The wait for Bayonetta 3 has been a long one as fans have been waiting since the reveal of its logo at The Game Awards in 2017. Though we’ve had the previous entries ported over to Switch to play, the latest addition to the series is finally here in what feels like a fever dream. Bayonetta has had long gaps in between each game, but each entry of gaming’s most powerful witch has been well worth the wait, with Bayonetta 3 being no different. The excellence in storytelling, gameplay, theatrics, and PlatinumGames’ signature hack-and-slash mastery improves with each, and while Bayonetta 3 is just under what Bayonetta 2 achieved in 2014, it’s still is a masterful title in a league of its own, held back only by the aging hardware it finds itself restricted to.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet exclusives list and differences

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

With leaks and datamines happening for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet over the past week or so, we now have the final exclusives list.

Going back to the series’ earliest days, some creatures could only be found in the wild depending on which version you were playing. The thought behind this is that it would encourage people to connect and communicate with each other. Even more than a couple of decades later, it’s still in place and we’ve ended up with two different versions of the latest Pokemon entry. It’s important to know which comes in each title since some fans will only pick up one version.

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Kao the Kangaroo update out now (version 1.4), patch notes

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Tate Multimedia has started distribution of a new 1.4 update for Kao the Kangaroo on Switch.

A couple of additions, improvements, and bug fixes are available. Players can now access an invert Y-axis option, the save system has been adjusted, performance drops have been addressed, and more.

The full patch notes are as follows:

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Inscryption getting a physical release on Switch

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Inscryption was officially announced for Switch during the Indie World Showcase this week, and it’s now been announced that a physical release is in the cards. Special Reserve Games is handling production.

Fans will be able to choose between a standard version and a “Reserve” edition. The first one simply includes the cartridge, reversible jacket artwork, and instruction booklet. The special edition has all of these goodies plus sequentially numbered packaging, a Special Reserve art card, and comes in a Special Reserve box.

More: Daniel Mullins Games, Devolver Digital, Inscryption, Special Reserve Games

ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition update out now (version 2.0.2), patch notes

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A new 2.0.2 update has just gone out for ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.

Today’s update includes a bunch of different figments in various areas. A couple of improvements are also available.

The full patch notes for the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition version 2.0.2 update are as follows:

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Tactics Ogre: Reborn launch trailer

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is here on Switch, and a new trailer celebrates the game’s release. Square Enix is providing a final look at the redone version of its tactics RPG.

Get caught up on everything you need to know with the following overview:

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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet getting 1.0.1 day one update

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Original (11/8): Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be receiving a version 1.0.1 day one update (patch notes to follow), according to The Pokemon Company. It will be highlighted by the inclusion of online play, so fans are advised to download it before starting their adventure. At least 1GB of free space will be required, but other specifics have not been shared at this time.

It also sounds like other updates are planned for the future. Once again though, further information has not been provided.

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Sonic Frontiers Switch tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Digital Foundry has delved into all version of Sonic Frontiers, covering the game from a technical perspective and digging up details on aspects such as frame rate and resolution. When it comes to Switch, it sounds like the team made a number of compromises to get the game running.

Here’s the full rundown of tidbits:

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Pokemon Switch games, Pokemon Home dishing out new bans for illegally modified data

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments

The Pokemon Company announced today that it has started handing out new bans relating to the Pokemon games on Switch as well as Pokemon Home for those that have been involved with illegally modified data.

The announcement mentioned how this data can bring about issues with the games and apps. As a result, some users may find that they will not be able to access online play for the Pokemon games as well as internet functionality for Pokemon Home. Bans may be either limited or indefinite, and there will be no refunds. However, keep in mind that the bans only affect Pokemon releases – no other titles on Switch will be impacted. The Pokemon Company may also take similar action in the future without notice.

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Nintendo talks Nintendo Accounts and importance for next-gen hardware

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo has regularly talked up the importance of Nintendo Accounts, including this week during its financial results briefing. We heard that the total number of accounts is now at 290 million.

The topic of Nintendo Accounts was again brought up during the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing this week, including how it relates to next-gen hardware. Director / senior managing executive officers Shinya Takahashi and Ko Shiota both weighed in.

Here’s what was shared: