Valve reached out to Nintendo first before Dolphin emulator was removed from Steam
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments
Much discussion has taken place after Valve took down the Dolphin emulator listing last week on Steam. However, new information has come to light revealing that the move was technically spurred on by Valve initially.
Rather than Nintendo filing a DMCA, the GameCube and Wii emulator was removed after Valve brought it to Nintendo’s attention. The Verge obtained emails showing how the Big N’s lawyers especially took issue with the use of cryptographic keys.
The email reads:
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Talk to Strangers out on Switch next week
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
QUByte Interactive announced today that it’s teaming up with Post Mortem Pixels on a Switch version of Talk to Strangers. The title is slated for June 8, 2023.
Talk to Strangers is a game of everyday survival in which players work for Sunny Morning and sell products. Conversations in the game impact certain stats in the game.
Below is an official overview:
Super Mega Baseball 4 launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Super Mega Baseball 4 has officially arrived, and we have a launch trailer to celebrate. The sports title is making its debut on Switch today.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game:
Fishing Vacation, Game Boy-themed horror adventure, gets surprise Switch release
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher DreadXP and developer Teebowah Games have not only announced a Switch version of Fishing Vacation, but released it as well. It’s up on the Switch eShop now.
Fishing Vacation was originally made for Fishing Horror Jam 2020 and came out as an expanded standalone game on Steam last April. It has elements of a fishing adventure, atmospheric horror, and humor.
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Kuroi Tsubasa launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games and Blackwing Gaming have shared a launch trailer for Kuroi Tsubasa. The visual novel just made an appearance on Switch.
Here’s the official eShop listing:
PAW Patrol World announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Outright Games is publishing another PAW Patrol game having now announced PAW Patrol World. On Switch and other platforms, it’ll be out on September 29, 2023.
PAW Patrol World is an adventure game developed by 3DClouds. Further information can be found in the following overview:
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Xicatrice, a “superpowers x academy RPG”, announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (2/21): Nippon Ichi Software has officially unveiled the upcoming Switch game Xicatrice, a “superpowers x academy RPG”. This was first teased earlier in the week.
Here’s some information about the game, courtesy of Gematsu:
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River City Girls 2 update out now (version 1.0.3), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A significant update for River City Girls 2, version 1.0.3, is now available.
The update is highlighted by repeat New Game+ playthroughs. It also comes with frame rate improvements and other fixes.
The full patch notes for the River City Girls 2 version 1.0.3 update are as follows:
Yasha Haddaji no longer Nintendo Russia CEO
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Yasha Haddaji over the years, but it’s now been confirmed that he’s no longer the company’s CEO in Russia. His contract ended on May 31.
Haddaji was most recently accused that he formed a side company, Achivka, to circumvent an official sales ban. Haddaji’s conduct also came into question in 2018 with other allegations were swirling around as well.
Something important to note is that while he’s no longer an official employee, Haddaji will remain in the picture as Achivka will provide customer support for Nintendo in Russia. You can read the official statement below.
Splatoon 3 update out now (version 4.0.1), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another update for Splatoon 3 is here, with Nintendo making version 4.0.1 available.
Version 4.0.0 previously went live earlier in the week in time for Sizzle Season 2023. However, a couple of issues were discovered. Nintendo was on the case quickly and issued a follow-up patch to take care of those problems. You’ll want to download and install the update for the smoothest experience.
The full patch notes for the Splatoon 3 version 4.0.1 update are as follows:
