Squaresoft tried to convince Nintendo to use CDs for the N64
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As many gamers know, back in the day, Nintendo went with cartridges for the N64 as its media format. In many ways, this ended up doing quite a bit of damage. That was especially so given that PlayStation ended up using CDs.
Why was this a big deal? For one thing, CDs had the ability to hold more data compared to the N64. They were also becoming the more popular medium at the time and were cheaper to produce. Nintendo’s decision also led to some struggles with third-parties including Squaresoft, which ended up moving Final Fantasy to the PlayStation.
Antipaint coming to Nintendo Switch – game about battling famous art [update: out next week]
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
January 1: Antipaint came to PC a little while back to a strong reception, and a Nintendo Switch version is now confirmed to be int he works. The port is “coming soon”.
Antipaint is a roguelike shooter with plenty of action. The title has players battling famous works of art, and after defeating each one, they’ll join your collection.
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Ultros gameplay
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ultros saw a shadowdrop on Nintendo Switch last week, and for those that want to see what the title has to offer, we have gameplay. 25 minutes of footage is available.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Jump Man targeting Nintendo Switch 2 release
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Sanuk Games today announced Jump Man, and is targeting the game for Nintendo Switch 2. The company says it will release the title “if and when Nintendo allows.” Given how Sanuk has previous shipped games on Nintendo platforms, this one should come over as well – it just may take some time.
As for what to expect, Jump Man is an endless jumper that supports both single-player and multiplayer.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Action adventure game Lulu’s Temple hitting Nintendo Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games has announced another indie port and is preparing Lulu’s Temple for Nintendo Switch. The game is due out this week – specifically February 21, 2025.
Lulu’s Temple is an action adventure game about an archeologist venturing deep inside a pyramid. He’ll have just a torch and gun to protect him.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
More: Agelvik, Lulu's Temple, Ratalaika Games
The Stone of Madness update announced, patch notes
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The Stone of Madness has shared patch notes for a major update that will soon be made available on Nintendo Switch.
The update includes improvements, balances, and fixes. Players can expect improved menu navigation and better performance, quality of life features, and more.
Below is the full rundown:
Metal Suits: Counter-Attack launch trailer
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We’ve got the official launch trailer for Metal Suits: Counter-Attack. The game, a pixel-based 2D side-scrolling action title, found its way to Nintendo Switch this week.
Read more about it in the following overview:
UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025 is now available.
We do get a new game here, which is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 appearing at #25. 69 percent of the game’s sales were on PS5 compared to 21 percent on Nintendo Switch and 9 percent on PS4. Also, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still present, but is falling as the game continues to be available on the market.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025:
Point-and-click adventure game Blue Wednesday heading to Nintendo Switch
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Forever Entertainment is working with Buff Studio to port Blue Wednesday to Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. It will be available on March 27, 2025.
Blue Wednesday is a musical-based point-and-click adventure game. Players will explore a city, meet characters, have conversations, play mini-games, collect music albums, and play music.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
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IronFall Invasion 1.1 update adds Greenhouse arena and more, patch notes
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IronFall Invasion, VD-Dev’s Nintendo Switch shooter originally released on 3DS, was updated this week to version 1.1.
The inclusion of a new Greenhouse arena is the big highlight here. However, other improvements are included as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
