Nintendo Switch update 20.1.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
May 27: The latest firmware update for Nintendo Switch, version 20.1.0, is now available to download.
While it’s not a massive upgrade, it does go beyond the typical stability improvements we typically see. The notable changes involve the Parental Control settings and the sound for the Nintendo Switch Online app launcher.
The full rundown of the update can be found below, courtesy of Nintendo:
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Switch’s Nintendo Switch Online app gets visual overhaul in time for Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following the Nintendo Switch 20.1.0 system update, the Nintendo Switch Online application on Switch has been massively updated as well. The changes to the user interface were not detailed in the patch notes for the system update, but match the previously reported images of the Switch 2’s online app.
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Marvelous USA talks putting full games on Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges, says it was “the right decision for us and our relationship with our fanbase”
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Many third-party publishers are opting to launch their Nintendo Switch 2 titles as game-key card releases, but Marvelous is one of the few exceptions. Thus far, everything it has announced will be on a proper cartridge. That includes Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion.
Ken Berry, co-founder and president/CEO of Marvelous USA/XSEED Games, haw now further discussed the situation in an interview with RPG Site. Although it wasn’t “an easy decision”, the company felt “our fans would much prefer the ROM option.”
Berry said:
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Nintendo Switch Online N64 app for Switch 2 getting rewind and more [update: trailer]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 3: Nintendo has revealed that the Switch Online N64 app on Switch 2 is bringing along some extras, including the ability to rewind while playing games.
Rewind was already supported on the current Nintendo Switch, but only for some platforms such as NES and SNES. However, that was lacking when it came to N64 titles.
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Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 21, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
One third-party title released in 2012 exclusively for the PlayStation Vita in Japanese markets was Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny, a collaborative effort between Artdink and Bandai Namco based on the Gundam IP. A quick history lesson for the uninitiated – Mobile Suit Gundam, Kido Senshi Gundam in Japan, was a television anime series that aired between 1979 and 1980 on Japanese TV, followed by a string of re-edited anime films released theatrically in the early 1980s. The premise of the original series set in the future year 0079 was about a young man named Amuro Ray, who is a mechanic tasked with piloting the first giant robot fighting suit, dubbed RX-78-2 Gundam, for its creators, the Earth Federation against the principality that said federation is in war with, Zeon. Mobile Suit Gundam: Seed is the ninth TV anime series of the franchise, released in the early 2000s, followed closely by Mobile Suit Gundam: Seed Destiny in 2004 and a sequel film released in theatres as recently as 2024. The plot of SEED also focuses on split factions, this time within mankind itself, set in yet another future year, humanity has become two species: Naturals, your normal everyday human, and Coordinators, genetically enhanced human beings who have left earth and formed its own colonies due to fear of prosecution from Naturals. This in-fighting only escalates when a third faction, called Plants and their militia Zaft, get involved in the war.
Here’s when to expect major Nintendo franchise on Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 has a strong set of first-year titles: Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza are all confirmed to launch sometime this year (plus Nintendo Switch 2 Editions for Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond). But what about Nintendo’s other franchises? Today, we’re looking at possible time frames for the next game in every major Nintendo franchise.
[Let’s Talk] Will you be using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2?
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the big new features Nintendo is touting for Switch 2 is GameChat. In fact, there’s even a button dedicated entirely to the functionality on the controller. You’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member in order to use it, though it will be free initially – just for a limited time.
If you haven’t heard about GameChat previously, it’s pretty easy to understand. It’s basically a way for you to connect with friends online – up to twelve people can communicate. Additionally, if you connect a compatible USB-C camera, you can see each other while playing. Another neat wrinkle is the ability to share your screen in real time.
Pokemon logo creator reveals early and unused designs
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nearly three decades after Pokemon made its debut in the west, the creator of the franchise’s logo has come forward and revealed some early designs that were left on the cutting room floor. IGN relayed the images and news this week.
Many years ago, Chris Maple – through his company Media Design – received a phone call from the secretary of Nintendo of America president Minoru Arakawa. Maple was asked to come over for a visit, with the only information given is that the company wanted him to work on a new game.
Ranking the Paper Mario games, from best to worst
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
When it comes to game rankings, the Paper Mario series has always been rather defined in terms of which games are “good” and “bad”. There are three main eras of Paper Mario games: the first three games (64, The Thousand-Year Door, and Super), the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles (Sticker Star and Color Splash), and whichever era we’re in now (The Thousand-Year Door Nintendo Switch version). Given the amount of love and care that was put into The Thousand-Year Door remaster and how positively it was received both after its announcement and after its release, we think the future of the Paper Mario series is bright. And while we wait patiently for the next new game in the series, we’ve ranked all six Paper Mario games from worst to best. Do keep in mind that this is a subjective list, however, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and rankings for the Paper Mario games down below.
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Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: English dub first look]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 2: As shared by SEGA, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is on the way to Nintendo Switch 2. It will be sold as an exclusive to the system.
Fans can expect new additions here. Even if you’ve played the game before, it’ll come with new story cutscenes plus a new “Red Light Raid” online multiplayer mode.
Get more details int he following rundown:
