Rumor: Switch Dock increases performance with USB-C connection
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 34 Comments
LetsPlayVideoGames is back with a new report regarding Switch. The site claims to have further information about the Dock, of which there has been some uncertainty.
Apparently, the Dock does in fact increase the performance of the portable device. However, this isn’t due to additional processing power in the Dock.
As LetsPlayVideoGames explains:
“When the system is connected to the dock by USB-C, the system’s components will run at a higher clock speed to facilitate 1080p resolutions on the TV. Both video and power will be transferred over USB-C when docked. Plugging the system into the dock will also activate a small additional fan to help with cooling when run at that higher clock speed. This fan is in the rear of the dock, and there is a gap in the back of the dock to allow the system’s inbuilt fans to vent when docked.”
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap – dev diary #2
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
The second developer diary for Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is live, revolving around music and sound design. Check it out blow.
A look at the earliest images of Super Mario 64
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 4 Comments
Some of the earliest known pictures of Super Mario 64 have been unearthed from Nintendo 64 patent documents. Even though we only have two images, it doesn’t make them any less interesting. Both provide a look at what Nintendo was imagining for Peach’s Castle way back when.
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Qbby amiibo packaging
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images | 9 Comments
Nintendo announced the Qbby amiibo compatible with Goodbye! BoxBoy! last night, which launches in Japan in February. It will be included in a special retail version with all three games, but it’s getting a standalone release as well. We have the packaging image above.
Pre-order Dragon Quest VIII at GameStop, get a pouch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
GameStop is offering a pre-order bonus for Dragon Quest VIII. If you reserve the RPG there, you’ll be provided with a pouch. This is available both in-store and online.
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Happy 57th birthday, Satoru Iwata
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Satoru Iwata may no longer be with us, though we do like to honor his memory when possible. And since Nintendo’s president/CEO would have been 57 today, we wanted to recognize his birthday. Well… we’re technically a day late. It’s December 7 in Japan, but his birthday falls on the 6th.
In any case, happy birthday to Iwata. Thanks for everything you contributed to Nintendo and the gaming industry as a whole. You left us much too soon!
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Monster Hunter XX – Congalala returns, Renkin Style details
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
In the latest issue of Famitsu due out tomorrow, the magazine provides ten pages of Monster Hunter XX coverage. Some of the information has leaked early, revealing the return of Congalala and sharing details about the Renkin Style.
Gematsu reports the rundown as follows:
Monsters with Nicknames
- Ouma Diablos
- Hellblade Glavenus
- Silverpeak Gammoth
- Heavenly Eye Mizutsune
- Blue Lighting Master Astalos
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Charmander comes to Build-A-Bear Workshop
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Build-A-Bear Workshop and The Pokemon Company International are teaming up once again. As of today, the two sides are working together on the Pokemon Charmander set. It’s the third collaboration following Pikachu and Eevee.
Here’s the rundown of what’s being offered and pricing in the United States:
· Online Exclusive Pokémon Charmander Set (includes plush, Charmander sound chip, Great Ball Hoodie, Lucario Hoodie and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Charmander Pokémon TCG Card): $61, plus tax
· Make-your-own Pokémon Charmander plush: $28, plus tax, sold separately at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and as part of the online exclusive set; includes Build-A-Bear Workshop Charmander Pokémon TCG Card
· Great Ball Hoodie: $12.50, plus tax, sold separately at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and as part of the online exclusive set
Build-A-Bear Workshop will be selling the Great Ball hoodie and make-your-own Charmander at all U.S., U.K. and Canada stores starting December 8.
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Famitsu review scores (12/6/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
The Last Guardian (PS4) – 10/9/9/10
Dishonored 2 (PS4/XBO) – 9/9/8/8
SaGa Scarlet Grace (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Battle Garegga Rev.2016 (PS4) – 8/7/9/8
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Heroes (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Quest of Dungeons (3DS) – 7/7/7/7
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom (3DS/PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Akiba’s Beat (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Magearna distribution trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Magearna is the very first Mythical Pokemon distribution in Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Find a trailer for the event below.
