Rumor: Switch frame rate drops impacted by Wi-Fi issue, will be fixed with system update
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 33 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must-have game on Switch. If there’s one thing to criticize though, it’d be the game’s technical performance. Specifically, Breath of the Wild sometimes experiences frame rate drops. Some players have even experienced the screen freezing for a second or two.
Zelda isn’t actually the only game with frame rate issues. FAST RMX and I Am Setsuna both have problems with resolution drops and frame rate fluctuations respectively. However, an anonymous third-party developer has told Nintendo Life that the situation is resulting from a known issue with Switch’s Wi-Fi connection which places additional load on the processor.
One of the site’s readers, JunkRabbit, also provides the following explanation:
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Nintendo teases “The Making of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”, debuting tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 9 Comments
Nintendo is readying a special video event that will give fans insight into the creation of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Tomorrow, a three-part series will debut for the game. It’ll air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 1 PM in the UK / 2 PM in Europe.
Nintendo just tweeted out the news:
Tomorrow at 6 AM PT, we’ll be debuting a three-part series called The Making of The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild! pic.twitter.com/bTDROEZ8i0
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 13, 2017
Monster Hunter XX opening movie, Hunter x Hunter collaboration trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
Capcom released the opening movie and collaboration trailer for Hunter x Hunter today. The former one is below, while the other is after the break due to potential spoilers relating to the anime / manga.
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LEGO Worlds: Switch version started development in January after positive LEGO City Undercover feedback
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
LEGO Worlds was released on other platforms last week, but the Switch version doesn’t have a concrete release date yet. The reason for that might be the fact that development on the Switch version only started very recently. Here’s what Chris Rose, the associate producer of the game, had to say about the Switch version:
“We decided to make this version on January. We were looking at the development of LEGO City Undercover, so we asked the team ‘How are you going with that?’ and the answer was truly positive, testers were very happy with it. Then, we said: ‘Ok, let’s try it [bringing LEGO Worlds to Switch]’, we started to do programming things and testing some optimizations for the graphics engine. This started like three weeks ago, on February. We think that having a portable version of the game is something really interesting, so we went for that.”
Fire Emblem Heroes: characters from The Blazing Blade being added tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Mobile, News | 7 Comments
A new summoning focus will go live in Fire Emblem Heroes tomorrow, adding six new characters from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade: Ninian, Lucius, Jaffar, Rebecca, Priscilla and Karel. New paralogues and timed quests featuring these characters will also be added.
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UK software sales (Week ending 03/11/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
3. Super Bomberman R – Konami
4. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
5. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
3. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 03/11/2017)
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
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Dragon Quest XI – area details, new monsters, 3DS screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News | 3 Comments
Square-Enix has released more information on Dragon Quest XI, which will be coming to the 3DS and Switch.
The sections of the game will be separated into three types of areas: towns, fields, and dungeons. Towns, as you would expect, are where the player can buy equipment, gather information, and find quests. Nearby speakers will have bits of dialogue appearing next to their heads, and anyone who has a quest or trouble will have a distinct purple mark. Fields vary in type of terrain and monsters, and you can even find different things depending on the time of day and weather. You can also break certain rocks for ores and gather fruit from trees. Finally, dungeons will feature strong monsters, puzzles, and potentially treasure.
There are also two new Dragon Quest monsters: Lantern Kozuo and Mokokki. The former is an abandoned lantern that has become a monster and seeks its former owners. The latter is a fluffy creature with a giant sewing needle. There is also a new character, Silvia. They appear to be a bard character intent on making everyone in the world smile.
You can check out screenshots of the 3DS version below:
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New Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia details, screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 4 Comments
GameSpot was able to get a taste of what Fire Emblem Echoes has to offer at PAX East this weekend. In a new article, the site shares additional details and screenshots. Find the new content rounded up below.
– Rather than moving directly from mission to mission, a world map allows you to have some freedom in choosing what you do next
– Once again, dungeons are in the game
– Explore dungeons in 3D with a third-person camera
– Dungeons have destroyable objects and treasure chests with items and money to find
– Encounter enemies in dungeons as well
– Engaging one takes you into a standard Fire Emblem battle
= It’s almost like a mini mission, as you still have access to your squad and face multiple enemies, rather than simply taking part in a one-on-one fight
– Gain an edge by attacking the foe in the dungeon before combat begins, reducing their health to start the battle, – Enemies can do the same to you
– Echoes follows a pair of “dueling” protagonists that you’ll swap between
– Celica and Alm each set out to defend their country, but they take different approaches to doing so
– Swap back and forth between the two routinely
– Can spend longer stretches of time playing as one before jumping into the other’s story
– First Fire Emblem game to feature full voice acting (some very minor characters aside)
– Archers can now counter-attack from a single tile away
– Mages now expend a portion of their health in order to cast spells
– Weapon durability seems to be absent
– No support system during battles
– No traditional weapon triangle
– There are still ways to gain an advantage in battles
Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Snipperclips wallpapers added to My Nintendo in North America
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A couple of Mario wallpapers were recently added to My Nintendo in North America. Another two, based on Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Snipperclips, are out now as well.
These rewards will set you back 50 Platinum Points each just like the Mario ones. They’re also compatible with PCs and smart devices.
You can obtain these rewards here. They will be leaving the site on July 2.