North American Bayonetta 1 and 2 Switch site open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
The North American website for Bayonetta 1 and 2 on Switch has gone live. To access it, head on over here.
The site has plenty of information about both games, plus videos and more. You’ll also find the trailer for Bayonetta 3 on the main homepage.
Thanks to TDude73 for the tip.
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Attack on Titan 2 details and screenshots – bases, policies, equipment, Affinity, side elements
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 1 Comment
The Japanese website for Attack on Titan 2 updated today with a fresh batch of content. New information and screenshots published cover bases, policies, equipment, Affinity, and side elements. You can find everything below, courtesy of Gematsu.
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Video: “Nintendo Sneak Peek Goes Skiing w/ Nintendo Switch”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
Nintendo Sneak Peek recently traveled to Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort in Wisconsin to warm up skiers with games on its console. Check out the full report in the video below.
Official overview of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0 from director Tetsuya Takahashi
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Following the original announcement from Japan last night, Nintendo has provided an official translation of the comments from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director Tetsuya Takahashi about version 1.3.0. The news primarily goes over everything you’ll find in New Game Plus, but covers other aspects of the patch as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Amazon Mexico lists South Park: The Fractured But Whole for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Ubisoft’s South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a game that has sort of been rumored for Switch. It’s been listed by a couple of retailers, though ones we haven’t been entirely confident in.
Another listing for South Park: The Fractured But Whole on Switch has now popped up over on Amazon Mexico. It still doesn’t mean that this is absolutely happening, but it’s becoming tougher to ignore the initial speculation.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire boxart, pre-orders open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Earlier this year, Obsidian delivered the surprising news that Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is coming to Switch. Pre-orders are now starting to go live.
You can reserve Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire for Switch on Amazon here. The listing also has the game’s boxart, as shown above.
Nintendo on the importance of year two for Switch, prolonging the system’s lifecycle, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments
The lifecycle of Switch was a prominent topic discussed during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. President Tatsumi Kimishima, managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi, and Shigeru Miyamoto weighed in on year two and the system’s future in general.
Kimishima once again spoke about the importance of year two. In 2018, Nintendo will focus on games featuring Switch’s concept of playing “anytime, anywhere, with anyone” and “encourage consumers to discover their own ways of having fun.” Kimishima added that Nintendo “will release a series of products, including some not announced today, and continue to create games like Nintendo Labo that people look forward to playing.”
Nintendo on the development of the Joy-Con, integrating Switch hardware/software, more
Posted on 7 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 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 6 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 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 53 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:
