Neo Geo games on Switch will be updated next week to address brightness and audio issues
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
The first wave of Neo Geo Switch games from Hamster’s Arcade Archives series debuted in Europe and Japan last week. Unfortunately though, many players quickly became aware of issues pertaining to brightness and audio.
Hamster has heard the complaints and is already looking to address the situation. Next week, the games should be updated to correct the reported problems.
Also worth noting, NAM-1975 is coming to the Japanese Switch eShop tomorrow. It will cost 823 yen.
More: Hamster, title update
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch vs. Wii U frame rate stress tests
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments
Digital Foundry put up another video analyzing Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s performance on Switch and Wii U today. For this new one, the team was stress-testing the GPU. The analysis shows that the game does have frame rate dips on Switch here and there, but they appear to be less frequent and not as severe when compared to Wii U.
You can watch the full video below. Note that one of the game’s villages is shown, if you’re looking to avoid all spoilers.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap coming to Switch on April 18
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments
You won’t have to wait much longer to play Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. Today, DotEmu announced that the game is set to launch on April 18 via the eShop (and other platforms). A “last surprise” will be revealed on March 18.
For those who haven’t heard of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap previously, here’s a brief overview:
“Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure. Play as Lizard-Man, Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Lion-Man, and Hawk-Man, and use their unique abilities to uncover the land’s deepest secrets. Switch in real-time between the original retro graphics and the visually stunning modern remake, and input your old Sega Master System passcode to unlock all of your old saves and progression – just how you left them in 1989.”
Source: DotEmu PR
Fire Emblem Heroes details its upcoming Inherit Skill feature
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo made it known that Fire Emblem Heroes is adding the new Inherit Skill feature on March 16. Additional details have since been published on the official Japanese Twitter account.
It shares the following:
– You can inherit up to three skills from one hero
– The inherited skills will start off as mastered (on the new owner)
– To learn the inherited skills, you’ll need 1.5 times more SP than usual
The Twitter account goes on to say that exclusive hero skills like Falchion cannot be inherited. Finally, some skills may not be transferable depending on the inheritor hero’s weapon type and movement type.
Wii U / 3DS Image Share maintenance taking place next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has new maintenance scheduled for next week, but it will only be impacting a specific feature for two of its platforms. On Monday / Tuesday, Wii U / 3DS Image Share will be down for a couple of hours of maintenance.
The schedule is as follows:
– 7 PM PT (March 13) – 9 PM PT (March 13)
– 10 PM ET (March 13) – 12 AM ET (March 14)
– 3 AM in the UK (March 14) – 5 AM in the UK (March 14)
– 4 AM in Europe (March 14) – 6 AM in Europe (March 14)
More: maintenance
Fire Emblem Heroes – additional rewards added for Voting Gauntlet
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Mobile | 2 Comments
The Voting Gauntlet currently running in Fire Emblem Heroes has rewards for all participating players based on the end score. The highest goal was originally for 5 billion total score, but the current score is 6,089,630,753. As such, additional goals have been added.
If players can total 8 billion points, everyone will be rewarded 15 Orbs, 5 of each Great Badge, and 2000 Universal Crystals. If the total hits 10 billion, everyone will be rewarded 20 Orbs, 5 of each Great Badge, and 5000 Universal Crystals. Get to battling, everyone!
Fire Emblem Heroes – Inherit Skill arriving March 16
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Mobile | 2 Comments
Fire Emblem Heroes will be getting its Inherit Skill update on March 16, at 3:00 AM (EST). It will allow Heroes to learn skills from other Heroes. The notification states that the release time could change.
Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (3/8/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “A second impurression! Cat Style Redux #2”.
Available items include:
– Cat-ear newsboy cap
– Cat-lover tee
– Cat silhouette dress
– Cat tail (stripes)
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
More: Miitomo
[Review] Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!
Posted on 8 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 24 Comments
System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: March 3, 2017
Developer: SFB Games
Publisher Nintendo
In most cases I find it exhausting when reviews for launch games go on and on about the new piece of hardware it’s on. With that said, it’s unavoidable to mention how well suited Snipperclips is to the modularity and modes of the Switch and its Joy-Con. On top of being an excellent puzzle game on its own, Snipperclips is the Switch’s premier local multiplayer showcase.
More: highlight, Snipperclips, top
Japanese 3DS themes (3/8/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
– Osomatsu × Hello Kitty – 200 yen
– Karamatsu × Tuxedosam – 200 yen
– Choromatsu × Kero Kero Keroppi – 200 yen
– Orangestar 「DAYBREAK FRONTLINE – 200 yen
– Wonderful☆opportunity! 「Bouken No Sho Ga Kiemashita – 200 yen
– Balloon 「 Charles」 – 200 yen
– Wonderful☆opportunity! 「Oni KYOKAN」 – 200 yen
– Shoose 「 Koshitantan」 – 200 yen
