Epic confirms Fortnite Switch video capture was disabled for performance and stability reasons
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Fortnite made a major change with its Switch version recently. With the 5.40.2 client update, video capture was disabled. The common consensus was that it was done to improve performance and stability, which Epic has confirmed.
According to Epic, the developer has “been seeing a high rate of Out of Memory related crashes.” By disabling video capture, Fortnite is able to save “a significant amount of RAM while also having a positive effect on overall performance across the board.”
For those who still want to use video capture, Epic is “considering the possibility of making this feature optional in the future for players who don’t mind taking a hit on their performance.”
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New Team Sonic Racing screenshots
Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
As part of the latest issue of Famitsu, SEGA has released a fresh batch of screenshots from Team Sonic Racing. Included in this stack are the first glimpses provided of the kart racing title’s overworld map and in-game “cutscenes”. Check them out in the gallery below.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller live on Amazon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update (9/11): This ended up selling out yesterday, but is back up on Amazon.
Original (9/10): The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller will be sold in the game’s special edition. However, it’ll also be offered separately as a standalone item.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the controller itself. If you’d like to place an order, you can do so here.
Niantic: Pokemon GO activity up 35%, “surprises” teased for this fall “to give Trainers even more ways to play together”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Niantic posted an update to its blog today recapping activity from the summer. Of course, the company provided an update on Pokemon GO here.
Pokemon GO did well this summer, as activity was up 35% since May. Niantic further says that since social features were added at the end of June, over 113 million friend connections have been made and 2.2 billion gifts have been sent to friends.
Work continues on Pokemon GO. This fall, Niantic says there will be “surprises” on the way “to give Trainers even more ways to play together.”
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First half hour of Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk will be available a week from today on Switch. Check out the first half hour on Nintendo’s console below.
Party Arcade lands on Switch next month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Planet Entertainment has announced that the FarSight Studios-developed Party Arcade is making its way to Switch next month. The package features popular party games and acts as a sequel to the Game Party franchise that originally appeared on Wii.
Below is further information and a trailer:
Reigns: Kings & Queens launches September 20 on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Devolver Digital will be publishing yet another game on Switch very soon. Reigns: Kings & Queens, comprised of both games Reigns and Reign: Her Majesty, arrives via the eShop on September 20.
Here’s overviews and trailers for both:
Fortnite has disabled video capture on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
When a Switch game updates, we sometimes see that video capture has been added. Fortnite has gone in the opposite direction. With the latest patch, players have started to notice that video capture has been disabled entirely.
When attempting to record a video clip, a message will appear stating that “Videos cannot be captured for this software.” This affects all areas in Fortnite.
It’s unclear if video capture has been permanently disabled or is a temporary measure. It may have been done in order to improvement performance on Switch.
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Exorder coming to Switch this month, supports cross-platform play with the PC version
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Exorder is coming to Switch, Fat Dog Games and Solid9 Studio announced today. A release is planned for September 27.
Exorder, which will feature cross-platform play with the PC version, is a fantasy turn-based tactical RPG. We have further information about the title below, along with a trailer.
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Rumor: More talk of the delayed Nintendo Direct now airing on Thursday
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Last Wednesday, a Nintendo Direct was announced that would be airing the following day. However, due to an earthquake in Japan, the presentation was pushed back to an unspecified date.
We’ve been waiting on a new date for that presentation since then. There’s been some chatter about the Nintendo Direct airing this Thursday instead, in large part because of some information datamined from Splatoon 2. This is now being backed up by a report that Nintendo Life who has heard similarly from “trusted sources”.
