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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 21 Comments

Update 2: The game’s website has now opened, and while Vroom in the Night Sky is still coming to Europe and Japan this week, it’s on track for North America in “March”. It may not be a launch title in the states after all.

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Here’s a trailer:

Original (2/28): At the end of last week, the full Switch eShop lineup was announced for Japan. One of the announced games was Soratobu Bunbun Baan, coming from Kersploosh! developer Poisoft. We now not only have first details about the title, but also a confirmation that it’s launching around the world (North America, Europe, Australia, Japan) on the same day – March 3.

Vroom in the Night Sky will be the final English title. It’s about Magical Girls racing with bikes instead of brooms, and their objective is to gather Stardust.

The game will also make use of Switch’s HD Rumble feature to simulate engine vibration, wind pressure, and impact. The vibration will change with each type of motorcycle. Stardust collected are used to purchase new Magical Bikes.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 127 Comments

Update: Few more photos:

Original: Remember when Reggie said that Switch wouldn’t use Friend Codes? Unfortunately, it seems that was incorrect.

Now that people are starting to download Switch’s first update, we’ve learned that Friend Codes are indeed a part of the system. You can search for other Switch owners using their Friend Code.

Don’t be entirely disappointed though. Switch does let you search for users nearby to add, and you can also search for those you’ve played with. It appears that Switch will also offer you friend suggestions based on who you’ve connected with previously in other Nintendo titles – such as the mobile release Super Mario Run.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments

The very first update for Switch is now live. Version 2.0.0 should be making its way out to all users. Of course, the system officially launches tomorrow, though some folks have early access – such as reviewers and those who managed to pick up the platform slightly early.

After applying the update, you should be able to access the eShop. It also adds other features such as online play, the ability to earn points for retail releases on My Nintendo, and more.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 8 Comments

Nintendo published a Switch launch FAQ on its Japanese website, which gives an overview on the console itself, initial setup, download sizes for digital games and so. However, it also contains some new info on the elusive day 1 patch. Perfectly Nintendo have kindly translated the finer details.

The day 1 patch adds the following features to the console:

• ability to connect to the internet via Wifi hotspots that require authentication;
• post screenshots on social media;
• get news via the News feature;
• access the Nintendo eShop;
• play online;
• link a Nintendo Account to the console;
• use the Parental Controls app;
• redeem retail games on My Nintendo

While the FAQ doesn’t specify the exactly size of the day 1 patch, it says that it will take about 10 to 20 minutes to download. Naturally, this will vary greatly depending on the speed of your internet connection, but it seems like the patch will be fairly manageable in terms of size.

The patch will also add a new feature that we haven’t heard anything about so far. Should you choose to enable this new feature, your TV will automatically turn on if you put the Switch in its dock. However, your TV will need to be in standby mode for this to work, and Nintendo notes that this feature might not work with all TVs.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 18 Comments

The Nintendo Switch is finally launching tomorrow, and various parts of Nintendo’s online infrastructure are getting ready for it – including My Nintendo.

You can now register physical Nintendo Switch games to earn Gold Points on My Nintendo – something that wasn’t possible on Wii U and 3DS. However, physical games get you fewer points than digital games – this is likely to encourage people to buy games digitally.

Rewards for Nintendo Switch are also coming to My Nintendo, though they can’t be viewed at the moment – they’re labelled as “coming soon”.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 3 Comments

Pokemon GO is still missing a key feature from the main Pokemon games: trading. It should be added via an update in the future, but Niantic still has some work to do before it’s ready.

Speaking with Polygon at GDC, senior product manager Tatsuo Nomura confirmed that trading won’t happen through the internet. He also indicated that the team is still trying to figure out the best way to handle the functionality. Failing here could “easily kill the game.”

Nomura said:

“[Trading] won’t be through the internet. You shouldn’t be able to exchange your Pokémon with someone who is 100 miles away from you. … The person needs to be in your proximity.”

“I wasn’t really thinking of trading as a way to solve the local area spawn issue. That was more, we have a couple Pokémon that only spawn in a couple regions, and that was the hope, that some Pokémon you have to know someone or find someone who lives in certain regions and meet and exchange. We don’t want to just have that be an online game that you can just exchange virtually.”

“We’re still trying to come up with an answer [to trading] that makes sense so it doesn’t kill the game. If we fail this, we can easily kill the game.”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments

During a panel at GDC today, Nintendo showed off a 2D prototype used to test ideas for Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Someone has since put up a clip on YouTube showing the tool in action. Check it out below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch eShop, Wii U | 6 Comments

Today, Yacht Club Games introduced new amiibo functionality coming to Shovel Knight with the game’s new Specter of Torment update.

Using the figure, players can unlock the Fairy of Shovelry. Speak to Madame Meeber in the Village, Potionarium, and Tower of Fate and scan the amiibo to do so.

As for what the fairy does, Yacht Club says:

“The Fairy of Shovelry will accompany Shovel Knight, Plague Knight, or even Specter Knight on their respective adventures! Whether the little scamp is digging for treasure, trying to battle enemies, or cheering along with your victories, he is guaranteed to be delightful. Don’t worry, he won’t get in your way or mess with your gameplay! But things sure are less lonely with the Fairy of Shovelry around!”

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 51 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild went through an interesting trial and error process to say the least. During a panel at GDC today, some of the game’s developers revealed some of the early ideas thrown around.

For one thing, Nintendo was toying around with “Hyrule Wars” and an idea in which aliens are seemingly invading. We also get a look at some… interesting designs for Link.

Nintendo tweeted out the images from the GDC panel:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 31 Comments

Update: Nintendo just added the following on Twitter:

Original: Some of the team members behind Zelda: Breath of the Wild revealed an incredibly interesting tidbit of information about the game during a talk at GDC today. Amazingly, a 2D prototype was made so that some of the ideas could be tested. We have a couple of photos in this post.

Nintendo’s GDC session for Breath of the Wild is still ongoing. We have a live blog of sorts here.

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