Mario Kart 8 Deluxe retains touchscreen functionality
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
There aren’t too many Switch games at the moment that use the device’s touchscreen. But with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the touchscreen functionality has been retained from the original Wii U release.
It’s nothing too crazy, but you can fully navigate Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s with a tap of the finger. You can select different modes, characters, vehicle parts, options and more. We took a brief video showing the touchscreen usage in action below.
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Video: Riding a Guardian through the sky in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 10 Comments
YouTuber nesis has come up with a bizarre, yet interesting way of messing around with a Guardian in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Believe it or not, it’s possible to ride a Guardian through the sky.
The steps themselves are pretty simple. Actually following through on the process may be a bit tricky, however. You’ll need to get a Guardian on to a raft, and then mess around with it a bit to make it move and fly up into the sky.
Nintendo Minute – Puyo Puyo Tetris on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play some Puyo Puyo Tetris on Switch. Watch the full episode below.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a controller restriction with wireless split-screen play
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe lets you mess around with many different control schemes. In most cases, you can play with a Switch Pro Controller or a single Joy-Con. You can also use a pair of Joy-Con controllers that are either attached, detached or in a grip.
When it comes to the Wireless Play mode, things become a bit more limited. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s split-screen grays out the option for each player to use a full pair of Joy-Con controllers. Because of this, it’s only possible to use a single Joy-Con per player or two Pro Controllers.
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March 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, Wii U, and 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
The March 2017 NPD report was highlighted by strong sales for both Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Both are off to very strong starts in the United States.
Additional data regarding March sales in the U.S. are in from NPD. We’re able to see the best-selling games across Switch, Wii U, and 3DS for the month. Continue on below for the full results.
Play Nintendo Show episode 18: “A Wild Adventure w/ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 5 Comments
The latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show, featuring Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has gone live. Andrew and Izzy paraglide into the game’s vast world, explore Hyrule, and try out some cooking. Check out the full episode below.
Target’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe promotion – video of the entrance
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 5 Comments
Nintendo has partnered with Target to promote Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The retailer souped up over 650 of its stores in a few different ways, including the entrance itself. A quick video showing this in action is below.
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Nintendo UK store offering t-shirt, mugs with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pre-orders
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
The Nintendo UK store is looking to entice potential Mario Kart 8 Deluxe buyers with a few bonuses. By pre-ordering the game, you can receive a t-shirt, a mug depicting Boo, or a mug with the Feather item. Reservations can be done right here.
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A look at the inside of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s case and cartridge
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 17 Comments
Nintendo’s games on Switch thus far have featured imagery inside of the case. With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, that continues. You can get a look at the box imagery above along with the actual cartridge.
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NBA Playgrounds – full roster
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
When NBA Playgrounds launches next month, it’ll come packed with a ton of players from both past and present. On GameSpot, the full lineup is revealed. Continue on below for the full listing.
