Apex Legends Switch resolution and frame rate confirmed
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The wait for Apex Legends on Switch is almost over, as the game is scheduled to launch tomorrow. Famitsu caught up with Respawn and Panic Button to discuss the port in more detail just ahead of its release.
According to Panic Button technical director Andy Boggs, Apex Legends will run at 720p when docked. If you’re playing in portable mode, it’ll be 576p. The frame rate is 30 FPS in both modes.
Apex Legends launches for Switch via the eShop on March 9.
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Apex Legends Switch gameplay trailer
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EA and Respawn Entertainment have prepared a brand new gameplay trailer for the Switch version of Apex Legends. Get a look at the video below.
Apex Legends launches for Switch on March 9.
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Knockout City Switch beta scheduled for April
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EA and Velan Studios have announced plans to host a cross-platform beta for Knockout City. The team-based multiplayer game can be tried out early between April 2 and April 4. Switch owners will be able to go up against those on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S | X. The BackAlley Brawl map, Sniper Ball, new styles, and 1v1 face-off in the playlist will be featured.
Here’s the official notice:
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered update releasing tomorrow – Wrap Editor and more
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EA and Stellar Entertainment have announced a notable update for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered that’s releasing tomorrow.
The big highlight is the Wrap Editor, which wasn’t actually in the original game. The functionality lets you “customize your cars, apply your own style, and stand out of the crowd.”
Here’s some additional information:
Gameplay emerges for cancelled DS game Black & White Creatures
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Videos | 0 comments
Back in 2001, EA and Lionhead Studios teamed up on Black & White, a well-received simulation game that essentially lets you play as god. The DS was actually planned to receive a spinoff of the series, though it never came to be.
Full Fat was tasked with creating the game for Nintendo’s portable system under the name Black & White Creatures. It’s unclear why the project was scrapped in the end, though we do know that it would have been quite different as it was more of a pet simulator.
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition boxart
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After it was previously leaked, EA and PopCap announced Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition for Switch during this week’s Nintendo Direct. We have the game’s boxart above.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition launches for Switch on March 19. You can pre-order the game on Amazon here or GameStop here.
Knockout City footage
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Knockout City, a new Switch title from EA and Velan Studios, was unveiled earlier today. Check out some early footage in the videos below.
Knockout City arrives for Switch on May 21.
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition officially announced for Switch
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville has been looking like a lock for Switch since retailers began to list the game last month. Today, EA and PopCap made the news official.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Complete Edition was announced for Switch during today’s Nintendo Direct. It’s set for release on March 19.
Here’s an overview of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, along with a trailer:
It Takes Two creator says there are no plans for a Switch version, unsure if it would be possible
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Hazelight Studios boss Josef Fares has all but ruled out a Switch version of its upcoming co-op adventure title It Takes Two. Fares told GamingBolt that he’s unsure if it would even be possible “because there’s so much going on” in the game.
Fares explained:
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Apex Legends – official Switch release date announcement, Panic Button worked on the port
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EA and Respawn have published an official release date announcement for Apex Legends on Switch, which is slated for March 9. It comes with the confirmation that Panic Button was involved with the port.
Panic Button most recently ported Doom Eternal to Switch. The company has handled a number of other ports for the system as well.
Here’s the full announcement:
