Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #3 announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
The third Japanese Splatfest will be kicking off in Splatoon 2 soon. Players are being asked about what they have self-confidence in: power or stamina. The Splatfest will be held next weekend.
North America is the only region where a third Splatfest hasn’t been announced. In Europe, a toilet roll-themed event will be held next weekend.
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Another FIFA 18 Switch glitch discovered, deforms player models
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments
We reported on one glitch in the Switch version of FIFA 18 earlier today in which player faces are removed, replacing them with a checkerboard design instead. That’s not the only strange bug in the game.
Below we have a look at another odd glitch, and it might be even more bizarre. Player models are completely absent and take on a dark, block-like appearance. This one seems to be a rare occurrence, so it’s something most players may not come across.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch Pro Controller live on Amazon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 21 Comments
Update 2 (10/1): The controller is back up on Amazon.
Update: The controller has sold out.
Original (9/19): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the special Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch Pro Controller. If you’re interested, place an order here. The controller releases alongside the game on December 1.
Something to note: the controller has already sold out on GameStop. That could be a sign of its limited availability.
Video: FIFA 18 Switch glitch removes faces
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Players are encountering a strange glitch with the Switch version of FIFA 18. When it occurs, faces don’t load, and the default model face is swapped in. Early reports suggest that the bug doesn’t appear in any other modes other than a normal match. It may happen when downloading a squad update, and turning on live form.
This video shows the glitch in action:
We imagine that EA will patch the glitch soon – hopefully anyway.
Next Super Bomberman R update launches in November, first footage of new Grand Prix mode, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 26 Comments
Last week, Konami announced a new update for Super Bomberman R. The company is adding Grand Prix mode as well as the Jehuty, Anubis, and Reiko Hinomoto Bombers. More information has been shared about the update in recent days.
First, here’s an official overview of Grand Prix mode from Konami:
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Project Octopath Traveler devs on the early silence, development progress, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Square Enix held a special session for Project Octopath Traveler at the Tokyo Game Show last week. Nothing new was on display as only the demo was shown, but developers were on hand to speak about the game.
Among what was discussed was why it took so long for Project Octopath Traveler to resurface following the announcement in January, where the game is at in terms of development, and more. You can find the full rundown below, courtesy of Reddit’s scottwo.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 gameplay
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A nice chunk of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 gameplay was shown during a session at EGX a few days ago. Have a look at the full recording below.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of August 2017. You can check out the full results below.
Doom direct-feed Switch screenshots
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 17 Comments
We’ve seen footage of Doom running on Switch, but only with off-screen videos. Fortunately, some screenshots have appeared giving us a clear look in direct-feed. Take a look at the images below.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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[Let’s Talk] Do you care about Switch home menu icons?
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 66 Comments
Much has been made about Switch icons over the past few months – particularly the way they look. Some system owners have been very vocal about the icons they feel just don’t look good. Snake Pass, LEGO Worlds, and SteamWorld Dig 2 are among the games players have requested to be changed.
I almost feel as though I’ve been living in an alternate reality watching this all unfold. Rather than focusing on what a quality game like SteamWorld Dig 2 is, some are instead fixated on that home menu icon. Personally, as long as I know which icon a game represents and the text is there, the actual design doesn’t matter much to me at all. But hey, I could be completely out of touch.
So let’s have a discussion about this. How important are Switch icons to you? I’m very curious as to how everyone feels about the topic since we haven’t covered it before, so share your thoughts with us below.
