Kimishima on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
Next let’s talk about Nintendo Switch Online, the paid subscription service that expands the online functionality of the Nintendo Switch. We reported previously that the service would launch in 2018, and now the official start time has been set to September 2018. Work is progressing on ways to further heighten the gaming experience for consumers. Details will be made available as they are finalized.
ARMS update out now (version 5.1.0) – Gallery feature, new badges, Party Crash additions, Tournament Mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
ARMS’ latest update has gone live, as players can now download version 5.1.0. No new fighters have been added, but Nintendo has released several new features.
First, players can now access an art gallery. You can unlock illustrations using in-game currency or by fulfilling certain conditions.
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition adds video capture
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition was updated once again last night. Aside from adding in support for new DLC and fixing bugs, it also added some notably functionality. We’re hearing that video capture is now supported, so players can record 30-second gameplay clips similar to some other titles on the console.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition has an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit costume
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
WayForward sent out an announcement about Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition today. It recaps what we knew for the most part, but reveals one exclusive item in the package. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition features an exclusive extra Beach Mode costume, Shantae’s signature Blue Bathing Suit.
Here’s a recap of everything else in the package:
In addition to the bevy of vivid, detailed high-definition graphics that made this newest entry in the Shantae series a fan-favorite, the Ultimate Edition includes even more modes, monsters, and platforming action! ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’ allows players to take on the role of Shantae’s arch-nemesis, Risky Boots, in a whole new storyline! ‘Friends to the End’ features ethereal new levels and a special boss encounter as Shantae’s pals Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops enter her nightmare to try to save her from certain doom, while ‘Costume Pack’ provides three new arcade-style adventures – harness the power of the Ninja, Beach, and Officer costumes in these brand new side-stories!
Also included are previously unreleased bonuses – the Tinkerbat Transformation, Blue Shantae Costume, and Classic Risky Boots costume!
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition will be out this spring.
Source: WayForward PR
New Bloodstained video gives a look at crafting
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
The latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter update has arrived, and fans are being treated to a new look at the game’s crafting system. A video clip released today can be viewed below.
Bloodstained’s crafting system lets you combine items to make yourself new items and equipment. The team is also teasing other things that can be created, but we’ll be hearing about that later. Crafting can be done by visiting Johannes, an alchemist friendly to Miriam.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs on The Champions’ Ballad DLC, what’s next for the series, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 6 Comments
Nintendo has published a new video interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the series producer for Zelda and Breath of the Wild’s director respectively. The two talked about a few different topics, including The Champions’ Ballad DLC, what’s next for the series, and more. Watch the full interview below.
Watch Mr. Aonuma and Mr. Fujibayashi talk about The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild and share some behind-the-scenes insight into The Champions’ Ballad DLC. pic.twitter.com/v8v5Rbsbpr
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 31, 2018
Psyonix outlines upcoming plans for Rocket League – Switch graphical modes this spring
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments
Psyonix posted a comprehensive update today outlining the various features and updates in store for Rocket League. One point applies specifically to Switch.
This spring, Rocket League will be updated on Switch to support two graphical modes. The first is Performance Mode, which is 900p when docked and 720p in handheld mode at 60 frames per second with infrequent dynamic resolution scaling. If that doesn’t interest you, Quality Mode will offer native 1080p docked and 720p portable resolution at 30 frames per second with added visual effects.
The full roadmap for Rocket League’s pipeline all the way up through April and beyond can be found below.
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Hototogisu Tairan 1553: Ryuuko Aiutsu screenshots, more tidbits
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 2 Comments
Screenshots are in for the trading card game Hototogisu Tairan 1553: Ryuuko Aiutsu, which was just announced for Switch via this week’s issue of Famitsu. View them below.
We also have a few more tidbits:
– Collect cards drawn by various popular illustrators, assemble a deck, and use that deck to battle
– Two phases
– Tactical Phase: use any card from your hand, such as a strategy or promotion card, and manifest its effect onto the field
– Battle Phase: the units deployed onto the field will move and attack
– The order of movement is based on how high a unit’s stats are for both enemies and allies
– Players can enjoy strategies such as making the first move with fast units, or surrounding the enemy for a formation effect
– eShop title
ARMS maintenance taking place tonight
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
ARMS is getting a new update tonight. To prepare for it, the game will be undergoing some maintenance for about a couple of hours.
Maintenance will be taking place at the following times:
– 4:50 PM PT (January 31) – 6:30 PM PT (January 31)
– 7:50 PM ET (January 31) – 9:30 PM ET (January 31)
– 12:50 AM in the UK (February 1) – 2:30 AM in the UK (February 1)
– 1:50 AM in Europe (February 1) – 3:30 AM in Europe (February 1)
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Scans roundup – Hototogisu Tairan 1553, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Valkyria Chronicles 4, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 1 Comment
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Hototogisu Tairan 1553: Ryuuko Aiutsu, SD Gundam G Generation Genesis, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Valkyria Chronicles 4, and Cube Creator X. Scans of all games are below.
