Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 1.2.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
Update: Patch notes added below. Pikmin racing suit added for Pikmin-themed amiibo, several changes and improvements.
OriginalNintendo just started to distribute a new update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you have the game, version 1.2.0 is now available.
Nintendo has not yet published the patch notes for today’s update. We’ll add them in here when we have them.
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Has-Been Heroes update out now (version 1.0.3)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 9 Comments
The latest update for Has-Been Heroes can now be downloaded on Switch. Developer Frozenbyte issued version 1.0.3 today.
The new update adds in some features and fixes as well as improved controller detection on Switch. We’ve posted the full patch notes below.
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Minecraft getting new update on Switch / Wii U tonight
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Minecraft will be updated very soon on Switch and Wii U with the latest features and DLC. Along with the Glide Giants Track Pack and Mini Game Heroes Skin Pack, new achievements, mobs, and more will be available.
Below are the full patch notes:
ARMS update out now (version 1.1.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Update 2 (6/26): Bumped to the top. Added the full English patch notes below.
Update: “Arena” mode added allowing for spectators (thanks JayMart2k). LAN play is also in (hold the left stick, then press L+R on the main menu). Aside from that, there are bug fixes and a spelling mistake fix.
Original (6/25): ARMS’ first update is out now. Nintendo just made version 1.1.0 available to players a few moments ago.
We’re still waiting on Nintendo to produce the official patch notes for today’s update. There’s a good chance that Spectator Mode has been added in, but we can’t say for sure. We’ll update this post when we have more news about the patch.
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Monster Hunter Stories version 1.2 trailer, commercial
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments
Monster Hunter Stories is getting a big update next month in Japan. Version 1.2 will be adding things like new Otomon, and more character customization options. Check out a trailer and commercial for the update below.
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Ever Oasis update out now (version 1.1)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Ever Oasis has received a first update, though it isn’t terribly exciting. Players can download version 1.1. Nintendo says of the update, “Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.”
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Saber Interactive explains the holdup for NBA Playgrounds’ patch on Switch, Nintendo guidelines causing issues
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 27 Comments
It’s been a long wait for NBA Playgrounds’ first update on Switch. The game is still missing key features on Nintendo’s platform such as online play. And unfortunately, we’re still without a definitive date for the update.
Saber Interactive Matthew Karch did at least offer up some comments as to why things have taken so long. He says that online play “has been functional for weeks” and he’s “at wits end”.
As for the holdup specifically, it sounds like Nintendo guidelines are getting in the way. Karch had this to say about the situation:
Snake Pass’ new update causing excessive Joy-Con rumbling, Sumo working on a fix
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Sumo Digital introduced Time Trials and leaderboards to the Switch version of Snake Pass this week with version 1.2. However, players quickly began to notice an issue with the Joy-Con. After applying the patch, the controllers have a tendency to rumble excessively.
The good news is that Sumo already identified the problem and has a fix in the works. Another update should be distributed soon.
Sumo wrote on its website:
“As many of you know, on Wednesday Snake Pass Update 1.2 was released across all platforms. Whilst there’s been plenty of incredible feedback we also aware that some of you have had some issues with the update. Most notably we’re aware that a number of users on the Nintendo Switch have been experience excessive rumbling of the Joy-Con controllers. We just wanted to let you all known in an official capacity that this is an issue we’re very aware of. You’ll be thrilled to know that we’ve identified the issue that is causing this problem and are working as quickly as possible to get a hotfix out to resolve it as soon as we possibly can.
We apologies for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding with this matter. Hold on tight!”
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Pokemon GO update rolling out (version 1.37.1 / 0.67.1) – new Gym features, Raid Battles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Update (6/21): Version 1.37.1 / 0.67.1 is now officially live.
Original (6/20): Niantic is beginning to deliver the latest Pokemon GO update. It encompasses the big news covered yesterday, which includes new Gym features and Raid Battles.
Official patch notes are as follows:
- Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system.
- Added new Gym Badge feature.
- Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms.
- Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience.
- Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles.
- Added Raids tab to Nearby screen.
- Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen.
- Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.
Once updated, Pokemon GO will be at version 1.37.1 for iOS users. The Android version will be 0.67.1.
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Snake Pass update out now (version 1.2.0) – Time Trials and leaderboards
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 7 Comments
Snake Pass has been updated on Switch to version 1.2, Sumo Digital announced today. It’s highlighted by the addition of Time Trials and leaderboards on Switch. A number of fixes and improvements have been implemented as well.
Below are the full patch notes: