Zelda: Breath of the Wild – first News post and items now available on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
After it launched on Switch a few hours ago, Nintendo has sent out the first update to those who are following the new Zelda: Breath of the Wild News channel. Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi will be sharing messages to players.
As for the initial items, they aren’t terribly exciting. Nintendo’s first distributions are only for apples and a piece of meat. Here’s hoping future items are a bit more exciting.
Next ARMS update adding new character and ARMS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The new 2.1.0 update for ARMS went out a short while ago. In terms of actual new content, Nintendo didn’t bring in whole lot. However, the company is gearing up for some new additions rather soon.
The Japanese ARMS Twitter account has teased a new character that will be available with the next update. New ARMS will be included, too.
We just saw a new update today, so it might be a few weeks until the next one goes out.
More: Arms, title update, top
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – News channel on Switch now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Yesterday, Nintendo issued a new update for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Part of the patch included the groundwork for some new functionality. Nintendo said it would be opening a News channel on Switch tomorrow that allows players to obtain unknown items when launching the game from messages that are delivered.
That channel is now open for business, but you won’t find anything there just yet. Nintendo will likely begin sending messages sometime this week. We do at least know that director Hidemaro Fujibayashi will be sharing “useful tips”.
With all that said, you can follow the new Breath of the Wild channel. Doing so will ensure that you receive Nintendo’s messages about the game, and you’ll be able to nab those mystery items.
Thanks to GIANTBOWSER for the tip.
ARMS update out now (version 2.1.0) – new Training exercises, adjustments for fighters / ARMS, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
A new update has just gone out for ARMS, bringing the game up to version 2.1.0. If you’ve purchased the game physically or digitally, the patch will be downloaded automatically. You can also force the update from Switch’s Home Menu.
Today’s ARMS update isn’t as significant as the last one, but it’s still noteworthy. Nintendo has made a number of changes and adjustments across the board, including fighters and ARMS. Nintendo has added new Training exercises, adjusted hitbox sizes for fighters, and more.
The full patch notes for ARMS version 2.1.0 are as follows:
More: Arms, title update, top
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is 900p when docked, 720p in portable mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 50 Comments
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director Davide Soliani shared a little nugget about the game’s performance on Twitter. When Switch is docked, the resolution will be 900. Like almost every other Switch game, it’s 720p in portable mode.
We’ve also pretty much known that Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle runs at 30 frames per second. But if you needed further confirmation, Davide has offered just that. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is 30 FPS both docked and when playing on Switch.
The Longest Five Minutes – Limited Edition pre-orders open in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NIS America has opened pre-orders for yet another limited edition release on Switch. The Longest Five Minutes – Limited Edition can be reserved here.
The package includes the following:
- The Longest Five Minutes for Nintendo Switch
- 2 disc OST
- Lapel Pin Set
- Collector’s box
Thanks to axel for the tip.
More: pre-order
Game Freak excited to see the main way people play Switch, will try to make a Pokemon game that meets expectations
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 80 Comments
Update: Game Informer just uploaded a video of Game Freak and Ohmori talking about Pokemon and Switch. We’ve added that in below.
Original: As mentioned earlier today, Game Informer’s latest issue contains a significant feature about Pokemon. The magazine visited Game Freak’s offices in Japan to reminisce about the franchise’s early days, the various entries, and more.
Switch was also one topic discussed. At E3 in June, it was announced that a brand new Pokemon game is planned for the system. Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori both spoke about Switch and making a game on the platform.
More: Game Freak, interview, Junichi Masuda, Pokemon, Shigeru Ohmori
Square Enix working on “technical adjustments” for Dragon Quest XI on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Just this past weekend we discussed the strange situation surrounding Dragon Quest XI on Switch. Even though the release on Nintendo’s new console was announced ages ago, Square Enix has yet to show or say anything about this version.
Executive producer Yu Miyake finally broke the silence in an interview with Toyo Keizai. According to Miyake, he explained that it takes time to work on “technical adjustments,” so Square Enix is still in a state in which it can’t speak about a launch date. However, the Switch version is being developed with the intent to release it.
Dragon Quest XI has already shipped on 3DS and PlayStation 4. A western release is planned for 2018, though Square Enix has been keeping quiet on which platforms it will be localizing.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Square Enix, top, Yu Miyake
UK charts for July 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
July was a pretty good month for Nintendo in the UK. The big N was the top games company in terms of revenue generated with a 21.2 percent share of the boxed software market. The higher price of Switch software was a factor here, as was Splatoon 2. The Switch game was the highest charting new release of July, taking the second spot.
GamesIndustry points out that Switch made up 9.7 percent of all the physical games sold in July. And in terms of revenue, Switch held a 16.3 percent share of the market.
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
Game Informer has a huge feature on Pokemon / Game Freak this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
This month’s issue of Game Informer will have a huge feature on Pokemon developer Game Freak. The magazine visited the studio in Japan “to get the full history of the series and talk about what’s in store for the future on Switch.” Game Informer “explored deeper into Game Freak’s studio than any western outlet has ever been allowed and were able to not only see where Pokemon is made, but where its creators hold their meetings, eat lunch, and even create the series’ iconic soundtrack.” The new issue is packed with twelve pages “covering the studio’s history and read development stories for every core Pokémon RPG it has created.”
Aside from content in the magazine, Game Informer will have “written features and video interviews with Game Freak co-founder, producer, director, and composer, Junichi Masuda, and Sun and Moon’s director, Shigeru Ohmori.”
