Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 127 Comments

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Original: Remember when Reggie said that Switch wouldn’t use Friend Codes? Unfortunately, it seems that was incorrect.

Now that people are starting to download Switch’s first update, we’ve learned that Friend Codes are indeed a part of the system. You can search for other Switch owners using their Friend Code.

Don’t be entirely disappointed though. Switch does let you search for users nearby to add, and you can also search for those you’ve played with. It appears that Switch will also offer you friend suggestions based on who you’ve connected with previously in other Nintendo titles – such as the mobile release Super Mario Run.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

The very first update for Switch is now live. Version 2.0.0 should be making its way out to all users. Of course, the system officially launches tomorrow, though some folks have early access – such as reviewers and those who managed to pick up the platform slightly early.

After applying the update, you should be able to access the eShop. It also adds other features such as online play, the ability to earn points for retail releases on My Nintendo, and more.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Wii U | 55 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s release is near, and the verdicts are coming in. We’ve rounded up some of the game’s reviews below:

Nintendo Everything  – “Thumbs Up”

IGN – 10/10

Gamespot – 10/10

Polygon – 10/10

Nintendo Life – 10/10

USGamer – 5/5

Videogamer.com – 9/10

Eurogamer – “Essential”

Gameinformer – 10/10

Venturebeat – 100/100

Nintendo Insider – 10/10

Gameblog.fr – 9/10

GameXplain – “Liked-a-lot”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 8 Comments

Nintendo published a Switch launch FAQ on its Japanese website, which gives an overview on the console itself, initial setup, download sizes for digital games and so. However, it also contains some new info on the elusive day 1 patch. Perfectly Nintendo have kindly translated the finer details.

The day 1 patch adds the following features to the console:

• ability to connect to the internet via Wifi hotspots that require authentication;
• post screenshots on social media;
• get news via the News feature;
• access the Nintendo eShop;
• play online;
• link a Nintendo Account to the console;
• use the Parental Controls app;
• redeem retail games on My Nintendo

While the FAQ doesn’t specify the exactly size of the day 1 patch, it says that it will take about 10 to 20 minutes to download. Naturally, this will vary greatly depending on the speed of your internet connection, but it seems like the patch will be fairly manageable in terms of size.

The patch will also add a new feature that we haven’t heard anything about so far. Should you choose to enable this new feature, your TV will automatically turn on if you put the Switch in its dock. However, your TV will need to be in standby mode for this to work, and Nintendo notes that this feature might not work with all TVs.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 18 Comments

The Nintendo Switch is finally launching tomorrow, and various parts of Nintendo’s online infrastructure are getting ready for it – including My Nintendo.

You can now register physical Nintendo Switch games to earn Gold Points on My Nintendo – something that wasn’t possible on Wii U and 3DS. However, physical games get you fewer points than digital games – this is likely to encourage people to buy games digitally.

Rewards for Nintendo Switch are also coming to My Nintendo, though they can’t be viewed at the moment – they’re labelled as “coming soon”.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in Mobile, Switch | 0 comments

Miitomo will be featuring some special items to celebrate the Switch’s launch. By logging into Miitomo between March 3 and 23, players will receive Switch-themed items, getting a new one every day that they log in. The items are as follows:

There are pictures of the items below, so check them out:

Thanks to Nintendaan for the heads up!

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in Switch | 37 Comments

Several media outlets have been reporting that Nintendo Switch cartridges taste bitter. After Kotaku sent an inquiry, Nintendo responded, stating:

To avoid the possibility of accidental ingestion, keep the game card away from young children. A bittering agent (Denatonium Benzoate) has also been applied to the game card. This bittering agent is non-toxic.

So, how many of you are going to lick your Switch cartridges as soon as you get them?

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in Switch | 1 Comment

Disgaea 5 Complete will be a Switch launch title in Japan, and Nippon Ichi Software has released a launch trailer to coincide. The game will release May 23 in North America and May 26th in Europe. Watch the trailer below:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

Earlier today, Dragon Quest Heroes I-II’s live stream was held on YouTube and Niconico. Take a look at the recording below for gameplay.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments

alistdaily published a new interview with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. There aren’t any earth-shattering comments, but we did pick out a few excerpts. Reggie specifically talked about Switch, including learning from past mistakes, the system’s potential for broad appeal, taking some inspiration from working on mobile games, and keeping up with demand.

These excerpts are posted below. You can find the full interview here.

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