Nintendo on Switch Online N64 emulation issues and complaints
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The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service launched a few weeks ago, but not without some issues – primarily when it comes to N64 games.
Those that subscribe to the new Expansion Pack tier can access SEGA Genesis and N64 titles. SEGA Genesis seems to be mostly fine, but it’s with Nintendo’s classic console that some players haven’t been happy with the quality of emulation. Input lag, latency, and the lack of controller remapping are among the complaints users have brought up.
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Metroid Dread sees highest launch month sales of any Metroid game ever in the US
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NPD has shared information about the debut of Metroid Dread in the United States, revealing that the game is off to a fantastic start.
According to today’s report, the Switch title had the highest launch month sales of any Metroid franchise release in tracked history. Launch month dollar sales nearly doubled those of the previous franchise best, Metroid Prime. And keep in mind that this only applies to physical data – Nintendo doesn’t report digital, so it almost certainly did even better than that.
October 2021 NPD: Switch was the best-selling console
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According to this month’s NPD report, Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of October 2021 in the United States. That goes for both unit and dollar sales.
Switch is the best-selling hardware platform of 2021 thus far when it comes to unit sales. PlayStation 5 leads in dollars, though keep in mind that Sony’s console is more expensive.
October 2021 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, year-to-date, last 12 months
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch specifically for the month of October 2021, we also have a list of the games year-to-date and have sold the best over the last 12 months. Continue on below for the full results.
October 2021 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of October 2021. The results can be found below.
Baba Is You reveals free Baba Make Level update
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A major patch is on the way to Baba Is You in the form of a free Baba Make Level update, Hempuli has announced. And even better, it’s coming in just a few days.
The Baba Make Level update for Baba is You will have a bunch of new features and content, including a level editor, over 150 new puzzles, and more. Continue on below for the full patch notes.
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Twitch has just come to Switch with a new app
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The giant streaming app that is Twitch has just now made its debut on Switch. An official app has been released, which is accessible from the eShop.
With Twitch, users can watch livestreams, esports, IRL broadcasts, and more. Sports are also featured with basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, wrestling, hockey, pool, and more through talk shows like league channels and fantasy.
Nintendo Download – November 11, 2021 (Europe)
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Blue Reflection: Second Light
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition
Epic Chef
My Singing Monsters Playground
Pups & Purrs Animal Hospital
Real Farm: Premium Edition
Shin Megami Tensei V
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Nintendo Download – November 11, 2021 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of November 1, 2021. The latest releases include Shin Megami Tensei V, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, Epic Chef, The Wild at Heart, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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The Pokemon Company trying to find balance between fan feedback and creator vision
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The Pokemon Company director of consumer marketing JC Smith has spoken about fan feedback and the balance that’s involved with making new games. This comes as part of a new interview conducted by Axios.
Although fans are clear about what they want, Smith indicated that the developers have their own vision, and it’s about “finding that delicate balance throughout.”
Smith said the following about feedback regarding Pokemon:
