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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn’t have support for HD Rumble. That being said, series producer Eiji Aonuma is certainly interested in the new force feedback feature Switch provides.

Speaking with Game Informer, Aonuma said that HD Rumble “is something I am keeping in the back of my head” and “would definitely like to visit” at some point in the future. He also brought up how it would work well in something like Skyward Sword – HD remaster, anyone?

Aonuma’s full words:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 15 Comments

Digital Foundry is back with yet another technical analysis for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For the latest video, the game’s two versions are once compared, including their frame rates. Watch the full analysis below.

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A pair of Switch midnight opening videos have been distributed on Twitter from both Nintendo Canada and Nintendo Australia. We’ve got both below.

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Nintendo celebrated today’s launch of Switch with a special video. In it, staffers from the company came together to form the console’s logo. Take a look below.

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dbrand sent out word earlier today that its adhesive Switch skins were causing issues by leaving damage on the Switch Joy-Con and system itself. As a result, pre-orders for its products were cancelled.

There are other companies out there though, such as PDP. The accessories-maker worked with Nintendo on the Zelda skins for example. And if a Facebook post from PDP is anything to go by, they shouldn’t cause problems.

The full message reads:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 17 Comments

YouTube’s Master0fHyrule created a video comparing the loading times between the Switch and Wii U versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild based on physical copies of the game. Switch appears to have a leg up on the initial loading and starting the quest, but Wii U seems to have a slight advantage when entering Shrines and restarting from death.

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Those looking to secure a Switch console will have another opportunity to do so this weekend. On Sunday, Toys “R” Us will have the console available in stores.

Most stores should open at 10 AM. Toys “R” Us suggests showing up early, as stock may be taken up quickly.

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Nintendo has once again come out with a Switch video to highlight one of the system’s functions. The latest one focusing on the Home Menu is attached below.

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The Nintendo Minute crew has another episode to tide you over this week. For today’s video, Kit and Krysta play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild bingo to celebrate the game’s launch alongside Switch. Watch it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 4 Comments

Nintendo held two more big events for Switch today. First up was the launch in New York, where Nintendo of America’s Doug Bowser sold the first Switch system. That was followed up several hours later for the final unexpected places event in Madison Square Park.

Nintendo has passed along a few photos of both events. Find them below, along with their descriptions.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Captain Nintendo makes the very first Nintendo NY store in-store purchase of the Nintendo Switch system from Doug Bowser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, at the Nintendo NY store on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans line up outside the Nintendo NY store to await the midnight launch of the Nintendo Switch system on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, greets eager fans lined up outside the Nintendo NY store on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, local fans in Madison Square Park in New York play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game on the Nintendo Switch system while it is in tabletop mode. Nintendo Switch is available worldwide now.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario makes a guest appearance at the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places activation at Madison Square Park in New York. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system is available worldwide now.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places is set against the backdrop of New York City at Madison Square Park. The versatility of the Nintendo Switch system allows consumers to play in a variety of settings, from the comfort of their own living room to any location imaginable. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system is available worldwide now.

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