribbon Girl, Spring Man, or Twintelle. The demo also lets you look at the Badges, Dashboard and Gallery areas. The game is definitely worth a try, so if you’re undecided, definitely try the demo. 

Source: Nintendo

Well, that’s all for this week, so I’ll “see” you next week,

~William