Nintendo on the development of the Joy-Con, integrating Switch hardware/software, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Q&A section of its latest financial results briefing, Nintendo was asked about the design concept for Switch’s Joy-Con. Senior executive officer Ko Shiota, managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, and Shigeru Miyamoto all weighed in on this.
Shiota said that the “Joy-Con was designed from the start of development as a device that could have a variety of uses besides being a game controller, including the possibility of attachment to something else for play.” Nintendo also thought about the Joy-Con could be used by setting it in an attachment. Takahashi later added that Nintendo “considered play using just the hardware and software, as well as play in combination with other things.”
Nintendo on making Switch appealing among a broader consumer base
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, the company was asked about any issues / risk factors now that weren’t considered before launch. This prompted managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, senior executive officer Ko Shiota, and Shigeru Miyamoto to talk about the need to increase the appeal of Switch to all age groups, regardless of gender.
Miyamoto commented on this as well, and said something interesting. Nintendo wants each individual person to own a Switch as opposed to every family in general.
Nintendo: Next announcement for Nintendo Switch Online will be worth the wait
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
An update on Nintendo Switch Online was financial provided during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. We finally know that the service will be launching in September.
During the Q&A session of its financial results briefing, Nintendo commented on this just a bit further. Both president Tatsumi Kimishima and managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi weighed in on the service, with Takahashi stating that the next announcement will be worth the wait.
The two stated:
Nintendo on the reception to Nintendo Labo, decision to use cardboard
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo surprised everyone last month with the announcement of Nintendo Labo last month. Going after kids and kids at heart, Nintendo Labo will allow Switch owners to make creations out of cardboard and then use them with compatible applications / mini-games.
Using cardboard may have seemed out of left field, but it ended up being a natural fit. Nintendo commented on the entire Nintendo Labo project including the reception and the decision to feature cardboard.
Here’s what was shared:
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Legend of Kay Anniversary announced for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Legend of Kay Anniversary is coming to Switch, THQ Nordic has announced. A release is planned for sometime in 2018.
You may recall that Legend of Kay Anniversary previously appeared on Wii U. At the moment we aren’t aware of any major changes from that version.
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tinyBuild to announce six new Switch games during a broadcast tomorrow
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
tinyBuild has published a couple of games on Switch thus far. Last year, the company brought Mr. Shifty and Phantom Trigger to the system. tinyBuild hasn’t had any new announcements for Switch in recent months, but that’s about to change.
A new “Hello Switch” broadcast will be held tomorrow in which six new games will be announced. It’ll be hosted at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.
Monster Boy is getting a physical release in North America
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
FDG Entertainment has announced that their upcoming Switch game Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is getting a physical release in North America, where it’ll be released “later this Summer”. The digital version will be released on the same day. SEGA will be assisting FDG Entertainment with publishing the game. Sadly, no news so far on a physical release in other regions.
Video: World End Syndrome’s opening movie
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Arc System Works has released the opening movie of World’s End Syndrome for Switch, which will be released in Japan on April 26th. Give it a watch:
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Valkyria Chronicles 4: character trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
SEGA has published a new trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 4. This one showcases a couple of the game’s characters, namely Claude Wallace, Riley Miller, Raz, and Kai Schulen. Take a look:
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Attack on Titan 2: “Multiplayer Highlight” trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo has published a new trailer for Attack on Titan 2. This one focuses on the game’s various multiplayer modes. There are several co-operative and competitive modes to choose from. You can play the game’s story missions together in co-op mode or compete in teams of four against one another in Annihilation Mode. The Switch version also supports local multiplayer with up to eight consoles.
