F-Zero 99 1.5.5 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
F-Zero 99 has received a bunch of support throughout 2024, and one last 1.5.5 update for the year was just released.
Frozen Tour is back in action, and can be played until January 19, 2025. Players will compete in three-lap races for points as they aim for a high score. Gem Sparks can also be collected on Frozen Tour Event tracks to unlock special rewards.
Here’s the full rundown of today’s update:
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Rumor: New details on Nintendo Switch 2’s dock, Joy-Con without drift, more
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The past few weeks have been absolutely nuts for Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Something that’s been going around lately are claims from Redditor user “NextHandheld”, who says he’s not only seen the system, but was even able to get their hands on it.
We’ve not shared any of those rumors as it all just seemed a bit too outlandish, but The Verge spoke with them and now says they’ve “heard and seen enough to think they might be legit.” The Verge is a respected outlet, and in a way, is putting its reputation on the line for mentioning that. Nothing is confirmed still, but we felt that this would at least be worth sharing – and you can decide whether or not to believe it.
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Nintendo Switch Year in Review 2024 now live
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Nintendo Switch Year in Review has been going on for quite some time now, and the 2024 edition just went live.
For those curious about how the year went, this is for you. Nintendo is providing a breakdown with various stats for those that played games on Switch at some point this year.
The available information includes:
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Nintendo Switch sales surpass the PS2 in the U.S.
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch has now overtaken the PlayStation 2 in terms of hardware sales in the United States. That’s according to the latest report from Circana, which just went up a few minutes ago.
Total sales of the Nintendo Switch in the U.S. now stand at 46.6 million. It is the second best-selling gaming system in the region, only trailing the DS.
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Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in.
Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music is coming in the future. Currently it seems that we can expect at least one new title to be brought to the service each week.
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LISA: Definitive Edition physical release revealed for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, Serenity Forge and Dingaling Productions announced that they’re producing a physical release for LISA: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. This comes as the series has reached one million sales across all platforms.
LISA: Definitive Edition will be sold standalone and as part of a Decade of Joy Collection. No matter which version you buy, you’ll get the game, sticker sheet, a digital soundtrack download card, and reversible cover. The Decade of Joy Collection adds the Brad and Buddy golden pins diorama, exclusive trading card set, Terry Hintz print, and cloth painting.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom initially had fall damage, devs talk about why it was removed
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to the developers of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the game originally had fall damage. However, the team ended up changing that for the final release.
Co-director Tomomi Sano and series producer Eiji Aonuma spoke about this in a Famitsu interview. Sano pointed out how Nintendo and Grezzo wanted players to go for trial and error when it came to the Echoes, and wanted them to do so without restrictions. Aonuma also brought up something mentioned by Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who has spoken about a desire for players to reach the end of Zelda games. That was another factor in keeping fall damage out.
[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2024 reactions
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Game Awards 2024 capped off the year this week by celebrating the industry with awards and new announcements. Even if you only own a Nintendo Switch, there were a few bits and pieces of news from the show.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Shadow Labyrinth, Catly, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are coming to the console. Many other announcements took place as well, and some could end up on Nintendo systems. We saw things like an Okami sequel and Stage Fright as the next project from the developers of Overcooked, but it’s just too early to say which platforms these projects will end up on.
While Nintendo didn’t win any awards, a few third-party Switch games did. You can find the full list and get a recap of announcements for the console here.
What are your thoughts on The Game Awards 2024? How did you feel about the show overall, as well as the announcements and winners? Let us know in the comments.
SEGA says Sonic Superstars was a “disappointment”
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi has labeled Sonic Superstars as a “disappointment.”
That news comes from an interview with Eurogamer. Utsumi was asked about how SEGA is ensuring that the Sonic games remain at a high level. Up until more recently, quality of Sonic titles had come into question. SEGA was also pumping out different games fairly quickly.
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List of all Switch demos
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
