Understanding Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Posted on 3 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The remakes of the fourth Pokemon generation are finally arriving on Switch next week – specifically November 19 – with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, they are not exactly what we expected. The Pokemon Company opted for a different approach this time with a faithful remake that’s really close to the original titles on DS, with a small number of quality of life improvements.
The announcement of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl initially saw a mixed reception by fans – myself included. After watching some of the trailers over the past few months, I feel as though the general opinion is gaining a bit more positivity, though people are still cautiously hyped.
Narita Boy getting a physical release on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new physical release for Narita Boy is in the cards, Limited Run Games has announced in partnership with Team17 and Studio Koba.
Fans can choose between a standard copy or the collector’s edition. The latter version includes a poster, a cassette soundtrack, a techno sword pin, and a floppy disk.
For those that haven’t heard of Narita Boy previously, check out the following overview:
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Among Us update out now on Switch (version 2021.11.9), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A massive update for Among Us has just come to Switch in the form of version 2021.11.9.
New roles have been added in the form of the Shapeshifter, Guardian Angel, Engineer, and Scientist. That’s on top of new unlockable cosmetics and Cosmicubes, and more.
Below are the full details on the Among Us version 2021.11.9 update:
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Blue Reflection: Second Light launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo and Gust are celebrating the debut of Blue Reflection: Second Light in the west with a launch trailer. As of today, Switch owners in North America and Europe can pick up the RPG.
Here’s some information about the game, courtesy of Koei Tecmo:
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl datamine details
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Some interesting information about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl has come to light as part of a new datamine.
New Pokemon games and leaks tend to come hand in hand. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are more than a week away, but the Switch titles have found their way to some players. Not only that, but even the data source surfaced and fans are now picking through the files and code for any noteworthy discoveries.
Nintendo again says Switch is at mid-point of its lifecycle, “considering many different things” for next system
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, Nintendo reconfirmed what everyone pretty much assumed by mentioning that it has plans for another system following the Switch. One investor attempted to get more out of the company by asking about the next generation of hardware during the Q&A portion of a financial results briefing last week.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa responded and started out by discussing the current situation with Switch. Despite being nearly five years old, he reiterated that “the system is at the mid-point of its lifecycle” and “a foundation for growth has been laid that exceeds what we previously considered to be a conventional hardware lifecycle.”
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Nintendo further talks Switch production with chip shortages, software to be a focus
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During a Q&A session for its financial results last week, Nintendo further discussed the impact of current chip shortages on Switch hardware production and how it’s dealing with the situation. President Shuntaro Furukawa, Ko Shiota (director, senior executive officer), and Shigeru Miyamoto all chimed in.
Furukawa stated that “the future if uncertain” when it comes to the necessary semiconductor components that are in short supply at present, and will be “maximizing our software sales as much as possible” to continue Switch momentum. Shiota noted that hardware developers “are also continuing to take measures such as evaluating alternative components and reviewing our designs.” As for Miyamoto, he explained that actual software development is still proceeding as planned, not to mention that its mobile and video content efforts are unaffected.
Furukawa, Shiota, and Miyamoto said the following when asked about Switch production with chip shortages:
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Nintendo on how it will position itself amid more competing platforms
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Compared to how things were during the NES era when gaming really took off for Nintendo, the company has to compete with many more platform holders. There’s obviously competition from Sony and Microsoft, not to mention that tons of people primarily play games on phones these days. More competing platform holders are also entering the gaming industry, so how will Nintendo position itself?
That’s the exact question one investor asked the Big N during the Q&A portion of its financial results last week. President Shuntaro Furukawa responded by stating that Nintendo “would like to grow by continuously offering the unique entertainment which is enabled by our integrated hardware-software development.” Outside of its hardware-software gaming business, Nintendo Accounts, and IP expansion, another important point is “to generate new interest in Nintendo games among people who normally do not play games, and encourage consumers who once used our game systems to return and start playing again.”
Furukawa’s full words regarding competition::
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My Singing Monsters Playground gameplay
Posted on 3 years ago by Ervin in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Big Blue Bubble has released My Singing Monsters Playground on the Switch today. Take a closer look at some gameplay footage with the video below.
Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 205 – Metatron
Posted on 3 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments
With the release of Shin Megami Tensei V just around the corner, Atlus has continued to share new information for the game’s various demons with these daily demon showcases. This latest video highlights Metatron, check it out with some extra details regarding its real world history below.
