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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 7 Comments

Another new episode of Nintendo Minute is now live. This time around, Switch producer Yoshiaki Koizumi stops by to chat about the system and share things that you may not know about it. Watch the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 130 Comments

Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has once again weighed in on Switch. In an interview with Polygon, Tabata called the system “kind of like the dream machine” due to it being able to accomplish several tasks.

He said:

“Given my track record… I’ve worked on handheld titles, but I’ve also worked on console games. So the fact that Switch is both at the same time is really fascinating to me. I’m really interested in coming up with ideas and how to capitalize on that technology and how to create the best experience possible on the technology. But I’m not quite sure that I have it yet.

“You have your Switch sitting in front of the television and you’re playing on the big screen and then you take it out, put it down on the table. It becomes a monitor. You take out the two Joy-Cons, and you play with a friend … it doesn’t stop there, because in my mind, it would be really perfect if you could then take this new monitor and use it like a tablet, for example, and play different apps on it like you would on your iPhone or your Android. So basically, it’s accomplishing three tasks in one machine. It’s kind of like the dream machine.”

“While I may not be working on anything for it at this point in time, a lot of people on the staff are really interested in the Switch. Myself included! Many of the people on the dev team are older; they’re married; they have kids. One of the things they’d like to do is create something they could also play with their children, or that their children could play on their own, for example.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 20 Comments

To get a better idea about Switch’s size, IGN created a video comparing the system and the Joy-Con to various gaming devices. The GBA, GameCube, and Wii Remote are just a few included here. Get a look at the full comparison below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

A new piece of Zelda: Breath of the Wild concept art has landed on the series’ Facebook page. As pictured above, it’s the same enemy type from The Game Awards 2016 footage. This is just one of many enemies you’ll encounter in the game.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

First 4 Figures uploaded a new video today for its new Link statue from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Take a look at it below.

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments

GameStop has now opened an official page on its website for the midnight Switch launch. You can head on over here to find out which stores nearby will be open as soon as March 3 arrives. Of course, this includes Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 61 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played either on a television or on the dedicated Switch screen. However, when using the former option, you may encounter frame rate dips occasionally. In a new GameXplain video posted below, we’re able to see how the two experiences compare.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 61 Comments

Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara was recently interviewed by Japanese outlet Toyo Keizai. At the end of the talk, the discussion turned to Switch.

First, Ishihara was asked about his thoughts on the system. He started out by saying that he knew about it years ago and witnessed its various “twists and turns.” His feeling is that Nintendo finally revealed the system. In Ishihara’s opinion, the important factor will be making best use of HD Rumble.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments

The preview embargo for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has now lifted, and new footage is starting to come in.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 9 Comments

We’ve got some additional info regarding the release of Snipperclips in Europe. First of all, we got an image of the Joy-Con bundle, which you can see above. Nintendo UK also sent out a PR e-mail about the game, confirming that it’ll be available from the eShop on March 3rd for £17.99. That e-mail also mentions that the Snipperclips Joy-Con bundle won’t be available at launch, but rather one week later, on March 10th. However, that contradicts what is said on the Nintendo UK website, which states that the bundle will be available on March 3rd, as will be the case in the rest of Europe.

Hopefully Nintendo will clear up that confusion soon, but either way, a one week wait for the bundle is not a huge deal.

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