Reconfirmed: eShop purchases on Switch are tied to Nintendo Accounts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 84 Comments
With the Switch unboxing video that emerged earlier today, we have an important reconfirmation about how the system handles eShop purchases.
Much like with Wii U and 3DS, you can link a Nintendo Account to Nintendo’s new system. On Switch, doing so will allow for all eShop purchases to be tied to that account rather than the system. If you remove that link but re-link it at another point, it’s possible to redownload software or DLC that you purchased. Nintendo does say that discontinued software may be unavailable for redownload “in some cases.”
Reggie had previously indicated that eShop purchases could be tied to a Nintendo Account on Switch. Thankfully, now we have another confirmation straight from the system.
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Switch demo kiosks showing up at GameStop locations
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 8 Comments
We now have an idea of what the demo kiosks for the Switch will look like, at least for GameStop locations. It appears to just be intended to show off the console screen, and not actually as a playable demo. Check it out below.
Switch unboxing video
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch, Videos | 32 Comments
Continuing the early Switch footage and pictures, we now have an unboxing video for the console from the website FloKo. Furthermore, this looks to be the world’s first unboxing of a Switch. It’s been quite a day for Switch leaks, and I’m sure it has only made the wait harder for some out there. For the rest, you can see the unboxing video for yourself below.
More off-screen footage of Splatoon 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Some new footage of the Splatoon 2 demo is up to watch on YouTube. It’s a mix of off-screen and direct footage, which you can check out below.
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Another look at the Switch packaging
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 6 Comments
It seems we’re not done with the early looks at the Switch, as another picture of the console has surfaced. It’s not clear if this is from the same individual who has already shown us the OS of the Switch or if this is a similarly lucky individual who just received his unit early. Regardless, we’re able to get a much better look at the instructions included on the side of the box containing the console now. Check it out below.
Gamer gets hands on Switch early, shows off OS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 112 Comments
Update: This looks to be real. Video of the OS is below.
NeoGAF member hiphoptherobot has apparently managed to secure a Switch unit nearly two weeks before release. He claims to have been “lucky” – meaning he’s not a member of the media.
hiphoptherobot shared some photos of his find, including a new image of the Switch UI. It definitely looks legitimate, but in this day and age, you can never be too sure. We’ll keep this post updated with any additional information or images that may come in.
Thanks to Matthew M for the tip.
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Super Bomberman R was created with Unity
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Here’s something that may come as a bit of a surprise. On the official GDC 2017 site, Super Bomberman R is shown as one of the playable games developed with the Unity engine. Rather than going with internal tools, Konami and HexaDrive decided to use third-party technology. Fortunately we know that Switch supports Unity very well.
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GAME locations will be holding midnight Switch launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Various retailers around the world are planning a midnight launch for Switch. Among these is GAME, a store based in the UK.
Well over 200 GAME locations will be open to sell Switch units as soon as March 3 rings in. The full listing of participating stores is located here.
Miyamoto and Aonuma on stories in games, narrative’s role in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments
Update (2/16): Embed version is below:
Original (2/15): The next part of Game Informer’s month-long Zelda: Breath of the Wild coverage is now online. Another piece of the magazine’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma is shared. For today’s snippet, the two developers talk about storytelling and what we can expect from it in Breath of the Wild. We again get to hear Aonuma tease his “trick” that he used that he had been thinking about for roughly two decades.
The interview can be watched here here. When an embed option is available, we’ll add it in here (probably tomorrow).
Splash! Magikarp announced for mobile, out Spring 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
The Pokemon Company has announced that a new Pokemon game is in the works for mobile. Splash! Magikarp will be released on iOS and Android this spring in Japan. Select Button is handling development.
On the official teaser site, a newspaper article reports on the appearance of mysterious Magikarp-shaped holes in a peaceful town. The article also has a witness testimony from the fisher who discovered the holes. It goes on to say that an investigation to discover its cause has begun.
You can access the teaser site right here.
