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

Another new episode of Nintendo Minute is now live. This time around, Switch producer Yoshiaki Koizumi stops by to chat about the system and share things that you may not know about it. Watch the full video below.

More: Nintendo Minute

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

Tomorrow Corporation previously announced three eShop releases for Switch launch. World of Goo, Little Inferno, and Human Resource Machine were all previously on track for March 3. However, there could be a bump in the road.

True to his lighthearted nature, Tomorrow Corporation’s Kyle Gabler told Polygon the following when asked if the company is still on board for Swich’s launch:

“We hope we can make it! We’re still just 3 people, trying to launch 3 games on March 3rd — and it’s going to be close. For reference, the Zelda team has approximately 2.9 billion people and a really fast horse, but we’re close behind. Save some champagne for us, Nintendo, we’re going to be bloody and tired and maybe not all 3 of us will make it alive, but we’re going to get there, and the games will be stunning!”

For Nintendo’s part, they’re only saying the following:

“In addition to Fast RMX, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, day-one digital titles on the eShop will include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2-Switch, Super Bomberman R and Just Dance 2017.”

By the way, those hoping that previous purchases of Tomorrow Corporation’s games from older Nintendo systems can’t be transferred in any way. “We cannot comment on the content of each game, but we have nothing to announce regarding past purchases carrying over,” Nintendo said.

Source

More: Human Resource Machine, Little Inferno, Tomorrow Corporation, World of Goo

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 130 Comments

Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has once again weighed in on Switch. In an interview with Polygon, Tabata called the system “kind of like the dream machine” due to it being able to accomplish several tasks.

He said:

“Given my track record… I’ve worked on handheld titles, but I’ve also worked on console games. So the fact that Switch is both at the same time is really fascinating to me. I’m really interested in coming up with ideas and how to capitalize on that technology and how to create the best experience possible on the technology. But I’m not quite sure that I have it yet.

“You have your Switch sitting in front of the television and you’re playing on the big screen and then you take it out, put it down on the table. It becomes a monitor. You take out the two Joy-Cons, and you play with a friend … it doesn’t stop there, because in my mind, it would be really perfect if you could then take this new monitor and use it like a tablet, for example, and play different apps on it like you would on your iPhone or your Android. So basically, it’s accomplishing three tasks in one machine. It’s kind of like the dream machine.”

“While I may not be working on anything for it at this point in time, a lot of people on the staff are really interested in the Switch. Myself included! Many of the people on the dev team are older; they’re married; they have kids. One of the things they’d like to do is create something they could also play with their children, or that their children could play on their own, for example.”

Read More

More: Final Fantasy XV, interview, Square Enix

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 20 Comments

To get a better idea about Switch’s size, IGN created a video comparing the system and the Joy-Con to various gaming devices. The GBA, GameCube, and Wii Remote are just a few included here. Get a look at the full comparison below.

More: comparison

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 44 Comments

Since previews of Switch hardware emerged yesterday, some sites and journalists have been reporting occasional issues with the Joy-Con. Affected users have experienced issues in which the controllers “desync” or disconnect for a few seconds. GameXplain attempted to look into the issue here.

We’ve been taking a wait-and-see approach with this story since all of the information is not entirely clear currently. We do know that it doesn’t affect everyone. After experiencing many hours with Switch, I personally didn’t encounter any problems myself.

According to Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo, Nintendo is now investigating the situation. We’ll let you know if we hear more.

Source

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

A new piece of Zelda: Breath of the Wild concept art has landed on the series’ Facebook page. As pictured above, it’s the same enemy type from The Game Awards 2016 footage. This is just one of many enemies you’ll encounter in the game.

Source

More: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

First 4 Figures uploaded a new video today for its new Link statue from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Take a look at it below.

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Mobile | 5 Comments

To celebrate Pokemon’s latest anniversary, formally known as Pokemon Day, Pikachus encountered in Pokemon GO will come wearing a festive party hat. We now have a look at this above.

The event with Pikachu kicks off on February 26. It ends on March 26.

Source

More: Niantic, Pokemon GO

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 24 Comments

As was announced yesterday, FAST RMX is set to launch digitally on Switch alongside the console’s launch next week. Shin’en has now followed up with a price point. The racer will set you back $19.99 / €19.99.

FAST RMX features 30 tracks, a tougher Hero Mode, and HD Rumble support. Local split-screen multiplayer with up to four players and eight players online are supported.

Source

More: FAST RMX, indie, Shin'en

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

Nintendo is handling Snipperclips’ release similarly in both North America and Europe. The game has been confirmed for Switch’s March 3 launch in both regions, and now we have some news about the demo as well.

Just like Europe, North America will be getting a Snipperclips demo. This will be distributed on the eShop beginning March 3.

Below are a couple of videos:

Source

More: Snipperclips