Miles & Kilo launch trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Four Horses issued a launch trailer for Miles & Kilo, which is slated for July 5 on the Switch eShop. Have a look at the video below.
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Pokemon GO – friends, trading, and gifts now live; level 40 currently required for adding friends
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The new friends, trading, and gifts features announced for Pokemon GO this week are now live. However, there is a caveat.
In order to add friends, you’ll need to be at level 40. You’ll receive a notice about this if you attempt to use the functionality at a lower level. This is likely to be a temporary restriction, though it’s unclear when Niantic will make it available to a wider array of players.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule as of June 21, 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the next few days. One session is planned tonight, with two more scheduled for next week.
The current schedule is as follows:
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SmileBASIC version 3.6.0 scheduled for next week
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
SmileBoom has announced a new version of SmileBASIC due out next week. Version 3.6.0 can be downloaded starting on June 28.
We have the following details about the patch:
Thank you for waiting! We'll release SmileBASIC Ver.3.6.0 for overseas on June 28th. Some bug fixes, adding the screen capture function, changing the START Button behavior and adding BASIC language function have been made on this update.
— SMILEBASIC.com (@smilebasic_com) June 21, 2018
New feature on Ver.3.6.0: In the BASIC screen SELECT button enables you to capture both upper and lower screen in JPEG format. Built-in app like Camera or Image Share application can handle captured screens in JPEG format.
— SMILEBASIC.com (@smilebasic_com) June 21, 2018
CHKMML function has been added on Ver.3.6.0. This is when you want to check MML of the BGMPLAY command works properly or not. It’s the BASIC language function for this update.
— SMILEBASIC.com (@smilebasic_com) June 21, 2018
Behavior of the START button has been changed on Ver.3.6.0 in order to prevent the START button from terminating a program unexpectedly.
Now the START button has to be pressed down longer to quit a program.— SMILEBASIC.com (@smilebasic_com) June 21, 2018
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Kickstarter opens for new Switch accessory Flip Grip
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A few months ago, we heard that game historian and Retronauts podcast host Jeremy Parish was putting together a vertical grip for Switch in partnership with Fangamer. A Kickstarter for the project, known as Flip Grip, has gone live today here.
Flip Grip will need to reach its $42,500 goal by July 9. If successful, the accessory will move forward. Users will be able to flip the Switch 90 degrees for vertical handheld action.
Thanks to Ben for the tip.
Zelda Encyclopedia confirms the entirety of the first game takes place on Death Mountain from A Link to the Past
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia finally arrived in the west this week. Previously, the book was only available in Japan.
Fans are picking up on some interesting tidbits from the book, including the fact that the first Zelda takes place entirely on Death Mountain from A Link to the Past. Here’s a comparison:
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker demo out now on the North American Switch and 3DS eShops
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo started distributing a demo for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in Japan and Europe this week. North America has joined in on the fun as well. On both Switch and 3DS, the demo is live in North America.
You can try out three different levels in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker demo. The full version launches July 13.
Source: Switch / 3DS eShops
Lost in Harmony footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
A few minutes of footage has come in for the new Switch game Lost in Harmony. Take a look at 12 minutes of gameplay below.
Figment release date trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
To promote its June 28 release date on Switch, Bedtime Digital Games issued a new trailer for Figment. You can see it below.
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Pocket Rumble launches July 5
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pocket Rumble has finally secured a Switch release date. More than a year after it was originally announced, publisher Chucklefish has confirmed that the fighter is slated for July 5.
For those who missed our previous coverage, we have a rundown of features and a new trailer for Pocket Rumble below.
