Live2D adds support for Switch games made with Unity
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Development tools for the Switch are ever expanding. The latest addition is Live2D – put simply, it allows developers to animate a character exactly the way they are drawn in 2D artwork without the need to create a 3D model and without having to draw every single frame of the animation. Nintendo is no stranger to this technology, as it has been used in Fire Emblem Fates, for example.
Today, Live2D Inc. released the Live2D Cubism software development kit for Switch, which allows game developers to integrate 2D assets made with Live2D Cubism 3 into Switch games that are being developed with the Unity engine.
Octopath Traveler: “April overview” video introduces H’aanit and Therion, new Path Action details, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Square Enix has published a new (Japanese) trailer for Octopath Traveler. This “April overview” video covers a couple of topics, most importantly two new playable characters. The game’s official website has also been updated.
H’aanit is a hunter who lives a solitary life in a village deep in the woods. Her mentor left the village a year ago to hunt a demon called “Red Eyes”. Worried, H’aanit sets out to look for her mentor and the demon. Her Path Action is “Incite”, which she can use to set animals she has tamed on someone. In combat, she uses bows, a weapon class that has high accuracy. Hunters can also increase the critical hit chance of allies or delay the actions of enemies.
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Nintendo Switch Parental Controls update out now (version 1.6.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest update for Nintendo Switch Parental Controls is now live. Assuming you have the mobile app, version 1.6.0 is now available.
The new patch doesn’t do much, as it only implements bug fixes. It’s not quite as exciting as version 1.5.0 when several features were added.
New Switch update out now (version 5.0.2)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Switch update has just gone live. As of now, all system users can download firmware version 5.0.2.
Today’s update makes general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience. Nintendo specifically calls out the following:
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Wild Guns Reloaded Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Another round of footage. Check out the video below, which shows off Wild Guns Reloaded on the Switch. The game is due for release tomorrow, April 17.
More: Natsume, Wild Guns Reloaded
Splatoon 2 on sale for $50 on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The standard edition of Splatoon 2 is selling for $50 on Amazon. The game will be back in stock April 20. You can order a copy here.
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How The Snack World: Trejarers Gold for Switch improves on the 3DS original
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
The Snack World: Trejarers Gold isn’t just a simple port of the 3DS version. Level-5 has added in quite a few new features and elements that improve on the original game.
In an article on 4Gamer, further information is shared regarding the changes. We’ve rounded up the details below, courtesy of Siliconera.
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Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition up again on Amazon Germany
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The special Traveler’s Compendium Edition for Octopath Traveler is available once again on Amazon Germany. To reserve it, head on over here.
The Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition includes the game, a pop-up book, a map of Orsterra and a replica coin.
More: Octopath Traveler, pre-order, Square Enix
Register for the Splatoon 2 US/Canada Inkling Open 2018 qualifying tournament
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo and Battlefy have opened registrations for the Splatoon 2 US/Canada Inkling Open 2018. You can sign up for the event here.
Open qualifiers for teams of four will happen on April 21 starting at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, followed by the finals on April 28 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. Teams will be competing in Turf War during the open qualifiers and in Ranked Battle modes during the finals.
Players will be competing for a chance to win a spot at the Splatoon 2 World Championship at E3 in June.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild secret uncovered relating to the Trial of the Sword
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps giving. More than a year following the game’s launch, fans continue to find secrets.
One such secret was shared by player kamuilyn a few hours ago. There’s something going on with the Trial of the Sword that some may not have been aware of previously.
