Tequilla Works pulls current patch for The Sexy Brutale, working on new update to improve resolution
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
The Sexy Brutale was updated on Switch last week to version 1.3.0. Unfortunately, this patch has now been pulled due to its ineffectiveness.
Tequilla Works said on Twitter that the update is not improving the situation with The Sexy Brutale’s resolution as was intended. Due to this, it has been taken down. Tequilla Works is now “looking at submitting a new one that improves the game.”
Media Create sales (1/29/18 – 2/4/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 32 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 86,174
Switch – 49,165
PS4 Pro – 23,113
New 2DS LL – 6,522
Vita – 4,207
New 3DS LL – 3,857
2DS – 1,082
Xbox One X – 565
Xbox One – 72
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 110,023
Switch – 47,107
PS4 Pro – 30,122
New 2DS LL – 6,842
Vita – 3,744
New 3DS LL – 3,377
Xbox One X – 1,618
2DS – 1,094
Xbox One – 68
And here are the software charts:
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Owlboy physical version confirmed for Switch, out May 29
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 10 Comments
Owlboy lands on Switch next week as a digital download. But if you prefer hard copies of games, you’ll be happy to hear that a physical version is on the way.
SOEDESCO will be publishing Owlboy at retail, the company has announced. A release is planned for May 29 in both North America and Europe. No word on pricing just yet, but we’ll bring you that information when we have it.
As for the digital version of Owlboy, that’s planned for February 13.
More: D-Pad Studio, Owlboy, SOEDESCO
Switch sales currently over 700,000 units in the UK, Wii U total surpassed
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 31 Comments
GamesIndustry has a new report on Switch sales in the UK. According to the site, 700,000 units have been sold since last year’s launch. GamesIndustry further adds that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild have sold more than one million copies between them. As far as Wii U goes, Switch has already outsold the system.
While Switch is doing fairly well in the UK, it hasn’t taken off as much as it has in other countries. Unlike other regions, the console hasn’t broken again records there. Piers Harding-Rolls, director of research and analysis at IHS Markit, provides the following as to why that is:
Splatoon 2 update out now (version 2.2.2)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: This update should be available now. Still no patch notes, but the Japanese update page only makes mention of correcting the glitch.
Original: Nintendo has confirmed another new patch for Splatoon 2. Version 2.2.2 is scheduled for release later tonight.
As far as what it entails, we know that Nintendo will be looking to address a specific glitch in Arowana Mall. We’ll bring you the full patch notes when we have them.
More: Splatoon 2, title update
Bandai Namco LinkedIn profile lists unannounced first-person shooter/adventure, Ridge Racer 8 as Switch exclusives
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 41 Comments
Some major discoveries appear to have been made on the LinkedIn profile of a Bandai Namco staffer. Two significant Switch projects are listed on the CV, and both are apparently exclusives.
The first game is an unannounced first-person shooter/adventure. The second we have more information on, and is clearly called labeled as Ridge Racer 8.
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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition character trailer #1
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 12 Comments
Koei Tecmo released a new Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition trailer that highlights some of the characters on the game’s roster. Watch the video below.
Hulu Live TV now testing 60 FPS on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
One feature of Hulu is Live TV. Users can watch a number of channels on their device of choice as they happen, without having to be in front of a television.
Live TV is now seeing an improvement, and Switch users can try it out. Hulu has started rolling out support for 60 frames per second on select channels. As this is in a testing phase, Hulu will be rolling out the feature in different phases.
Here’s the full announcement, as well as the listing of initially supported channels:
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Atari outlines RollerCoaster Tycoon Switch features – modes, tech specs, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 Comments
Atari has posted an update on its StartEngine campaign page for RollerCoaster Tycoon on Switch. Thanks to that, we have a better idea as to what the company has in store for the game. Atari goes over planned features, tech specs, and more.
Three modes are currently in the works for RollerCoaster Tycoon on Switch. These include a Campaign Mode, Scenario Mode, and Sandbox Mode. You’ll also have access to seven types of customizable roller coasters with Ride Cams, four environments, over 120 rides, and more. As far as tech specs go, Atari is targeting 1080p docked and 720p in portable mode at 30 frames per second.
Here’s the full feature set:
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EVO 2018 to feature Smash Bros. Melee, Smash Bros. Wii U, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii U | 45 Comments
During a live stream on Twitch today, the full lineup was announced for EVO 2018. Two Nintendo titles will be returning – we’re referring to Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, of course. The upcoming Switch game BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will also be at the fighting tournament.
EVO 2018 will take place between August 3 and August 5. It will be hosted at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
