Pokemon GO update rolling out (version 1.33.1 / 0.63.1)
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Update (5/13): The new Pokemon GO update is now live.
Original (5/9): The next Pokemon GO update is in the process of being rolled out. On iOS, players will have access to version 1.33.1. The Android version will be updated to version 0.63.1.
Two main points make up the latest update. First, when you tap on a medal, it will now show your progress toward the next medal tier. Brazilian Portuguese language support is added as well.
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tinyBuild shares an update on Mr. Shifty’s optimization patch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
tinyBuild has been hard at work on a patch for Mr. Shifty. Once released, it should improve the game’s performance – specifically frame rate. The team was hoping to have it ready this week, but it’s taking a bit longer than expected.
tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik said today that the “patch is simply too big. This is because the Unity plugin we’re using for export is brand new, and tends to package in a bit too many unnecessary information, bloating the size.” tinyBuild is now working with Unity to address this as well as reduce the overall size of Mr. Shifty on Switch.
When we have more news to report about the patch, we’ll let you know.
More: Mr. Shifty, Team Shifty, tinyBuild, title update
Pokemon Duel update out now (version 3.0.8)
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Update: New EX figures have also been added: Terrakion, Cobalion, and Noivern.
Original: Pokemon Duel’s latest update is now live. Players should have access to version 3.0.8 across both iOS and Android.
As usual, the official patch notes for today’s update state that bug fixes have been implemented. Some figures have also been impacted to improve balancing. You can read about the changes here.
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NBA Playgrounds update will improve loading times on Switch, Shaq-Fu development finished
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Saber Interactive has spoken about supporting NBA Playgrounds going forward with multiple updates. On Switch, one of the big things we’re waiting on the ability to play online – which should be coming very soon.
In an interview with Just Pause, Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch also said that loading times are being improved. This is an issue for some on Switch, and loading takes the most time on Nintendo’s console than any other version. It should be addressed soon, as the team apparently improved the situation with the first upcoming update. Matt Karch
Fire Emblem Heroes update out now (version 1.3.0) – Arena changes, Training Tower difficulty, more
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Fire Emblem Heroes has received a new update. On both iOS and Android, players can now download version 1.3.0.
Fire Emblem Heroes makes key changes to the tier system in the Arena while also adding new maps. The Training Tower’s difficulty has been adjusted as well on top of bug fixes.
This only tells a part of the picture. We have a ton of specifics about the update in the gallery below and some additional news pertaining to the Voting Gauntlet and more.
Blaster Master Zero updated to version 1.2, Destroyer Mode and EX Character Mode added
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 8 Comments
Update (5/3): The Blaster Master Zero update should be out now on Switch. Tomorrow on 3DS.
Update: The update may not actually be available until tomorrow. We’ll let you know when it releases officially.
Original (5/2): Inti Creates has detailed a new update for Blaster Master Zero. With version 1.2, Destroyer Mode and EX Character Mode will be added. Switch owners should be able to download the update now while 3DS players will need to wait until Thursday.
Here’s an overview of the new modes:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild update out now (version 1.2.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 68 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has received a new update. Version 1.2.0 is out now on both Switch and Wii U.
As detailed in today’s announcement covering Breath of the Wild’s first DLC pack, players can experience the game in one of nine audio languages: Japanese, English, French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Italian, and Russian, with a different language used for on-screen text. Note that on Wii U, you’ll need to download the Voice Pack from the eShop.
Nintendo also says it implemented a number of fixes in today’s update, but didn’t elaborate on details.
Capcom working on a big Monster Hunter Stories update
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Monster Hunter Stories will be getting a free major update this summer, Capcom has announced. It’s planned for this summer in Japan.
The update includes the following:
1. New Otomon: Teostra, Kushala Daora, and Rajang.
2. Character can now change appearance (eyes, mouth, hair, makeup) and gender mid-game at player’s house. New character customization parts will also be added that allow the player to dress like the original riders in the Ride On anime: Geenie, Hyoro and Mil.
3. Most of the DLC-exclusive Otomon will be able to be obtained from Monster Nests after passing through the ending, including White Monoblos, Molten Tigrex, Oroshi Kirin and Glavenus.
*Exception applies to collaboration Otomon which will remain obtainable only through DLC.
Monster Hunter Stories is coming west this fall. There’s a good chance that this update will be offered overseas as well in due time.
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Super Mario Maker update out now (version 1.46 Wii U, version 1.03 3DS)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo conducted a bit of Super Mario Maker maintenance tonight. That was likely done to pave way for a new update which is out now on both Wii U and 3DS.
On Wii U, Super Mario Maker is at version 1.46. The 3DS version now stands at 1.03. In both cases, Nintendo says: “A number of issues have been fixed to make for a pleasant playing experience.”
Mr. Shifty patch should be ready in roughly two weeks
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Mr. Shifty’s patch on Switch isn’t too far off. According to tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik, it will be submitted for Nintendo approval soon. The entire process is expected to take about two weeks.
Nichiporchik said:
“Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that we were going to submit the Mr. Shifty patch this week, but due to next week being Gold Week, it wouldn’t matter as there are delays with submissions due to it. So we expect to submit the patch by end of week, and release the week after next. So in 2 weeks. It’s looking pretty good.”
The patch prepared for Mr. Shifty should mainly improve performance. It should improve issues with frame rate drops that players have been experiencing.
