Nintendo talks having cross-play on Switch, “trying to be more flexible as a company”
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The fact that Rocket League is in the works for Switch is big news. But last week, it was also announced that cross-play will be supported. When Rocket League launches on Switch, players will be able to battle against those on other systems like Xbox One and PC.
Nintendo of America corporate communications director Charlie Scibetta spoke about the decision to introduce cross-play on Switch as part of an interview with GamesBeat. It’s all a part of “trying to be more flexible as a company,” he explained.
Here’s the relevant portion of the interview:
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Nintendo on new IPs, Splatoon’s popularity with players, using leftover ideas in Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 13 Comments
The Verge published some choice quotes from some of the developers at Nintendo, including Shinya Takahashi, general manager of Nintendo’s software division, Nintendo EPD. Takahashi started off by commenting on when it makes sense to introduce a new IP.
He said:
“It’s not just about new characters. It’s also about thinking about how people will accept new systems and gameplay. Sometimes new intellectual property is the best way to introduce that.”
“Whenever we see a new, really fun prototype, there’s always going to be a moment where we think: ‘How do we give the most people the opportunity to play this? Is it something that needs to be in a Mario game, or is this something that feels like it should go in a new direction?’ And that’s a debate that happens every single time.”
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Nintendo of America corporate communications director indicates that Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon Switch are 2018 titles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 53 Comments
During last week’s Nintendo Spotlight presentation at E3, Nintendo revealed two big projects for Switch. Metroid Prime 4 and a new core Pokemon game were announced for the platform.
Neither game was given any sort of release window. They’re definitely not 2017 titles – especially Pokemon, which will likely take more than a year to arrive. Yet Nintendo of America corporate communications director Charlie Scibetta has indicated that Pokemon as well as Metroid Prime 4 could be out on Switch next year.
Speaking about providing a consistent lineup of games on Switch, Scibetta noted:
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9 minutes of Battle Chasers: Nightwar footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 10 Comments
Thanks to IGN, we have a good look at Battle Chasers: Nightwar. Take a look at 9 minutes of footage from the game below.
Latest Capcom TV with The Great Ace Attorney 2, Monster Hunter XX Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
This week’s episode of Capcom TV aired earlier today and featured The Great Ace Attorney 2 as well as Monster Hunter XX on Switch. Footage of both games can be found below.
HORI putting out Gaming Headset Air Stereo for Switch in Japan next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
HORI has another accessory in the pipeline for Switch. Next month, the company will be bringing out the Gaming Headset Air Stereo. It’ll cost 3,542 yen.
【2017年7月発売予定】「ゲーミングヘッドセット AIR STEREO for Nintendo Switch」が7月発売予定です!エンペラフックHDP同様ゲーム音とボイスチャットをミックスさせることができます!(税抜\3,280)https://t.co/UZrUKYEdfr pic.twitter.com/Adt8OQeybw
— HORI /ゲーム周辺機器のホリ (@HORI__OFFICIAL) June 21, 2017
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Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura is designing more than one character for Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
When Xenoblade Chronicles 2 resurfaced last week, we heard that Square Enix was designing a character for the Switch RPG. As it turns out, he’s actually designing a couple of characters.
We also learn that one of those characters isn’t “Ira” or “Torna”. Rather, this is a mysterious organization, which includes the two pictured characters attached to this post with a cool vibe.
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 92
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Video: Miyamoto, Ubisoft’s CEO talk more about Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
IGN is the latest outlet to have published an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot about Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. It admittedly covers the same kinds of topics we’ve heard between the Ubisoft E3 presentation and subsequent interviews, but there are a few small extras here and there. The latest comments from the two are in the video and source link below.
More Runner3 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo World Report has shared a video containing 13 minutes of footage from Runner3. Have a look at the gameplay below.