Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 86 Comments

According to a GamesBeat report, Switch will be making use of NVIDIA’s Maxwell architecture for its graphics as opposed to the chipmaker’s newer Pascal technology. The site writes that Wii U’s lack of success prompted Nintendo to move quickly, and avoid waiting on the updated Pascal version of the graphics technology. Had Pascal been pursued, Switch would not be able to launch in March as currently planned. The chip would have required a redesign to fit within Nintendo’s “mobile, low-power constraints” as well.

GamesBeat goes on to say that “Switch doesn’t have as much visual horsepower as the PS4 when played on a television, and it may not be able to handle 4K graphics, either.” It’s unclear if Switch is weaker than the Xbox One since “performance may be close.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 2 Comments

We’ve been hearing about Wee Man Studios’ new racer Lifespeed for awhile now. Johh Owens has now confirmed that development is complete, and is currently in Nintendo lot check.

When will be seeing Lifespeed? New 3DS owners can expect an early 2017 launch on the eShop. If all goes well, January might be possible.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments

The next Pokemon movie is set to debut in Japan next July. During the Japanese variety show Oha Suta, the first teaser was revealed, including a title.

The new Pokemon film, known as “Pokemon – I Choose You!”, arrives on July 15. Watch the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 4 Comments

Super Mario Run’s page has been updated ahead of tomorrow’s launch. We can now say that the game will require 205 MB.

Even though Super Mario Run isn’t out yet, there’s also a mention of a 1.0 update. It’s small in nature though, as it apparently only encompasses bug fixes.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Kunio-kun Nekketsu: Complete Famicom Compilation was featured on the latest episode of Denjin Getcha with plenty of footage. The full recording can be seen below.

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Niantic added the first few Pokemon from the series’ second generation this week. One of these was Togepi. Reports are now beginning to surface that the Pokemon’s evolution, Togetic, can be obtained as well.

Twitter user Kellyffsweden has shown various photos of having obtained Togetic. He writes that he hatched three Togepi eggs, and then managed to gather 50 candy to evolve Togepi.

Thanks to Jake and SwirlixFan for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Picross e7 launches tomorrow on the North American 3DS eShop. As for Europe, we now have confirmation that it’s coming next week. Jupiter will release the game on December 22 for €5.00.

Here’s a look at the eShop listing:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 2 Comments

Amazon has now posted the official packaging for the European Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle. Have a look at it above.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 8 Comments

Nintendo will release Excitebots: Trick Racing on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow as a Wii download, a listing on the company’s website reveals. You’ll be able to pick the game up for $19.99.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Trick Racing redefined! Pilot your Robotic insect or animal racer around the tracks at high speeds while performing stunts. Fly off of massive jumps, crash through bowling pins, spin around high wires, or assemble a poker hand in the craziest races ever.”

Excitebots: Trick Racing’s re-release comes at an interesting time. Yesterday, it was discovered that Nintendo filed a new trademark for Excite Truck (the game before Excitebots) in the United States.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

Yesterday, invitations started going out to select My Nintendo members for hands-on Switch events in the United States. We’re now hearing about something similar in the UK.

The way Nintendo is handling things in the UK is a bit different. It seems as though the email is going out to everyone as opposed to select My Nintendo members. However, you’re not actually guaranteed entry. After receiving the email, you need to click on a button on the email by the end of December 18 to participate in a lottery.

If selected, you’ll be able to attend a hands-on Switch event on one of two days. Nintendo is setting up sessions on January 14 and January 15, both during the morning and afternoon.

View the full email below.

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