Splatoon for Switch is Splatoon 2
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Splatoon is back on Switch, but it’s not a port as originally thought. Instead, Nintendo is making a full-blown sequel.
Here’s what we know:
– New weapons, new special weapons, new battle stages
– Can use the Joy-Con controllers, but also the Pro Controller
– Can play on the TV screen, handheld mode
– Can use gyro controls to aim ink
– Press X to view map
– Use button assigned by team mate to super jump
– Battle online
– Battle locally
– Out this summer
– Stage and weapon updates after launch
– Ongoing in-game events
Nintendo announces Arms for Switch
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Nintendo has announced another new Switch game. This time, we have details about Arms for the console.
The lowdown:
– Fighting sports game
– Uses extendable arms for battle
– Like boxing
– Also like shooting
– Hold one Joy-Con in each hand in a thumbs up pose
– The Joy-Con senses your motions; when you punch, your character punches
– When you twist your first, your punch curves
– Can pursue a distant enemy this way
– Move your character by tilting the Joy-Con
– Combine dashes and jumps to perform different actions
– Play locally, online
– Out this spring
Introducing #ARMS, a mix of boxing and shooting where you use extendable arms to battle. pic.twitter.com/49xBTd9K2c
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2017
Nintendo announces 1-2 Switch
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Nintendo has announced 1-2 Switch, a mini-game compilation of sorts for its new console.
– Made to be a staple at parties
– Fun for everyone, gameplay made possible by the Joy-Cons
– Launch game
Get ready for 1-2 Switch this March. Challenge your opponent in this new face-to-face party game only on #NintendoSwitch. pic.twitter.com/pwUplLn4Ib
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2017
Different Switch Joy-Con colors on the way, has sensing / vibrating tech
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Nintendo has announced that different colors are planned for Switch Joy-Cons. They also have sensing / vibrating tech.
Nintendo details Switch Joy-Con buttons – NFC, share screenshots/videos
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Here are some fresh details about the Switch Joy-Cons from today’s presentation:
– NFC reader in right Joy-Con that can read amiibo
– Square button on left Joy-Con lets you capture screenshots of gameplay
– Will let you capture video as well
– Share screenshots with friends over social media
– Each Joy-Con has accelerometer and gyro sensors
– SL and SR buttons that lets you use each Joy-Con as its own controller
Take a closer look at the features of each Joy-Con controller. #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/JuHBvoWRXI
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2017
Switch details its three play styles, battery life, 8 systems can be connected locally
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More details on Switch from the presentation:
TV mode
– Play games on TV in typical style
Tabletop mode
– Stand Switch console up with kickstand and play with Joy-Con
– Play games in front of a screen with others even away from TV
Handheld mode
– Attach Joy-Cons to the system
– Can take it with you, outdoors, anywhere you like
– Share Joy-Con with someone else
– Battery life 2.5 – 6.5 hours
– Can play while charging system with AC adapter and USB certified batteries
– Touch panel
– Can connect over Wi-Fi for battles
– 8 systems can be connected for local wireless
Switch will have paid online service, system is region free
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Nintendo shared the first details about its online services today for Switch:
– Can use smart device to invite friends to play online, chat with friends, etc.
– Users can try out service for free at launch
– Paid service this fall
Also revealed today is that all game software will be region free.
Switch launches on March 3 for $299.99
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Nintendo announced way back in April 2016 that Switch would be launching worldwide this March. Today, the company finally revealed a final release date.
Switch will arrive in stores on March 3. Pricing is set at $299.99.
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A look inside the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 venue
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Members of the press are starting to enter the venue for the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. Have a look for yourself with the images and clips below.
opening… pic.twitter.com/tYmwBGCzOT
— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) January 13, 2017
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— IGN Japan (@IGNJapan) January 13, 2017
#NintendoSwitchPresentation #Nintendo #Switch @Gameblog @DeaZaphira @Thoronhide @YogatesOfficiel @ActuG pic.twitter.com/wo9ocsblj7
— Ben From Tokyo (@BenFromTokyo) January 13, 2017
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Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 live stream, live blog
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The Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 is almost here. In just two hours, Nintendo will be kicking off the event. It’ll begin at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET / 4 AM in the UK / 5 AM in Europe.
You can watch the event as it happens with the live stream below. We’ll also be posting a live blog below, which Jake will be handling. Any significant news will also be posted separately. Make sure your body is ready!
Hey, it’s Jake! Presentation hasn’t started yet, but we are seeing the venue on streams! Laser show, DJ, and audience filling up. Times to get hyped!
Shinja Takahashi, head of Software Development, is now speaking about how the Switch has taken aspects of previous Nintendo consoles
Going over controllers now….
