Video: Watch Link tumble down a mountain for a good 30 seconds in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments
What could be more mesmerizing than watching someone tumble down a mountain in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? YouTube user HelixSnake ended up doing just that while attempting to use his shield to snowboard after it preemptively broke. With a few fairies in storage, that only ended the long trek down the mountain.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers footage from Capcom TV (4/5/17)
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The latest episode of Capcom TV was hosted today, and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers had its own dedicated segment. We’ve embedded the section where footage of the game begins.
World Sports Competition also hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Super Star Soldier isn’t the only new TurboGrafx-16 title releasing on the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. Nintendo’s website is also listing World Sports Competition, priced similarly at $5.99.
Here’s the overview from Nintendo’s site:
“Players compete in 6 categories of events that include shooting, archery, rowing, swimming, and track and field. The game features Olympics mode, where you play all the events over the course of a few days, and Training mode, where you can choose individual events to play. After practicing in Training mode, go for the gold in Olympics mode and break world records!”
It was confirmed earlier today that World Sports Competition will be available in Europe beginning on Thursday as well.
Another look at the technical side of Snake Pass on Switch following recent update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 1 Comment
Digital Foundry published a second technical analysis for Snake Pass today. This time around, it’s been updated for game’s recent patch.
The patch adds in depth-of-field for cut-scenes when playing in portable mode while shadow maps have been improved. And as previously mentioned, all rumble issues have been fixed. However, frame pacing is still a problem.
Here’s the full analysis:
More: Snake Pass, Sumo Digital
Cube Life: Island Survival version 1.3 details, footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Earlier today, we heard that a new update had gone out for Cube Life: Island Survival. The game was updated by Cypronia to version 1.3.
We now have some details as to what the patch entails. New features have been added while some bugs have been addressed.
The following information about the update is in:
– Skin Editor
– Internet Rankings – Friends list
– 500 items are now available! New items like bed
– Japanese decorations
– Upgraded AI of enemies
– Autojump on terrain, from water, on boats
– Autoswim + dive button
– improved game stability
– smoother Look sensitivity
– improved collision with boatsBugs fixed:
– levitation on the boats
– fixed AI for fish (out of water bug)
– fixed bucket bug
– enemies can see you through glass/window
– unbreakable blocks removed
– TNT explosion does not remove drops
And some footage:
Super Star Soldier hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments
Super Star Soldier is the next TurboGrafx-16 game releasing on the North American Wii U Virtual Console. According to Nintendo’s website, it’s due out tomorrow.
We have the following overview:
“Super Star Soldier is a classic, vertically scrolling shooting game. The Special Attack Squad, led by the Mother Brain, has launched an all-out invasion of the Earth. Take your small-scale fighter, the Neo Caesar, with its arsenal of 4 regular weapons and 2 special weapons, and send them back where they belong!”
Super Star Soldier will cost $5.99.
Switch getting NBA Playgrounds next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
NBA Playgrounds, first made known during Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase in February, is arriving on Switch very soon. Saber Interactive intends to have the game ready next month. It’ll cost 20 on the eShop.
NBA Playgrounds has been officially licensed by the NBA. It’s intended to be an arcade-esque experience in line with NBA Street and NBA Jam. Active and retired players are included, as the trailer below shows Allen Iverson going up against the likes of Steph Curry and George Hill.
NBA Playgrounds has every single NBA team. Additionally, the “roster of current and retired” players can be leveled-up. Playgrounds will come with “hundreds of over-the-top dunks and moves.” Single-player local multiplayer, and “against the world” online are in as well.
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch says NBA Playgrounds is accessible, but still has “a lot of depth for hardcore pros who’ve mastered their game.”
More: NBA Playgrounds, Saber Interactive, top
Nintendo distributing Ultra Street Fighter II in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Capcom is publishing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers in Europe. When it comes to actual distribution though, Nintendo will be in charge.
Nintendo and Capcom have been working together in a similar fashion for many years. Nintendo handled the distribution of games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.
Cars 3: Driven to Win boxart, screenshots, pre-orders open
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Scans roundup – Dragon Quest XI, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, Fire Emblem Echoes
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Dragon Quest XI, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, and Fire Emblem Echoes. Scans of all games can be found below.
