Switch loading times compared – cartridges vs. microSD vs. internal storage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 13 Comments
Digital Foundry published a new video today that compares the loading times on Switch. Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the test subject here. A cartridge, two types of microSD cards, and internal storage were used.
In all cases, it was the internal storage that came out on top. microSD was next, followed by the cartridge.
The results of Digital Foundry’s tests are below:
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Sky Force Anniversary trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Sky Force Anniversary releases today on the Wii U eShop in both North America and Europe. Watch the game’s trailer below.
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Super Bomberman R update releasing very soon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Konami has been keeping Super Bomberman R players informed about an update being prepared for the game. We’re now hearing that it should be out very soon.
On the Japanese website, it’s mentioned that the update is coming tomorrow at roughly 10 AM. We’re not sure if this applies to North America and Europe as well, but regardless, expect the patch soon.
Here’s the latest notice about what’s being addressed with the update:
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Human Resource Machine Switch footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Human Resource Machine is one of three Tomorrow Corporation games heading to the North American Switch eShop today. Take a look at some footage below.
Nintendo Download (3/16/17, Europe) – The King of Fighters ’94, Dungeon Explorer, Neutopia, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii Shop Channel, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’94 – €6.99 / £6.29
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
Wii U Download
A.C.E. – Alien Cleanup Elite – €5.00 / £4.49
Double Breakout II – €7.00 / £6.00
Sky Force Anniversary – €7.99 / £7.19 until March 23; regularly €9.99 / £8.99
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Nintendo Download (3/16/17, North America) – Tomorrow Corp Switch games, The King of Fighters ’94, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ – $39.99
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’94 – $7.99
Human Resource Machine – $9.99
Little Inferno – $9.99
World of Goo – $9.99
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Yuji Horii teases Dragon Quest XI announcement to be made “in the coming days”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 12 Comments
Earlier today, the Dragon Quest-themed attraction opened at Universal Studios Japan. Series creator Yuji Horii was present, and shared a message during the opening ceremony.
About Dragon Quest XI, Horii teased:
“Everyone in the staff is working incredibly hard on it. I believe we’ll have some kind of announcement in the coming days, so please look forward to it.”
The common consensus is that Dragon Quest XI will finally be receiving a Japanese release date soon. Square Enix has previously spoken about wanting to have the RPG out within the series’ 30th anniversary, so the company has until May 27 to launch the game. It is possible though that XI won’t be ready until later in the year though.
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Another round of Fire Emblem Echoes details – Mila’s Gear, Berkut, gameplay, classes
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is featured in Famitsu this week, and Serenes Forest went to the trouble of translating the new information. Continue on below for a roundup of details from the magazine.
Mila’s Gear
– Mila’s Gear: valuable contraption that can peer into the past and the future
– Use this to rewind the actions of units one unit at a time
– Ex: Mae gets KO’d by a Mercenary on Turn 1; rewind back to before the Mercenary attacked and try again
– There are limits and it can’t be easily abused
– Gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the bottom screen is related to Mila’s Gear
– The number may indicate the number of actions you can rewind
– As previously mentioned, also use Mila’s Gear with amiibo
Berkut
– Voice Actor: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
– Rigelian Emperor’s nephew
– Advocate of the nobility who prizes his social standing
– Convinced Desaix to turn traitor and instigate the Zofian coup d’etat
– Vying to be the next emperor and commands the invasion of Zofia to prove his military prowess
– Seems like Berkut will be filling in the role of villain or rival
– In one screenshot, he can be seen colluding with Desaix, the Zofian traitor
Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version gets Splatoon song
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Taiko no Tatsujin has regularly appeared on dedicated game systems, but it also has various versions in arcades. Yesterday, the new Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version was released in Japan, and it even features a song from Splatoon – specifically Calamari Inkantation from the Squid Sisters.
Here’s a look:
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon Yellow
2. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. Pokemon Red
5. Zelda: A Link to the Past
6. Blaster Master Zero
7. Super Mario World
8. Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
9. The Legend of Zelda
10. Mario Kart 7
11. Pokemon Blue
12. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
13. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Pokemon Sun
16. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
17. Super Mario Maker for 3DS
18. Pokemon Moon
19. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
20. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Videos
1. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
2. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World TV Spot
3. Nikki’s Tour of Swapdoodle
4. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
5. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
7. Welcome to Tank Troopers
8. Switch Parental Controls
9. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
10. Switch Hardware Overview
11. Dragon Ball Fusions
12. Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
13. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
14. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
16. Arms Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
17. Pokemon Bank Trailer
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. Mario Kart 7 Video
20. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere.
Source: 3DS eShop
