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Breath of the Wild DLC is coming to Monster Hunter XX

Good news, Monster Hunter and Zelda fans! Capcom has announced Breath of the Wild-themed DLC for Monster Hunter XX ahead of its release in Japan later this month for Nintendo 3DS. The content includes a costume based on Link’s default garb and a Felyne wearing a Korok outfit. Several other collaborations have also been announced, including Strider and Okami. The reveals…

Miitomo update includes Breath of the Wild stuff

A new Miitomo update has introduced the ability to privately message friends and answer questions from strangers in Answer Central. Private messages are delivered by your Mii or a newly introduced “Sidekick Mii.” You can also now customize your room. Wallpaper, flooring and posters can all be changed and many options are Nintendo themed. Breath…

Nintendo Minute takes a close look at the NES Classic Edition

Nintendo Minute has gone hands-on with the NES Classic Edition, which was released in North America and Europe this past Friday. On the official Nintendo YouTube channel, hosts Kit and Krysta go crazy for the physical details of the system and take a look at its features, including display options and restore points. The video description sums…

Reports claim Switch will use USB-C to charge

It has been reported that the Nintendo Switch has a USB-C port. This would be a new approach, as Nintendo have used proprietary charges with the Wii U and all handhelds since the Gameboy Advance SP. It has also been claimed that the dock’s USB ports will not support external hard drives. This makes sense, since supporting external memory…

Lad takes Melee to prom

Chris Burwell (@countchrisdo on Twitter) went viral after sharing that he went to prom with Super Smash Bros. Melee, a GameCube game released in 2001. The Tweet, posted Jun 5, has garnered over 10,000 retweets and 16,000 likes. The post was even retweeted by Nintendo of America. His twitter description reads: “Social Media Guru-Comics Evangelist-Bird…

Retro Gamer interview NES designer

The latest issue of Retro Gamer features a 10-page-spread titled “30 years of entertainment,” which boasts an interview with the NES creator.   Retro Gamer spoke to Masayuki Uemura at the National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham, with interpreter Akinori “aki” Nakamura. The interview details just how much the NES controller was influenced by the Donkey Kong Game…

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