English explanation of online app usage and voice chat in Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
Nintendo has followed up on the Splatoon 2 online details we heard earlier today with an official English translation. The overview covers meeting up with friends as well as voice chat.
Here’s the full rundown:
“We’ve received a report that Splatoon 2 will be compatible with an upcoming app for smart devices that enhances online play. This app will link with the game and allow you to set a play appointment with your friends and teammates invited through your social media accounts. It also lets you match up with them directly in the game and voice chat with them too.
For example, during a Private Battle, you can voice chat with all of the connected friends when you divide into teams, but once teams are set, voice chat is switched to communication only between teammates in the same team. Also, you cannot communicate with random Inklings you don’t know.”
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Nintendo on why it decided to advertise Switch during the Super Bowl
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments
Nintendo revealed today that it will have a commercial airing during the Super Bowl for the first time ever as a means of promoting Switch.
Speaking with TIME, Nintendo marketing boss Nick Chavez explained why it decided to air the ad during the big sporting event, noting: “There’s no bigger stage in the U.S. on which to showcase the platform. I think it speaks to our confidence in the system.”
Chavez also spoke about the audience for the commercial: “Think about your 40- to 45-year-old parent who has really fond memories of playing Zelda growing up, sitting there watching Super Bowl with their 10- or 12-year-old child who maybe hasn’t experienced Zelda yet.”
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Kimishima thinks Switch could sell as well as Wii, will have monthly and yearly plans for online service, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 47 Comments
Japanese publication Nikkei has additional comments from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima about Switch and more.
First, Kimishima reiterates that pre-orders are going well. Since Nintendo is offering a new type of play style and experience in the form of a portable home console and controller that can sense the player’s motion, it is familiar to Wii in some ways. Kimishima thinks there is potential for Switch to sell as well as Wii.
We also have one extra note on Switch’s online service. To reiterate, it will cost between 2,000 and 3,000 yen per year. Kimishima says monthly and yearly payment options will be available.
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New Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot (2/1/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo is keeping up its promise of providing new images from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild leading up to launch. The latest one, showing a screenshot, is attached above.
New hands-on reactions from the UK Nintendo Switch premiere
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Nintendo UK has uploaded to their YouTube channel a compilation of Nintendo Switch reactions from the UK hands-on premiere. Check it out below:
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Video: Miyamoto and Aonuma on the quest to evolve Zelda with Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
IGN has a new interview up with Shigeru Miyamoto and Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma about Breath of the Wild. The two discuss how the new Switch and Wii U game is evolving the series, the roles of different characters, horses, and more. Watch it below.
New Zelda: Breath of the Wild character details
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 26 Comments
With just a month to go until launch, Famitsu has coverage on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The magazine recaps previously-known information about gameplay, but also shares new details on characters.
As many of you know, voice acting is featured in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The characters appearing in the game will also be very individualistic. Familiar races in the series like the Zoras and Gorons can also be spotted.
Switch Pro Controller back up on Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
Best Buy is again taking pre-orders for the Switch Pro Controller. Reserve one for yourself here. Note that this may sell out similar to last week.
Splatoon team Team 4D gives their thoughts on Splatoon 2 and its features
Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in Switch, Videos | 4 Comments
Keeping with their focus on Splatoon 2 as a competitive game, Nintendo UK has shared a video of competitive Splatoon players sharing their thoughts on the upcoming sequel. The members of Team 4D won the Great British Splat Off last summer, and they are eager to give their thoughts on the Switch’s handheld mode, viability of the Splat Roller, the new Special weapons, thoughts on the Pro Controller, and more. Check it out below:
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Scans roundup – Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Arms, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 14 Comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Arms, Goodbye! BoxBoy!, and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional. Scans of all titles can be found below.
