Switch Archives

The cosmos has always been fascinating. From our blue dot, Earth, being able to look up and see the stars shine, it’s natural to wonder what’s out there or what it’d be like to walk on other planets or visit other solar systems first hand. It’s because of this that I’ve always found sci-fi and space exploration intriguing regardless of the medium helping to bring those thoughts and galaxies to fruition with our imagination. Titles like Mass Effect, Elite Dangerous, Everspace, No Man’s Sky, and so much more have helped bring us as close as possible to experiencing the extraterrestrial within the comfort of our own homes (with significantly less danger) and laid the foundation as well as continue to push various ideas on what lies beyond the exosphere in a variety of different ways. Starlink: Battle for Atlas takes the best parts of space exploration, planetary farming, star battles, and more and brings them together in a way that’s immersive both in and out of the game with a toys-to-life approach that, surprisingly, doesn’t actually need any toys to be enjoyed to its fullest.

More: highlight, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, top, Ubisoft

Deemo update out now (version 1.4) – Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Piano support live

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

A new update has gone live for the digital version of Deemo. Version 1.4 is here, adding in support for the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Piano. This includes an exclusive music pack.

Yesterday, it was announced that the physical version of Deemo is launching January 29. Nintendo Labo support will come out of the box, so an update won’t be necessary.

Source

More: Deemo, Flyhigh Works, Rayark, title update

Nintendo is the best-selling software publisher of the year so far in the US

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

The September 2018 NPD report might have been mostly quiet in terms of Nintendo news, but one related nugget of information has emerged. Through 2018 so far, Nintendo is actually the best-selling publisher of the year when it comes to software.

The bulk of Nintendo’s sales may very well come during the holiday season. The company is saving a couple of big guns for the holiday in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee. Various Switch bundles are also planned, which should provide a nice hardware boost.

Source

More: NPD, sales, top

Civilization VI supports touch controls on Switch

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

When Civilization VI comes to Switch, it’ll make use of a much-requested feature. The team has confirmed that touch controls will be supported.

Touch controls are a natural fit for Civilization VI’s turn-based strategy game – so much so that it works on mobile. It’ll be a feature that many players will use in handheld mode.

Source

More: 2K Games, Civilization VI, Firaxis Games

Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle adding new screen filters, new screen size, mid-session joining option

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

A new update has been announced for the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle. The patch is scheduled for November, and will be adding new screen filters, new screen size, and an option to turn off the ability for other players to join your in-game session online.

Here’s the full overview of the update from Capcom:

More: Capcom, Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle

New batch of Super Mario Odyssey concept art

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments

Another wave of Super Mario Odyssey concept art has emerged from the recently-released book. Images include a look at the different Kingdoms, Cappy, and more.

Here’s the latest set:

The Art of Super Mario Odyssey can be imported from Play-Asia here.

Source

More: Super Mario Odyssey

Atari Flashback Classics retail listing appears with boxart and tentative release date

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Atari Flashback Classics will soon be coming to Switch. We’re not entirely sure when exactly, but Walmart may give us an idea. The retailer currently has the collection down for November 8.

Atari Flashback Classics bundles 150 games onto a single Switch cartridge. We have the boxart above.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

More: Atari, Atari Flashback Classics

Scans roundup – Atelier Lulua, Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists, Persona Q2

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Atelier Lulua: The Alchemist of Arland 4, Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists, and Persona Q2. Scans of all games can be found below.

More: scan

Video: “Sid Meier’s Civilization VI – Episode 1: Starting a Game”

Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

A new video series has kicked off to introduce Switch owners to Civilization VI. Watch the first episode below, which instructs fans on how they can go about starting the game.