Sonic Forces will have an update on launch day
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
When Sonic Forces arrives next week, SEGA will have a day-one update ready. The company confirmed the patch on Sonic’s official Twitter account.
The tweet is as follows:
Bonus points for proper usage of this meme. Yes– we have a patch with various updates going live day of launch. Thank you for being patient!
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) November 1, 2017
SEGA hasn’t gone into the specifics of the update just yet. If/when we receive patch notes, we’ll be sure to bring them to you.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition live on Amazon
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Amazon has opened pre-orders for the Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition. Nintendo announced the new package earlier today. To pre-order it, head on over here.
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition includes the game, a two-side map, and an explorer’s guide with lore and learning.
Here’s a better look at the guide and map:
Video: Super Mario Odyssey New York launch celebration
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo celebrated the launch of Super Mario Odyssey in a big way last week. Take a look at an official video recapping the festivities in New York below.
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Reggie asked about Switch’s Golf Easter egg / Satoru Iwata tribute, remains mostly quiet
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Switch owners discovered a fantastic Easter egg several weeks ago. On July 11, Golf can be accessed on the system by motioning the Joy-Con in a certain way. Basically, you need to perform the “direct” motion late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata used to show in Nintendo Direct presentations.
Kotaku recently asked Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime about the Easter egg. Oddly though, he was fairly quiet about it and wouldn’t really comment on the tribute specifically.
Here’s what Reggie said:
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Nicalis announces physical version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap for North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap came to Switch earlier this year as a digital title. A physical version was announced not too long ago, though only for Asia. Nicalis has since announced a partnership with DotEmu for a retail release of the game in North America.
The physical version of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap will ship in Q1 2018. It’ll be priced at $39.99.
For more information about the game, continue on below.
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Reggie on the lack of certain features for Switch, will talk 2018 plans after the holidays, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 48 Comments
Fast Company is the latest outlet to have shared an interview with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Reggie was asked about the lack of certain features for Switch, what people should be getting excited about for 2018, the Universal partnership, and more.
We’ve posted these highlights from the interview below. For the full discussion, head on over to Fast Company here.
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WWE 2K18’s physical release on Switch requires 24GB download
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 50 Comments
An updated packaging image for the Switch version of WWE 2K18 confirms a download requirement for the physical version. If you plan on picking the game up, you’ll need 24GB of free space for an extra download.
Extra downloads for physical releases of Switch games are starting to become more common. Just a few hours ago, we heard about something similar with L.A. Noire. Doom will also have a separate download for multiplayer.
Ubisoft publishing Uno on the Japanese Switch eShop next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Uno is heading to Switch next week in Japan, a listing on the eShop reveals. Ubisoft will be publishing the game on November 7. Pricing is set at 1,296 yen.
You’ll be able to play with up to four players either locally or online. Support for Switch’s touchscreen is also included.
Below are a few screenshots that also show off Rayman and Rabbids themes:
Uno for Switch was first made known through a PEGI listing, so it should be available soon in North America and Europe soon as well. But if you just can’t wait, English will be supported, so you shouldn’t have any issues if you purchase it from the Japanese eShop.
Source: Switch eShop
Scans roundup – Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates, Your Four Knight Princess Training Story, Sonic Forces
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include the Super Mario Odyssey cover, Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates, Your Four Knight Princess Training Story, and Sonic Forces. Scans of all games are below.
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EA not ready to fully commit to Switch just yet, trying “to fully understand what the demand is”
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EA released FIFA 18 on Switch a few weeks ago. However, the publisher isn’t in a rush to prepare additional games for the system.
The Wall Street Journal, having spoken with finance chief Blake Jorgensen, says EA is waiting until Switch has been out on the market for a full year before deciding whether to bring over more games. Jorgensen told the publication that it’s too early to tell whether FIFA 18 has been successful on Switch. EA wants “to fully understand what the demand is” for the system before it commits additional resources.
We do know that EA will be publishing Fe on Switch early next year. That was partially due to developer Zoink pushing to have its game on Nintendo’s console.
