Nintendo maintenance schedule as of October 6, 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At least as things stand now, Nintendo has a light week of maintenance planned. Only one session is currently on tap for Switch.
Here’s the full schedule:
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2016 patents show some pretty different designs for the Switch Joy-Con
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As we’ve seen in the past, patents don’t always become actual products. That’s particularly evident with three Joy-Con filings uncovered by LetsGoDigital, which were applied for back in 2016.
These patents show off some unique designs for the Switch controllers. One features a wider set of Joy-Con whereas the other two have some interesting placements for buttons, including d-pads.
Here are a few mockups made by LetsGoDigital:
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Yo-kai Watch 1 Switch gameplay videos
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Several gameplay videos have come in showing off the new version of Yo-kai Watch 1 on Switch. We’ve rounded up the full set below.
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Spirit Hunter: NG footage
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Spirit Hunter: NG, the second entry in Experience’s horror series, is coming west on October 10. Have a look at some early footage as shown on an Aksys Games live stream below.
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Game Freak on why it took so long for a Pokemon console game
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon has long been known as a handheld-only series. Thanks to the hybrid nature of Switch, that’s finally starting to change. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee got things started last year and allowed fans to experience the games on an actual television. Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are continuing the trend on Switch and will mark an entirely new generation that can be played on the big screen.
In the latest issue of Game Informer, producer Junichi Masuda was asked why it took so long for a Pokemon console game. He first noted the importance of maintaining an open experience in which players can connect with others in real-life, explaining:
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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle – Neo Politan DLC character trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Arc System Works released a new trailer for the Neo Politan character DLC coming to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Take a look at the video below.
[Interview] The Alliance Alive HD Remastered devs on revitalizing the game for Switch, what’s new, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
Those that have played The Alliance Alive feel that its a standout RPG on 3DS. However, the game came out pretty late in the system’s life cycle, and may have been overlooked. It’s now getting a second shot in the public eye as FuRyu teamed up with NIS America to bring The Alliance Alive HD Remastered to Switch.
At the Tokyo Game Show, we were treated to a big interview with several developers involved with the new version. We asked about why The Alliance Alive is returning, what’s new this time around, and more.
Here’s our full discussion:
[Review] Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Posted on 5 years ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 26, 2019
Developer: THQ Nordic
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Earlier this year, THQ Nordic treated us to a rather lovely Switch port of Darksiders – titled Darksiders Warmastered Edition – that proved, if nothing else, to be a bit of a technical achievement. Being a fast-paced hack and slasher that relies on precise inputs and visual cues, it gave Switch owners the choice of either playing the game at high resolution and 30 frames per second, or at a lower resolution whilst running at 60 frames per second. This choice, and the work that went into making it possible, resulted in a technically magnificent game that drew plenty of praise across the Switch community. As we near the all-important holiday season, THQ Nordic has decided to bolster its late 2019 lineup with a Switch port of the game’s sequel, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition.
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Zelda: Link’s Awakening sold 430,000 copies in its first three days in Europe
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening had a strong debut in Europe, as Nintendo has said that the game sold 430,000 copies in its first three days. To put it another way, that’s over 100 games sold per minute.
As previously reported, Zelda: Link’s Awakening is the fastest-selling Switch game in Europe this year. We also know that it sold around 150,000 copies sold in its first week in Japan.
Source: Nintendo PR
Pokemon Sword/Shield reveals Galarian Ponyta
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Galarian Ponyta will be included in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the recent 24-hour live stream for the games revealed. The Pokemon has a new look similar to other Galarian forms.
Here’s a quick look:
