ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition update out now (version 2.0.2), patch notes
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A new 2.0.2 update has just gone out for ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Today’s update includes a bunch of different figments in various areas. A couple of improvements are also available.
The full patch notes for the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition version 2.0.2 update are as follows:
Tactics Ogre: Reborn launch trailer
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Tactics Ogre: Reborn is here on Switch, and a new trailer celebrates the game’s release. Square Enix is providing a final look at the redone version of its tactics RPG.
Get caught up on everything you need to know with the following overview:
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet getting 1.0.1 day one update
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Original (11/8): Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be receiving a version 1.0.1 day one update (patch notes to follow), according to The Pokemon Company. It will be highlighted by the inclusion of online play, so fans are advised to download it before starting their adventure. At least 1GB of free space will be required, but other specifics have not been shared at this time.
It also sounds like other updates are planned for the future. Once again though, further information has not been provided.
Sonic Frontiers Switch tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Digital Foundry has delved into all version of Sonic Frontiers, covering the game from a technical perspective and digging up details on aspects such as frame rate and resolution. When it comes to Switch, it sounds like the team made a number of compromises to get the game running.
Here’s the full rundown of tidbits:
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Pokemon Switch games, Pokemon Home dishing out new bans for illegally modified data
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company announced today that it has started handing out new bans relating to the Pokemon games on Switch as well as Pokemon Home for those that have been involved with illegally modified data.
The announcement mentioned how this data can bring about issues with the games and apps. As a result, some users may find that they will not be able to access online play for the Pokemon games as well as internet functionality for Pokemon Home. Bans may be either limited or indefinite, and there will be no refunds. However, keep in mind that the bans only affect Pokemon releases – no other titles on Switch will be impacted. The Pokemon Company may also take similar action in the future without notice.
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The Benza RPG in the works for Switch
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Tokyo Cowboys has announced that it’s finished work on The Benza RPG after two years of updates and patching, and is now setting its sights on a Switch port. Currently this version is targeting launch in Q2 2023 “with additional QOL improvements and optimization” for the console.
The Benza RPG, which is based on The Benza and Benza English shows, is a retro-like RPG that has players taking on the role of main characters Chris and Kyle as they try to free Higashi Nakano, a small suburb in Tokyo, from the evil Japanese Teacher Inko Sensei’s nefarious shadow magic. It’s said that the team took inspiration from Mother / EarthBound with the game featuring nostalgic graphics mixed with modern effects, voice acting from the cast in battles, a diverse soundtrack ranging from chip tunes to hip hop, “and a truly bonkers story unlike any ever seen in an RPG before”.
Here’s a rundown of the game’s features:
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Nintendo talks Nintendo Accounts and importance for next-gen hardware
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has regularly talked up the importance of Nintendo Accounts, including this week during its financial results briefing. We heard that the total number of accounts is now at 290 million.
The topic of Nintendo Accounts was again brought up during the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing this week, including how it relates to next-gen hardware. Director / senior managing executive officers Shinya Takahashi and Ko Shiota both weighed in.
Here’s what was shared:
Miyamoto talks backwards compatibility, new hardware to focus on “new and unique gameplay”
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Shigeru Miyamoto tackled a question this week during Nintendo’s financial results briefing this week regarding backwards compatibility. One investor asked about internal conversations Nintendo has had about this.
Miyamoto acknowledged that “software development environments have recently been gradually integrated”, which means that the concept behind backwards compatibility is now easier to accomplish At the same time though, the focus for Nintendo – which is usually the case – is “to offer new and unique gameplay that cannot be realized on existing hardware.”
Miyamoto said:
Nintendo again says no Switch price increase planned, but monitoring the situation
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Whenever someone has a chance to speak with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, the possibility of a price increase for Switch tends to be brought up. Furukawa has addressed the topic multiple times, including once again this week during a financial results briefing Q&A.
Just as we’ve heard before, it was stated that “there are no plans to raise the price of our hardware.” It is worth noting though that Furukawa left the door open just slightly having mentioned that “the yen has depreciated at an unexpected level for a long duration, so we will carefully consider as we monitor the situation going forward.”
Furukawa stated:
Nintendo president on why initial Splatoon 3 sales were higher in Japan than expected
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Splatoon 3 has been off to a strong start worldwide, but in Japan, the game has really been dominating. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about why the game’s initial sales were higher than expected in the region during a financial results briefing Q&A this week.
Furukawa brought up the “market environment” that picked up during the summer plus the release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak as well as releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Kirby’s Dream Buffet, and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. It also sounds like the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere was especially a hit in Japan.
According to Furukawa:
