Nintendo says Switch Online NES controller’s layout “doesn’t lend itself” to handheld play
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It was recently announced that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be able to purchase new NES controllers for use with classic games on the system. We know that they work when the system is docked or in tabletop mode, but how about portable play?
USgamer decided to ask Nintendo that very question. In a statement, the company said that “the controller’s horizontal layout doesn’t lend itself to being used while vertically attached to the Nintendo Switch console.”
Tricky Towers announced for Switch, out next month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Following many fan requests, WeirdBeard announced today that its popular “game of frantic physics stacking fun” Tricky Towers is heading to Switch. A release is just a few weeks away on the eShop.
Here’s an overview along with a Switch trailer:
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Curve Digital bringing The Swindle to Switch next month
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Previously released on Wii U, The Swindle is now making its way to Switch. Curve Digital announced today that the “steampunk cybercrime caper” will be appearing on the eShop starting next month.
Below is an overview for the game, along with a trailer:
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First-person horror game Silver Chains coming to Switch
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Developer Cracked Heads Games and Headup have announced Silver Chains, an Unreal Engine 4-made first-person horror title known as Silver Chains. Players will be attempting to find out about the terrible events that transpired in an old abandoned manner.
Headup has shared the following overview and trailer:
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Bad North update out now (version 1.02)
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Bad North’s next update is now available to download on Switch. Version 1.02 is live, addressing a number of bugs and making user interface adjustments.
Another update is also planned for Bad North “which comes with a large amount of gameplay and balance improvements.”
For now, below are today’s patch notes:
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UK software sales (Week ending 9/15/2018) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 6 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. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe- Nintendo
2. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
3. Minecraft – Nintendo
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy- Activision Blizzard
6. Mario Tennis Aces – Nintendo
7. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
9. Sonic Mania Plus – SEGA
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
Wii U
1. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
8. Wii Party U – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3DS
1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
4. Donkey Kong Country Returns – Nintendo
5. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
9. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
10. Detective Pikachu – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 9/15/2018)
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You can use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Nintendo Switch Online service starts this week. As it turns out, you can actually pay the initial fee using My Nintedo Gold Points, as an FAQ on Nintendo’s website reveals:
Can I use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase the Nintendo Switch Online membership?
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Super Smash Blog update: Isabelle
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today’s Super Smash Blog about is about the recently revealed newcomer, Isabelle:
Isabelle joins the battle from Animal Crossing: New Leaf! She uses various trinkets from around the village to battle. Her side special, Fishing Rod, not only allows her to snag and bring opponents closer – it can also be used as a recovery move.
Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn is exclusive to New 3DS and 2DS
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The deluxe 3DS edition of Kirby’s Epic Yarn is exclusive to New 2DS and 3DS systems, according to the game’s page on Nintendo.com. This isn’t atypical for the more recently announced 3DS games, but probably a disappointment to those who never upgraded.
