Reggie on steady stream of Switch games, reason for paid online, system won’t have friend codes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 97 Comments
Some new comments from Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime have popped up from CNET.
First, Reggie commented on the number of Switch’s launch games and ensuring that more titles will be available in the months following release. On that, he said:
“Launch day is not the be-all and the end-all. It really is the steady pacing of content that continually reinforces for the people who bought into the platform why they made a smart choice, as well as what compels people who might be sitting on the sidelines to jump in. We feel we have this great ongoing march of content to motivate you to jump into the platform.”
Reggie also weighed in on the decision to offer a paid online subscription with Switch. He also confirmed that there will be no friend codes.
“People have taken shots at us for that. The reality is, the way that online experiences have progressed, it’s an expensive proposition. The amount of servers we need to support Smash Brothers or Mario Kart — these big multiplayer games — is not a small investment. There are no friend codes within what we’re doing.”
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Splatoon 2 – details on the hub, weapons, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
The official Splatoon tumblr has been posting all sorts of information about the Wii U’s games sequel over the past few days. Information shared includes details on the hub, weapons, and more. Get the full lowdown below.
The Squid Research Lab can confirm that Inkopolis Plaza is no longer the central hub of Inkling culture. Apparently a new location within Inkopolis known as “Inkopolis Square” is now the most popular area for young Inklings. Many new businesses have opened shop in Inkopolis Square, and it is only two subway stations away from Inkopolis Plaza. We at the Squid Research Lab were surprised to learn that the center of Inkling culture has changed locations in such a short amount of time, but perhaps there is something to be learned about the Inkling way of life in all this. Or maybe we’re just thinking about it too hard.
A Squid Research Lab special report:
As we suspected, Turf War is still the most popular sport among Inklings. The basic rules of this sport remain the same–two teams of four Inklings compete to cover the largest area of ground with their ink color within the allotted time. Inklings still eat, sleep, and breathe Turf War, and the sport still drives the direction of fashion, art, and language for Inkling culture.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – rough Wii U vs. Switch loading time comparison
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 16 Comments
YouTube video Hypertonic shared a new video which gives us a rough idea as to how Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s loading times stack up on Wii U and Switch. See it below.
It’s not perfect science, but there’s no question that Zelda will load more quickly on Switch. Producer Eiji Aonuma has already confirmed that information.
Japanese Dragon Quest Heroes I-II boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 33 Comments
Square Enix has published the official Japanese boxart for Dragon Quest Heroes I-II. Check it out above.
More off-screen Disgaea 5 Complete footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
ntower has shared another round of off-screen gameplay from Disgaea 5 Complete. Get a look at the latest footage below.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Arms UK hands-on videos
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments
Nintendo UK has posted a couple of hands-on videos for Switch titles based on player impressions. Videos for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Arms are below.
Snipperclips – Nintendo UK video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Nintendo UK published a new video of Snipperclips on its YouTube channel today. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.
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Rumor: Nintendo rep says Zelda: Breath of the Wild will have dual audio voices
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Wii U | 87 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have dual audio voices. After speaking with a French Nintendo representative, one person was told that all copies will provide the option to use Japanese voice acting instead of the game’s native language. Since this isn’t confirmed by Nintendo officially, take this news with a grain of salt for now.
Switch consoles back in stock at GameStop
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
GameStop is again taking pre-orders for the Switch consoles. Both versions are available on the site currently. To place an order, head on over here.
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No new race tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 163 Comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features additional content over the Wii U release. But those hoping that the game will include new race tracks will be disappointed to hear that the amount remains the same.
During a stage show at Nintendo Switch Experience 2017, Nintendo confirmed that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe contains 48 tracks. That’s the same amount as the Wii U version (with the DLC courses included).
As far as what’s new, Nintendo revamped Mario Kart 8’s Battle Mode, and the game also features some new characters and vehicles. There’s also a new Smart Steering feature to make driving and staying on the track easy for novice players, returning items from past entries, and the ability to carry two items at once.
