Splatoon 2 – Arowana Mall footage
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Returning from the first game, Arowana Mall was just added to Splatoon 2 tonight. Take a look at some footage of the stage below.
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Joy-Con sensor can act as a night-vision camera for Nintendo Labo’s RC car, can follow heat signals
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As more folks continue to try out Nintendo Labo, some interesting things have come to light. Earlier today, we heard that some basic programming is supported. It also looks like the Joy-Con can be used as a night-vision camera, as well as follow heat signals.
That information comes from Kotaku, who gave Nintendo Labo a shot earlier today. Here’s what the site shares about this:
Did you know that that black sensor at the bottom of the right Joy-Con can act as a night-vision camera and beam a feed of what it’s pointed at to the Switch’s screen? That’s what is happening in this shot. That’s me in that green box in the screen. A tap of that box on the Switch screen switches the camera view to a heat-sensor mode, which sets the whole thing up to then track and follow heat signals.
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Lots of new Nintendo Labo details, photos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Switch | 0 comments
With media outlets going hands-on with Nintendo Labo today, a bunch of new details and photos have emerged. Engadget in particular has a lengthy report on the game, including details about construction of the various projects and included mini-games/apps. You can find a summary of information below, along with some photos from IGN.
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North American Bayonetta 2 Switch commercial
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Nintendo has published a new commercial for Bayonetta 2 on Switch ahead of its launch later this month. Check it out below.
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Atari moving forward with RollerCoaster Tycoon on Switch, explains decision to use crowdfunding
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 20 Comments
Atari recently announced plans for a new RollerCoaster Tycoon on Switch. However, there was some confusion with the project, as it was accompanied by a crowdfunding project on StartEngine.
Fred Chesnais, CEO of Atari Game Partners, confirmed to Polygon that RollerCoaster Tycoon is coming to Switch no matter what happens on StartEngine. He also said that a team has been contracted and a prototype has been built.
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Bayonetta 1 and 2 Switch vs. Wii U video comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 57 Comments
Update 2: Bumped to the top. Original comparison has been added in below. We also have a video comparing Bayonetta 2 on Switch and Wii U. Nintendo World Report also clarifies in its reupload that the darker shade isn’t confirmed to be the game itself just yet as it could be due to the capture equipment.
Update: The video has been removed. We’ll bump this to the top if/when it returns.
Original: Nintendo World Report has put together a video comparing the original Bayonetta on Switch and Wii U. The game has a slightly darker tone on Switch, and also loads a bit faster. You can watch the full comparison below.
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Nintendo Labo allows for rudimentary programming and customization with “Toy-Con Garage”
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Earlier today, Nintendo held a new media event for Nintendo Labo. Kotaku was present, and has reported on some new details.
With a “Toy-Con Garage” feature, it will be possible to implement rudimentary programming and customization. Further details on this are below.
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Gal*Gun 2 details cover mission types, Doki Doki Mode; new footage
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Inti Creates published a new wave of Gal*Gun 2 details today covering the game’s mission types. New footage has also been shared. We’ve rounded up everything below, courtesy of Gematsu.
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Microsoft Studios skins footage
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Minecraft received some new DLC on Switch (and Wii U) this week featuring skins from franchises like Gears of War, Halo, and Banjo-Kazooie. Check out some footage below.
Song of Memories coming west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The romantic visual novel Song of Memories won’t be staying in Japan. Today, PQube announced plans to localize the game for North America and Europe. A release is planned for later this year.
We have plenty of additional information on Song of Memories below. The western announcement trailer is also attached.
