Rumor: Tidbits about updated Switch hardware
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch | 0 comments
With Nintendo announcing the Switch Lite yesterday, hacker/dataminer Mike Heskin has provided a bit of supposed information about updated hardware. The tidbits were shared after poking through some of the recent system updates.
Here’s the roundup of details shared today:
More: top
Dragon Quest IX devs talk about the possibility of a Switch remake
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Dragon Quest IX celebrated its tenth anniversary today. In honor of the occasion, a few developers appeared during a live stream. Although no announcements were made, there was some interesting discussion about a remake (and a tiny bit about a sequel) which could be a possibility for Switch.
Siliconera wrote down some notes of what was said during the stream. Here’s a recap:
More: Dragon Quest IX, Level-5, Square Enix, top
Nintendo Download – July 11, 2019 (Europe) – Dragon Quest Builders 2, God Eater 3, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Dragon Quest Builders 2 – €59.99 (available July 12)
God Eater 3 – €59.99 (available July 12)
More: Nintendo Download, top
Nintendo announces new European eShop summer sale – Super Mario Party, Splatoon 2, Captain Toad, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo is kicking off a massive sale on the European Switch and 3DS eShops today. Close to 200 games have been discounted, including Super Mario Party, Splatoon 2, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and much more.
You can find the full lineup of games on sale below. Prices are valid until July 25.
Nintendo Download – July 11, 2019 (North America) – Dragon Quest Builders 2, God Eater 3, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Dragon Quest Builders 2 – $59.99 (available July 12)
God Eater 3 – $59.99 (available July 12)
Psyvariar Delta – $29.99
More: Nintendo Download, top
Nintendo says its devs will still focus on the original Switch and its features when creating games
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a couple of months, a new version of the Switch will be on the market. The Switch Lite is similar to the original in many ways, but is missing key features like HD Rumble and the ability to detach the Joy-Con. What does that mean for the original system?
Not much, apparently. In an interview with Time, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser indicated that its developers “will be very focused on the Nintendo Switch flagship device, and building games that utilize the capability of that machine.”
Bowser’s full words:
More: Doug Bowser, interview, top
Nintendo submits FCC filings involving updated processor and new flash storage chips for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Verge has spotted a new Nintendo filing with the Federal Communications Commission, which indicates that the company may be reworking the components of the original Switch. The “Class II Permission Change” involves a new processor and new flash storage chips.
It’s not entirely clear what this means at present. The Verge suggests that updated chips could lead to fewer slowdowns, faster load times, longer battery life, less heat, or possibly even none of the above.
More: top
Nintendo and Namco discussed a potential EarthBound game for the GameCube, concepts shown
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News | 0 comments
Baten Kaitos director Yasuyuki Honne, a former developer at Namco who is now with Monolith Soft, has revealed an interesting piece about EarthBound. Honne shared the news in light of an upcoming book – currently exclusive to Japan – which will be all about the life of late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.
Honne states that Nintendo and Namco discussed potentially making an entry in the EarthBound (or Mother) series for GameCube. He met with both Iwata and EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi all of those years ago. In sharing his story, Honne went as far as to upload concepts that were previously unseen.
Honne wrote on Twitter:
More: EarthBound, top
Famitsu sales (7/1/19 – 7/7/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Switch vs. Switch Lite comparison – lighter, smaller screen, longer battery life
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo finally unveiled the long-rumored Switch Lite today. As we know, there will be quite a few differences compared to the original Switch model.
Nintendo has outlined the changes in a new chart. Aside from what’s been previously reported, highlights include the Switch light being lighter, having a smaller screen, and featuring a longer battery life.
Here’s the full chart:
