New Pokemon Snap director talks about how Pokemon were chosen for the game
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The original Pokemon Snap had just 63 creatures to catch. For the series’ first new entry in more than twenty years, that number has increased substantially. New Pokemon Snap on Switch will feature over 200 Pokemon.
It’s worth noting that when the N64 title originally debuted, there weren’t nearly as many Pokemon back then. There have been several generations over the years and we’re not very far away from 1,000 designs in total. So how did the New Pokemon Snap team go about choosing Pokemon for the new title?
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No More Heroes 3 gets new trailer, Killion Dollar Trilogy revealed for Japan
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Update (4/13): Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the No More Heroes 3 Killion Dollar Trilogy here. It should ship to most countries.
Original (4/8): During today’s No More Heroes 3 stream, a lengthy trailer for the game debuted. It shows off the upcoming Switch title while also looking back on the series’ previous entries.
Here’s the full video:
Blizzard Arcade Collection update out now on Switch (version 1.0.2), Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing added for free
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Blizzard Arcade Collection has received a major update on Switch. Version 1.0.2 is live, which adds two new games for free. Players can now access Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing.
That’s not all. Blizzard has added a Design Documents gallery to the Museum, while Rock N Roll Racing has a new Streamer Mode in the Definitive Edition as well as four-player local multiplayer that lets you stream your gameplay with MIDI versions of the songs while still preserving the game’s sound.
Here’s the full announcement from Blizzard:
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid reveals Street Fighter Pack
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
nWay is teaming up with Capcom on a special piece of DLC for Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid. The Switch fighter is getting the Street Fighter Pack next month.
As part of the DLC, Crimson Hawk Ranger and Blue Phoenix Ranger can become Ryu and Chun-Li respectively. The pack contains both fighters as well as “exclusive skins to be revealed at a later date.”
Here’s a trailer:
More: DLC, nWay, Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid, top
Indie World Showcase announced for April 14
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo will host a new Indie World Showcase tomorrow, April 14, the company just announced. Viewers can look forward to a roughly 20-minute live stream featuring “fresh and new indie games” for Switch.
The presentation will go live at the following times:
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Nintendo announces blue Switch Lite
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo is expanding the color range of Switch Lite systems. A blue variation will launch on May 21, the company has revealed.
Like other Switch Lite systems, the blue version will cost $199.99.
Here’s the full announcement:
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[Review] Potion Party
Posted on 3 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: April 8, 2021
Publisher: Top Hat Studios
We’re always used to being adventurers – going out into the world to slay monsters, learn new spells, collect newer and better equipment, and keeping our party’s health up with items. After all, who doesn’t love a new adventure and fulfilling quests for rewards? But I have to stop and think sometimes: what is life like for all those supporting NPCs that you meet in every town? What’s it really like to be a blacksmith, an armorer, a magic instructor, or dare we ask – an alchemist? Well, luckily, Potion Party is here to answer that last question in the form of an alchemy simulator with cute pixel graphics with bright colors and fast-paced tasks.
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[Review] I Saw Black Clouds
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 30, 2021
Developer: Ghost Dog Films
Publisher: Wales Interactive
FMVs, much like visual novels, have always had that sort of stigma where those that weren’t open-minded enough wouldn’t really consider them to be true games, yet I guarantee every genre, regardless of what one’s feeling towards them are, has at least something for everyone that may surprise you – it’s just a matter of finding that right piece of media that’ll open the doors to help further spark an interest. While I haven’t played many FMVs, I can count quite a few that have all been fairly different from each other. Even if its live-action foundation may make it seem like a movie more than anything else, games like Erica, the controversial Phantasmagoria, and more set revolutionary ideas into place that made them much more than an interactive film. When it comes to the new Switch release I Saw Black Clouds, it finds itself in an odd in-between that goes from being mostly pure film to one with quite a few neat ideas that make it much more than a simple “choose an option” experience, and while I wouldn’t necessarily consider it fun in the traditional sense, as a film it can be immensely enjoyable.
Ubisoft discusses developing Immortals Fenyx Rising for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Immortals Fenyx Rising launched on Switch a few months ago, but it sounds like development wasn’t an easy task. Associate director Julien Galloudec described the process as “a challenge”.
As for the team’s approach, they looked at what can be optimized and changed while ultimately preserving the experience. Galloudec mentioned that Ubisoft is ultimately “very happy with the results on all platforms”.
Galloudec shared the following with us when asked about the Switch version of Immortals Fenyx Rising:
Furukawa talks Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ impact on Nintendo, Switch production amid semiconductor shortage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
2020 was a strong year for Nintendo thanks to high Switch demand and the phenomenal performance of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s been widely reported that the title has shipped over 30 million copies worldwide.
Nikkei recently spoke with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, and the Japanese publication brought up how games like Animal Crossing help encourage people to stay home more in the current climate. That led Furukawa to note: “As games with long lifespans like Animal Crossing become more accepted, we believe this will have a significant impact on future development.” Additionally mentioned is that Nintendo would like to “provide games that can allow communication between friends and families.”
Furukawa stated:
