The history of the “free update” model in Switch games
Posted on 8 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over the history of the “free update” business model of certain first-party games released for Switch.
Free updates and DLC weren’t quite as common for Nintendo games back in the Wii U and 3DS era. Company culture changes aside, one possible reason for this is that those consoles could only store so much extra data and updates for their games (with Super Smash Bros. pushing the limits of this restriction). Needless to say, things have sort of changed during the Switch era. Free updates have gone from a nice bonus to… something else, we’ll say. Here are some of the most prominent examples of Switch games that relied on a free update content cycle, and what these updates added to each game.
Worst Shiny Pokemon of all time
Posted on 8 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
Following our recent list of the best Shiny Pokemon of all time, we’ve put together a list of the absolute worst Shiny Pokemon of all time. When you look at a big list of every Shiny Pokemon, you’ll notice that there are many more average or poor ones than good ones. This is especially prevalent in some of the earlier generations. It’s rumored that Shiny Pokemon colors were originally determined via an algorithm, but we couldn’t actually find any confirmation of this – maybe the developers just got better at picking colors as the years went by. In any case, we’ve looked through every single Shiny Pokemon and included some of the very worst ones here.
Splatoon 3 August 2024 Splatfest announced
Posted on 8 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
July 17: Nintendo is gearing up for the latest Splatfest in Splatoon 3, which will be held next month.
For the latest theme, players are asked which food from Bread, Rice, and Pasta that they’d be able to eat every day.
More: Splatoon 3
Famitsu software sales (7/29/24 – 8/4/24) – Top 30
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 – 21,392 / 223,619
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,694 / 5,932,192
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 8,254 / 7,858,430
4. [NSW] Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – 7,434 / 166,364
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,917 / 3,585,175
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,469 / 1,363,142
7. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 5,035 / 1,902,143
8. [NSW] Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – 4,989 / 41,123
9. [NSW] One Piece Odyssey – 4,806 / 21,179
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,739 / 5,53,891
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team joining Switch Online
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
August 1: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team has been announced as the latest addition to Nintendo Switch Online. The game will be available starting August 9, 2024.
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team was originally made for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, you’ll be able to gain access next week.
Here’s some information about the game:
Doom Anthology revealed for Switch
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There’s more news to share about Doom today with Bethesda unveiling Doom Anthology. A release date has not yet been provided.
Doom Anthology contains Doom (1993), Doom II, Doom 64, Doom 3, Doom (2016), and Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition. Just keep in mind that downloads are required. Outside of the games, you’ll get an exclusive steelbook and a 5-inch replica BFG with LED lights and stand.
More: Bethesda, Doom, Doom 3, Doom 64, Doom Eternal, Doom II, id Software
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series to get second run of physical copies, pre-order available now
Posted on 8 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original: Square Enix has announced today via social media that it will be printing a second run of physical copies of Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster in North America and Europe. The collection released on Switch last year digitally via the eShop and received a very limited physical run. This second printing, which will include a sticker sheet, will release on October 8, 2024. Pre-orders are available now via Amazon and the official site.
Get an overview of the games below:
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon getting Paradox Pack DLC
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
June 14: The fun isn’t finished for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, as more DLC is lined up for the game in the form of the Paradox Pack. A release window wasn’t provided, but it’s coming soon.
New characters are planned as part of the DLC. There’s also new stages, new challenges, items, and more. That’s on top of secret quests and cheat codes.
More information can be found in the following rundown:
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next opening movie
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Arc System Works shared an opening on River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next with the opening movie now being made available. Fans can see what the general vibe of the game will be like and a few different characters are introduced.
In case you missed out initial report, here’s some information about the game:
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions trailer introduces Triwizard Schools
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Warner Bros. Games is back with a new trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions that provides a video tour of the Triwizard School pitches, including Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang Institute as referenced in the books and films. These wizarding schools are being adapted for the first time.
Also shown in the trailer is a closer look at the schools’ Quidditch pitches, including a glimpse of their unique architecture, landscapes, and campus exteriors, as well as all new gameplay footage. The Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Career Mode lets players partake in the Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup, where they can represent one of the three magical schools in the ultimate Quidditch experience. The levels can also be accessed in the PVP and Exhibition Modes.
