An experiment from a Vicarious Visions engineer led to Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy ending up on Switch
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was featured at E3 this week. Folks were able to go hands-on with the Switch version, and the new Future Tense level was shown off.
One interesting point concerns loading times. After Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy originally came out on PlayStation 4, Vicarious Visions looked at the feedback, and has addressed this on Switch. Fans can expect loading time improvements across the various levels.
[Let’s Talk] E3 2018 reactions
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Just like that, another E3 is in the books. After a week of jam-packed news, trailers, and more, the expo has drawn to a close.
There was plenty to look at throughout the week, but the main event for us was on Tuesday with the Nintendo Direct. Smash Bros. Ultimate had its expected blowout, but a few other games were shown as well. Daemon X Machina and Super Mario Party were announced, Fire Emblem: Three Houses was unveiled, the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 story content was shown, and a few leaked games were confirmed – Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Overcooked 2. There were a few other goodies spread out throughout the week including the release of the latest Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, Arcade Archives Donkey Kong, and a meaty Octopath Traveler demo.
There were some notable omissions. Yoshi for Switch wasn’t present, and has been pushed back to 2019. Metroid Prime 4 was also nowhere to be seen, though that might not be too surprising considering we only saw a logo last year. Nintendo also had nothing to say about 3DS at all – including during the Treehouse streams – so we’ll have to wait a bit longer for new looks at WarioWare Gold, Luigi’s Mansion, and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey.
Since E3 has wrapped up, how is everyone feeling about Nintendo’s presence? Were you pleased with what was shown, or were you left wanting more? What are your thoughts on Smash Bros. Ultimate and Ridley’s inclusion? Let us know in the comments below.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy getting an official guide
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is just a couple of weeks away from reaching Switch. When it does release, Prima will have an official guide ready to go.
Amazon provides the following overview of the guide:
Photos of the Sushi Striker International Sushi Day event at Nintendo NY
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, Switch | 0 comments
In celebration of International Sushi Day as well as to promote Sushi Striker, Nintendo NY held a special event for the game today. We have a few photos from Nintendo below, along with their descriptions.
Video: Watch Reggie and Geoff Keighley face off in Mario Tennis Aces
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Bill Trinen isn’t the only person Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime battled in Mario Tennis Aces at E3 this week. He also played the game with Geoff Keighley, known for his work on The Game Awards, E3 Colosseum, and more. Watch the two face off in the video below.
We both had crazy schedules this year, but in the last hour of @e3 2018, we made it happen: Geoff vs. Reggie in Mario Tennis Aces! 12 years after our first E3 tennis battle in Wii Sports. pic.twitter.com/7rPkqiDSN3
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) June 16, 2018
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Memories Off: Innocent Fille also lined up for Switch
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In the same stream in which Robotics;Notes Elite was essentially confirmed for Switch, a second visual for the novel was revealed. Memories Off: Innocent Fille also appears to be destined for the system.
Memories Off: Innocent Fille debuted a few months ago on the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC in Japan. Here’s a brief overview of the story from Gematsu:
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42 minutes of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Battle Challenge Mode Pack footage
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At the end of this week, Nintendo dropped the next big piece of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC. Expansion Pass owners can get their hands on the Battle Challenge Mode Pack. Get a lengthy look at the DLC in the gameplay video below.
Robotics;Notes Elite seems to be in the works for Switch
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Robotics;Notes Elite appears to be bound for Switch. During a live stream today, Mages boss Chiyomaru Shikura showed the Switch home menu with an icon that clearly shows the title.
Here’s a look:
More: 5pb., Mages, Robotics;Notes Elite
Nintendo maintenance schedule as of June 16, 2018
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Nintendo has a few different maintenance sessions planned over the next few days. All of its platforms will be impacted, along with Minecraft.
The current schedule is as follows:
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Splatoon 2 – North American / European Splatfest #11 announced
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Update (6/16): It is also confirmed that Europe will be hosting the same Splatfest next weekend.
Original (6/15): Nintendo has revealed the next North American Splatfest for Splatoon 2. Next weekend, the players are being asked about orange juice. Do you like the drink with or without pulp?
You can make your voice heard next weekend starting at 9 PM PT on June 22 / 12 AM ET on June 23. The event will last for a full day, and we’ll have the results soon after.
