Reggie on steady stream of Switch games, reason for paid online, system won’t have friend codes
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 97 Comments
Some new comments from Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime have popped up from CNET.
First, Reggie commented on the number of Switch’s launch games and ensuring that more titles will be available in the months following release. On that, he said:
“Launch day is not the be-all and the end-all. It really is the steady pacing of content that continually reinforces for the people who bought into the platform why they made a smart choice, as well as what compels people who might be sitting on the sidelines to jump in. We feel we have this great ongoing march of content to motivate you to jump into the platform.”
Reggie also weighed in on the decision to offer a paid online subscription with Switch. He also confirmed that there will be no friend codes.
“People have taken shots at us for that. The reality is, the way that online experiences have progressed, it’s an expensive proposition. The amount of servers we need to support Smash Brothers or Mario Kart — these big multiplayer games — is not a small investment. There are no friend codes within what we’re doing.”
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, 1-2-Switch UK hands-on videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 1 Comment
Nintendo UK has posted a few more hands-on videos for Switch titles based on player impressions. Videos for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, and 1-2-Switch are below.
Splatoon 2 – details on the hub, weapons, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
The official Splatoon tumblr has been posting all sorts of information about the Wii U’s games sequel over the past few days. Information shared includes details on the hub, weapons, and more. Get the full lowdown below.
The Squid Research Lab can confirm that Inkopolis Plaza is no longer the central hub of Inkling culture. Apparently a new location within Inkopolis known as “Inkopolis Square” is now the most popular area for young Inklings. Many new businesses have opened shop in Inkopolis Square, and it is only two subway stations away from Inkopolis Plaza. We at the Squid Research Lab were surprised to learn that the center of Inkling culture has changed locations in such a short amount of time, but perhaps there is something to be learned about the Inkling way of life in all this. Or maybe we’re just thinking about it too hard.
A Squid Research Lab special report:
As we suspected, Turf War is still the most popular sport among Inklings. The basic rules of this sport remain the same–two teams of four Inklings compete to cover the largest area of ground with their ink color within the allotted time. Inklings still eat, sleep, and breathe Turf War, and the sport still drives the direction of fashion, art, and language for Inkling culture.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – rough Wii U vs. Switch loading time comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 16 Comments
YouTube video Hypertonic shared a new video which gives us a rough idea as to how Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s loading times stack up on Wii U and Switch. See it below.
It’s not perfect science, but there’s no question that Zelda will load more quickly on Switch. Producer Eiji Aonuma has already confirmed that information.
Japanese Dragon Quest Heroes I-II boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 33 Comments
Square Enix has published the official Japanese boxart for Dragon Quest Heroes I-II. Check it out above.
More off-screen Disgaea 5 Complete footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
ntower has shared another round of off-screen gameplay from Disgaea 5 Complete. Get a look at the latest footage below.
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Nintendo Badge Arcade – North American updates for the week of January 9, 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of January 9:
January 9
– 7 Nintendo Badge Arcade panels
– 3 Monster Hunter panels (1 with 1 day left, 1 with 2 days left)
– 8 Yo-kai Watch panels
– 12 Kirby panels
– Nintendo Badge Arcade lobby theme offer until January 12
– 1 free play
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Arms UK hands-on videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments
Nintendo UK has posted a couple of hands-on videos for Switch titles based on player impressions. Videos for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Arms are below.
Snipperclips – Nintendo UK video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Nintendo UK published a new video of Snipperclips on its YouTube channel today. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.
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Zelda games discounted at Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Four Zelda games are now on sale at Best Buy. The discounts are as follows:
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – $24.99 (was $39.99)
Hyrule Warriors Legends – $24.99 (was $39.99)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD amiibo bundle – $49.99 (was $59.99)
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – $29.99 (was $39.99)
If you prefer going with Amazon, Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and Hyrule Warriors Legends are price-matched at the retailer.
