Mortal Kombat 11’s physical version has a required download on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mortal Kombat 11 joins the lineup of games on Switch with a required download for its physical version. If you purchase the game at retail, it seems you won’t be able to play much of the title without downloading data first. We’re hearing that 20GB of space is required.
You’ll also notice that there’s a change in which the download requirement is displayed on the boxart. Unlike past games, there isn’t a huge banner at the top, but rather a small notice next to the ratings logo.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
AI: The Somnium Files – “This Is Your Idol” video
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Spike Chunsoft released another mysterious AI: The Somnium Files video, starring the virtual idol A-set:
AI: The Somnium Files will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 25.
Nintendo Switch might be set for a release in China soon, distributed by Tencent
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
“When will the Nintendo Switch be sold in China?” is a question Nintendo executives almost always get asked at their shareholder Q&As – and with good reason. China obviously is a huge, untapped market with tons of potential for profit. Of course, actually selling your products in China is tricky as it requires special approval from the government. According to Twitter user Chinese Nintendo, that approval has recently been granted to Nintendo, allowing them to sell their latest home console in China. According to the approval documents, the Nintendo Switch will be distributed in China by gaming giant Tencent.
It seems like Nintendo has been quietly paving the way for a Switch release in China in the last couple of months. Several games have received Chinese language support recently, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with today’s 3.0 update. The Switch UI itself received Chinese language support back in January.
This deal has not been officially confirmed yet, so take it with a grain of salt. Luckily, Nintendo’s fiscal year results meeting is next week, so that seems like a good place and time to announced it.
Ninja Warriors Again set for Japanese release in July
Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Publisher Taito has announced that their next title — Ninja Warriors Again — will launch in Japan sometime in July.
Previously, the game only held a release window of “2019”. Some early screens can be viewed below.
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5 minutes of Joker gameplay in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Now that Joker has been added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, footage is beginning to pop up online. Get a look at 5 minutes of gameplay below.
All eShops down following the rush to download Smash Bros. Ultimate version 3.0.0 and Joker DLC
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
If you’re having trouble accessing any of the eShops, you’re not alone. All of the digital stores are down at the moment.
The issues naturally started shortly after Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 3.0.0 and the Joker DLC went live, so you may also be unable to download the latest patch. Fortunately, Nintendo is aware of the situation and is working to get things back up and running. The company says it’ll provide an update as soon as it has more information.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 3.0.0), patch notes
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest update has gone live. Version 3.0.0, which was detailed last night, is now available.
As part of the update, Joker’s DLC pack is up and running. Nintendo has also added the Stage Builder, video editing, support for sharing of online content, and support for Smash World.
Below are the full patch notes:
Rumor: Nikkei says smaller Switch revision will release this fall, new console talk
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Rumors of new Switch models have been ongoing for quite some time. The latest report from The Wall Street Journal, which surfaced about a month ago, claimed that two revisions are on the way. One is apparently going to have “enhanced features targeted at avid videogamers” while the other “is a cheaper option for casual gamers” viewed as a supposed successor to the 3DS.
Japanese outlet Nikkei is throwing its hat into the ring with the latest speculation. If the site is to be believed, a smaller and lower-priced version of the Switch will launch this fall. This model will mainly focus on portability, but it can also be connected to a television via a dock.
As for what’s next after this smaller and cheaper version of the Switch, Nintendo is preparing to develop a next-gen console that would be a complete change from the current system. It is believed that Nintendo is performing various research and development in regards to changing the OS, enhancing the functionality and graphical capabilities, and so on. However, according to one developer, “It is not clear who will lead in creating the new concept [at this current time].”
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Director says you have to try Nintendo Labo to get it, thought VR “would be a great match”
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Labo launched a year ago, but it had trouble catching on with the market. And of course, there have been plenty of naysayers who believe that it quickly loses what makes the experience special. However, director Tsubasa Sakaguchi believes “you have to experience it to get it.”
He told The Verge in a new interview:
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Mortal Kombat 11 Switch gameplay reveal
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In a new video posted today, Warner Bros. Interactive has finally given a look at how Mortal Kombat 11 looks on Switch. Check it out below.
Mortal Kombat 11 launches for Switch on April 23.
