Dragon Quest Builders Switch tech analysis
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 15 Comments
A new video from Digital Foundry examines the Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders. We’re able to get a better idea regarding how the game holds up technically, and how it compares to the PlayStation 4 version.
Dragon Quest Builders runs at 720 when docked rather than going for a higher resolution. That’s because the developers were targeting 60 frames per second. Also, this allowed for much of the visual quality from the PlayStation 4 version to be preserved.
Reggie says Nintendo Labo isn’t intended to be an answer to VR
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 22 Comments
If you only watched the first couple of seconds of this week’s Nintendo Labo trailer, you might get the impression that Nintendo is trying to do something with VR. It could remind you of something like Google Cardboard. But as the trailer progresses, you’ll quickly realize that Nintendo is going for something that’s rather different.
Nintendo Labo also isn’t intended to be an answer to VR. That’s according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, who spoke with Toronto Sun about the new initiative.
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Media Create software sales (1/8/18 – 1/14/18) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 2 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT
02./01. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
03./02. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
04./03. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
05./04. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
06./05. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100
07./07. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
08./10. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5
09./06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum
10./08. [NSW] Arms
11./12. [PS4] Call of Duty: WWII #
12./09. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
13./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
14./15. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 #
15./31. [NSW] Super Bomberman R
16./18. [NSW] Snipperclips Plus: Cut it Out, Together!
17./11. [3DS] Kirby Battle Royale
18./21. [PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 #
19./16. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition #
20./23. [NSW] Monster Hunter Double Cross: Nintendo Switch Ver. #
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.2.0 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 received its latest update earlier today, bringing the game up to version 1.2.0. New quests and items have been added in for Expansion Pass owners as well as a few other changes. Take a closer look at the update below.
Giovanni & Mewtwo Nendoroid, Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert CD up for pre-order
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Two new items from Japan now have pre-orders open.
First, you can reserve the Giovanni & Mewtwo Nendoroid. Play-Asia, Good Smile, and AmiAmi all have reservations open. This is tentatively scheduled for August.
Below are a few more photos:
Play-Asia is also taking pre-orders for the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert CD here. This mostly features music from the concert in Tokyo last year, though the second disc is a Memorial Arrange CD and features songs not played there.
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Disc Jam runs at 1080p/720p, 60 FPS on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
High Horse Entertainment has shared new information about the technical performance of Disc Jam on Switch. The game will have a 1080p resolution when docked, and 720p in portable mode. It’ll also run at 60 frames per second.
Happy to report that Disc Jam runs at a crisp 1080p/720p (docked/undocked) at 60fps on #NintendoSwitch thanks to @UnrealEngine! #performance https://t.co/s9ei6ww5ZT
— High Horse (@HighHorseGames) January 18, 2018
Disc Jam launches for Switch on February 8. It supports cross-platform play with the PC version as well as local wireless multiplayer with up to three other players.
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Nintendo Labo pre-orders starting to go live on Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 41 Comments
Update 5 (1/19): Nintendo Labo up for pre-order on Amazon Germany.
Update 4: Nintendo Labo is now up on Amazon UK.
Update 3: Bumped to the top. Pre-orders are now open on Best Buy
Update 2 (1/18): The Variety Kit is now up on Amazon.
Update: Bumped to the top. Pre-orders for the Robot Kit and Variety Kit are up on GameStop.
Original (1/17): Amazon has started accepting pre-orders for Nintendo Labo. Currently, you can reserve the Robot Kit here. We’ll let you know when the other products go live.
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Super Mario Run – appearance of 5-star items in the Bonus Game has increased
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Super Mario Run has kicked off its latest event. Starting today, the Bonus Game in Remix 10 has increased the appearance of 5-star items. This is an opportunity to obtain the 5-star Mario, Peach, or Bowser statues, and more. It’ll be live until February 2.
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Attack on Titan 2 trailer shows first Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Koei Tecmo has issued a brand new trailer for Attack on Titan 2 which gives us a look at the Switch version in action. Get a look at the video below.
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Latest Super Mario Odyssey concept art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 2 Comments
Two more pieces of Super Mario Odyssey concept art have been added to the official Japanese Twitter account. Above, we have a look at Mario in one of his special outfits. The piece below offers a look at the town of Tostarena.
