Level-5 Vision 2023 presentation announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Level-5 Vision 2023 presentation will air on March 9, 2023, Level-5 just announced. It will be held at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET / 11 AM in the UK / 12 PM in Europe. English subtitles will be supported.
Level-5 says it will be sharing information about its upcoming slate of games. Featured titles include Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Decapolice, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Megaton Musashi, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
Level-5 Vision 2023 will be live streamed on YouTube. Access the official site here.
Switch update out now (version 16.0.0), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest firmware update has just gone out for Switch, and all users can now access version 16.0.0.
With a big number change like that, you’d probably expect some additions or changes. However, this one appears to be on the lighter side. System stability improvements are included per usual, but there’s also a modification regarding user nicknames.
The official patch notes for the Switch version 16.0.0 update are as follows:
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Shigeru Miyamoto clarifies his stance on stories in games
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Over the years, Shigeru Miyamoto has been painted as a developer who isn’t interested in having stories be a central part of his games. Some have taken it a step further and believe that he’s openly against them.
Mario, the most well-known franchise Miyamoto created, has generally been about gameplay with the plot being almost non-existent. Even with a franchise like The Legend of Zelda, the story hasn’t exactly been front and center.
In an interview with IGN, Miyamoto was able to clarify his stance. He mentioned how it’s not about complex stories being unnecessary, but another aspect is “to focus on a gameplay experience that gets you to try things over and over again.”
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Splatoon 3 hosting next Big Run in March with Horrorboros
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has shared first details for the next major Big Run event in Splatoon 3, which will be happening at the start of March.
While active, players will be tasked with defending Inkblot Art Academy from Salmonid invasion. Also teased is a new King Salmonid which is known as Horrorboros.
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Miyamoto says he’s not a fan of being called the Spielberg of games, “honored” by Disney comparisons
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that he doesn’t like being compared to Steven Spielberg, but is “honored” by Disney comparisons.
Miyamoto has drawn various comparisons due to his creations and contributions in the gaming world for multiple decades. He ushered in Mario, one of the most recognizable characters and well-regarded franchises as well as other hits like The Legend of Zelda. Steven Spielberg has seen similar success within the film industry and has been behind many iconic films of his own.
When asked by GameSpot about comparisons to Spielberg and those who say that Nintendo is the Disney of the video game world, Miyamoto mentioned:
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Tons of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom images leaked from art book
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It seems we have a new look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with images that have surfaced from the official art book.
We know that the art book will be included in the collector’s edition, which was just revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct. One of the images lines up with what we saw from the official product image, but a bunch of additional shots have surfaced. It goes without saying, but spoilers lie ahead.
The ultimate GoldenEye 007 controller guide
Posted on 1 year ago by Tom in Guides, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
GoldenEye 007 recently re-released on Switch, returning after over 25 long years. It’s available now via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
In our latest video, I break down the many, many, many different control styles and ways to play this FPS classic, as well as explain how to reorient the controls to fit more modern sensibilities. We’ve detailed the N64 original control scheme, the Switch Pro Controller’s optimal remapping, and dual analog Joy-Con control methods.
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life producer on how the remake came to be
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life producer Hikaru Nakano has discussed the origins of the remake. This comes as part of an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life originally released for the GameCube roughly two decades ago. It’s now returning on Switch with new content and functionality such as new events, enhanced festivals, more recipes to cook, never-before-seen crops, and a camera feature.
[Interview] Koei Tecmo on Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse – decision to remaster, updating the graphics, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Everything was recently given the opportunity to speak with two key developers behind the new remaster of Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse: producer Yutaka Fukaya and director Makoto Shibata. The game will be launching on Switch next month after previously coming to Wii.
During out discussion, we touched on various topics such as the decision to remaster the title and release it in English for the first time, what it was like updating the graphics, and more. We even received a brief status update about the upcoming movie as well.
Here’s our full discussion:
[Let’s Talk] Metroid Prime Remastered impressions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
After years of rumors and speculation, Metroid Prime Remastered was unveiled during a Nintendo Direct last week. Even better, you can play it right now by picking it up from the eShop. The physical version will also be in stores very soon.
Metroid Prime Remastered obviously isn’t a new game, but some of you might be playing it for the first time. We’re also sure that some of you only played it back on the GameCube and haven’t revisited it until now.
No matter what your experience is, what do you think of Metroid Prime Remastered? How do you feel about the upgraded visuals? Which control style are you going for? Let us know in the comments below.
