The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service launched a few weeks ago, but not without some issues – primarily when it comes to N64 games.
Those that subscribe to the new Expansion Pack tier can access SEGA Genesis and N64 titles. SEGA Genesis seems to be mostly fine, but it’s with Nintendo’s classic console that some players haven’t been happy with the quality of emulation. Input lag, latency, and the lack of controller remapping are among the complaints users have brought up.
Nintendo has put out a new “Switch My Way – Holiday Fun” commercial with a focus on a few different games. Mario Party Superstars, Minecraft, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are all featured.
Here’s the full advert, coming in at a minute long:
Epic Chef has received a lengthy gameplay video showcasing an hour of footage. The story-driven adventure game with life-sim, cooking, and crafting elements just landed on Switch.
We have the following overview of Epic Chef from Team17:
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta recreate a few recipes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons in real life. Check out the full episode below.
Project Lumina has started distribution of a new 1.0.4 update for Melty Blood: Type Lumina. It includes a ton of adjustments for the game’s various characters and more.
Below are the full patch notes for the Melty Blood: Type Lumina version 1.0.4 update:
Gift Ten Industry has announced the release of BeatTalk, a rhythm game to learn the tempo of the English language with 40 silly fake TED Talks. It can be purchased digitally on Switch now.
Here’s some additional information:
Thanks to data from Sensor Tower, information has been shared regarding the number of downloads for Pikmin Bloom. The app analytics firm says that the mobile title has generated two million downloads in two weeks.
864,000 of those downloads are from Japanese users. The next closest country is the United States, followed by the UK in third.
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda is out around the world today, and Nintendo has gone live with a short, 15-second trailer to promote the news.
Here’s some information about the device:
Atlus has prepared a launch trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V, which has finally arrived on Switch after it was first announced way back in January 2017. The RPG is officially available worldwide.
Here’s some information about the game:
With the release of Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda, a couple of interesting tidbits have come to light including a neat Easter Egg.
Over on the back of the device, you’ll notice that there’s a Triforce. Turn the lights off (or at least dim them), and you’ll see that the design lights up. It’s nothing overly major and it’s something that can be easily missed, though it’s a neat little detail.
Here’s a close look:
