Nintendo on Switch – bridging portables / consoles, meeting third-parties, balancing fun and graphics, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 83 Comments
TIME has posted a lengthy interview with Nintendo director Shinya Takahashi and Switch producer Yoshiaki Koizumi about the company’s brand new console. There were lots of interesting comments here, such as how it can be a means of bridging portables / consoles and striking a balance between fun and graphics. The two also spoke about how they personally met with third-parties and showed off 1-2-Switch, Snipperclips, and more.
Read on below for a rundown of Takahashi and Koizumi’s comments. TIME’s piece can be found here for a few more remarks.
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The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ launch goodies detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Those who pick up The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will be entitled to a free set of goodies. Today, Nicalis revealed what’s included in the package.
Of course, a physical copy of the game is included. It’ll also come with reversible cover art and two exclusive sticker sheets.
Worth noting, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is down to $35.47 on Amazon. Prime members can get it for $31.99.
EA says FIFA for Switch is FIFA 18, reiterates that it’s “custom built”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 25 Comments
EA has now officially come out and said that it’s new FIFA title for Switch will indeed be FIFA 18. While that was largely expected, it had only been labeled previously as just “FIFA”.
EA’s chief competitive officer, Peter Moore, told Gamereactor at a FIFA event held in Paris this weekend:
“Well, as we have said, we are custom-building a FIFA version for the Nintendo Switch. It will be FIFA 18, and it will obviously be later this year when FIFA 18 comes out.”
“And I look forward to seeing the Nintendo Switch. we are not far away from its launch and in fact, here in Paris, I was very impressed to see FNAC stores with Nintendo Switch in the windows.”
Gamereactor also asked about FIFA for Switch being a slimmed down version of the game on other platforms in light of rumors that it’ll be closer to the PS3 and Xbox 360 edition. He said in response, “What you have will be a custom built version for the Nintendo Switch from the FIFA development team in Vancouver.”
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European Mario Kart 8 Deluxe commercial
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo of Europe has published a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe commercial, primarily based around the game’s trailer from last month. You can view it below.
Ready for a revamped Battle Mode experience in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Coming to #NintendoSwitch on 28/04.
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— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) February 6, 2017
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Shinya Takahashi on his career at Nintendo, new role, and Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments
TIME has put up a pretty massive piece about Shinya Takahashi today. You may recognize him from his appearance during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. He’s a director, board member, managing executive officer, and general manager of Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning and Development Division.
TIME’s piece delves into Takahashi’s history at Nintendo and new role at the company. He comments a bit on Switch and more as well. Shigeru Miyamoto also chimes in about wanting to use Switch as an opportunity “to hand over more to the younger generation.”
We have a summary of TIME’s article below. We do strongly encourage you to read the full thing right here.
Super Bowl’s Switch ad accomplished positive results
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in News, Switch | 32 Comments
Last night, the annual Super Bowl managed to capture a large audience to watch the game, but it’s also the event that many of the more important advertisers target for. Nintendo joined them this year with a 30 seconds ad that showcases Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
It seems that strategy might achieve positive results. Ace Metrix, a company dedicated to measure the impact of advertisings, has published the audience impressions from the Super Bowl ads of last night. Among the ads that were ‘new content’ for the Super Bowl Nintendo secured the 4th position, which means that it was well regarded in terms of “Attention, Likeability, Information, Change, Relevance, Desire and Watchability”:
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A look inside the probable wrap-up party for Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 10 Comments
At the end of last week, Monolith Soft’s Yasuyuki Honne posted the above image on his Twitter page. He said that it’s from a “wrap up party for certain game at certain hotel in Kyoto.” Honne also mentioned how he’s glad / relieved that it’s finished.
That image is likely from the Zelda: Breath of the Wild wrap up party. We know that Monolith Soft helped out with the title, and it’s just a few weeks away from launch.
It also looks like Shigeru Miyamoto was in attendance, and he was standing next to someone wearing a Link-esque hat…
First glimpse of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s “Pro” HUD mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 23 Comments
One of settings found in Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s options menu is for the HUD mode. We now know that it can be switched between “Normal” and “Pro”.
YouTuber Gehab managed to grab a few seconds of off-screen footage showing the Pro mode in action. It disables some elements such as the mini-map and temperature meter, leaving you with just hearts on the screen. There might be times when players may find that the mode comes in handy, so it’s a nice little option.
Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/5/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. The Switch version of Zelda: Breath of the Wild makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 19 and January 25.
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Arms producer on the game’s origins, more news about content to come, controls, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 82 Comments
Famitsu continued its extensive Switch coverage this week by publishing an interview with Kosuke Yabuki, the producer of Arms. This is the first time we’re really able to hear from Yabuki about the game in-depth since its reveal at the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017.
Yabuki explained to Famitsu how Arms came to be, talking about how it emerged as one of Nintendo’s various prototypes and wanting to try something new in the fighting genre. He also teased more content news to come (including characters, arms, and modes), touched on the controls, and more.
We’ve posted our translation of the interview in full below.
