Nintendo of America restructuring testing center, could impact over 100 contractors
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According to a Kotaku report, Nintendo of America is restructuring its testing center. Some new full-time employee positions will be created, but a number of contractors are being let go – including testers with over ten years of experience.
The gaming industry as a whole has seen a high number of layoffs over the past couple of years, and it seems Nintendo isn’t immune to that either. Current and former contractors say Nintendo’s restructuring will result in “a massive downsizing”.
Nintendo said the following in a statement today:
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R 1.1 update announced – “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, more
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R is getting a brand new version 1.1 update, Square Enix and Gemdrops revealed today. Players can access it on March 27, 2024.
The Star Ocean: The Second Story R version 1.1 update features a “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, and more. Find the breakdown of upcoming content below.
F-Zero 99 update announced (version 1.3.0) – Mirror Tracks and more
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced the latest update for F-Zero 99, which will bring the game to version 1.3.0. Distribution will begin on March 27 in North America and March 28 in Europe.
The update will let players access the new Mirror Grand Prix, Mirror Tracks for Knight League, and Classic Mini Prix. Note that Mirror Tracks for King League and Queen League will become available in the future, too.
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F-Zero: Maximum Velocity joins Nintendo Switch Online this week
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F-Zero Maximum Velocity is set to join Nintendo Switch Online this week, Nintendo has announced. It’ll be going live on March 29, 2024.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity originally released for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re interested in accessing the game, you’ll need a subscription to the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door “Our Story Begins” trailer
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo just dropped a new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door trailer, dubbed “Our Story Begins”. The video gives some background information about the events that lead to the start of the game.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the remake:
My Time at Sandrock “New Year Better Me” update out now (version 1.2.2), patch notes and trailer
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PM Studios and Pathea Games started up the distribution of a major “New Year Better Me” update for My Time at Sandrock with version 1.2.2.
Along with big technical improvements, new content is available. Today’s patch “is the culmination of that labor and promises substantially improved frame rate performance in early zones, increased shadow distance, higher fidelity textures and lots more.” As for new content, players can access new customization items designed by Kickstarter backers, new fairground rides, a new end-game dungeon, and more.
Here’s a rundown of what’s new in the My Time at Sandrock “New Year Better Me” version 1.2.2 update:
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Switch update out now (version 18.0.0), patch notes
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Nintendo has started up the latest Switch firmware update, and version 18.0.0 is rolling out worldwide.
Past updates have typically been about stability. While that’s still the case here, it’s at least slightly more exciting this time around. The Sleep Mode Settings now include a 15-minute option for auto-sleep when connected to a television. Additionally, Korean support is added for the Switch Parental controls intro video.
Here’s the official rundown of the update:
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[Preview] Roman Sands RE:Build
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Roman Sands RE:Build is one of the strangest games I’ve played in a while, and that’s saying something, because I’ve played a lot of weird games lately. On a surface level, this first-person adventure appears to be an eccentric experience about performing menial tasks for the entitled guests of a strange luxury resort. It quickly becomes apparent that there’s much more going on behind the scenes: time seems to be looping, and also, the apocalypse might be nigh – or did it already happen? Despite having demoed this game twice now, I’m still not entirely sure what it’s about, but I can confidently say I’ve never played anything quite like it.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land soundtrack album revealed
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To celebration the second anniversary of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, it’s been revealed that a new soundtrack album for the game will be released – at least in Japan. It’s arriving on September 13, 2024.
The album will be sold as both the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sound Selection and Kirby and the Forgotten Land Complete Soundtrack. The former contains 33 tracks on a single CD while the latter features the complete soundtrack and other tracks across four CDs, along with some other goodies.
Splatoon 3 – Splatfest #14 results – Drums vs. Guitar vs. Keyboard (instruments)
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Splatoon 3 just wrapped up its latest Splatfest, and we have the results for the drums vs. guitar vs. keyboard event that took place over the weekend. Nintendo asked players to choose which instrument they would play.
The halftime report indicated that Team Keyboard had the lead with 35.27 percent. Next up was Team Guitar at 32.31 percent, followed by Team Drums in third with 32.42 percent.
