Nintendo published a new Japanese commercial for ARMS. Have a look at the advert for yourself below.
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Lost Sphear site open, screenshots / art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 1 Comment
Square Enix opened the official Japanese website for Lost Sphear. Access it here. We also have new screenshots and art in the gallery below.
Nintendo Switch Online details revealed – $20 a year, free until 2018, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 131 Comments
Brand new details have just been revealed for Switch’s paid online service, now known as Nintendo Switch Online.
The highlight of today’s news concerns pricing. You’ll need to fork over $20 a year, $4 a month, or $8 for three months. The service will now be free until 2018.
Switch players who subscribe will be able to participate in online multiplayer gaming and use a dedicated smartphone app for online play sessions. Classics with added online play are reconfirmed, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight, and Dr. Mario. eShop discounts will be offered, too.
Get the full lowdown on Nintendo Switch Online below.
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Thumper co-creator discuss Nintendo’s interest in Thumper’s use of rumble, making their own engine for Thumper
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
In an extensive video chat with Gamasutra, Thumper co-creator Marc Flury spoke at length about the game. Some noteworthy topics include the creation of an original game engine as opposed to using a popular, third party one such as Unity, and how the use of rumble in Thumper attracted the attention of Nintendo.
On the subject of Nintendo being interested in the use of rumble in Thumper, it seems that the game caught the eye of some Nintendo executives when it was being shown off in Japan for PS4 and PC. Flury was asked if he would be interested in working with Nintendo’s new rumble system, which we now know as the HD Rumble used in the Joy-Cons on the Switch.
On the subject of creating an original engine instead of using a pre-built one to make a game, Flury wanted to emphasize that this approach shouldn’t be seen as crazy and unrealistic as it often is. He believes a lot of the anxiety around such an approach in the games industry comes from a lack of proper education. He believes that it might be time for schools to rethink their approach to introducing programming to younger individuals.
Check out the full video below.
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Latest Switch maintenance scheduled for tonight
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Some last-minute maintenance has been scheduled for Switch. The system’s internet connectivity features such as online play, rankings, etc. may be impacted while it’s taking place.
The schedule is as follows:
– 5 PM PT – 11 PM PT
– 8 PM ET – 2 AM ET
– 1 AM in the UK – 7 AM in the UK
– 2 AM in Europe – 8 AM in Europe
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Hive Jump on Wii U resubmitted for certification, waiting on approval from Nintendo
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
After being denied certification for a Wii U release previously, Hive Jump is progressing towards an eShop release with a second attempt at receiving certification after a round of bug fixing. In a recent Kickstarter update to backers, Graphite Lab announced that they’re now just waiting on word from Nintendo.
Our last update explained some of the issues we faced with our first run through certification. We’re happy to share that we’ve fixed those issues (and a few more that we’d uncovered along the way). We’ve submitted once again to Nintendo and are anxiously awaiting approval!
Hopefully this means we’ll soon see Hive Jump on Wii U.
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Play Nintendo Show episode 21: Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, NBA Playgrounds, FAST RMX
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show has gone live. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, NBA Playgrounds, and FAST RMX are all featured. Check out the full episode below.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Switch file size
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is coming to the European Switch eShop next week. In order to download the game, 1.6GB of free space will be required.
North America should be getting Shantae: Half-Genie Hero soon as well. Also, XSEED will be publishing a physical version at some point.
2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational teaser
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In addition to a tournament for ARMS at E3 2017, Splatoon 2 will also be getting the same treatment. Take a look at a teaser for the 2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational below.
The #Splatoon2 World Inkling Invitational begins in two weeks at #E32017! Watch 4 teams from around the world battle for the gold! pic.twitter.com/MaSjBt6Rvm
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 1, 2017
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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn out this fall, NBA Playgrounds players on Switch can get it for free
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 22 Comments
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn finally has a release window, with Saber Interactive announcing today that the game is launching this fall. Better yet, Switch owners have an opportunity to pick up a free copy if they purchase NBA Playgrounds.
Saber Interactive is putting the newly-announced offer in place as a way of showing its appreciation to the community. Anyone who buys NBA Playgrounds on Switch before the game’s online patch drops will be entitled to Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn at no extra cost. This promotion will only be available on Nintendo’s platform.
Saber CEO Matthew Karch said in a statement:
