Nintendo plans to up Switch production and analyst believe it can surpass Wii
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 91 Comments
We got some new tidbits on how Nintendo’s expectations are for the future and how they will be handling production thanks to the Wall Street Journal. Here’s a quick summary of some of the bigger points.
Nintendo is planning on increasing the pace at which it produces Switch systems and are planning to make 25 million – 30 million in the next fiscal year, April 2018. They also seemed to indicate that they would increase these numbers depending on what they see during the holiday season. Kimishima believes that demand will keep growing even after the holiday season is over.
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Doom multiplayer footage on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We have more footage from Doom running on Switch, now showing a look at multiplayer in action. Check out the gameplay below.
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Snipperclips Plus – Stamp mode footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
One of the new features in Snipperclips Plus is a Stamp mode. Check out some footage in the video below.
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Video: Reggie on maintaining Switch’s momentum, mobile talk, classic hardware success
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
CNN had the privilege of speaking with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Switch’s momentum, mobile, and Nintendo’s classic hardware (NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition) were all discussed. Watch the full interview with Reggie below.
Japan gets second DLC side story for Nights of Azure 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Nights of Azure 2 players in Japan can gain access to new DLC. A second side story for the game was released this week.
The new DLC is titled “Time Wanders Under the Azure Moon”. Costing 1,080 yen, it’s a side story in which Alushe and the others investigating a ‘flying ship that suddenly crashed onto the ruined city of Eurulm. New stages and quests are included.
The side story can be accessed once players are done with Chapter 1. It will be interspersed throughout Chapter 2-7 of the main game, acting as a supplement to the main story.
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50 minutes of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 23 Comments
GameXplain has a lengthy look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with 50 minutes of new footage. Check out the gameplay below.
Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 Switch updated file sizes
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 64 Comments
The European Switch eShop has provided updated file sizes for Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 on Switch. The first game will take up 12GB of space. As for the sequel, Resident Evil Revelations 2 requires 23.6GB.
Capcom will be selling both titles at retail as the Resident Evil Revelations Collection. However, only the first game is included on the cartridge. Resident Evil Revelations 2 will be offered as a download code.
Source: Switch eShop
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ update out now in Europe and Australia (version 1.1)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
A new patch for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has gone live in Europe and Australia. For physical copies of the game, version 1.1 is available.
Today’s update should add in booster packs that were previously distributed in North America. Expect the usual fixes as well.
The new patch for Isaac Afterbirth+ on #NintendoSwitch is finally available for EU and AUS retail editions! pic.twitter.com/vJD0Y0iIv1
— Headup Games (@HeadupGames) November 9, 2017
eShop, Minecraft maintenance taking place on November 13 / November 14
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has started to prepare its maintenance schedule for next week. Maintenance is planned for both November 13 and November 14, impacting the eShops and Minecraft.
The full schedule is as follows:
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L.A. Noire Switch details
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
TechRadar was recently able to go hands-on with the new Switch version of L.A. Noire. The site reported on functionality that Nintendo’s system offers, gameplay tweaks, and more.
Here’s a roundup of information: