Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 25, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has a little bit of maintenance lined up in the coming days. During the middle part of next week, Switch network services will be impacted.
Here’s the schedule as things stand now:
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[Review] Cris Tales
Posted on 3 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: July 20, 2021
Developer: SYCK / Dreams Uncorporated
Publisher: Modus Games
Cris Tales may have wowed us with its first few showings – colorful and whimsical animations, an interesting time-travel mechanic that not only works throughout the adventure but also in battle, and a friendly top-hat garnished frog friend that rides on your shoulder to give you tips on your powers and progression hints? Certainly, this is an unorthodox recipe, but what does Cris Tales turn out to be when all is said and done?
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Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 039 – Garuda
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus has put out another demon showcase video for Shin Megami Tensei V. For today’s update, we have a closer look at Garuda.
Here’s the full video:
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Jump Force update out now on Switch (version 1.05), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Jump Force was recently updated on Switch again. After installing the patch, your game should be at version 1.05.
The update includes new features like Premium Shop Counter, banners for ongoing events, and the Character Bonus Campaign event. We have the full patch notes below.
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is Europe’s best-selling physical game for the first half of 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was the best-selling physical game in Europe during the first half of 2021, new data from GfK reveals. It led the way in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The game was also a top finisher in the other countries that were surveyed.
FIFA 21 was the second best-seller after Mario. In third was another Switch title: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo’s racer held nine top three finishes based on European countries surveyed.
We’ll also mention that Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V sold well, as they had six and five top three finishes respectively.
World War Z Switch boxart, first screenshots
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been quite some time since we last heard about the Switch version of World War Z. Saber Interactive announced the port in April 2020, and we it’s mostly been missing in action since.
Now, however, a new listing has appeared on Amazon. It not only gives us a look at the boxart, but also what looks to be first screenshots.
Here’s the full set:
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout getting new “Gold Edition”
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, a team-based third-person shooter based on the classic franchise, first debuted on Switch last October. It’s now about to receive a new release at retail with a “Gold Edition”.
This new version appears to be largely the same as the original, but with some extra content. The full lineup of additions are as follows:
Valve on Switch and Steam Deck comparisons, says they were designed around differing philosophies
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, Valve unveiled its new Steam Deck system. The device has drawn plenty of comparisons to Switch since it’s capable of playing big games on the go (with docking support as well) and in some ways reminds gamers of Nintendo’s console from a design standpoint.
Valve itself has now commented on those comparisons. Designer Greg Coomer is the first to weigh in, telling IGN that Switch a “great device,” but feels the company is targeting a different audience.
He said:
Switch OLED up for pre-order on Amazon Canada
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update (7/24): This sold out for a bit on Amazon Canada but is now back up here.
Original (7/22): Amazon Canada has now opened pre-orders for the Switch OLED. Both versions are available: white and neon.
You can pre-order the Switch OLED on Amazon Canada here. The system releases on October 8.
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Maneater update out now on Switch (version 1.02), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Maneater has been updated on Switch. A few days ago, Tripwire Interactive started distribution of version 1.02.
Below are the full patch notes, featuring bug fixes:
