Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition’s resolution could increase to 1080p while docked in the future
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition currently runs at 720p at all times. Even when the system is docked, the resolution doesn’t change.
After speaking with Microsoft, TIME reports that “Minecraft’s 720p docked/undocked resolution isn’t a question of system power, but stems from issues currently experienced shifting from one resolution to the other when docking/undocking.” The publication further adds: “It’s possible, albeit not confirmed, that Minecraft for Switch could hit 1080p docked down the road.”
Nintendo Badge Arcade – North American updates for the week of May 8, 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of May 8:
May 8
– 15 Animal Crossing panels
– 10 Yo-kai Watch panels
– 5 Pushmo / Crashmo panels
– Animal Crossing theme offer until May 11
– Thank-you badges until May 18
– 1 free play
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LEGO Dimensions – Hermione spotlight video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 12 Comments
Warner Bros. has released the final LEGO Dimensions video based on the latest new packs. Along with trailers for Sloth and Chase McCain, we now have one for Hermione as well. View it below.
I Am Setsuna devs on the process of releasing the Unity-based game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
At Unite 2017 Tokyo, a special panel was held about how the Unity-based I Am Setsuna was brought to Switch. The talk was highlighted by the appearance of Usuke Kumagai from Tokyo RPG Factory. Yuichiro Kitao and Tomoyuki Kurino from Gem Drops were present as well. Gem Drops was involved with programming, graphics and planning support, and the localized version for the Switch version of I Am Setsuna.
To begin, the team heard that Nintendo’s new hardware – known as NX at the time – supported Unity. In order to accumulate know-how on methods of the hardware, the process began of porting I Am Setsuna to Switch.
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NBA Playgrounds was built with Unreal Engine 4
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 8 Comments
Snake Pass was the first Unreal Engine 4-developed game for Switch. Now the system appears to have another.
NBA Playgrounds is one of the newest eShop titles, following its release a few days ago. Interestingly enough, it was developed with Unreal Engine 4. Saber Interactive stated this explicitly in a post made on the Xbox blog.
NBA Playgrounds debuted on Switch this past Tuesday. Saber Interactive will be keeping the game fresh with consistent updates that will add new modes and players.
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Miitomo – returning Miitomo Drop stage (5/14/17)
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Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.
“Feel the rhythm! Miitomo Rock Festival” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:
– Woodland bucket hat
– Festival tee + wristband
– Merch towel + VIP pass
– Comic-book shorts
– Tent hood
– Hot-air balloon jacket
– Outdoorsy geometric skirt
– Hiking backpack
– Outdoor stage
– Staff tee
– Speaker costume
– Legendary axe
The returning stage will be available until May 13 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
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North American Ever Oasis teaser site open, fact sheet
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo gave Ever Oasis a June 23 release date during its most recent Nintendo Direct. With the action RPG just a couple of months away, a North American teaser site is open. Access it here.
Aside from a trailer and screenshots, the page also has a fact sheet providing a general overview. We’ve attached the full thing below.
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Upcoming book will cover the history of Rare
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments
Rare split from Nintendo many years ago, but the company is nonetheless an integral part of the big N’s history. Some of the most memorable titles came from the studio. Without Rare, we wouldn’t have Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, and many other classics.
A new book from Dark Horse will let you take a trip down memory lane. Rare Treasures, tentatively slated for the end of August, will contain “the history and highlights of the iconic studio Rare, from birth to present day”. It’ll come with art, commentary, and new insights from the team, and more.
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Monster Hunter XX – Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 9 Comments
Capcom recently dished out new DLC for its Japanese 3DS game Monster Hunter XX. In partnership with Nintendo, special content based on Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released. A couple of videos showing off the DLC can be found below.
Nintendo teases potential surprises for Treehouse Live stream at E3 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 129 Comments
Earlier in the week, Nintendo provided official details about its E3 plans. Along with a video presentation, tournaments for ARMS and Splatoon 2 will be held. The usual Treehouse stream will be back as well.
Nintendo’s presentation will no doubt be the highlight of E3. You may want to turn in to the Treehouse stream though, as it sounds like a few surprises could be in store.
Nintendo has the following on its E3 site:
