Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 31, 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New maintenance has been added to Nintendo’s upcoming schedule. A couple of sessions are planned, but thankfully they’re pretty short.
Nintendo’s official maintenance schedule is as follows:
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Top 10 best ports on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, Switch | 0 comments
Switch has been around for over five years, and we felt now was the best time to share what we feel are the best ports on the console.
There is a common perception regarding Switch (and hybrid consoles in general), that portability requires a sacrifice in playability. Basically, games must play and look worse in order to be in a compact form. While this may be true for some games, developers have proved that this is not always the case.
There are many games that have been ported from other more powerful consoles to Switch that show minimal to no downgrades in their gameplay experiences and graphics. These games range from huge open worlds to quick and snappy shooters, and regardless of playing handheld or docked, they still play perfectly.
Luckily for Switch owners, there are many games that have been ported this well, and a list of all of them could be very long. We’ve narrowed down the top ten Switch ports based on how well the games were reviewed (no one wants to hear about an amazing port of a bad game), and how well the gameplay and graphics were preserved. We have also selected games that were ported from the current generation at the time, as it’s slightly less impressive that a PS3 / Xbox 360 title can run on a handheld.
Without further ado, here are the 10 best Nintendo Switch ports.
[Let’s Talk] Xenoblade Chronicles 3 impressions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
After the Live A Live remake made it to Switch last week, the console just received another RPG in the form of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Although it’s only been about a day since its official release, it’s likely that many of you have started up the game already.
If you’ve had a chance to try out Xenoblade Chronicles 3, how are you feeling about it so far? If you’ve played other games in the series, how do you feel this new entry compares based on what you’ve experienced? Let us know in the comments below.
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PowerA releasing “Link Watercolor” wireless controller for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
PowerA isn’t slowing down on releasing new controllers for Switch, and retailer listings have now revealed that a new design is inbound for the Zelda series, with a specific focus on Link.
The “Link Watercolor” controller can be used wirelessly. It features two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons and up to 30 hours of gameplay on a single charge via “a potent internal lithium-ion rechargeable 900mAh battery.” A 10ft (3m) USB-C charge cable is included, and PowerA says it “backs all products for 2-years to reinforce quality commitment.” Although both docked and undocked play is supported, note that HD Rumble, IR, and amiibo support are note included.
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[Review] F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch
Posted on 2 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: July 12, 2022
Developer: TiGames
Publisher: Astrolabe Games
Metroidvania games have seen a small surge since the release of Metroid Dread. With no small sampling of offerings, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch arrives at a great time in the Switch’s life cycle – a point where the library of most players has been filled out with first-party titles and are itching for something new before the next big game drops. While the game has been out on other platforms since last year (with great ratings, even!) how does the Switch version compare?
Ray’z Arcade Chronology and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection confirmed for the west
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, ININ Games revealed that it’ll be releasing Ray’z Arcade Chronology and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection for Switch in the west. As of now there’s no word on release timing.
Ray’z Arcade Chronology was announced for Switch in Japan earlier this month. RayForce, RayStorm, RayCrisis, RayStorm NEO-HD, and RayCrisis HD will all be included.
MADiSON Switch gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following the launch of MADiSON on Switch this week, we’ve got new gameplay. The latest footage shows off the psychological horror game running on Nintendo’s console.
Additional information about MADiSON can be found in the following overview:
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Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 just arrived on Switch this week, and new gameplay has emerged. Just over a half hour of footage has come in.
Learn more about Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 in the following overview:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land devs on the pressure of getting 3D Kirby right
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Even though Kirby has been around for three decades, the series never really tried its hand at full-on 3D gameplay. That finally changed this year with the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. By all accounts, the team really nailed it – but that doesn’t mean turning Kirby from 2D to 3D was a simple task.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land co-directors Shinya Kumazaki and Tatsuya Kamiyama reflected on the game’s development in a recent interview of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. Designer Yuki Endo was present for the discussion as well.
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher English version confirmed
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (6/29): Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher will be seeing an English release, Bandai Namco has revealed.
The company’s South Asian division often handles English localization of Japanese-only titles. It turns out that this will be the case once again. Thankfully, since Switch is region free, fans in the west will be able to import a copy and play through the game as they would any other title.
