Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 56 Comments

Rime is due out later on Switch than other platforms, and when it does, it’ll be $10 more. Grey Box has since commented on the price increase with Eurogamer.

“We set prices for our products based on the costs of development and publishing for each specific platform,” the publisher said.

Rime on Switch will be the same as other versions, “though with the added freedom to take the adventure anywhere using the Switch’s portable functionality”. Tequila Works and Switch-specific developer Tantalus are “investigating the use of Switch-specific features, but we cannot confirm anything at the moment”.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Another Neo Geo game is joining the Arcade Archives series in Europe tomorrow. Just like in Japan, NAM-1975 will release on the Switch eShop. It should cost £6.29.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments

Originally, Rime was targeted to launch for Switch in May alongside other platforms. However, it’s now seeing a slight delay.

Grey Box, Six Foot, and developer Tequila Works announced today that Rime’s primarily launch is set for May 26. It will ship shortly after on Switch.

The delay is a bit disappointing, but on the bright side, Rime is officially getting a retail release. We’ve included Rime’s boxart below.

The one strange thing here is Rime’s price. Today’s announcement mentions that the game will cost $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 on Switch, while other versions are $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 2 Comments

Awhile back, 8Bitdo released a Retro Receiver for the NES Classic Edition. When connected to the hardware, players can use controllers wirelessly. Lots of options are supported, ranging from Wii Remotes to PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4.

An update has now been made available to users to add compatibility with Switch. Once applied, you’ll be able to use the Joy-Con with the NES Classic Edition along with the Switch Pro Controller.

You can download the latest firmware here. Manuals for the new controller options are located here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 1 Comment

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include The Alliance Alive, Monster Hunter XX, and Lady Layton. All scans can be found below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 29 Comments

Right now, Switch doesn’t offer any video apps. The likes of Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon currently aren’t offered on the system. However, it’s only a matter of time before that changes.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime stated that the company is talking with the aforementioned video providers about supporting Switch. Their apps “will come in time,” according to Reggie.

He said:

“What I would say is this: We built the Nintendo Switch to be a world-class gaming device, meaning we want you first and foremost to play games on the system and have an incredibly fun experience.

We’re talking to a range of companies about other services, companies like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon — things that will come in time. In our view, these are not differentiators. What differentiates us is the way you play with the Nintendo Switch and what you can play. And that will continue to be our focus into the future as we continue driving this platform.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Five videos have surfaced showing the training modes in Mario Sports Superstars. Footage for all five sports can be found below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

A new screenshot from Splatoon 2 hit the series’ Japanese Twitter page today. It provides a new look at the Spawn Point.

While the Spawn Point looks new, it naturally works just like it did in the first game. The Twitter message also points out how it seems as though it was made by a foreign company, and says even the world of Splatoon appears to be seeing globalization.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Wii U | 47 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 329,152
PS4 – 31,065
New 3DS LL – 18,433
Vita – 9,889
PS4 Pro – 6,742
2DS – 4,147
New 3DS – 1,268
PS3 – 615
Wii U – 565
Xbox One – 147

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

PS4 – 37,008
New 3DS LL – 15,984
Vita – 10,704
PS4 Pro – 6,481
2DS – 4,303
New 3DS – 1,254
PS3 – 505
Xbox One – 469
Wii U – 464

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments

The first wave of Neo Geo Switch games from Hamster’s Arcade Archives series debuted in Europe and Japan last week. Unfortunately though, many players quickly became aware of issues pertaining to brightness and audio.

Hamster has heard the complaints and is already looking to address the situation. Next week, the games should be updated to correct the reported problems.

Also worth noting, NAM-1975 is coming to the Japanese Switch eShop tomorrow. It will cost 823 yen.

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