Comparing Wii’s pointer controls to Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments
With the launch of World of Goo, we finally have a game on Switch that uses pointer controls. How does it stack up to Wii, a system that was based around that very functionality? GameXplain explores the situation in the video below.
Glitch lets your horse continuously sprint in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
Every horse in Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a limited amount of stamina. You can sprint for a set number of times before your horse needs to rest for a few seconds. But if you’re willing to take advantage of a new glitch, you can have it spring continuously.
The first thing you’ll need is a shield. Other than that, you’ll have to put in some work to nail some button presses.
Master0fHyrule demonstrates the glitch below:
Switch loading times compared – cartridges vs. microSD vs. internal storage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 13 Comments
Digital Foundry published a new video today that compares the loading times on Switch. Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the test subject here. A cartridge, two types of microSD cards, and internal storage were used.
In all cases, it was the internal storage that came out on top. microSD was next, followed by the cartridge.
The results of Digital Foundry’s tests are below:
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Super Bomberman R update releasing very soon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
Konami has been keeping Super Bomberman R players informed about an update being prepared for the game. We’re now hearing that it should be out very soon.
On the Japanese website, it’s mentioned that the update is coming tomorrow at roughly 10 AM. We’re not sure if this applies to North America and Europe as well, but regardless, expect the patch soon.
Here’s the latest notice about what’s being addressed with the update:
More: Konami, Super Bomberman R, title update
Yuji Horii teases Dragon Quest XI announcement to be made “in the coming days”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 12 Comments
Earlier today, the Dragon Quest-themed attraction opened at Universal Studios Japan. Series creator Yuji Horii was present, and shared a message during the opening ceremony.
About Dragon Quest XI, Horii teased:
“Everyone in the staff is working incredibly hard on it. I believe we’ll have some kind of announcement in the coming days, so please look forward to it.”
The common consensus is that Dragon Quest XI will finally be receiving a Japanese release date soon. Square Enix has previously spoken about wanting to have the RPG out within the series’ 30th anniversary, so the company has until May 27 to launch the game. It is possible though that XI won’t be ready until later in the year though.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Japan, Square Enix
Physical version of Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ coming to Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Tyrone Rodriguez, the founder of developer Nicalis, confirmed on Twitter today that The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will get a physical release in Europe. He didn’t offer any additional details though, such as a concrete release date. If you’re in Europe and can’t wait to play the game on your Switch, then your best option is probably to download the game from the North American eShop, where it will be available tomorrow.
World of Goo footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
World of Goo will be hitting the Switch eShop, and Nintendaan has recorded some footage of the port in action. Watch below for the gooey puzzling.
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European retailers list Batman: The Telltale Series for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
News has been making the rounds about Russian retailer Game Buy listing Batman: The Telltale Series for Switch. Originally, we were going to skip mentioning this. Game Buy isn’t exactly a well-known retailer after all.
But looking into the listing a bit more shows something interesting. Game Buy isn’t the only retailer with a page for Batman: The Telltale Series on Switch. UK stores ozgameshop and 365games also seem to think that it’s happening.
It goes without saying that retailer listings don’t always correlate to announcements. If Telltale does say anything officially about Batman: The Telltale Series coming to Switch, we’ll pass that along on the site.
New trick in Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn’t require a Korok Leaf for sailing
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 27 Comments
The main means of traveling via sailboat in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild requires using a Korok Leaf. As it turns out though, there’s anothe way to go about it.
While we don’t consider this to be particularly spoilish, we’ll be on the safe side here by posting the information and video after the break.
Nintendo UK store, Amazon UK promising more Switch stock at the end of March
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Switch stock is tough to come by in various parts of the world, including the UK. But as of this moment, the Nintendo UK store and Amazon UK are both taking “pre-orders”, with systems supposedly shipping at the end of March.
Speaking of Amazon, some customers are receiving refunds – up to £70 – for complaining about connectivity issues with the left Joy-Con. The retailer has initially offered replacement systems, followed by a £40 offer. After refusing that amount as it doesn’t cover the full cost of the Joy-Con, they were then raised to 25 percent, or around £70.
