An in-depth look at Switch battery usage for a bunch of different games
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Anytime you’re dealing with a system that can be played on the go, battery life becomes important. With Switch, some games take up more juice than others. Depending on brightness and having Wi-Fi enabled, that could also play a role in terms of how long the battery lasts before needing a recharge.
Some handy charts have been put together based on data collected by Reviews 2 Go. A whole bunch of different games have been ranked to show how long Switch’s battery lasts with each one. You can find the full set below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 update out now (version 1.4.1)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Patch notes added in below.
Original: After Nintendo announced it yesterday, the newest update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is live. The RPG is now at version 1.4.1.
Nintendo hasn’t published the full patch notes yet, but we do know that the update is primarily intended to add new quests for Expansion Pass owners. They are as follows:
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Overwatch senior game producer on the possibility of bringing the game to Switch
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Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan was asked about the possibility of bringing the shooter to Switch last year. At the time, he explained that there would be some challenges in making that happen.
A year later, senior game producer Matthew Hawley has also been asked as to whether or not we could see Overwatch on Nintendo’s console one day. Hawley acknowledged the popularity of the system, but like Kaplan, noted that challenges would be involved. He did start out by saying that it’s something the team is constantly evaluating.
More: Blizzard, interview, Matthew Hawley, Overwatch, top
Mii Studio launched for Nintendo Accounts – make Miis through your web browser
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A few weeks ago, Nintendo announced a new features for Nintendo Accounts. The company promised that functionality would soon be arriving so that Nintendo Account users would be able to create their own Miis online through a web browser.
Nintendo has now followed up on things, and has launched the Mii Studio. You can access it here.
All of the Mii options we’ve come to know and love are here. That includes choosing a gender, hair style, height, and much more. Once done, you’ll be able to use it as the avatar for your Nintendo Account.
Thanks to Matthew G and Lolo for the tip.
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Nintendo Download (5/24/18, Europe) – Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, more
Posted on 6 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
Mega Man Legacy Collection – €14.99
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – €14.99
Professional Construction – The Simulation – €39.99
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Nintendo Download (5/24/18, North America) – Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Sushi Striker demo, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory – $39.99 (available May 29)
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition – $39.99 (available May 29)
Legend of Kay Anniversary – $29.99 (available May 29)
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection – $39.99 (available May 29)
Yoku’s Island Express – $17.99 (available May 29)
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The Banner Saga 2 launches June 7 for Switch
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Stoic just came out with The Banner Saga on Switch last week. Its sequel, The Banner Saga 2, isn’t too far off. Stoic announced today that a release is set for June 7.
Here’s a brief overview of the game:
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20XX confirmed for Switch, out in July
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Last month, a Switch classification for 20XX popped up on PEGI’s website. Batterystaple Games and Fire Hose Games have now made it official: the game is coming to the eShop in July.
20XX, inspired by classic Mega Man titles, is a a roguelike action platformer. Full co-op is supported, so you can play with a friend locally or online.
More: 20XX, Batterystaple Games, Fire Hose Games, top
Media Create sales (5/14/18 – 5/20/18)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 33,125
PS4 – 12,404
PS4 Pro – 4,536
New 2DS LL – 3,489
New 3DS LL – 2,353
Vita – 2,219
2DS – 413
Xbox One – 146
Xbox One X – 54
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 31,720
PS4 – 12,534
PS4 Pro – 5,154
New 2DS LL – 3,639
New 3DS LL – 2,331
Vita – 2,229
2DS – 384
Xbox One – 126
Xbox One X – 42
And here are the software charts:
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April 2018 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, through 2018, last twelve months
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of April, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best through 2018 and over the past twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
