HORI has released its d-pad controller for Switch outside of Japan. But one of the things we’ve heard is that when using the product, battery drain was an issue.
Apparently, this has been addressed. HORI says that after applying the new firmware update for Switch – version 6.0.0 – users will not encounter any problems with battery draining. It should be safe to use the new d-pad controller going forward.
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include the upcoming Final Fantasy-related games for Switch, Arcade Archives Excitebike, Work x Work, and Umihara Kawase Fresh!. Scans of all games are below.
Niantic has announced that Deoxys will begin to appear in EX Raid Battles with the next cycle of EX Raid invitations. Players will be able to take on the Mythical Pokemon’s Normal Forme.
Niantic says that Pokemon GO will now allow you to invite one friend to go with you when an EX Raid Pass is received. Invites can only be sent to an Ultra Friend or Best Friend.
With the first SEGA Ages titles launching for the Nintendo Switch eShop today in Japan, NintenDaan has posted some early footage of the original Sonic the Hedgehog on the platform.
The demonstration shows off a bit of the setting that players may customize their game with, as well as the format of viewing the classic platformer.
Be sure to check out NintenDaan’s footage below.
Developer Pelikan13 has released yet another bit of footage for their upcoming side-scrolling beat-em-up Switch title The Takeover, this time in the form of an official English trailer. Inspired by classics like Streets of Rage and Final Fight, the modern title features fast gameplay as well as an extended combo system.
Be sure to check out the video below.
Prospective anglers can now take to the waters to show their skill as Legendary Fishing is officially available today for Nintendo Switch in both digital and physical formats.
To celebrate the release, developer Ubisoft has put out a launch trailer for the sporting simulator. Check out the footage below.
NIS America is introducing two more games for the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection: Street Smart and Prehistoric Isle. In addition to a new trailer, we have a couple of overviews for both titles below.
The next Splatfest is quickly approaching in Splatoon 2, with Team Retro set to take on Team Modern starting this Friday at 9 PM PT.
As per usual, Nintendo has shared some commemorative art of Pearl and Marina in anticipation of the event. The image can be viewed above.
As was previously thought thanks to a Japanese eShop listing, Arena of Valor is coming to Switch next week. A release is set for September 25.
Here’s the full rundown on Arena of Valor:
When Nintendo Switch Online started yesterday, many games required a membership in order to play online and access certain elements through the internet. Pinball FX3 ended up being one of them, but not intentionally.
Right now Pinball FX3 requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to participate in tournaments and other online features. However, developer Zen Studios says an update has been submitted “which will mean no online subscription is needed for any Pinball FX3 feature.”
