Sakurai further explains why he feels Smash Bros. and online play aren’t a good fit
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
In a new video posted today, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai shared more of his thoughts on why he feels the series isn’t the best fit with online play.
Sakurai was addressing the topic while speaking about the creation of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which was the first entry in the franchise to support the feature. We previously heard him talking about this a bit in a column a couple of years ago.
Hauma: A Detective Noir Story announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer SenAm Games announced Hauma: A Detective Noir Story. The title is due out on Switch in Fall 2023.
Hauma: A Detective Noir Story is a narrative-based investigative noir visual novel with a comic-inspired visual style. More information can be found in the following overview:
Lunark update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new update has been released for Lunark, with version 1.1.0 having been made available.
The patch features more-user-friendly running jumps and ledge grabs, additional checkpoints, and a level select after beating the game. That’s along with bug fixes and some other elements.
The full patch notes for the Lunark version 1.1.0 update are as follows:
More: Canari Games, Lunark, title update, WayForward
LEGO 2K Drive launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In celebration of the game’s launch, LEGO 2K Drive has received a launch trailer. Fans can pick it up on Switch starting today.
If you’re interested in learning more about the game, read the following overview:
The Wonderful 101: Remastered gains free After School Hero – Part 1 DLC
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Starting today, The Wonderful 101: Remastered players can get their hands on free DLC titled After School Hero – Part 1. This was previously came about due to the game reaching stretch goals in a successful Kickstarter campaign.
After School Hero – Part 1 DLC is a unique side-scrolling shooter experience completely different to the main game. In the future, a second part will be released.
More: DLC, PlatinumGames, The Wonderful 101: Remastered, top
Famitsu software sales (5/8/23 – 5/14/23) – Top 30
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 1,119,502 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,794 / 5,293,478
3. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,335 / 2,182,171
4. [NSW] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 6,819 / 426,789
5. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 6,420 / 5,028,722
6. [PS4] Hogwarts Legacy – 6,384 / 38,302
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,704 / 3,135,953
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,061 / 5,190,681
9. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,856 / 4,014,693
10. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 3,746 / 1,230,382
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom update out now (version 1.1.1), patch notes
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A new update has just been released for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with the game moving up to version 1.1.1.
This patch addresses a specific issue as well as some general ones that Nintendo didn’t go into detail about. Primarily, it’s about clearing the quest titled “The Closed Door”. Downloading version 1.1.1 will let players clear the quest if they came across the problem previously.
The full patch notes for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom version 1.1.1 update are as follows:
Nintendo Switch Online adding Super Mario Advance 1-3
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Three more Game Boy Advance games are about to drop on Nintendo Switch Online, with players having access to Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 and Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3. These are all slated for May 26, 2023.
Here’s an overview of all three titles:
Minecraft Legends update out now (version 1.17.31676), patch notes
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Minecraft Legends is back with another update, and version 1.17.31676 is available.
This update includes a variety of improvements to top issues that have been reported by players. Also, it should be noted that a new Lost Legend is coming soon.
The full patch notes for the Minecraft Legends version 1.17.31676 update are as follows:
Cramped Room of Death release date set for July, new trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thanks to Nicalis and Hafiz Mohd Rozlan, we have a release date for Cramped Room of Death. It’s heading to Switch on July 19, 2023.
Originally, Cramped Room of Death was announced for Switch back in August. Nicalis had given it a Q4 2022 release window, but something changed along the way.
