Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 24, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has a few periods of maintenance scheduled, all of which will be happening tomorrow evening (or early Tuesday morning for those in the UK/Europe). This should all be related to the new Expansion Pack service for Switch Online.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Pre-order updates – October 24, 2021
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World War Z dev: “there is no such thing as an impossible port”, Switch doesn’t really need more powerful version
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Saber Interactive has been behind some notable Switch ports, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the Crysis Remastered games. The studio is also about ready to ship another impressive release in the form of World War Z. Many wouldn’t have thought that we’d be seeing this game on Nintendo’s console, but Saber managed to make it happen in the end.
Even though World War Z has been the toughest Switch port for Saber Interactive thus far, lead game designer Dmitry Grigorenko doesn’t believe that Nintendo is in need of a more powerful iteration of the hardware. In fact, Grigorenko stated that his team along with other companies “have already proven that there is no such thing as an impossible port.”
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Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 173 – Kali
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus has released a new demon trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V showing Kali. It appeared in the original Megami Tensei, and has had a large presence in the series since then.
Here’s some background information on Kali, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki:
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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack official FAQ
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has put together a handy – and lengthy – FAQ for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. It details various aspects about the service, including pricing, what’s included, changing plans, the N64 and SEGA Genesis controllers, and more.
Here’s the full FAQ for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack:
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Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 172 – Raja Naga
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
For its latest demon trailer pertaining to Shin Megami Tensei V, Atlus is showing off the creature known as Raja Naga. It had appeared in all of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei titles until IV, and after sitting out that game, it will now be back for the new Switch entry.
The Megami Tensei Wiki provides slightly more background details on Raja Naga. Read a bit of additional information about the demon below.
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[Let’s Talk] How do you feel about Smash Bros. Ultimate’s DLC?
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
All of the DLC fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have finally been made known. A couple of weeks ago, director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Sora from Kingdom Hearts is joining the game. Players around the world were then able to try out the character for themselves a few days ago.
It’s been a long ride for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate going back to its original launch in December 2018. The title has seen nearly a dozen of additional characters since its original release. Other than Sora, we’ve seen Joker from Persona 5, Hero from Dragon Quest XI, Banjo & Kazooie from the N64 game, Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury, Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Min Min from ARMS, Steve & Alex from Minecraft, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, Pyra / Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Kazuya from Tekken.
With Nintendo putting an end to DLC in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, how are you feeling about it all? Were you satisfied with the selections on the whole? Who’s your personal favorite out of the DLC fighters? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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My Friend Peppa Pig Switch gameplay
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
My Friend Peppa Pig just made it to Switch, and we now have a good amount of gameplay. A newly-published video highlights a half hour of footage.
Carrion is getting a new physical release on Switch at retail
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new physical release of Carrion on Switch is coming to retail, according to various store listings.
It’s true that a boxed version of the game was offered last year. However, that was only through Special Reserve Games. This is the first time that we’ll be seeing it at most major retailers.
Carrion, a reverse horror game from Devolver Digital and Phobia Game Studio, first debuted on Switch in July 2020. Read a bit more about the title below.
[Review] Astria Ascending
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 30, 2021
Developer: Artisan Studios
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Nostalgia will always give that sort of feeling of coming back home to something familiar. That same nostalgia, however, can also be driven back not only with the things of the past, but with new experiences that pay homage to the greats of a particular medium. Astria Ascending feels like this in a lot of ways for those that have played JRPGs for a long time, and having been helmed by a collaboration of minds from veterans of some of the genres most illustrious titles and franchises, it’s no wonder why its turn-based gameplay feels both familiar and refreshing. Unfortunately, this same nostalgia can also become a bit of a disservice when relied upon too much and hurts the game in the long run, and while the systems in place for combat are great, it’s the rest of the experience that feels at most times mediocre due to quality of life issues and grindy gameplay.
