Rumor: Switch Dock won’t allow for external USB drives
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 71 Comments
Earlier today, Let’s Play Video Games reported that Switch would support microSD cards with a capacity of up to 128MB. The site now adds that Nintendo doesn’t intend to support hard drives as a means of expanding system shortage.
Apparently, Nintendo has some internal concerns that allowing users to attach large external drives to the Dock will cause players to see the system as less inherently portable. That would ultimately damage the company’s core branding of the system being a portable home console. Nintendo also wants players to have the option to disconnect the handheld from the Dock at any point without having to wait for games, save data, or other information to sync.
Nintendo’s way of going about it all is by only allowing data to be stored on the handheld. When you disconnect Switch from the Dock, all the same data is available to the player.
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Best Buy: 50% – 85% off select Disney Infinity and amiibo products
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Best But is currently holding a Flash Sale, and it includes major discounts on Disney Infinity and amiibo products. You can save between 50% and 85% on various items.
Find the full lineup of discounts here. Note that the sale ends at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT.
Rumor: Switch features 6.2″ 720p multi-touch screen
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 23 Comments
Eurogamer has published a new report with alleged information about Switch.
After contacting several sources, the site has learned that the screen is 6.2″ in size, has a 720p resolution, and features a capacitive multi-touch screen. This is in contrast to Wii U and 3DS which provide resistive touchscreens, reliant on pressure and less precise – not to mention single-touch. With Switch’s screen containing a 10-point multitouch display, multi-finger gestures are supported.
The big question is how touch works when Switch is docked. It may come down to the right JoyCon controller, which has a short-range IR sensor in its base. This may be used to point at the TV to replicate basic touchscreen functionality.
Laura Kate Dale previously claimed that Switch will have a multi-touch screen. Emily Rogers has also reported similar information.
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Twisted Fusion footage, file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Ahead of its release on November 3, some footage has come in for Twisted Fusion. View the game’s first 15 minutes below.
Note that Twisted Fusion takes up 125MB of space.
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The Cat Mario Show – “Pokemon Playtime 3” (Europe)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The latest European episode of The Cat Mario Show has gone live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. You can watch it below.
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Kimishima talks a bit more about Switch and more, says Nintendo is “interested in VR”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 36 Comments
Last week, Nintendo revealed Switch with a three-minute preview trailer. The company also just confirmed yesterday that a special event will be held on January 12 (January 13 in other parts of the world) as part of a proper blowout. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima reiterated to Bloomberg of the initial video: “By no means was that everything”.
Nintendo’s stock started out strong following the announcement, but has taken a bit of a tumble since. Speaking about that, Kimishima said: “To tell you the truth, I was surprised. I don’t understand why.”
Kimishima also said the following about Switch:
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Gizmo and Stripe from Gremlins introduced for LEGO Dimensions
Posted on 7 years ago by Pocholo in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
The official LEGO Dimensions channel has released a video showing off two of its new characters: Stripe and Gizmo from the Gremlins. Check it out below.
Super Mario Maker maintenance taking place Sunday / Monday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker will be undergoing several hours of maintenance within the next few days. All network services will be affected, including the Bookmarker page.
The maintenance schedule is as follows:
– 5 PM PT (October 30) – 10 PM PT (October 30)
– 8 PM ET (October 30) – 1 AM ET (October 31)
– 1 AM in the UK (October 31) – 6 AM in the UK (October 31)
– 2 AM in Europe (October 31) – 7 AM in Europe (October 31)
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Koei Tecmo bringing Nobunaga’s Ambition to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments
Update: Added in a transcript of the “announcement” below.
Original: The Nobunaga’s Ambition series is coming to Switch. During a live stream on Niconico, Koei Tecmo’s Kou Shibusawa announced the news. We don’t have specifics at the moment, but the turn-based strategy franchise will be appearing on Nintendo’s new system in some fashion.
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Monster Hunter Tokuban 2016 Autumn with first Monster Hunter XX gameplay
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom just wrapped up Monster Hunter Tokuban 2016 Autumn, a new live stream to show off all of its recent Monster Hunter-related titles. Towards the end, Monster Hunter XX was heavily showcased, and the first gameplay was shown. Watch the full recording below.
